best bars in LA
THE NICE GUY
401 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Nice Guy is owned by John Terzian and Brian Toll. Since opening in 2014, the Mafia-era-inspired reservations-only bar and restaurant has become a destination for celebrities and socialites to enjoy live music and entertainment in a dimly lit, vintage setting. The Nice Guy has a modern Italian menu featuring pasta, pizza, meatballs, and burrata. The bar offers signature drinks such as The Nice Guy (vodka, lemon, honey, ginger, and mint), The Godfather (bourbon, amaretto, and bitters), and The Don (tequila, lime, agave, and jalapeño) in a cozy, vintage setting with live music and entertainment.
THE ROGER ROOM
370 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Roger Room is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar that opened in 2010. It is owned by Jared Meisler and Sean MacPherson, who also own Bar Lubitsch and Jones Hollywood. The bar is named after Roger Luby, a well-known character in the West Hollywood neighborhood, and former tenant of the building. The bar offers original handcrafted cocktail creations such as “the Japanese Maple”, “the Thug”, and “the Tijuana Brass”. The Roger Room is a cozy and intimate place with a 70s vibe and circus-themed decor; ideal for enjoying a drink with friends or a date.
DEATH & CO
818 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Death & Co LA, a go-to spot for amazing drinks and bites in the heart of the Arts District. The Death & Co family, started in New York’s East Village in 2006, and has been serving award-winning cocktails ever since. The owners, David Kaplan and Ravi DeRossi, are also behind some of the best bars in the country, such as Amor y Amargo and Honeybee’s. The Bar has a cozy patio, a chic lounge, and a spacious dining room. The menu changes frequently; there is always something new and exciting to try.
THE WOLVES
519 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
The Wolves is a stunning cocktail bar inspired by early 1900s Parisian salons. It is located in an annex of the historic Alexandria Hotel, which was built in 1905 and hosted many celebrities and presidents. The bar is owned by Alvaro Rojas, who also owns the nearby Mezcalero and other venues in LA. The Wolves is known for its unique and creative cocktails, made with house-made bitters, syrups, and liqueurs. The bar also features a seasonal food menu, live music, and a speakeasy-style lounge upstairs called Le Néant.
LAUREL HARDWARE
7984 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Laurel Hardware is a West Hollywood restaurant and bar that serves a seasonal, organic, farmers’ market menu with artisanal beverages in a lively atmosphere. The location has a unique history, as it was a hardware store from 1934 until 2009. The new owners decided to preserve the original sign and some of the interior elements but added modern touches - with a beautiful back patio. Laurel Hardware’s vibe artfully mixes rustic and industrial with chic and trendy.
