The two gentlemen working (I assume they were the owners) were so kind and accommodating in helping me find a birthday present for a loved one. Very attentive but not pushy/trying to up sell me on anything, and they have a lovely selection of both new and vintage stuff. Had a very positive experience which isn't always the norm at boutique-y shops on this part of town- was nice to browse without having employees breathing down my neck, trying to get me to spend hundreds of dollars. Would highly recommend to someone looking to buy a fellow bartender / drink lover some lovely highball glasses or spirits! read more

The quintessential wonderland for home or professional bars. Literally looks like a Harry Potter apothecary is bottles and shiny tools. Sure, there's the internet these days so you could order any obscure ingredient right? Wrong. The shopkeeper is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. I tell him I'm working on making a good old fashioned and Manhattan, and need bitters. He walks me over and guides me through sampling over a dozen flavors of whiskey bitters. A whole new world opened to me! Yes some of the toys and ingredients get a little expensive though, but if you're looking to get a little more serious about home bar tending, you can justify it. read more

This is such a great place. A very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Have an amazing collection of bitters and gin

I wish I could give Bar Keeper 7 stars!! It was my first time in there and I, reluctantly, drove about 45 minutes to get there. Man, am I happy I did?! I went there looking for some bitters to experiment with (as I had read that Bar Keeper is the Mecca of bitters in all of LA) and I was very intimidated by the selection. But after a minute or two of looking for myself, I was greeted and helped by a gentleman who was so patient, helpful and eager to educate me and have me sample a bunch of bitters, that I was just blown away. Between their selection and Joe's (Joe Keeper...the owner) kindness and enthusiasm in helping me out, I left there with some fantastic products, but more importantly, with a ton of new education in this new world of bitters which I knew so little about. I found some really nice & unique barware there that I had to have and Joe was even kind enough to refer me to a couple of other shops where I could find some of the other items I had been searching all over the city for. They had just been wiped out of 1 of the bitters I was interested in buying and this time around, I actually don't mind at all driving 45 minutes to get there, after my first experience...! read more

A couple of years ago some friends invited us over for dinner at their place. When we arrived, they had printed cocktail menus for the evening and we had the choice of a few different meticulously hand crafted cocktails. I was so impressed. Bar Keeper gives you the tools to impressive anyone who appreciates the art of the cocktail. Whether you are wanting to create a masterpiece yourself, or a buy a gift for another mixologist, you'll likely find everything you need and more at Bar Keeper. They offer an assortment of bar tools, bitters, and even sell unique hard alcohols. Prices are fair and staff is friendly. read more

Helpful, knowledgeable guys running the place and a fantastic selection of booze. I wanted a nice bottle of mezcal that my friend from Oaxaca recommended and they had it. read more

This place is great. I started working in bars 20 years ago, but am new to LA. Everyone I know here kept telling me about the store everyone loves. As it turns out it's a 10 minute walk from my apartment. They have everything you want as a professional or home bartender. A great selection of craft spirits, tools, glassware, bitters, syrups. I couldn't be happier that I found Bar Keeper. read more

What a great store! The vintage barware is so fun and the alcohol selection is fantastic. All make great unique gifts for those hard to buy for friends! VERY knowledgeable and helpful staff. Will be coming back again soon! read more

Yet another place that I really would love to love, but can't. They have beautiful glassware, spunky gifts, and of course many a fancy liquor. What they don't have is good service and when you're paying double to support local, service really counts. I came by here to buy a fancy gift box for my boss from our office. When I got there, the owner told me that they only did gift boxes if you called a day in advance. Well okay that sucks, but whatever. We'll just buy what was in the box and have it wrapped up nicely right? Not really. The owner begrudgingly sold me some of the items separately. He said something about how I was undercutting him by buying the items that way. Okay... well you won't sell me the gift box and now you're saying that me spending $40+ more to buy them separately is some how undercutting you? Right. Fine. Don't take my money. If I hadn't been buying for the office I would have walked out. Our company dropped $150 on fancy liquors for our boss and the owner wouldn't even print out a drink recipe. Not to mention that the ordering policy isn't even listed on the website. The customer service was so bad I could really use a real drink. UPDATE Someone from the shop just sent me a Yelp Message telling me to not come back... I wasn't planning on it, but it gave me reason to pause and think about why this store deserves the rating I gave it. To be fair, as I was leaving they tried to be friendly, but it was too little too late. They did wrap the bottles and gave me extra tissue when I asked. So maybe I should have given them two stars. Now that instead of acknowledging my issues with customer service.. they've decided to tell me not to return... it's pretty clear they deserve the single star. The entire time I was in the shop it was as though I was being reprimanded for not calling ahead. In a perfect world everyone would know the policy and call ahead, but in reality people (and especially offices) do things last minute. In reality, customers who leave unhappy will leave you with unhappy Yelp reviews. read more

