30 Best Cocktail Bars in West Hollywood

“This place is divine. It is true authentic French and you feel like you've been transported to Paris when you go. The food is so finely prepared with quality ingredients and each dish is so unique and delicious. It's my new favorite!“

“This is an L.A. bar with an NYC feel…post gentrification. A good place for an intimate situation or for bein’ a gaggle of gays and theys. Not sure about the pricing as I was treated to my libations, but the service was friendly. I appreciated the attentiveness. They have high tops on one side and soft seating on the other with bar seating in between the two.“

“This was our first time at Saltie Girl. We will definitely be dinning at Saltie Girl again.The oysters were outstanding and not a bad price at $4.50 each. They had great flavor.LA Pink salad was very good with an excellent crushed maple walnut dressing dressing.The Moules Frites, probably the best I ever had, even better than in Belgium! Ipswich Claim had a wonderful coating and excellent flavor. The Fried Brussels Sprouts outstanding flavor. The French Dover Sole with the lemon, capers, butter and parsley, amazing flavor. Lump Crab Toast bold and delicious flavor.The one dish I would pass on next time is the Tins. We had one tin with Sardine In Olive Oil With Lemon and one with Hake In Green Sauce. They just lacked flavor.Service was top notch.“

“A few friends and I came for dinner recently. We were promptly seated on the cozy patio. Our server, I think his name is Levi? approached. He was so sweet. One of my friends is from the midwest and had on a missouri sweatshirt. Levi started talking to him and us and told us he too was from Missouri. We all felt completely at ease . The service was impeccable. One of my friends is kind of annoying with ingrediants and Levi was so knowledgeable about the menu and even suggested his favorite mocktails for the non-drinkers. A wonderful experience. We will definitely be back.“

“We came here for Easter Sunday brunch yesterday. It’s a cute restaurant with friendly staff.However, I expected the food to taste better…I ordered their classic breakfast pizza suggested by the server. First of all, it looked great. I’m not a fan of the fake bacon because it tastes like paper. After the first couple of bites, I realized the pizza was barely edible because of the amount of big rosemary leaves added in the pizza dough. I had to hand picked them out of the pizza to avoid tasting the ‘soapy’ rosemary flavor… and I love rosemary in general. Just not THIS MUCH. I asked my friends to also taste my pizza and they all told me I should send it back.Luckily, our server took it back right away and gave me the option to change to a different pizza.The second pizza I ordered was margarita pizza. It was pretty blend. But at least edible.I do need to say their menu is probably a hit or miss. My friends ordered the breakfast burritos that they enjoyed a lot. Which is why I’m leaving it 4 stars.Note: very limited street parking and $20 valet parking.Parking: Very limited street parking and $20 valet parking.“

“Came here on a Sunday and barely made it brunch. We sat at the bar and it wasn't packed. This was around 2:45pm. They were nice enough to still serve us brunch even though the kitchen was going to close in 10 minutes. I got the salmon egg Benedict and my friend got the shrimp and grits. I liked mine, I've had better but it was just the right meal since I didn't want to feel so full. It came with a salad. My friend seemed to enjoy hers. We both got the same drink called Fanny something. Our bartender was so nice and fun and we all got along but the drinks are overpriced and it seems like they fill them with mostly ice so I'm good on their drinks here. Our bartender made us some good shots though with tajin and pineapple with a mango hint. The ambiance is so pretty. I'm open to trying more of their dishes but idk about their drinks.“

“Phoebe went above and beyond. Normally I stay away from hotel bars but the taste and the quality of drinks here was beyond top notch. Local, tourist doesn’t matter this bar has some of the best service in the area and you can trust any of the bar tenders to treat you right.“

“The restaurant is the best. One of a kind menu. The chef do this weird but really creative culinary plates that doesnt make sense, you cant even imagine how it will taste, but i know for sure it will be really boom. You will be fascinated. I am an honest and serious customer. Although the place its just a little small and i will change it to 5 star once i think it deserve it. In my opinion. Customer service really good. Security, bartenders as well do their job as it should be. Just the small room doesnt make me go up to 5 star, but we'll see sometime.“

