Silver Lake is the only place where you can sip artisanal mezcal, get hit on by a guy wearing a vintage bucket hat, and somehow find yourself on an outdoor smoking patio debating indie-rock history. These are the bars that power the scene.
Silver Lake · 3932 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Serious cocktails, unserious people-watching. Behind Café Stella, this moody hideaway has bartenders in lab coats—because molecular precision is required for your style="overflow-x:hidden;width:100%;max-width:100%"8 mezcal negroni. The dimly lit space hums with soft j…
Silver Lake · 2838 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Set in a historic 1920s firehouse, this moody spot is beloved for its strong drinks, breezy patio, and a vibe that feels both upscale and totally unpretentious. And yes, the fireman’s pole is still there.
Silver Lake · 2375 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Good tunes, goofy people, photo booth, beat-up foosball tables... plus a pretty good chance of getting lucky. Not surprising since they have a ridiculous $6 drink happy hour. Check out the Morrissey lookalike contest or…
Silver Lake · 3701 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
A neighborhood cantina masquerading as your second living room, where locals post up on the patio with oversized margaritas and the occasional oxtail taco that makes you rethink everything. Inside it’s all tiled floors,…
Silver Lake · 2810 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
A woodsy little hideout right off Hyperion where Silver Lake goes to flirt with itself. Inside, it’s all dark timber, low light, and a bar that keeps the drinks strong enough to blur your better judgment; outside, the p…
Silver Lake · 3909 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Dark-wood walls, tufted banquettes, and high ceilings give this Sunset Junction tavern the sleek, speakeasy‑meets‑gastropub vibe it’s known for. Tables spill into a roomy patio that’s prime people-watching territory pre…
Silver Lake · 3300 Sunset Blvd #109-110, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
The Negroni di Basso arrives in a hand-blown glass goblet twice the size of a reasonable drink, directly inspired by the legendary Bar Basso in Milan. Italo disco, red lighting, and vintage Campari energy pack the room …
Silver Lake · 2939 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
A dim, brick-walled whiskey bar on Sunset where the Old Fashioneds land exactly how they should and the crowd ranges from low-key dates to locals who’ve claimed their corner booth for years. It’s cozy, a little loud, an…
East Hollywood · 3123 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Top-notch cocktails and events worth planning your week around—think Monday Movie Night and Western Wednesdays. Plus, they’ve got killer pickles and one of the best (and free!) digital photo booths in town. Grab a tequi…