Idle Hour

North Hollywood, Los Angeles · bar

About Idle Hour

A gigantic whiskey barrel turned bar, the kind of place that feels like you drove through a movie set and ended up inside a time capsule. Built in 1941 as a nod to LA’s mid-century “programmatic” architecture, the barrel motif persists inside with curved wood walls, intimate amber lighting, and just enough quirk (hello, fire-pit patio and bulldog café replica) to remind you this isn’t your average lounge. The drinks and food lean Americana, with riffs on deviled eggs, sloppy joes, seasonal cocktails, and a brunch that’ll make you want to linger well past sunset.

What to order at Idle Hour

  • Basil Bulldog

    $14

    Bulldog gin muddled with fresh basil, citrus, and ginger over ice.

  • Paloma

    $13

    Silver tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and a salted rim. Available in 32 oz cups for takeout.

  • Old Fashioned

    $14

    Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, and orange zest — the classic American cocktail, stirred and s...

Events & Specials at Idle Hour

Details

Happy hour

Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Tags

Featured in collections

Similar places near North Hollywood

Discover more in Los Angeles