“I absolutely love Stache. It offers a fantastic atmosphere, delightful music, and incredibly friendly, attentive staff.Thursday trivia nights are a personal favorite of mine.I recently hosted a party there, and the manager, Sebastian, made the entire process effortless. He helped me reserve the patio - for free - and all my guests could conveniently order their food and settle their tabs using their phones. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable.I wholeheartedly recommend Stache for any event or gathering. Sebastian was an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.“

“the food is fantastic one of my favorite is the pasta with the vodka sauce pasta and you add any protein you want which is really great, my second favorite dish has to be the pizza ? I don't know what it is but that pizza feels like Crack is so addictive, and let's not even get started on the steak and fries ? that is the best! The staff is amazingly friendly, the servers were great the THANKS TO THE CHEF THE FOOD WAS EXQUISITE right a perfection and the cocktail drinks were amazing as well this place won't disappoint you Thank you chef jose and front manager jose and mitch. Yall provided a great experienceWheelchair accessibility: Yes it's wheelchair accessible“

“We booked Olivetta for an early Valentine’s Day dinner, based on its popularity and reputation. I would not classify it as fine dining, more so a really good Italian restaurant that specializes in drinks, and a more upscale and lively vibe versus a traditional fine dining restaurant like Madeo up on W Sunset. I would say it’s a great place to bring a date or dinner with friends or family, and not so much a work dinner location. The inside is beautifully done and has some great colors. There are tapestries all along the walls with lots of plants dividing the dining areas and a very muted red color that really adds to the ambience. They don’t have a dedicated parking lot, it will be valet or metered street parking. You have to check in with security street side first and then they let you walk up the ramp where you will next check in with the hostess. They have a large bar area as well as a lot of different seating options. Our table was extremely small, however, and the tables were very close together so this is not the sort of place that you’ll be able to have a private or sensitive conversation. Our server was very polite, although took quite some time to take our order initially but overall, I think he did a great job. The music is quite loud here so if someone has hearing issues they will really struggle to hear others at their table.They have a fairly large menu with a lot of great options on it. We started off with a Squash Blossoms, which were absolutely fantastic. I have ordered these all over town and this is definitely one of the better versions. I was a bit disappointed that it only comes with three which is a hard number to share so I wish the portion size would’ve been a bit larger for this. Next we followed with the Caesar Salad and it was great. Again, not a very large sized portion, but still tasty flavorwise. For my entrée, I chose the Creste Di Gallo because having the bone marrow scooped in right before you eat is an unbeatable addition to me. It was a true treat. I love bone marrow anything so this was great pasta. The bone marrow itself added a great flavor and a crunch to the meal, which I truly loved. We also ordered the special for the day, which was the Dungeness Crab Tagliatelle. It was absolutely fantastic and had a ton of crab on it. The sauce was truly what made the dish and the pasta was cooked perfectly. For dessert we topped off the meal with the Brown Sugar Budino and I definitely would recommend it. It was sweet and salty and actually a great sized portion. it was a great end of the meal.Overall, I would say Olivetta is a great date spot. It’s very lively and very noisy but in a fun way. They play the music quite loud so it has a very Friday night kind of feel to it. I would recommend and will try it again sometime in the near future.Parking: valet or metered street parking“

“I did not have a reservation and the restaurant was really crowded on a Friday night. Yet they gave me space at the bar to enjoy the night as a solo traveller. Had a rose (brut) and some fantastic duck pasta. So so so delicious dinner and you cannot miss the panna cotta, Absolutely loved it as it wanted speed .Enjoyed the music and accompanying wine.Friendly bartenders, waiters and managers. Constantly checking on you making the environment so buzz.“

