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.

YY: Cozy speakeasy bar with friendly and knowledgeable mixologists. Nice added touch with live jazz performances.

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

2. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

Edgar S.Edgar Sarmiento: The tuna burger is delicious. Happy hour is a great deal for fantastic cocktails.

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

Makinde P.Makinde Pecanha: Kale salad, broccoli, cocktails, sliders are all good!

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

3. The Roger Room

8.8
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

Brian D.Brian Donnelly: The most upscale and expensive when you're looking to impress. But the pot pie is only available on Thursdays! Don't forget to have one of their world class martinis!

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

8.7
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 ;)

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

Dustin W.Dustin Wesley: The original mojito is a must have! And Kiki rocks.

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: food aside, they have the best bar staff and cocktail menu! I love that they are open late night during the week. So rare for LA! Tip: once it gets warmer the patio out back is sick!

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

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

7. Sassafras Saloon

8.7
1233 Vine St (at La Mirada Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Hollywood · 55 tips and reviews

Annaliese N.Annaliese Nielsen: GORGEOUS classic cocktail bar with handsome speedy bartenders and plenty of spots to sit and mingle.

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

Melinda J.Melinda Jackson: Went on a Friday and it was packed but hard no problem grabbing a drink at the bar as the staff was on point. Great cocktails. Great live music.

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

8. 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.

9. Oldfield's Liquor Room

8.5
10899 Venice Blvd (at Kelton St.), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Palms · 53 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Borst: The cocktails are awesome! Try the Vanderbilt Cup. And get a sandwich if they have any left! They are from Joan's On Third (and how bad can that be?)

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

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.

10. 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.

11. Bar Stella

9.1
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.

12. Everson Royce Bar

9.1
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!!!

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

13. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.3
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail Bar · 96 tips and reviews

Claire B.Claire Berger: This place is great! I recommend the Red Hot & Bothered cocktail and the Oxtail Ragu.

Jasmine F.Jasmine Faust: Amazing cocktail list but order off menu. Go with a sidecar (meant to be made with cognac) and perfectly balanced! I am am an admitted classic cocktail snob and it did not did not disappoint! :-)

Klara L.Klara Licht: Great cocktails. Mr. Broccoli is doing a great job. The mussels have a great spicy sweet sauce. And try the date cake. Seems to be a date place ...

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! 🍧

Gracias Madre West Hollywood is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

15. Gracias Madre West Hollywood

9.0
8905 Melrose Ave (at N La Peer Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 168 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny M.: great cocktails spicy puritas margarita and whisky options too

Ken M.Ken Mizuno: Coconut ceviche tostadas with a side order of mango salsa is the bomb. Filling yet light and healthy. All the cocktails are to die for.

Roniel T.Roniel Tessler: The crab cakes are my favorite. Great cocktails too. A beautiful pace for a beautiful meal.