Los Angeles Bars

Good Drinks

1. No Bar

Neighborhood: North Hollywood

Come on, it's NoBar.  It's that place that's gonna get mislabeled as "divey" but I'd call it a neighborhood lounge bar (Dive bars and their clientele…

2. The Griffin

Neighborhood: Atwater Village

I've wanted to visit Atwater Village for a while so we finally made it out and tried a few places in the neighborhood for my brother's birthday. We…

3. The Bigfoot Lodge

A love letter to Big Foot Lodge:  Oh Big Foot Lodge how I love you.  You have cheap drinks and great music.  Your DJ spins some great stuff.  Your…

4. The Far Bar

Neighborhood: Downtown

Everytime someone says "i'll take you to a cool bar in jtown" You can almost bet your grandma's right kidney that they mean "the little bar in the…

5. Clearman's Steak 'n…

"Where's heaven?"  Server (Adam): "Ummm, I don't know. You got me there..."  "It's right here my friend."  "Can I have a hug?"  Server (Adam):…

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Nice Bartenders

1. King Eddy Saloon

Neighborhood: Downtown

LOVES. IT.  REALLY.  There are 4 things that really make this bar one of the best dives in DTLA:  As you wander into King Eddy's Saloon, the first…

2. The Other Side

Neighborhood: Silver Lake

How much do I LOVE this place?  So much would be the answer to that question! What a fun time we had here last night listening to lovely lesbians…

3. Taix 321 Lounge

Neighborhood: Echo Park

Monday night Minestrone rules! It is hearty, layered with rich flavors, herbs, legumes and veggies. It's the fanciest tasting minestrone I've ever…

4. Hotel Cafe

Neighborhood: Hollywood

I recently fell in love with a little indie band named Freddy & Francine and jumped the opportunity to see them live at Hotel Cafe. $7 fuck yeah! It's…

5. Harry O's

Neighborhood: El Segundo

I went here to watch UFC 104. Not bad fish & chips, cheap beer....fairly good screen set-up. The table arrangement seems like it could be better, but…

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