“Great spot for a date or family dinner. Went with some friends and we waited 30min past our reservation because the place was really busy. Prepare to wait. We started with their amazing bread service and a Caesar salad, both great. Then we got the meatballs, very juicy and big meatballs you can't go wrong with that. My vegan friend got the spaghetti squash pasta and although it was pretty good it was my least favorite thing I tried that night. My favorite dishes I tried that night was the losbter diavolo pasta, the chicken parmigiana, the scallops, as well as their bone in ribeye. Food is pretty decent but it wasn't the most mind blowing place I have tried but it's solid and consistently hits. Recommend“

“the waitress was very kind! i had the peri peri half chicken and it was amazing would definitely return just for that. my friend is vegetarian and was happy with all the options available, she had the poblano quinoa with vegan chicken and said it was good too! will definitely be coming back :)“

“Employees Only had been on our list for quite some time, so we were excited to snag a reservation and enjoy some sips and bites. The server was nice and the food was tasty. We especially enjoyed their mushroom pizza and house fries. When it comes to drinks, perhaps it was just that this place had been overhyped as some of LA's best cocktails, but I found them to be just okay. I tried the Midnight Breakfast and Eospresso and they were both ... fine. I wish there was something a little more memorable about them. The environment felt electric and trendy, but even right at open, grew loud with voices and pumped-in music. I think I'd recommend it to everyone to try once, but it wasn't the quiet, brilliant cocktail lounge I was hoping it might be.“

“Never have I been disappointed with Jones. As a a former New Yorker, i appreciate good Italian food with the grungy vibe. Everyone I have brought here has asked me for the deets so they could pop back in and bring more peers too. I frequently get the Ahi Tuna in the Farro salad and it's literally the most tasty ahi tuna. Also their spinach pesto ravioli is something to write about. AND the complimentary bread hits every time. I just love this place!“

“This restaurant set the bar high for LA Peruvian cuisine. I will be here over and over. The flavors are bold and well balanced. We started with the Kampachi ceviche dish and finished with quite possibly the best paella I've had. Authentic and a must visit in the area.“

“We visited this establishment for the first time on Superbowl Sunday. I have never seen a manager go so above and beyond for his guests than I witnessed at the Den. It was crowded, but he went out of his way to find seating for us and took great care of us. He was very visible during the very crowded time and could be seen helping his staff. When we are back in the Hollywood area, we will revisit here just for the customer service alone, although the food and drinks were 5 star as well.“

“Yo mama don't cook like this.Tu Madre is a cute little taqueria just off of Santa Monica, with absolutely amazing food. We ordered an array of tacos, all of which impressed:Fried Chicken: 9/10Sweet N Sour Chicken: 8/10Crispy potato: 10/10Crispy fish: 9/10KBBQ street taco: 10/10Carne Asada: 8/10Brisket: 8/10I've previously ordered food from Tu Madre via a delivery app and the food is equally as good. The one warning I'll give for the tacos is that they aren't the biggest portions, and they're served on individual plates. If you have a small table, you may run out of space if you order enough tacos to be satisfied.In addition to the large selection of tacos, they have an equally diverse drink menu. They offer margaritas by the pitcher, flight, and glass. If you order the flights, they come with a sparkler (as I said, the place is cute) for your social media memories. If you're not in a margarita mood, they also offer other cocktails and a sad selection of beer. I got a Madre Passion, which was spectacular, and my partner ordered a Deeply Rooted Issues, which was very citrusy.Tu Madre would be well on its way to five stars if it weren't for one thing. Service can be slow, which is the reason for dropping a star on the overall rating. I noticed the speed of service depended on where you sat. Unfortunately for us, we weren't at an advantageous table. I think we talked to our real server once. He didn't take our order, bring the food, or help us with the check. He checked in once or twice, but that was it. Thankfully, we were heading someplace else after dinner and didn't want a second drink. Otherwise, we might still be sitting there.Overall, go to Tu Madre for the food. Or, if you live close enough, order via a delivery app and enjoy the food without the annoyance of being ignored.“

