50 Best Bars in Los Angeles

“Great service, tasty food, and amazing views. Good brunch spot.“

“Amazing journey of flavors!“

“Great place for great food“

“I walked in expecting typical bar fare—maybe some fried chicken and a few snacks—but what I experienced was nothing short of extraordinary. The mentaiko spaghetti was a standout, easily the best I’ve had, even compared to versions from Japan. The soy noodles were cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of crisp to complement the dish.

The jamaica salad, with its refreshing mix of celery and grapefruit segments, was a surprise hit. I found myself unable to stop eating it, and the dressing was so good I could have sipped it straight from the bowl.

And then, the desserts. Wow. The black sesame Rice Krispies with labne and plum sauce was a creative and delicious take that left me in awe. But the real star was the hojicha tres leches—an innovative fusion that was absolutely divine.

Thank you for elevating Asian bar food to this level. I can’t wait to come back and explore more of the menu!“

“I’ve never had a bad time here. Even though it’s a place that’s mostly people going with friends, I’ve never felt unwelcome going by myself. The workers are nice and the drinks are made strong and cold the way they should be. It’s a chill vibe. They don’t do stuff like karaoke, so if you want a party kinda place this wouldn’t be ideal, but if you enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere, then it’s perfect.“

“Great analog music and excellent drinks. The bartenders and dj's are top shelf.“

“Beautiful bar. Modern with a home feel. The ambiance is very chill. Large and wide open window on one side gives you a good view of Sunset Blvd. opposite is the patio that has the food. You can order via a QR code and get a text when your food is ready. Drink menu is great! Bartenders are friendly.“

“Great food and wine with a view“

“Stopped in for some cocktails and enjoyed the experience. Vibe is moody and cool, yet casual. I modified one of the cocktails despite some resistance from the server, but it turned out great. Hard to go wrong with bread and butter but that was delicious as well.“

“Overall we enjoyed the food and the location . The service seemed a bit rushed with our waitress leaving a few times mid sentence and mid order . It was to the point where we had to make her aware that we had actually not finished ordering when she left the first 2 times“

“Cute stylish bar with good music!“

“Last night my brother and I visited this establishment while looking for somewhere to eat. The service was good and the atmosphere was kick back. We ordered the chicken basket and it was wickedly delicious. The way the chicken was prepared, widely woke up our taste buds. It was very close to home as well, and we will certainly be visiting more often in our future. I highly recommend Crawford.“

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

“Wish I could give ten stars. It’s rare to find a cozy spot that has friendly service, great cocktails, AND a good happy hour, PLUS fantastic music. What more could you want? Oh yeah, they also have tasty food specials for happy hour.

We got patatas bravas that were perfectly cooked, and Rose Margaritas (“Rosarita Margarita”), which were delicious.

Bonus items: 1) small patio outside: 2) great lighting and decor; 3) live music on some nights; 4) attentive service, without pretentiousness.

In summary: cozy as hell…just pop in!“

“Amazing food. Plate licking sauces, organic,locally sourced food. Korean fusion. Did I mention organic pickled everything. Enzyme rich food. Beyond healthy. Humble little hope in the wall run by a husband and wife team. Dude went to Korea to study with the most famous vegan nun chef in Korea. A must go to for anyone who loves food and especially loves fusion with organic and very well priced. He should charge Much more but they don’t.“

“Great food, service and beautiful restaurant“

“LA sirena meets tiki! They have themes during different months. I visited The Mermaid during July, so you know there is Christmas in July! There were many wonderfully spooky themed drinks with a LA sirena twist on your classic tiki drinks. The atmosphere is very chill and 80’s goth beats were playing.“

“Second time at the Bike Shed Motto Co. with my friends, celebrating their last day in LA.

I got parmesan truffle fries ??‍ , and I asked if they could add garlic, and they were more than accommodating, which I was very grateful for. I was also not drinking. So I got a nice guava mocktail?. I was really looking forward towards a tiramisu, but sadly, they didn't have any, but the vegan apple crumble was also a very good alternative.

The place is very nice and cozy. They have different sections in the restaurant. They even have a barber shop. One of the showrooms usually has motorcycles and even produces events in their next door area.“

“Fabulous staff here with very affordable prices on food AND drinks! The new happy hour now starts at 2pm EVERY DAY till 8pm!!!! Love the upgrade draft beer options to a boom sh size for only $3 more!!!! Great new local neighborhood bar. Fantastic games room with something for everyone.“

“I would make my entire house look like this bar if I were single but still have my wife's income in some kind of she paid me to move out kind of way. Excellent cocktails, small and straightforward menu, service is spot on. Enter at the corner opposite the main entrance.

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely not.“

“I absolutely loved having dinner with my fiance here. This was our second time here. Service was excellent; attentive & charismatic. The food was absolutely delicious, flavorful & fresh. That chicken parm was crunchy & juicy - fried to perfection - with the most tangy & forward thinking marinara sauce on top. I left feeling completely satisfied & happy we spent our money.“

“Badmaash was so delicious. Whether you prefer traditional or modern takes on Indian cuisine, they knock it all out of the park. The Butter Chicken and freshly made Naan was perfect. The charred spicy broccolini from their fusion menu was also tasty. And the restaurant was extremely nice to provide us with a triad of desert options including an ice cream sandwich, coconut pudding and freshly made hot chai. Thank you to Mo & Alex for the excellent service. Can’t wait to return!“

“chill atmosphere, great music I will definitely be back“

“great atmosphere and welcoming“

“Super fun back-in-the-day arcade games. Amazing tacos, great beer selection, fantastic, friendly staff and excellent service! Fun for all!“

“One of the best pastrami dipped sandwiches I have ever had. I would come eat here every chance I got while working on this side of town. Nice diner style restaurant. Has been here for years. It's a classic place(for me at least). Super friendly staff. Quick service. Why are you hear looking for anything else other than pastrami anything ?

