50 Best Cocktail Bars in Los Angeles

“Was awesome to find a restaurant with my two favorites…GF and Southern!“

“Great service , great ambience, great margarita drinks overall, an awesome place with outdoor patio. Just beautiful.“

“love the Quality of Food😍😍😍“

“Farmhouse kitchen is the best Thai restaurant I’ve ever had. On top of the food being great and delicious, the presentation makes you want to order everything from the menu. Chef Bo was so nice to come out to our table and all I can say is she was a very nice, young & talented person. She even made me a special dessert for my birthday. Thanks Bo❤️ I highly recommend this place if you want an authentic, excellent and delicious food. In addition, the place is so full of life. The decor is amazing! I can’t wait to go back and try some of the fancy drinks and dishes on the menu.“

“whipped feta app was incredible, it's been almost a week and I'm still thinking about how good it was! the drinks were all memorable as well. was super busy when we went but worth the wait. can't wait to go back for dinner!“

“Just the greatest tiki bar EVER!“

“The little plates are yummy. I love the pita bread that came with the hummus (Salatim plate). The other plates were good also. I loved the bread pudding (I think it's better than the best cake). What I like the most about Bacari, besides the beautiful ambiance, is the friendliest staff.“

“Big Bar is an absolute standout and easily deserves a five-star review! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for everything from casual drinks to a full night out.
The cocktail program is exceptional—creative, balanced, and expertly crafted. Every drink feels thoughtfully made, using high-quality ingredients that really elevate the experience. Whether you stick with a classic or try something adventurous, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Cool little bar, not a lot of room, but I think this is the type of spot you pop in on the way some where else so not a lounge type of bar. We met up with friends here before a concert and its was nice. Bar tenders were very attentive and made sure we were taken care of while we were there. I ordered an espresso martini, superb! Almost got another one but didn't wanna go overboard before the concert.“

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

“Great crowd around the pool table! Right between a dispensary AND a Japanese infused, vegan hotdog joint!“

“Amazing, always come here before the Kings games!“

“What a wonderful restaurant! It's in the Hammer Museum, but there's no museum fee. Just go to the second floor and it's a new world. Calm, wonderful menu that varies weekly, fabulous service, lovely wines and non alcoholic drinks. We will definitely be back“

“Great food and cocktails!! 🍸“

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

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“We had an amazing experience at Good Clean Fun! We reserved the patio for a small work event. The space was so nice. The food was delicious. I loved the pizzas, honestly some of the best I've had. Their wine selection is great, and they make a great Hugo Spritz.

Also, I have to shoutout Hunter! She was an incredible server. She was so kind, attentive, and flexible when our plans changed.

I wish I lived in LA just to be able to come here regularly! I'm looking forward to coming back whenever I visit.“

“I went to the Tonchin location in New York late last year, so I came into the Los Angeles location excited and with high expectations. The food was good overall. My wife did not quite understand the hype around it, but I personally thought it was solid, even though it did not stand out as much as the New York location.

Where the difference between the two locations stood out the most was in customer service. We had to wait nearly twenty minutes just to receive the check, and throughout the meal the server rarely came by to check on us. Because of this, the overall experience at the Los Angeles location fell short of what I experienced in New York.

I do recommend the regular tonkotsu ramen and the buns“

“🐅🐅🐅🐅 yum yummy.. crying tiger so good“

“Came here on a Wednesday to check it out & had a nice experience. The host & manager make sure that everyone that walks through the door can at least order a beverage while they wait. Very attentive & brought me a menu while I waited for a seat at the bar. Early was great, took my drink order & found me when it was ready (I ordered the Mango). My cocktail wasn’t something I would normally order but still enjoyed it. Once I snagged a bar stool, I ordered the hamachi crudo & WOW. It was perfectly tart, spicy, herbaceous & the pistachios provided a nice crunch to the delicate texture. I finished my visit with a gin & tonic which was excellent. I believe they may make their tonic in house & was perfectly balanced & a refreshing way to end the night. Bartender could have been a little more attentive after I paid (halfway through my g&t), I debated ordering another drink but decided not to after she didn’t come back to me. Overall great experience though. Highly recommend calling ahead or arriving early.“

