What is it? A converted Craftsman bungalow in Los Feliz that’s home to one of the most creative cocktail programs in the city. Why we love it: The boozier counterpart of Alcove, a charming neighborhood café and bakery that operates next door, Big Bar is the IRL equivalent of Cheers. The bar team whips up housemade syrups, … Read more
What is it? An apothecary-themed bar at the edge of Chinatown and the West Coast spinoff of New York City’s Apothéke. Why we love it: The East Coast original first racked up acclaim through detail-driven, botanical-toned drinks in a dimly lit setting. Here in L.A., the vibe, atmosphere and menu are all similar, with a few unique … Read more
What is it? An L-shaped bar inside Mar Vista’s Little Fatty serving the Westside’s best cocktails. Why we love it: the ever-changing cocktail menu somehow makes even the most de rigueur drinks feel exciting. During daily happy hour (5–6pm, 10–11pm), you’ll find $11 drinks, including an apple martini made with Thai basil and Granny Smith apple cordial. But … Read more
What is it? A relaxed indoor-outdoor cocktail bar in the Arts District serving some of the city’s tastiest, most reasonably priced cocktails. Why we love it: You enter beneath the neon sign hanging over the door—it just reads “BAR,” you can’t miss it—and the second you’re in, you’ll probably agree with the second neon you see: “My, … Read more
What is it? The ritzy 90210 rooftop outpost of an award-winning New York City cocktail bar with amazing drinks and sweeping views of the hills. Why we love it: While the coastal Italian cuisine is hit-or-miss, Dante Beverly Hills serves some of the best all-around drinks in town. There are 10 different iterations of the martini (all … Read more
What is it? A first-rate West Hollywood cocktail bar run by hospitality and nightlife veterans Jared Meisler and Sean MacPherson. Why we love it: You see it on the coasters, you see it atop the foam on your drink: “YES.” It’s the unofficial ethos of Jared Meisler and Sean MacPherson’s high-minded cocktail bar, where it’s best to … Read more
What is it? A stunning Mexican restaurant in Los Feliz that offers stellar cocktails alongside a list of rare mezcals and tequilas, some of which you can’t find anywhere else in the United States. Why we love it: There’s a good reason Mírate was has been named one of North America’s best bars for two years in a row. Sure, this … Read more
What is it? An award-winning casual cocktail bar in Historic Filipinotown known for its tech-forward, zero-waste approach to mixology. Why we love it: Thunderbolt is the only bar-bar in Los Angeles that consistently makes the 50 Best Bars in North America. (The only other spot in L.A. to place on the list is Mírate in Los Feliz, … Read more
In the United States, establishments akin to shisha parlors first opened decades ago in the immigrant quarters of New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, California as coffee and tea houses. Many shisha parlors in the United States have elements such as glass tables, plasma televisions, and oxygen bars. Most bars in the U.S. require … Read more
In the US, Honolulu stands out with the highest number of karaoke bars per capita, offering a vibrant nightlife scene with a strong connection to Japanese culture. Cleveland, Ohio, also boasts a significant number of karaoke bars, making it another strong contender for karaoke enthusiasts. Karaoke bars, also known as KTVs or karaoke boxes, are popular in the … Read more