The Varnish

$$ • Bars, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
118 E 6th St, Los Angeles
(213) 265-7089

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The Varnish Reviews

Restaurantji Rating
3.9 (83)
Restaurantji Rating

Speakeasy tucked behind LA's oldest bar, wend your way between pool players to enter this dark loud hideout. Live music every Monday night, you never know who will join the local talent. Fancy cocktail menu, and they actually welcome you to ask questions and make up new drinks. Workers are surprisingly cheerful (my FoR is Brooklyn though, so...) They use giant ice cubes to keep drinks colder longer which is a nice touch. Restrooms are ok. Open late. Don't wander around outside...read full review

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Parking for this place was hectic. Don't look for free parking, pay for parking. This bar is located in the back, do not wait on the bench as stated on the sign. Simply open the door and walk in or flip the light switch which isn't stated anywhere. We order a few drink and they all taste amazing! The drink mixologist did a phenomenal job creating tasty drinks. The drinks were about $20 and beers were $8. The main reason we came was for the live music. That did not disappoint at...read full review

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drinks were really good! we went during happy hour on a friday night and it was really fun. the vibe was great and good music was played. Cisco made us great drinks and even served us one he made on the spot. definitely would come again.

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Hours

Monday 7PM - 2AM
Tuesday 7PM - 2AM
Wednesday 7PM - 2AM
Thursday 7PM - 2AM
Friday 7PM - 2AM
Saturday 7PM - 2AM
Sunday 7PM - 2AM
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