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

“Some buddies and I came here looking for craft cocktails. They did not disappoint. We ended up coming two nights in a row. If Grant is behind the bar, you’re in great hands. Let him do his thing. He’s truly a bartending gem. This place is lucky to have him.“

“This has become my favorite go to bar in Los Angeles. Every drink on the menu is well crafted and special, the bartenders are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It's a great place to try unique drinks and explore the cutting edge of the cocktail space.“

“we're just leaving Black Rabbit. kudos to the chef. The food was amazing especially though pad Thai and Patsy and drunken noodles. The service was fantastic. our host when we got there was Jackson he was fun, tremendous personality and provided great service. The Magic show was Amazing, hilarious and captivating. We definitely highly recommend the Black Rabbit !!“

“I never know this place was beautiful and elegant bar. This place is gorgeous especially the open windows view of the hills leading towards gorgeous home. The atmosphere is old fashioned but very well designed. The people were nice and so friendly. Now the music isn't for me. Maybe because l didn't stay passing 1030pm but the drinks were top tier. I tried several drinks and they were exquisite. This place is open everyday with never charge. Must come and visit especially this time of the month OCT. Definitely will come again.“

“Atmosphere was great! Service was fabulous. Drinks were tasty! Margarita Pizza lacked cheese but the Sweet Cheeks was amazing 🤩.“

“Tonight we, my husband and I, with our dear friends, the Crays, dined at Tomat for the first of what will be many times. The restaurant features a dining room and a roof top patio. A welcoming, comfortable space. The staff were all friendly and very knowledgeable about all menu items. Our server Miley took excellent care of us throughout dinner and dessert. She assisted us with choosing items that would pair well with each other. She was never too busy to stop to see if everything was to our liking. She brought the chef to our table so we could let him know personally how much we enjoyed his creations. He gave us a bit of background on his plan of sustainability and creativity for his restaurant. The food was amazing. We had several appetizers. The tuna carpaccio was amazing, light and dark tuna with the freshest tomatoes. The welsh rarebit was so delicious. The weiser melon with strawberry kimchi was a delicious surprise. The house milled saffron rice was amazing. Our mains did not disappoint. The trout and chips were excellent. Everyone at the table said “best trout we have ever had”. The vegetable chips were outstanding. The vaca vieja ribeye was perfectly cooked. The pork three ways with chamoy was also perfectly cooked. Dessert was madelines, warm from the oven, with the strawberry sorbet and the saffron ice cream. All were outstanding. Overall, this was a fabulous dining experience. Great food with great service in such a comfortable atmosphere. And, we have already made reservations for next month!“

“We enjoyed the drinks as well as the food and the ambience 👍🏽😎“

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“Went to The Three Clubs for my birthday and had a great time. Lovely atmosphere that reminds me of a speakeasy. Music was great with some old and new stuff. My bartender Daniel was wonderful and made some really yummy drinks and shots and made my experience awesome. I will absolutely come back another time.“

“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.“

“Great place and atmosphere! Visited from Ohio back in March for our wedding. Tyler was super friendly to us!“

“Amazing place!! Do yourself a favor and go! Make it“

“Venue sounded great. Props to the sound person

My only quip about this venue that whoever worked the door to the music venue the night of 11/21 treated me like I was dumb for asking about the wristband. Even asked some questions like “are u ok?” Sarcastically. I didn’t appreciate that kind of ruined my mood a bit.“

“myself & wife called in without a reservation Sunday evening, Had a beautiful meal in a very busy and friendly place our waitress Tamera was absolutely awesome friendly and gave great recommendations for us being from England helping with menus information highly recommended 5 star June 2025“

“Just tried MIRATE Restaurant the food was amazing! Definitely worth checking out if you love great flavors.“

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

“We spent a few hours here on New Year's Eve. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. The owner greeted us and offered us snacks.
They have a live DJ spinning turntables, bumping music from the past to present. There's an outdoor patio in the back.
The drinks were tasty and affordable. Try the Adios MthrFckr. Bomb!“

