50 Best Cocktail Bars near Valley Glen

“The best! If you are craving the tiki experience of a lifetime, you owe yourself a visit. The staff is freaking amazing, too! They all are so knowledgeable and friendly. Super recommend!“

“Since Or Bar opened in the old Gold Coast space, it has become my favorite local place. Good drinks, great people. I love all of the staff here!“

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

“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.“

“Great food and cocktails!! 🍸“

“Amazing location! Easily the best prices around. There isn't food, just occasionally popcorn, but they don't advertise food, especially since they are surrounded by fantastic restaurants. An absolute must visit if you are in Hollywood.“

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

“This place exceeded my expectations. The food, the vibe, and the service were all flawless. Will definitely coming back here again“

“Great atmosphere, food and drinks!“

“One of my favorite places in the world. I met so many friends there❣️🍹🗿🔥🤩😎💖ALOOOOOOHAAAA💋“

“Stopped by on a trip with my wife. We came for the great patio and ambience, but stayed for the absolutely stellar service and wonderfully inventive gamified drinks. Abigail made us feel at home immediately. She’s an absolute treasure and we hope for nothing but the best for her and all of the staff.“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“exelente servicio y muy rica comida“

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

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

“Hollywood's Best & Most Consistent Food & Drinks by far!“

“When a restaurant takes their bread and simple salads seriously you know the rest of the meal will be excellent. That is this restaurant. Everything was excellent: freshness, flavors, choice of items on menu. The menu is small, but that just means each item has their full attention.“

“We celebrated a birthday here this weekend with about 50 people and Nina and the rest of the staff were so accommodating and helpful! Everyone loved the old Hollywood vibe and had such a great time lounging and bowling. I would definitely recommend celebrating your bday here or even just coming to bowl and have a cocktail!“

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

“Booked a reservation here for my husband’s birthday and let me tell you all - It did not disappoint! We came in and brought us to our seats right away.

We ordered the tasting menu for 2. From the bone broth to the cafe panna cotta — SPEECHLESS, my husband and I loved every bit of it. The flavors were AMAZING.

Also they cook their steak warm red & at first I was hesitant because I love my steak medium well, but this one !! It was so soft and well-seasoned. So delicious!

10/10 no notes. We are definitely coming back!!!“

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

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

“Had a great experience here. The vibe and overall atmosphere was calming and quiet. Not say there weren’t any customers, there were plenty, but just a very nice place to hang and have some cocktails and chat. Would recommend, and the bartenders were super friendly and chill, and knowledgeable about the drinks and flavor profiles.“

“Gotta try this spatot and ask for Paul because he was awesome! Attentive and present and straightforward. He is definitely is top tier like the food. Great selection of meats and good prices. I love the hot stone versus the normal grills. Give it a try yall“

“The quality of the food was not good at all. My steak was overcooked and heavily seasoned I had no choice but to send it back. The waitress took so long to come back and check on us after our food arrived by time she came back my friend already finished his meal. They need to revamp the menu and get a better chef. This is a very average place for steak. The music place was great though. I would skip the restaurant and convert into a night club!“

“A perfect stay!! Celebrating my husband’s 60th! From the time we arrived, the service and attention to detail was impeccable! The entire staff was so welcoming and went out of their way to make sure my husband was enjoying his birthday celebration. It was our first stay at the Maybourne. It will be the only place we stay from now on. Thank you so much to the entire staff for making our stay so special.“

“Love the burgers and sushi.“

“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!“

“Celebrated an anniversary here and spent nearly two hours laughing, drinking, and eating. The interior is one of a kind and lively. Service was great and welcomed us to stay as long as we wanted. Food and drink were skillfully made. Highly recommend!“

“Great Bbq! Great service!“

“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“

“Came for aperitivo/apericena to vibe and get some work done. The patio was fun and our waiter was super kind. A chef stepped out with a dish and was taking photos outside, and on his way back we asked if it was new. He offered us the plate and told us it's coming onto the fall menu in a couple weeks. Super fun to try a new dish. We spent a couple hours of hanging, munching, and working here... will return!“

“The artistic name of the bistro matches the artistry and delicious flavors of the cuisine. A threesome: vegetarian, vegan, and carnivore found a multitude of savory options. Our waiter/thesbian: Chris was charming and anticipated our every request. Foreseeing a return.“

“My favorite place wonderful food, desserts and coffee“

“Love Saltie Girl, ambience is warm staff welcoming and all the seafood is so creative - ive had the clam Chowder which comes with marbled potatoes crispy bacon on top and atleast 3 clams in the shell some of the best ive ever had. The fish & chips is divine with perfectly crispy fish and crispy and pillowy soft fries. Oysters were fresh and the bone in dover sole sublime - great drinks too my mom loved her totos straight up martini. All in all bit expensive but worth every cent while fining there or ordering in“

“This place has been on my list for a while now and I finally got to try it out last night! Ultimately, much ado!