Just left there. Rudest hipster with a Mohawk couldn't look up from his iTunes on his computer screen to help us. Didn't answer our goodbye as we left, having just dropped over $75 in there. We like the merchandise but won't ever be back due to the inexcusable service. read more

My name is Javier J. and I have a problem. (Hello Javier) Yes, my problem is not that I like drinking, it's that I'm addicted to buying neat little bar tools and gear and coming to Bar Keeper is like getting a quick hit on a drug. Yes, this place is so totally addicting. I just can't help but come here, even when I don't have any social gatherings to throw, I just love looking at the vast amount of cool looking equipment here to potentially throw a cocktail party. The coasters, the shakers, the ice cube trays.. I love it all. This all comes across as vintage cool bar accessories that could be lifted off of a scene from Mad Men. Just thinking of this place makes me want to enjoy an Old Fashion. Bar Keep is one of those places that you just want to buy everything in here and become a socially acceptably cool looking drunk. I mean, who would ever say you have a problem when you're pouring them a mixed drink from you neat-o space aged bar equipment? And if they do you can easily shut them up by making them another drink. The glassware also is just delightful. Yes, that's right. I said delightful. It makes me feel like I'm trapped in the time period that the items sold here just feel they belong. I'm willing to bet that even if you hate the taste of booze, you'll still love all the things in this store and find ways to spend a lot of your money here. read more

Great spot for fine liquor, good prices! I was running late and they were about to close, I called to tell them I was on my way...they waited for me after they had closed! Now thats good customer service, which is rare these days.... I was also very pleased with their prices, very reasonable...most specialty shops like this usually Have outrages prices. Thank you guys! Bottoms Up read more

Bar Keeper is a great idea: a small, local outpost for those who make a hobby or even an art-form of The Drink. In some ways, the idea is the reality: there are more flavors of bitters and other additives like Orange Flower Water than you'd ever hope to find. There's also a great selection of top-notch old gins and bourbons, and a totally passable obscure scotch selection. That said, these people are total assholes. I'm as elitist and high-brow about my food and drink as the next Silver Lake Yuppie, but I don't shirk common courtesies and general friendliness to my fellow man - particularly when I would hope to unite in our common interests and enthusiasm for the product for which, by the way, I'm about to shell over 50% more cash than I would on Amazon for the same thing. I tried everything I could to get the clerk to be friendly but he would not drop his scowl and curt, condescending replies. At the end of my purchase, I said "have a nice day!" to no reply. Bravo for opening a local, neighborly enthusiast store. Shame on you for not having a local, neighborly demeanor. Three stars is a stretch. read more

Why would I give money to a store whose customer service is non existent? I've been in twice in the last month and both times the one person working there has ignored me. Not even saying hello even as I walked all the way to the counter int he back. It's like I didn't exist. I was going to ask a question, but could tell he couldn't be bothered. There are much better options out there. read more

Are you a connoisseur of fine spirits? Are you particular about your bitters and your booze? Bar keeper is a spot you will enjoy patronizing. Come in just for the bitters tasting. They have an apothecary like set up for the blue, brown and black vials of bitters from all around the world. You pick up the vial and drop a few aromatic bitters into a small paper cup and sample away. The flavors are so intense that you probably won't want to sample more than a few. They have authentic, vintage, Mad Men era glassware for sale, so you can sip your cocktail in style. There are also beautifully crafted modern bar tools that are so unique that just owning them will instantaneously make you a better bartender in the eyes of your friends. read more

How on Earth have I missed this place all these years?!?! Wow, talk about an alkee's version of bar supply heaven! They have the most unique and adorable tools for the drinking trade here including glasses, seltzer bottles, shakers, straws and the best part of all: the bitters collection. I was sniffing it up in bitter glory and ended up taking home a deelish grapefruit bitters and even a rhubarb bitters! Who knew that last one even existed! The guy who owns the place is a real peach too and is very knowledgeable about his products and after talking to him for a spell, it sounds like he is always looking to bring in new and exciting products to add to your cocktails to make them sing! Definitely recommend strolling on in here if you are shopping along this strip in Silverlake. Good stuff! read more

