LA's top cocktail bars, neighborhood by neighborhood, picked for technique, creativity, and the kind of atmosphere where the drink is just the beginning.
Echo Park · 1412 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
A neighborhood spot that covers all bases: couches for lingering, cocktails that don’t disappoint, and a kitchen that stays open late with surprisingly solid bar bites. Whether you’re here for a coffee, a drink, or just…
East Hollywood · 864 Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
The coinnesseur's perfect cocktail bar, where each drink gets a story in a giant beverage tome menu. And the drinks are special. Highballs fat-washed with sesame oil, a mezze martini that tastes like a boozy Mediterrane…
Los Feliz · 2121 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
A low-key dinner party thrown by someone with great taste in mezcal. Think smoky Baja-style asada and fresh ceviches, cactus-textured walls, low lighting and a style="overflow-x:hidden;width:100%;max-width:100%"0 margarita that never misses. On weekends brunch spills …
Glassell Park · 3515 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Amazing neighborhood cocktail bar with an art deco feel and an amazing cocktail list. Sip your drink and pretend you're in an Edward Hopper painting. Low key but classy - great for a first date or a meeting.
Eagle Rock · 4604 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Aperitivo bites, frozen Negronis, and golden hour views—Capri Club is your mini Roman holiday in the heart of Eagle Rock. A big open‑air window blurs indoors with the sidewalk scene, turning happy hour into a hot block …
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.
Brentwood-Westwood · 11647 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Classic steakhouse delivering the dry-aged hits—bone-in ribeye, icy martinis, lobster everything—but wraps them in sunlight, succulents, and a patio made for power lunches that casually stretch into dinner. Inside, it’s…
Echo Park · 1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
An easygoing bar where the cocktails are creative without trying too hard, and the Southern-inspired food keeps you ordering one more round. It's a great place for a party or just to sip at the bar by yourself.