1. Seven Grand
8.4
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews
craig reeves: try michters whiskeys...amazing. also rye is the way to go.
Ryan Koziel: Great place to start drinking single malt scotch, order a speyside variety neat, if it's a minor in age add a drip of water to open it up, enjoy your now a scotch drinker. I love Cragganmore.
Nikolas Nikolaou: Perfect spot, whisky 🥃 lovers, authentic live rhythm blues grooves, amazing experience. Love much 🖤❤️🤍
2. Caña Rum Bar
8.3
714 W Olympic Blvd (at Flower St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · South Park · 45 tips and reviews
Rob Blasko: The classic daiquiri is pretty damn amazing. Also try the Hotel Nacional if you're into pineapple.
Art: Get a free 1-yr membership after your 1st check-in; this will save you $20. Also, the mojitos are excellent.
AskMen: Get the Camelot with Añejo rum, Amaro Montenegro, lime, poached pear, & white pepper, move on to the Palmetto with El Dorado 12 year Demerara, Carpano Antica Vermouth & orange bitters. Read more.
4. The Varnish
8.6
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews
Christine Tran: Seriously one of the best bars I've been to. Amazing cocktails made with the freshest ingredients. Try the Eastside martini made with cucumber and gin
Raina Richter: Order a whiskey ginger - it is so yum.
Open Air Publishing: Our favorite rum based cocktail is the "Detroit Daisy" (rum, lime juice, grenadine with mint). Make it at home with the book "Speakeasy Cocktails" created for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_cocktails"
6. Las Perlas
7.5
107 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central City East · 76 tips and reviews
Yvette Pinon: If you love Tequila, this spot is great! Try the Cucumber basil margarita. It's pretty bomb.com, 500 rabbits is also a good one. Keep in mind there is a long wait for drinks,might want to double it up
@JaumePrimero: Yes, I'm crazy about Mezcal! Las Perlas has a formidable selection. Try the "Sueño", which includes strawberry, basil, lemon, balsamic syrup, and of course Mezcal.
Adrian Phillips: Amazing selection of tequila and mezcal. Gold Negroni is a cocktail special worth trying. Happy hour during the week (starts at 6pm) $5 margaritas and other specials to get your night started.
7. The Edison
7.6
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 185 tips and reviews
Christina Matthews: Gotta love a steampunk underground spot. Try the Mojitos and Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup combo. A little pricey, but very tasty
LINDA STRAWBERRY: I love the absinthe fountain/fairy. It is very cool decor. There are gigantic lightbulbs all over the place. We had our engagement celebration here. I also recommend Lucent Dossier.
Mazda: Take a step back into a great period of American history, order an absinthe fairy, and get lost in the theme of the place.
8. Cole's
8.5
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews
Amanda Shaffer: Order the french dip with lamb and goat cheese. If you want beef and swiss, go Phillipe's instead. Cole's also serves Guiness floats and bourbon pecan pie. Great decor, food is a bit overpriced. Read more.
Robert Moran: Get the Bourbon pecan pie a la mode.
Adrian Phillips: White Russians, they make their own cream that's infused with such goodness as Bailey's. Probably the best cocktails in LA. Pancho's Smoking Gun is a great spicy tequila twist on an old fashioned.
9. Golden Gopher
8.2
417 W 8th St (at Hill St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Jewelry District · 64 tips and reviews
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place has a liquor license so old, you can stop in for a martini at the bar and pick up a six-pack on your way out.
Men's Health Mag: This place’s liquor license dates back to 1905. That’s before the Ford Model T. Which means you can order drinks to go. To. Go.
@JaumePrimero: The oldest liquor license in LA, and they even have a vintage Pac Man arcade game. Very chill atmosphere and totally casual. Props to their beer selection.
12. Bottega Louie
9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews
E Smutko: The espresso macaroon and black and blue mojito were great. Read more.
Celeste: Not for intimate conversation - kinda noisy - but food is delicious. Try the green tea mojito and short ribs
Vanity Fair Agenda: An Italian patisserie, market, and restaurant with everything from salads, pizzas, and pastas to a full bar and a dessert menu featuring a selection of mararons.
Todd B: Great service, excellent bourbon selection, opening soon for lunch. Choice spot to watch a Kings game.
Pete Littrell: The Brokers Gin cocktail is amazing.
Adrian Phillips: Octopus & Pork Belly tacos, the goat cheese polenta and rib-eye were the highlights of the meal. Order a bunch of different things to share. If you like Mezcal try the Americanas cocktail.
14. Bar Amá
8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews
Lara: Snake's Blood. Best whiskey drink EVAAAA!
Alex Straus: The Atlantico rum is great in a daiquiri! The tequila Ocho here is divine. Try the Ancho Reyes for spicy goodness.
Adrian Phillips: Guacamole, chicken & shrimp puffy tacos with braised Brussels sprouts in chipotle sauce is a perfect meal for sitting at the bar. Recommend enjoying a mezcal (or tequila) margarita or two.
15. Yxta Cocina Mexicana
8.0
601 S Central Ave (at E 6th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 29 tips and reviews
Fernando Hernandez: Real Pina w Real de Mexico Tequila is fantastic!!
Callie Miller: Try the Martini de Albaca — hendrick’s gin, basil, cucumber. The guac is fantastic. If they have the stuffed squash blossoms as a chef's special...get 'em!
Ryan Leggett: Very friendly service and all the food was really tasty. Get the New Fashioned, which is their take on the Old Fashioned. Have it made with mezcal for a delicious smoky cocktail.