My brother in law and I peeked in when I was in town, what this place did was peaked my interest in wishing this place had a sister location back home. Imagine, wall to wall various glasses, bottles of bitters, vintage and new items all scattered about with a great collection of other cool bar items through out the store. My brother in law found some bitters that he had a really tough time finding on his own. Apparently they only are found from one company in Canada and even the owner can get a certain amount at a time. I picked up some new wine glasses that I love using at home. Straight from Austria, these babies are spliced with titanium instead of silicon to improve the hardness and make them extremely hard to break. Good for my butter fingers. The owner had a crate load of them with all of the boxes completely smashed, all except one survived, attesting to their sturdiness. This place isn't just about the great selection of unique and hard to find glasses and other bar related knick knacks, its also about the owner. He seems to have about a thousand stories and then some about the city, people around town and every item in the store. Energetic, friendly and helpful and always willing to point you in a direction you may not have even thought of, he is the true jewel of the shop. I am loving my glasses and use them every chance I get, (sadly my liver does not share my excitement along with me). If you need something unusual or some thing unique for your libation time, stop on in, it will be worth your while. read more

Right idea, but wrong place and wrong price. The cute shop sucked me in off the street, but I walked out with the same amount of packages as I walked in. The bitters bar where dozens of bitters can be sampled seems like a great and fun thing. It is certainly a unique part of this business, but who can handle tasting straight bitters? Bitters are meant for a couple dashes for an entire cocktail. It would be like taste testing coffee by placing a pinch of ground beans in your mouth. Because this is a small shop, I wouldn't expect a bargain, but some prices on the booze were 30% to 40% higher than what I've paid at well established wine and liquor stores (but not Bevmo) around LA. If the selection is rare (like buying library cabs from a Napa Valley wine tasting room), then the price can be justified, but nothing in Bar Keeper's selection was so unique that I couldn't find at other stores. If you buy food at Williams-Sonoma or Dean & Deluca, then maybe shopping here makes budgetary sense. And like those places, the concept for this store is ideal for upscale malls (although the hard alcohol sales might pose a problem in a family oriented mall) and tourist trap locations. But I like a bigger bang for my buck so Bar Keeper just doesn't work for me. read more

I've been poking my head into here for years, laughing at the witty napkins, intimidated by the wall of bitters, and gazing adoringly at the beautiful stemware, but never seriously purchasing anything. Now, I'm slowly building up my bar at home, and I couldn't for the life of me find grapefruit bitters for a cocktail I wanted to try. Bar Keeper to the rescue! Not only did they have grapefruit bitters, they had at least 5 different ones for me to taste and compare. I had a lot of fun trying the different bitters and finding one I liked the best. I was left to my own devices, and while it can be overwhelming to navigate for the first time, I liked that no one was influencing my choice or trying to make a sale. I picked up a small bottle of Sun Liquor's Grapefruit Bitters, and I love it so much! It was perfect for my cocktail, and a bottle is going to last me forever. The guy at the register was very friendly and confirmed that I had chosen well. I have a feeling that if I had actually needed help, he would've been more than happy to assist me. read more

I had to ask for help with 3 support staff working, including the owner, none of them offered to help. The owner is very rude, short and dismissive. Poor customer service overall, first time I've experienced in LA, especially within the Beverage industry. read more

I stood at the cash register, money in hand, waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting for either one of the two men behind the counter to simply acknowledge my presence with a look, or a smile or a standard "We'll be right with you." Eventually, I walked out the door without buying the bitters I came for. Not because they didn't ring me up fast enough, but because their willful failure to recognize my presence was just plain rude. Yet, curiously enough, one of them somehow managed to pipe in with a contemptuous "I'm sorry we didn't accommodate you quickly enough" as I left. After reading their Yelp comments, I'm confident that the people who own the place would prefer that I don't return to their shop in the future. With that in mind, I'm glad to say I won't be back again. read more

