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    Bar Bandini

    3.8 (181 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    BAR BANDINI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Terry L.

    Came here on a Thursday night after dinner, and honestly had a fun time! When I arrived, I was surprised at how bare-bones the front entrance looked... like, you wouldn't even know that they were open. There's a single scary-looking bouncer outside checking id's and he takes just a few minutes with each person. He was nice though. Came here with some new people I met and once we got inside, it was absolutely PACKED. It took us a while to even get to the bar because of how packed and chaotic it was. Absolutely nowhere to sit, so we lingered around the bar until we each got our wine, and then headed outside to the patio and the downstairs area, which was honestly REALLY small too. Like, talk about stuffy. I got one of their German (?) orange skin contact wines which was pretty good. The vibes here were chill but I feel like the event messed with the natural aura of this place. It seemed like maybe the staff were overwhelmed too, but they did their best and were still really nice! I'd definitely visit again on a less chaotic night; their wine offerings were crazy. If you're looking for a solid fermented grape juice bar, I'd recommend coming here for sure! 10/10

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    Linda K.

    This place is such a hidden jem! Wines and more wine! Such a cute place they have inside and a little bit of outside seating. Wine on tap plus it's chilled wine. The service is great where you can tell the server what you like and he will provide taster for you. Just like at a winery.

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    Angel C.

    Wine bar? Wine on tap? Orange wine? Sign me up. My friend frequents this establishment and so she brought me here one Friday evening and I fell in love! the ambiance is soo nice and relaxing, it's very chill and not too crazy. If you're looking for a place to "wine" down then this is deff it! It was my first time having wine on tap and everything was delicious. I was a little skeptical about chilled red wine but honestly it was amazing It was also my first time having orange wine and it's probably my new go to! Each glass was totally fair priced as well, so you're not spending an arm and a leg for really great wine. They also have hard kombucha and other seltzer type drinks in cans if wine isn't your preference. Highly recommend trying this place out!

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    Amazing bartenders and great wine with pizza on the back porch and nice dim / dark lighting.

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    Amazing natural wine, great service, and I really loved the live jazz on Sunday night. I would come back.

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    This wine bar has such a chill vibe. It was so relaxing. I honestly felt like the main character. I definitely want to go back soon!

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    Amazing place. Very pleasant atmosphere, lots of people, delicious drinks. Everything was great!

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    Not only do they have an incredible wine selection, they also have delectable snacks and great nonalcoholic drinks.

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    Nice date spot. It's a long dark bar with a good vibe. There is an outdoor space available for seating as well, I would go back.

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    Friendly, knowledgeable staff (a real rarity for a Los Angeles wine bar - kudos to the owners), great ambiance.

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    Best bar on the eastside for sure. Best overall bar I should say. 5 pool tables, countless picnic…read morebenches. On any given night of the week you might find punk rock young people playing fun games to working actors and models frolicking the outside.. Ren seems to lead the security and is a real cool guy. Mouse and Olaf are my favorite bartenders. Every time I come I am greeted with love from staff and regulars. I deff would recommend to anyone looking to have a good time whilst visiting Silverlake!

    Definitely 1st and last time here. Stood at the bar and got ignored by the bartender after flagging…read morehim down. He said "I have to serve these people, they were here 1st". The people he mentioned looked at me confused because they arrived at the bar after me... Ive worked years in the bar/service industry so I didn't take it personally. The bartender wears glasses so maybe he can't see that well. Takes 2 other people's orders and gets to me. I order 3 canned drinks and he clearly sees that I didn't tip and scoffs at me. The patio was too overpacked for me and a drunk girl stole a ball from the pool table my friends and I were on. She ran out without even a glance from security, insanely oddball behavior. Everyone I talked to was a transplant either looking for drinks, coke, or women. Was not chill. Trying to make the most of the night, we decide to hit the Photo Booth before leaving. What do you know, the machine didn't work. Last call here was quite odd. They lock the entry and force you to leave through the patio. Don't expect to be able to use the bathroom here, they were trashed beyond belief

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    Flat Iron Steak ( Rare )
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    Sour. IPA. They aight. Nothing crazy.

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    Scottie-Boy natural orange wine. From Buellton. Sweet with a semi sour finish.

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    4++ Cocktail bar that has been in this space for quite some time now (as of 3/2026). I still…read moreremember coming here 15 years ago. And over time, this place has always had a fun vibe and reasonably priced drinks. The folks here seem to always be friendly as well. Even after all these years, this place could still get pretty crowded (the space isn't huge so that helps). They also have the Dodgers games on when available so that's great if you want to grab a drink in the area and don't want to miss the game. On my most recent trip, I came here after having dinner with a couple of friends in the area for a after dinner drink/ night cap. Ordered the martini and it was good! Just a great place in the area to meet up with friends to grab a cocktail if you wanna low-key place that has reasonable prices for good cocktails.

    After work, we were pretty stressed and just wanted to grab a drink. The front door host, Nate, was…read moreincredibly nice and honestly made our day. He was friendly, welcoming, and gave us a great first impression. However, our experience afterward was disappointing. We waited nearly 20 minutes to be seated and another 20-30 minutes before anyone took our order. I understand that restaurants get busy, and we were trying to be patient because we could see the staff was overwhelmed. When we finally got our beer, I told our server, Noah, that I could pour it myself if that would help. Instead of explaining the situation politely, he responded with attitude and said, "You know I can't serve you guys, right?" I apologized, but then he told us, "Nah, you guys have to leave." This was frustrating after waiting so long just to place an order. We were never rude or disrespectful to the staff, so the interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessary. I completely understand being busy, but customer service should still be respectful. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression despite the great welcome we received from Nate.

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