50 Best Cocktail Bars near Lawndale

“A few friends and I are visiting from Australia I found this amazing restaurant two blocks from our airbnb. The food is absolutely spectacular, all seafood is freshly prepared. Visited 3 times and was served by Laya with the best customer service in the area. If you are visiting from overseas or if you are local come and check it out... I highly recommend this place!!“

“Love this spot! Bartender was great and atmosphere is upscale, classy and sophisticated-great when you wanna stay in Hermosa but get away from the Pier!“

“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽‍♀️“

“Beautifully situated on harbor. All seafood which means it will be pricey especially appetizers. Somewhat limited menu but what we had was well prepared. Could have used scallops on menu. If someone in your party does mot eat shellfish or fish they are SOL.“

“Service,drinks.food,ambiance.staff,etc.“

“Good food in casual friendly local restaurant & nice bar hangout ⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“Wonderful food! I got the salmon with my salad and it was delicious! Get the June salad for lunch!“

“Always a good time there!“

“Beautiful little restaraunt by Manhattan Beach Pier. I’m there every year end of Aug.“

“Hands down my favorite bar. We discovered this bar while working on the Fox Studio Lot and have become regulars ever since. The Mozzatini is to DIE FOR. And the bartenders are just so nice. This bar doesn’t have the pretentious feeling most bars have in Los Angeles. I will continue to be a regular for as long as it stays this way. But really, try the Mozzatini. Its so so good.

Parking: There’s always parking off from Pico, but you may need to walk a few minutes. Just check both sides of the road. And don’t park in the neighborhood, you will get a ticket.“

“Delicious food and drinks!“

“killer blues this saturday night w/ BLUE SHADOWS“

“Fantastic meal at Felix! You really can’t go wrong with an Evan Funke restaurant. The pasta was perfectly made, and the flavors were spot on. That said, I do wish the menu felt a little more distinct from his other restaurants. It’s definitely in line with his signature style, so if you’ve been to his other spots, you’ll find a lot of overlap.

The quality and service are definitely there—the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is cozy but lively, with a great energy for date night or a special dinner with friends. Overall, Felix is absolutely worth a visit.“

“If you want to go to a bar with perfect seating, great airflow, excellent drinks, flawless service l, a fantastic DJ, a parking lot, a nyc vibe, no one rushes you and you can even reserve a table for drinks…go to the Chestnut Club. My favorite new bar. 14th & Santa Monica Blvd @TheChestnutClub same owners as scopa and black market liquor!“

“Nos atendieron muy bien y la comida es fantástica!!“

“Absolutely wonderful evening. The food was over the top atmosphere was amazing and service perfect. We were celebrating our 44th anniversary with our kids and grandkids... it was Perfect. I would highly recommend it you will not be disappointed“

“Margarita flights are ‘da bomb!“

“This place came highly recommended from my lady friends who do luncheons regularly. I was blown away by the rock shrimp sandwich, had to control myself not ordering it again for round 2! I hope it stays on regular menu not just DineLA. There are 7 others things on the menu I want to try, well balanced flavors that hits the spot. Lovely atmosphere will definitely come back again and again.“

“This bar is awesome! We heard that it was the smallest bar in LA and expected to be greeted by regulars who resented our presence. We experienced the complete opposite. The bartender Pete immediately recognized my Midwest accent and engaged myself and my 2 adult children in conversation. The locals at the bar were also very engaging. Many reviews I have read described it as a dive. I completely disagree with that assessment. It is a local bar that is very welcoming to any patron. Keep in mind it is cash only! Looking forward to going back!“

“went here on a night out with friends! The drinks were really good and the vibe was great! The DJ was good too although people were shy to dance. Would definitely recommend! Only ding is I wish the bartenders were able to recommend drinks better.“

“The food is both eclectic and delicious. The location is both artsy and industrial with warm and inviting staff. I highly recommend this place for a date, business, family, or anything because it’s fabulous.“

“I had Fun ..
The staff was very pleasant and made sure that we were comfortable.

The restroom was clean.

My drink was awesomely delicious!!

We played some Pool & darts!!
The music was Great!!

Good times!!“

“Great Bartenders with good service. A good local bar...also there's shuffleboard,pinball & pool.“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“Don't let the unassuming neon glow of the strip mall fool you. Once inside you'll be transported to a dive bar tiki paradise full of welcoming locals, cheap beer and limited distractions.
A throw back to simpler time when you were not overwhelmed with menu options or craft beer choices.
This is truly a slice of island paradise in an urban jungle“

“Great customer service, very good espresso, tasty fresh pastries.“

“The work that these people do and the children's lives that they touch is awesome ❤️“

“My friend told me this is a great neighborhood spot so I strolled over an hour before sunset.... I wanted to relax after a high-stimuli day of work and looked forward to winding down from work mode... Unbeknownst to me... a group of 30+ people came for a film networking event (!) a few minutes after I walked in. I had to leave much earlier than I wanted to b/c the atmosphere was not what I wanted or expected (but I am glad this film networking group was so well-attended - none of them knew each other!).