“I decided to have my birthday dinner at Norma after seeing it on a Tik Tok video and I was not disappointed! The food and drinks were delicious, the service was great, and overall it was just good vibes. Loved the "That's What She Said" cocktail with tequila, jalapeno, and cucumber. Also, the crab fried rice was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be going back to try more of their menu. Thanks for a memorable evening, Norma.“

“BEAU! This bartender was everything! He was SO fun! He was so engaging, entertaining, funny, sweet, kind and made us 5 girls feel so comfortable. We were there this past Sunday( before we had dinner reservations at 7 pm at SUR and we didn’t want to leave! We had an absolute blast. If you go, which you should, I hope you get to have Beau as your bartender !!!“

“We were here on the Saturday before Christmas and it was absolutely festive and fun! This was my first rooftop experience & got to watch Elf. We had tickets to the holiday bar downstairs at EP+LP for a couple drinks & we tried both the holiday martini & holiday old manhattan. There's metered street parking generally available & all the bartenders and hosts are kind and helpful with stellar personalities. MRT provides headsets and beanbags & we shared calamari and waffle fries. I would come back!“

“Only went for drinks with a friend. Drinks and service was great. Suggest making a reservation. The space is small and reservations are prioritized.Because it is a hotel, parking wasn't ideal for just a "pop in" and get a drink. A friend valeted, but I parked at a nearby lot for $20.“

“Amazing space with even better food and the most helpful and attentive staff.Shout out to Hallie at the bar - she recommended everything we ate and each dish was better than the next. We had the ceviche, citrus salad, pork belly and broccolini. YUM. And the drinks are just as unique and tasty. Don't shy away if you are not into cannibis because the whole downstairs is separate with it's own vibe. Can't wait to come back“

“I've been to Harlowe a few times but only when it's a bar and have always enjoyed the vibe there. This time, a friend and I decided to go for dinner. We heard there was a new chef and the menu had changed so we decided to give it a try and we're so happy we did! We started off with the hummus board, which was amazing and chef Alex told us he makes the hummus from scratch. For the main dish, I ordered the burger which was perfectly sized especially for a multi course meal. Lastly, Alex recommended the gelato for dessert. There are three different flavors, and each has their own distinct taste and texture, and are delicious! Highly recommend the "We Are All Mad Here" cocktail to sip on while enjoying Chef Alex's food. Come check it out!“

“Boutellier is an amazing placeDefinitely a great place to experience some of the best wines The service is outstanding and they have an excellent variety of tapas and cheeses I definitely recommend this place The decor and the location are great.“

“The most kind staff! It’s no wonder this place is busy - my friend and I had the best time here and I look forward to returning. Special shout out to Jared who made us feel welcome and to our bartender in the back room who was so lovely - I think her name started with an E. 10/10“

“Food was incredible - try the vodka pasta! Brussel sprouts and truffle fries incredible. Drinks were strong too! The waitress was so attentive and friendly, she was incredible, so was the front door man (Elijah I think his name was).Highly recommend“

“Great place to eat breakfast or brunch & we got there after noon time and this place was amazing. Their serving is big and very good and we were impressed how good the food was and would come back again if we are in the neighborhood. I had the Chicken & Waffle, my wife had Matcha Pancake and this place have so much choices. The service and the area was great and I can highly recommend it“

“How could anyone not love Dan Tana's? It has charm, it has class, it has Hollywood history, oh and they serve some of the best Italian food you'll have in LA? Come on!Get anything you like that's on the menu, and guess what, it'll be delicious. Make a reservation by calling between 12-5 M-F, and leave a message if they don't pick up. They will call you back. Know going in that it is a tiny restaurant that is highly popular, so it can feel cramped at times, and even with a reservation you might need to wait a bit, but just take it all in, there's plenty to see in this tiny, wonderful LA gem!Thank you Dan Tana's for yet another wonderful dinner!“