The Varnish is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

1. The Varnish

8.6
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

Christine T.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

Justin O.Justin Ordoveza: Love the craft cocktails here. It's a nice cozy space that's very dark. Be prepared to wait a while to get a table.

Placi P.Placi Paz: Amazing crafted cocktails and súper cute bartender😍

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

2. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.8
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

ONTAY J.ONTAY JOHNSON: Bottomless Mimosas and a great atmosphere. Dope brunch spot.

Dëva H.Dëva Holik: Trendy spot in Santa Monica, make sure you save room for the cookies at the end. Great vegetarian food and cocktails - opt for the burgers on toast.

Seph M.Seph M.: The whole cocktail menu is great, but I'm in love with their Bloody Marys.

The Roger Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

3. The Roger Room

8.6
370 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 83 tips and reviews

Marc Jacobs IntlMarc Jacobs Intl: We love this place for some serious cocktails with a speakeasy vibe!

Baris O.Baris Ozden: nice warm place with excellent coctails..

KatrinaKatrina: Fun quaint intimate bar. Something different from the usual Hollywood style bars. Lovely cocktails!!

Musso & Frank Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

4. Musso & Frank Grill

8.9
6667 Hollywood Blvd (at N Cherokee Ave), California
American Restaurant · Hollywood · 130 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: They print their menu daily but their items have been around for decades. The perfect dinner: martini served with the side carafe + liver and onions. Period. Nuff said. -Alex Reznik, Top Chef

Christina G.Christina G: Flannel cakes & Mimosas!!! Fabulous!!

Michael S.Michael S.: You come to Musso & Frank's for the martini's and steaks but might i recommend the fettucini alfredo. It is much lighter than most with a taste that is out of this world...definitely worth a try

The Abbey Food & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

5. The Abbey Food & Bar

8.6
692 N Robertson Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Gay Bar · 290 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony C.: Come here for the awesome raspberry mojitos and apple martinis. People watching the great looking clientele wouldn't hurt either ;)

Cassia A.Cassia Anne: Best Key Lime Martinis ever!!

Jun D.Jun D: Raspberry mojitos are the bomb! Nice place for breakfast too!

Laurel Hardware is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

6. Laurel Hardware

9.0
7984 Santa Monica Blvd (at Laurel Ave), West Hollywood, CA
New American Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

Sam P.Sam Pezzullo: Awesome spot. The lounge, bar and outdoor area in the back are a great scene, and the specially cocktails are good!

Josef S.Josef Szotten: My favorite place in WeHo for cocktails. The food is on point as is the service. Vegetarians - try the lollipop sprouts and the tuna tartar if you eat fish.

J.R. R.J.R. Reed: Great cocktails (Tennessee named one); sprouts and ribs are strong appetizers; don’t miss out on the duck rice

Cole's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

7. Cole's

8.5
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

Mario L.Mario L.: Best fries ever....the spicy garlic fries. Went with 10 people and every drink was a hit. My favorite, the Tom Collins and cosmo. So, so, good. (Tip: don't leave the atomic pickle on your plate.)

VGRevolutionVGRevolution: Our new favorite place when in town for E3. A must for all, and don't forget the speakeasy in the back!

Adrian P.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.

Sassafras Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

8. Sassafras Saloon

8.6
1233 Vine St (at La Mirada Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Hollywood · 55 tips and reviews

Annaliese N.Annaliese Nielsen: Sassafras royale tastes like a partially melted milkshake in the best way ever and the perfect manhattan is truly perfect.

Gabe O.Gabe Oliva: Great bar, great cocktails, fun atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

Hillary N.Hillary Noelle: Great live music. Bougie crowd though. The type of crowd that makes you feel underdressed, even when you're dressed perfectly fine. The cocktails are amazing

No Vacancy is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

9. No Vacancy

9.2
1727 N Hudson Ave (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · 62 tips and reviews

FélixFélix: The biggest good surprise I experienced. Unique entrance, nice mood, good cocktails (strong) and definitely good crowd. Come to have a chat, forget your phone. Good live music and DJ too. Always nice!

Jerry D.Jerry Darko: Amazing speakeasy experience. Took a 1930s motel theme and create a whole world! Worth waiting for if you find yourself in a line.

ILYA S.ILYA SP: Fantastic place. Secret, tasty cocktails, great patio, cool bands and show on weekends.

Oldfield's Liquor Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

10. Oldfield's Liquor Room

8.8
10899 Venice Blvd (at Kelton St.), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Palms · 53 tips and reviews

Doris N.Doris Neubauer: Amazing cocktails with a speakyeasy feel. Oldfield Hemmingway is awesome, with Bulliet Rye.

NandiniNandini: The Outlaw is a killer cocktail and I love the patio. There isn't any food served here, that's the only negative

David H.David Heiser: Great cocktails and way less crowded than Blind Barber. Love that it's in our neighborhood but a bit off the beaten path of the popular bar scene.

The Normandie Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

11. The Normandie Club

8.9
605 S Normandie Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 15 tips and reviews

Jenn W.Jenn Wong: The Manhattan is unlike any you've had before - heck, you think you know what a martini is until you order the best one you've ever had from these guys. Bloody Mary & Old Fashioned also top notch.

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Their version of the Old Fashioned Whisky cocktail with coconut infused bourbon and apple brandy is inspired; it's worth going out of the way for.

MariettaMarietta: Don't let the line to get in discourage you. It moves fast.

Bar Stella is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

12. Bar Stella

8.8
3932 W Sunset Blvd (Sanborn), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Silver Lake · 18 tips and reviews

Rob E.Rob Estes: More stylish than other bars in the area. Great cocktails but limited beer selection. Hangout for the handsome people of Silver Lake.

Simmy S.Simmy Swinder: Amazing cocktails, especially the one made with mezcal.

KATY V.KATY VACAS: Chic and beautiful, good cocktails but rather overpriced

Everson Royce Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

13. Everson Royce Bar

9.0
1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 44 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Biscuits! So you're thinking, "biscuits? I don't need biscuits," but you're mistaken; you need these biscuits! They are flaky, salty, crisp, sweet, perfection, and they're crazy good with cocktails.

Cristina N.Cristina Ng: Great selection of whiskey and well balanced cocktails

Adam B.Adam B.: Cocktails!! FTW!!!

Good Times at Davey Wayne's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

14. Good Times at Davey Wayne's

8.9
1611 N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Hollywood · 106 tips and reviews

Lears F.Lears Fool: Best bar in L.A. Happy hour features $6 Old Fashioned on tap. Welcome back to your friend's house. Love the patio.

Wendy E.Wendy E.D.: Cool, trendy speakeasy in LA! Hipster spot!

Jastine K.Jastine Kho: Such a cool place- I mean, the entrance is a refrigerator door. Snow cone cocktails all year round! 🍧

Perch is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

15. Perch

9.0
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews

Stephanie K.Stephanie Kim: Fantastic rooftop view so go outside and sit by the fireplace while you have a cocktail.

Devin H.Devin Harrigan: Amazing views of downtown LA! Only other rooftop bar besides the Standard. Food and cocktails are also great.

AlexAlex: Food is great (especially the tuna tartare). Medium-high prices. Excellent staff and service. The rooftop has an amazing atmosphere. Also: great cocktails (if you enjoy vodka, try the Lolita!).