I had the chicken skewers - they were tasty!

Matt and Miguel were wonderful. Very friendly and attentive.

There are very cozy and comfy velvet couches... I look forward to coming come back with friends and/or a date :)“

“Stoked for the new ownership and menu! Ate here once before with old menu and it was decent but now it's beyond fire! Sean and team were great people who took awesome care of us. Insanely good carne asade, chicken and mushroom tacos with a yummy cesar salad. new cocktails were on point as well. this spot is a vibe can't wait to come back. They had some great tunes bumping the whole night too. main street needs this! If you have extra room, definitely try the Tres leches its decadent. Cant wait to go back 🌊“

“I took my daughter and we had a really nice dinner. We started with the Caesar - it's not a creamy Caesar dressing, more like a vinaigrette. It was tasty. My daughter ordered the vodka pasta with chicken and she loved it. Just a little bit is spice and great flavor. I ordered a pepperoni pizza. It's not paper thin but it's not thick either. The pepperoni on it was delicious. It was a bit noisy because there were lots of kids as it is sort of a neighborhood spot. As it got later in the evening the kids left and it was quieter for sure. overall great food and service. Will go back.“

“It's not a bad place. It's a good stop for a cold beer. Especially for me because I am in a Handiman scooter when I am running out of power. They always let me charge up myt scooter while I have a beer. Otherwise I will not make it home. And some days it's not a laughing matter. It's that close of a call. The bartender seems nice. But she is busy with other people. And that is good for business.“

“Great asian fusion food. Awesome for happy hour!!“

“I both love and loathe gentrification. In the case of this bar, I loathe gentrification, if only for the increased prices in drinks. Staff is great. However, the bar fights used to be entertaining, but those don't happen anymore. That's a bit depressing.“

“Enjoyed a first date here. The food was phenomenal! We had the fried oysters appetizer (explosion of flavor)! I had the 8oz filet mignon very flavourful melt in your mouth! The creamy street corn and the fingerling potatoes were fabulous! The food here was worth every penny spent!“

“I performed a Blues concert there this week in their large music hall & library with bar which adjoins a very busy bar room playing old school
recorded R&B. It's a lively and fun place to hang. There's cocktails, beer, music and pool tables. A diverse friendly crowd. They let you Postmate or bring food. There's even an outdoor patio.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

“Always a great experience and meal at Orto, strongly recommended!“

“Quality of food was excellent- lamb, chicken & risotto as mains. All starters great too - oysters, endive salad & sliced amberjack.
Service could be improved but we were struck given how most good restaurants in LA are super crowded how this excellent place was but half full on a Wednesday night. Our party included those from Korea Town - 20 minutes & Santa Monica - 30 minutes at rush hour- 6:45 - not bad.“

“Great experience with a great staff and the owners are super welcoming! Had an amazing time!“

“Booked a 7:15 reservation. There were (4) of us. We were all late driving from different parts of town on a Friday evening after work. Called in to say we were running late. The staff was kind, understanding and kept our table. Our waitress was super nice, friendly and accommodating. The food and drinks were delicious. We even got a sample drink from the bartender requesting that we rate it. It was tasty. The music (live DJ) was good, the atmosphere was nice and we had a great time. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I had booked the One Bedroom King Suite for 3 nights months ago in anticipation of attending a concert at Sofi. It was recommended to splurge and go for the King Suite. Glad I did. I was very pleased with the suite and the whole Hyatt House experience. Since parking seems to be an issue for many, we pulled into the garage behind the Hyatt and paid $26 for one night of parking. They also charge hourly. I am not sure how some people are paying $45 with the hotel. I didn't mention it when I checked in and just used the in and out access of the garage. Shuttle was great. We used it both arriving and departing. Breakfast was fine too. I have no complaints.“

“In Culver city ..Chill Vibes..Great Date Night Venue“

“We took some out of town guests here for lunch. Everyone was delighted. They loved watching the cars race on the track! Drinks were delicious 😋 We all ordered different items for lunch. All pleased with what they got. Would recommend and look forward to going back again.“

“The service is amazing but the food is okay and the drinks are strong but basic.

Parking: Huge commercial and hotel parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Totally accessible“

“I went last night for my BDay and I had such a great experience. The staff Amazing! Great Recommendations, The drinks and food good. The lobster roll needed a little seasoning but overall I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Hard to find parking and it’s not a big place(just the type of area). I’m going back for the New Orleans Oyster ALONE 😋!“

“I had the warmest experience at The Arthur J, from the hostess at the front door, the wait staff and the manager. I had recently lost my husband prior to my reservation and was determined to enjoy our anniversary dinner. Not only was a the food delicious, but the overall experience was beyond memorable. Thank you…. thank you. Can’t wait until I return for his birthday.“