Parking: This place is always full for lunch“

“Tasty bbq take out outside. Amazing desserts to ans friendly staff“

“Nice vibes, convenient location with easy parking, beautiful decor. Service was lacking, but understand there is a labor shortage right now, perhaps that's to blame here. Bodega sando was perfection! Pastries were alright...most looked better than they tasted. I'd say they were good but not great.“

“I’m a tourist and have only been here once, but I had a great experience. The bartender was friendly, and it was a fun nightlife experience being surrounded by lots of other queer ladies. We need more spaces for sapphic women like these. Yeah there was a cover charge and mandatory tips, but it’s important for the staff and venue to make money. I thought the charges were totally reasonable, and I have no complaints“

“Yummy! I had the pineapple fried rice without meat. Curry was fabulous! The texture of the rice was absolutely the best. I wish this place was a little closer to where I lived.“

“Such a vibe! Had an amazing experience. Highly recommend.“

“My favorite place to hang in LA. The staff is super sweet, the food is fantastic, the drinks are amazing, particularly the Ginger Margarita, the atmosphere is gorgeous—whether you’re inside the stunning deco bar or outside on the beautiful patio. It’s a true gem.“

“I like the location of this bar. They keep the exterior and inside of the bar clean. I like the friendly bar servers. I love the mural and the portrait drawings that you see around the walls. I enjoyed some delicious drink while we visited here before dinner reservation elsewhere. Definitely want to come back for the vegan lasagna.“

“The staff were so helpful and nice. I ordered sweet potato tacos on corn tortillas. Came out on flour. Kitchen was closed but the cook came back on to work to fix them and gave us complimentary guacamole and hummus. Everything was so tasty!! We will definitely come back again for food and drinks. Karaoke room inside bar too -so fun! Great vibes.“

“Great qualities of meat selection and a bunch of other types of excellent qualities of food. Definitely a place to go to celebrate and for special occasions. The beef, especially the galbi, the shrimp, takoyaki, and everything is fantastic. We can grab most of the food and the premium food came out very fast. Will definitely come back.“

“These bartenders are wizards, alchemists, Jedis of the cocktail Force. No menu, just chat with them and enjoy the cocktail they invent. The music is classic rock n roll. Go to this place, or just be boring.“

“My friends and I go to brickyard all the time and always have a blast. Michael and Camila have the best energy and always provide the best service! I recommend getting there a little bit early like during happy hour if you want a spot in line for pool but other than that I definitely recommend it!“

“Wow. This is a hidden gem in DTLA. Highly recommend unless you're a jerk. Ha. Great drinks, great food and amazing service. Felt like I was just hanging with old friends having a very enjoyable evening. This is gonna be my go-to spot anytime I am hanging downtown.“

“Super cute place with very chic vibes! Delicious drinks and great food - came here for coffee(matcha) and brunch - everything was on point! Now I want to come back in the evening for cocktails - they’ve got an amazing cocktail menu as well!“

“Just had an amazing 40th birthday celebration here and can't recommend it highly enough. We priced out a ton of venues, particularly in Los Feliz/Silver Lake where we live, and Spare Room was hands down the best option and worth the 'schlep' from our side of town. Great cocktails, stellar pre-order food options (you can order there but for bigger groups it's worth pre-ordering), the bowling was a super fun activity to keep people entertained, and all of the servers were very attentive and friendly. Whether you're looking to host a party or just a fun night out with friends, Spare Room should be on your short list for sure. Also the hidden photo-booth! Always a sucker for fun details like that.“

“I've been there once and it was fine last time. The cocktails were quick and the atmosphere was good. Overall, it was pretty good“

“Simple fun, relaxed atmosphere, great little place“

“Must visit The Semi tropic the elote skillet and meatballs with garlic bread were so yummy! The drinks were so cute and the place was so cozy had a great time with the board games and the Polaroid! This is your sign to visit The Semi tropic for a fun night out with friends! The service and staff were so friendly!!“

“One of the few remaining unpretentious places to grab a drink in the area. I also enjoyed the music from vinyl.I’ve been to Covell and Lola’s and they are so boring and stuffy, and obviously have a “target audience” which is just not my thing.“

“It's a great place to enjoy great people.“

“Please give George - who I renamed GMoney - a raise! In all seriousness, he made me (a California newbie) feel so welcome and happy while I was out here visiting my daughter... beyond words. He was amazing and nothing like the East Coast bartenders I’ve been used to! A wonderful night was had because of him!“

“Come drink here and enjoy yourself“

“Neighborhood spot attached to a pastrami place. Closes a little early and errs on the pricey side considering its proximity to excellent (also pricey) late night food. Absolutely beautiful interior always playing old movies and current sports. Insanely underused and gigantic patio outside with a roaring firepit and plenty of tables. I really hope more people start hanging out here! It's pretty silent on weekdays and I've never seen it packed.“

“This is more of a PSA for the youngins and newbies: tip the performers. If you're tipping a self-serve kiosk definitely bring 1s, 5s, or and 20s to tip these drag performers. It's out of respect and for their financial well-being. They're great.“

“Johnny's strikes the perfect balance of being an old school dive bar you know and love and an elevated cocktail lounge with DJs spinning an eclectic mix of tunes depending on the night. Fast service, delicious drinks and a jukebox to play when the DJ takes off? What's not to love? ???“