There are a great lack of bars in the city that feel adult without feeling contrived, pretentious or trendy to a fault and I had very high hopes that Bar Henry was coming in clutch to fill that void. I am sad to report this is not the case however. The space is nice enough, well lit, intimate and generally tasteful but, as is the case with everything else going on here, it suffers from a total lack of personality or vision. The "original" cocktails on the menu are tired and uninspired and suffer from some really bad names. "Robot sex on the beach" anybody? Add to this that they are using Jameson and Jack Daniels Rye in some of their touted signature drinks and you start to get the idea. I don't need a new cocktail bar to re-invent the wheel and would be perfectly happy to see a new bar that focuses on classics done well, or a spot with a short and creative list of originals but Henry loses out by trying to be both of those things without trying hard enough to be either. That said, I give the establishment itself an uninspired 3 stars. The 2 star review comes from the experience I had last night where my partner and I ordered 2 negroni style, sipping cocktails, without being told they had to be downed in less than 15 minutes. Before we were even halfway done with our drinks the lights were on, the music was off, the chairs were stacked and everyone was staring at us like we had done something wrong. With 10 years of experience in the service industry I have never seen a bar close up so quickly. Efficiant, yes. Hospitable, no. I get that Echo Park is rapidly gentrifying and that I in some ways am feeding that fire by even poking my head into this place, but if you're going to show up and bring nothing more to the table than the bare minimum while charging me fancy prices I'm going to call you out. The overwhelming amount of 5 star reviews for this place on here show that the joke is likely on me however. Echo Park is already dead. This is just the final nail. read more

Quickly becoming my favorite watering hole in echo park. Nice atmosphere, Usually easy parking, friendly/hard-working tenders & I've been 3-4 time & music was always really good. I've lived in the neighborhood almost 29 years. What separates it from almost all the other new spots is a lack of pretentiousness & attitude. Just a nice but down to earth spot to get a drink. Small but good layout & fun when crowded. read more

It is either in your neighborhood or your destination, Bar Henry is worth exploring. I liked the scale, the interior, design. My friend lives in the neighborhood and I met her before we set out on a three part Sunday adventure. It was my first time visiting and upon her suggestion went for a craft cocktail. There was so much goodness to read through- I only remember my drink was made with Violettte and it was as tasty as pretty! read more

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The bar is immaculate every time. The door guy is a sweetheart yet vigilant. The drinks are prepared with care by attentive bartenders (one time there was some snubbing but they were slammed so understandable.) The tea lights are real and the music is always interesting. It's one of my favorite parts of leaving a Dodger game. Great gentle vibes that aren't bougie though they could be. I love this joint I was so happy it survived the pandemic. read more

Kinda bummed, was hoping this would be coo new spot for EP locals. In stead it's just another over priced hipster bar Way to uppity for the neighborhood. i can get the same brand of spirits down the street at little joy for half the price. Also who ever designed the actual bar, got it wrong. It's slanted \ my drink and few others slid right off the bar. read more

This bar popped up on my hot and new. The exterior photos got me curious and decided to check it out on a Friday night! Wow. It was packed for a new bar, which is always a good sign! The interior was just as nice as the outside, with a central L-bar off towards the back. Plenty of seating and standing areas with couches and bar seating. My friend and I decided to try the cocktails, just to get a feel for the place. I cannot for the life of me remember the names of the four cocktails we tried, but my favorite was definitely the champagne with tequila and the rose with vodka. Girly sounding? Yes, but awesome? Yes I believe one of them has a priest in the name; if you like those Mexican candies, you will enjoy this drink! read more

Had a great time here last night. Second time visiting and both were great experiences, so I wanted to share. The designer out did themselves w this bar. It's gorgeous. The bar itself is a wood that has a smooth feel and is a delight to sit at. It has a curved ridge that is pleasant to lean on. Apparently people have spilled their drinks a few times because of the curve. I witnessed this on one occasion but I don't think the beauty of the bar should be compromised because a few nincompoops can't pay attention. The drinks are fairly simplistic w well balanced minimum ingredients. It's not a dive bar so don't expect cheap drinks but it's less than other higher end bars in the area. They also have a great beer selection including one of my favorite breweries on tap, the Bruery. The orxata (horchata) is a great, refreshing beer to enjoy during the day. They also have the typical standards like Modelo and some IPAs on tap. Service was great and attentive. A beautiful bar all around w a great drink selection, bar snacks and good tunes. No complaints. Congrats to the owners for creating something truly special. read more

Casual local bar with good drinks and great music.