“The menu on the website had no prices. This was our first clue. And seeing the menu in print certainly validated our sleuthy intuition. \nThe food was very good and beautifully presented, no argument there. But over $200 before tip with one starter, two entrees and one dessert felt overpriced to me. Portions were sized well - they seemed small but were satisfying and we didn’t leave hungry. \nThe music was also a bit too loud, although I connected to the playlist. \nOverall a decent experience. I wouldn’t necessarily revisit, but would recommend with the cost caveat.“

“Best cocktails in LA, beautiful space with matching beautiful people. Loved this place in New York for years, and this place brings an LA vibe to that legendary bar!“

“Stylish. Good food. Fun place!“

“We recently hosted our first cocktail party in LA, and Dave from Prank was an absolute angel! He supported us from start to finish, offering thoughtful suggestions on how to make the event even more unique and special. I had SO many questions, and both he and his team addressed every single one with patience, care, and attention to detail.

It’s clear that Dave was born to host events. That level of guidance makes all the difference when you’re navigating nerves and logistics: It’s exactly what you want in a venue partner.

Prank was an excellent choice for our event. The location is fantastic, the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the drinks and food were outstanding. The space worked perfectly for hosting, it always felt lively and full, and the team made the experience seamless.

Thank you so much. We will absolutely recommend Prank and keep it on our radar for future events in LA!!“

“We catered a Christmas dinner for 8 with Il Moro and all the food was delicious! We especially loved the melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, divine vegetables and pasta with olives dishes. We will definitely be back!“

“Always a good time there!“

“Good food, not great, very wide variety on menu, some of which is unusual and tasty. Server was warm, friendly, helpful.
Atmosphere was noisy and not conducive to easy conversation. Sitting at a table for four, or friends on the bench were noticeably higher than we were in 2 chairs. A bit uncomfortable.“

“We went here when exploring the Hollywood area on a whim and looking for a comfortable lounge bar to end our evening with. Came across this one when searching for recommended lounges, and after passing 2 that weren’t the evening vibes we were hoping for, we were very happy to take a chance on this one.

The Spare Room is on the mezzanine floor of the Roosevelt hotel, but doesn’t require you to be a guest or have reservations (at least we didn’t need to when we came on a Monday evening in January). Walking into the lounge, there’s a bar followed by a series of couches on the left, great for a date night or drinks after work with friends. Next to the couches are pool tables, they aren’t too full when we came in but I wouldn’t be surprised if they are popular on busier nights.

The bartender was wonderful, easy to have conversations with and she was very accommodating when I asked if she could use less syrup and more coffee in the espresso martini, which was one of the best I’ve had in a while. Definitely overall has an atmosphere of authentic vibes, welcoming staff, and options to chill, chat, or play some games with friends old or new.

There wasn’t live music when we came, but the bartender said there often is depending on the night, and we will look forward to coming again soon!“

“It is a dive bar that's cash only.
No judgement for morning or midday drinking. You can disappear for an hour or two before you face the world. Not a family place and not a restaurant. Dimly lit and cozy.
Id definantly go back again if I get down this way.“

“We have been going to Horses ever since they opened since it’s right in our neighborhood. The most friendly staff with a big shout out to Amanda. The most amazing craft cocktails and absolutely delicious food. I think we’ve almost tried everything on the menu and have not been disappointed once. Can be hard to get a reservation, but we usually get there at 5:15 and are able to sit at the bar with no problem.“

“We had a great experience at this bar! Even though we arrived late, Dustin, was incredibly warm and welcoming, which immediately set the tone for the night. Our servers, Juan and Robert, were attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service never felt rushed, and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. You can really tell they care about their guests. We’ll definitely be back!“

“My brother and I had the most amazing night of superb jazz and food this past Sunday, entertained by Betty Bryant and ensemble. Her fingers moved like liquid gold on the keyboard and her compositions were witty and mesmerizing. The word that kept coming to mind as they performed was "subtle." The music was powerful, but so discrete as to be gentle and gentile. Woodwinds, Bass, and Drums - all played with the kind of delight that makes everyone love the performers as well as the music. As for food, one dish stood out particularly: the creamed spinach with blue cheese. Please tell Chef I would love that recipe! I'm back home in Tennessee now and plan to attempt to copy it, but having the authentic recipe to serve to friends when we entertain would be over the top! Can't wait to visit my brother in LA again and return to Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc. Just wow! And Thank You!“