Couldn’t get a reservation so showed up with a couple friends and waited at the bar for about 45 minutes for a table at 7:30 on Wednesday. So I would say be prepared to wait, as it seems like is a well-known thing (one reason I delayed trying it).

At the bar, we were able to get the Vandell martini which was super good and fresh and tasty. standing at the bar was kinda odd cause you’re kind of in a busy hallway of sorts. However, the bar is super beautiful and the art is really cool and all the glasses were very pretty stacked up; decor was awesome.

We got to the table and it was a very beautiful wooden booth and that’s kind of where I just felt like it wasn’t ultimately worth the wait. generally for a place like this I guess I just thought the service would be a little different or faster in terms of like cleaning dishes away or just being friendly but definitely wasn’t that kind of energy. oh and everything was just super loud. I don’t know what the deal is with the space, but it was just really hard to hear and was just a very high volume.

We got some more drinks which were all excellent including the old-fashioned and another martini and the vesper - the drinks were definitely the highlight. We got the fries, the crudo, a citrus salad and a pea hummus. and in terms of what was best it basically went in that order. The fries were super thin and crispy and excellent, and the crudo was very fresh and delicate. The citrus salad was good at first, but it got kind of soggy because it was just a lot of fruit in there and the pea hummus was something that if I made it at home, given the texture and flavor, I would think I messed up the recipe but still, it wasn’t super bad per se.

Altogether it was all fine and it would be fine to go there and eat and have some drinks but just the wait was pretty wild and then paired with the service in terms of bartenders and servers (dude at the front desk was super nice and helpful) and the lackluster nature of food served at many spots across LA, I just felt like it doesn’t add much to the landscape in terms of the revolutionary hype around it, and probably won’t go back unless a friend really wants to go.“

“Delicious cocktails !! Thank you Avalon hotel“

“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 !!“

“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.“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Casita! Brittany, the concierge, and our server Delilah provided exceptional, warm, and professional service that truly stood out. The food was not only delicious but also incredibly flavorful, and the atmosphere was simply stunning—inviting, elegant, and perfectly suited for a memorable evening. We can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed every moment. This was an experience to remember, and we’re already looking forward to coming back soon!“

“We stopped by for cocktails after dinner on a Friday night and expected more of a party vibe from their Instagram, but it was actually relaxed and laid-back.

The cocktails were excellent, especially if you like sweet and sour flavors, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for a bar from the Thunderbolt team. We only had the hot dog, but it was delicious too. The bartender was genuinely kind and made us feel welcome.

The only surprise was that it’s tucked away in a strip mall, but don’t let that stop you. Definitely a spot I’d come back to for great cocktails.“

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“I stopped by Fox Fire Room one Friday evening around 8:00 PM to meet a couple of friends after work. The atmosphere was relaxed with dim lighting, good music, and a classic neighborhood bar feel that made it easy to settle in and stay awhile. I ordered a smoked old fashioned, and it was made well with a smooth, balanced flavor that wasn't overly sweet. We also shared a few appetizers, including loaded fries and crispy chicken bites, and everything came out hot and fresh. The bartender was friendly, remembered our drink orders after the first round, and checked on us throughout the evening without being intrusive. It never felt overly crowded, so we were able to enjoy our conversation without shouting over the music. If you're looking for a comfortable spot to unwind with friends and enjoy a well-made cocktail, this is definitely worth checking out.“

“Cool dicey bar feel with great drinks and fabulous bartenders! Loved it when it was Oyster Bar, and still loving it as Oy bar!!!“

“We went with three of our grandchildren, 15, 14, and 12. They had been and we all went. We were seated immediately answered impressed and then charmed by the host, and then our server, the incredible Oscar! He is a gem, and I hope they realize what they’ve got there! He delivered the food in a timely manner, we ate like wolves, paid, departed, and knew we’d be back soon. Maybe even next weekend with the five younger gks who missed out this time.“

“great atmosphere and welcoming“

“Best burgers around! I drive from OC to eat these delicious burgers!“

“best pastas ever!!! And the tiramisu was fabulous“

“Everything I ordered at Guac Daddy was so fresh and delicious! The Deluxe Box is perfect when you want a little bit of everything. It comes with two tacos, a quesadilla, a vampiro, a mulita, plus totopos and guac. I also had the hibiscus rose drink and finished with the churros, which were the perfect sweet ending. Great portions, bold flavors, and not a single disappointing bite. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Rosetta is a gem! The crudo and raw seafood menu was absolutely delicious. But what really made our visit special was John behind the bar. He’s a fantastic mixologist, whipping up creative, delicious cocktails with impressive speed and a wicked sense of humor. The banter was hilarious! John made our entire experience so much fun. We can’t wait to come back!“