Love this neighbor bar! Great staff, perfect drinks' . You incant go wrong , come here come e'

Great little trendy/hipster neighborhood bar in echo park! Came here randomly when staying in silver lake area and heading back to our Airbnb from downtown. We were in the mood to drink but didn't want to deal with DT parking. At bar Henry there was plenty of street parking making it super convenient to check out. The inside is super classy-trendy looking with dark blues and forest green colors with gold and wood accents. Everyone was super friendly and offered great bar service. I love that they have a brut rose!! Super tasty and refreshing. They have their own craft cocktails, they all sounded good I just wasn't in the mood for hard alcohol, otherwise I would have totally tried some. Everyone here seemed to be enjoying themselves. It's pretty low key and chill (at least when we were here) so seems like a good option if you want to drink, talk and just chill! read more

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Great service, great vibes. Enough of a crowd to be lively, but not so crowded you can't find a seat. Great drinks, great happy hour. Love the ambiance. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Finally got to check it out on NYE!! I watched the construction from when the renovation of the space started. On a walk one day, I asked on if the builders what it was going to be out of curiosity. Love this local new gem! Small, Comfortable, and good quality cocktail options & mixology. One of the spots to frequent & meet other local professionals. (Excluding the "little joy" dive crowd -Thankfully!!) It's really nice to have them here & within walking distance too. I'll stop by these next few nights and bring a couple friends in town visiting. read more

Let me start off by saying this review is solely related to the worst bartender I've ever experienced. I come for the happy hour nearly every day and everything is always exceptional. The usual two bartenders are solid dudes and always invite a very courteous and welcoming experience. This is my second time where Monica was bartending and I am astonished how she has a job. Rude, careless about tending to customers and clearly someone that shouldn't be in a customer facing front of house position. Truly, come here any day of the week except when she's here. Be warned. read more

Love this swanky spot on Sunset... had sips before a lovely dinner at Tsubaki and will definitely return when I have the opportunity. Delicious craft cocktails and a lovely Gruner Vetliner. Great bar staff and patrons too. read more

Classy place. Chill vibe. Good tunes. Happy hour all week. Will definitely visit again.

Was sitting at the bar yesterday evening the bartender didn't acknowledge us, and also took other people's orders before us... he finally acknowledged us 25mins later. read more

great place for a date :) yummy drinks and great atmosphere. It's right by the dodger stadium is it gets pretty busy on game days but overall great crowd :) read more

This place is so cute! The space is wonderfully designed inside and has excellent cocktails. The bartender was really helpful and suggested a mezcal drink that was top notch. My hubs got an Old Fashioned that was D-lish as well. Even the bathroom is Instagram worthy with its lush botanical wallpaper. All the details are there - this place is a must go! read more

One of the classiest, non-pretentious bars in LA, while still feeling like a neighborhood watering hole. The vibe is super solid, from the music and interior to the staff and even the smell of the place. The drinks are reasonably priced and the menu is well-rounded. Grateful to have this place around the area read more

So excited to see Bar Henry as the backdrop of a commercial for The Botanist minutes before half time at Super Bowl 2022. Cheers to a prosperous year. read more

Had a great experience at this place. Nice vibes and good drinks. The whole front of the bar opens up, it's a good time.

For some reason I went back here and got drinks with my boyfriend. The beer came in a water glass (please, at least serve beers in a normal pint) and the cocktail was incredibly weak. Nice atmosphere but just no on the drinks. read more

Great drinks, but completely soulless. It's the new Echo Park though, so what did I expect?

First time at Bar Henry last night. Love the vibe, music, and decors. However, drinks were a bit overpriced. Classic dry martini and VC were near $20 each (whoa) and somehow they messed it up. Martini was tepid, not dry, and lacked attention to details. VC was watered down and not boozy. Im pretty confidence the ratio was off. We want to like this place but probably will avoid their cocktails as it doesn't match the standard we expected for such a cool looking bar. Please try to taste your drinks before serving. read more

Cute lil neighborhood spot! It's small and low-key, good for a conversation with a friend or an otherwise low-key experience. Not the kind of place I'd go for a wild night out. Easy to find a seat on weeknights. On the pricier side for drinks in the area. read more

Hands down the most classy, yet still casual bar in LA. One of our favorite places to go and the staff is very knowledgeable, always helpful and attentive. If you eat at Guisados, then this is the mandatory after party location. See you soon, Bar Henry read more

I actually like this bar a lot. Tonight though, the bouncer kept flexing his dick and like pulling out his tazer and firing the damn thing up which made me and all my friends very uncomfortable. "Don't take me Bro." Besides that, everything was chill. Wish they would let us vape inside though too. read more

I stopped in for a cocktail after a concert at the Echo Plex. The entire time at the bar was a pretty sublime experience. The bar tenders made some of the most delicious beverages I've ever had. I had the mescal based Manhattan and others. The interior is clean, well lit, and thoughtfully designed and decorated. I even had the opportunity to chat with one of the owners who sat next to me at the bar and talked a little about music and other stuff. It was a very relaxing and pleasant place and I'm so glad to have the memory and that I chose Bar Henry to cap off the evening. read more

I had such a great time here. Friendly staff and great drinks mixed with a lovely environment. I'll definitely be adding this as one of my favorite places to go out on Sunset. Fun times read more

I went to Bar Henry on a Saturday night and the vibe was chill yet chic. The drinks are solid and the music was good. I'd go back. It's not too big or too loud. I recommend the long division cocktail made with tequila and pineapple. read more

Amazing vibe, Good Drinks, the bartender was great & I completely LOVE the fact that they have vinyl playing & chill vibes! It's a must when ever I'm in Cali read more

Pretty cute spot and location. Don't mind the interior at all and can get crowded late night sometimes on weeknights. My only concern was paying $12 for vodka sodas. Otherwise I'll come back all the time. read more

Beautiful bar on the edge of Echo Park. Great cocktail menu and interior. Try the "Flattened Priest".

Love this place. They turned a real piece of crap into an awesome neighborhood bar. Great cocktails. Great beers. Clean. Fantastic service. Outstanding decor. I'll be back a ton. read more

I'd heard of Bar Henry through a friend right when it opened. Typically it takes a while for a new bar to hit its stride, but that's not the case here. Tiana, the bartender that evening, made me one of the best, classic martinis of my life. No joke. Beyond great service and pro cocktails, the interior at Bar Henry is absolutely beautiful and the vibe is just perfect. New favorite spot! read more

This Bar is rad. I like that it is sexy enough to bring a date, yet chill enough to just hang with friends. The cocktails are great without all of the pretentious mixology pageantry that you tend to find in other bars. The staff is friendly and the decor is cozy. read more

Immediately you feel that the place was designed and built with intention. Dark colors, dark wood, perfect lighting, great finishes. Amazing vintage stereo. Good service, nice attitudes and proper cocktails. read more

Absolutely love Bar Henry!!! So nice have a rad local bar in the hood and the vibe is dialed!! Great design and aesthetic. It's got a slight retro meets modern styling that fits the area perfectly and the customer service has been excellent on both visits. Great selection of custom drinks. Highly recommend Bar Henry! read more

Went before the dodger game...found this hidden gem on the way there! Absolutely loved the environment! The staff was awesome, played great music, and the drinks were perfect!! Definitely coming back!! read more

Great date night spot, nice chill atmosphere with cool decor and seating. The few times I've been by the crowd is a sophisticated/professional type. Great liquor selection, I'm not a mixed drink person so I look forward to places that have quality liquor. Staff was very friendly. read more