A gem of a resource for those of us with a penchant for all things cocktail, Bar Keeper bills itself as "a head shop for those who want to prepare and serve their cocktails with style." Bar Keeper has a terrific selection of new and vintage glassware, my favorite of which were a quartet of leather-chaps-wearing tumblers featuring famous cattle brand insignias. The shelves are lined with shakers and seltzer bottles, counters feature several sizes of metal stirrer/straws and a plethora of bar accoutrements, and the store, in general, is a great gift spot for that certain mixologist in your life who you might think has everything, but probably could spend an hour in here sampling the bitters alone, before spending half his paycheck on bar tools, obscure mixers, and some giant glass absinthe dispenser he'll probably use twice in his lifetime, but that is cool as hell. If you're just browsing and Someone Has A Birthday, the books offer something for both the novice and seasoned 'tender, and the card selection is worth browsing. After ogling the barwares for about half an hour, we finally just picked out a card that read "I HATE FUCKING BIRTHDAYS" for our brother-in-law. This place gets busy on the weekends, so I would suggest visiting during the weekdays. read more

As a bartender and cocktail enthusiast, I couldn't help but feel like a kid in a toy store. They have a wide variety of bar ware, ranging from the high quality professional grade, to the novelty for those home bartenders with a sense of flair. Along side their many trinkets, they also provide an impressive display of boutique and artisan bitters. In the back they have the key essentials in anyone's path in mixology, spirits of course! All small batch and craft brands of fine whiskey, gin, rum, and liqueurs. Bartender or home entertainer, you can't help but appreciate the uniqueness and impression this place leaves behind. read more

I've been coming here for about a year now and I will say that it is not only the best bar supply store I have ever been to, but it has got to be one of the greatest shops in LA. Amazing selection of craft spirits, vintage glassware, and any tool you'd need for your home bar. Bitters tasting station and knowledgable staff make this such a fun stop off and will make any trip to silverlake complete. I also really recommend their cocktail gift baskets, with all the ingredients you need for a classic cocktail such as corpse reviver or negroni. Joe, you're the man! read more

This is a very cool funky little store focused on (obviously) alcohol and bar-related items. They sell a lot of unusual upscale liquors along with the most diverse selection of bitters I have ever seen, as well as bar accessories such as glasses, bottle openers, and the like. Bar Keeper is a keeper for two main reasons. The first is the novelty of the place. You can find all kinds of cool alcohols and accessories here that you wouldn't normally be able to easily find elsewhere. Secondly, the owner of this store is awesome. This is a seriously no pressure store where the owner is happy just to talk to you about liquors or answer your questions with absolutely no expectation for you to buy anything. He also knows his stuff, and was able to give me a detailed suggestion on a bourbon I was buying for my dad. Great store, highly recommended. read more

This place is a dream come true. The best liquor store in Los Angeles. All the specific, lovely things you're looking for can be found here. Delicious rum, mezcal, whiskey, vintage bar wear and all the standard stirring, measuring, juicing, slicing Jazz you need to bartend. read more

Out of the way muddafucckaahs! A girl is gonna get her DRINK ON! Actually, no. I don't drink alcohol. But if I did, this so the place to stop. If you're entertaining or feel like being that 1950s cocktail hostess, BAM! Come here. Tons of cool and even vintage glasses to choose from along with bar tools, books, and dare I say.. vintage postcards that will make you blush! (Good bye p.c., hello i.p.c.!) read more

Rude as hell employee on the phone! Called to as a question and the guy acted like he was so busy he had not a second to talk. This place is off my list for sure don't care how cool it is. An asshole is an asshole! read more

The best selection of hard to find liquor and amazing bar equipment. One stop shop for the best in cocktail supplies

Man, this place is dangerous. I could be lost for hours sniffing the bitters, trying to decide what glasses I wanted to buy or chatting with the staff. If I want to set up a home bar, I know exactly where to go. In the meantime, I just enjoy browsing. They have neat displays. I did wonder about some of the photos of bars. They looked like what the Midwest thinks Hollywood bars ought to look like. And would you put a picture of a bar in your bar? All these questions and more to be determined. In the meantime, buy your fancy Neve ice here. read more

Being a professional drinker, Bar Keeper is just my kinda place! It's perfect for housewarming or hostess gifts with their collection of vintage barware and new fancy bar gadgets. There is also a selection of funny alcohol-related greeting cards -- many are letterpress or small designers. They will gift wrap just about anything, too. Joe, the owner, is sweet, charming and loves his bar tools. If you've been looking for something special, be sure to ask him about it. He just may be able to find it for you. Bar Keeper has also hosted mixing classes in the past, so you can learn to make a stellar martini for your baby. While the vintage sets are a little pricey, they are all in mint condition and gorgeously preserved. And there is always a modern gadget or shaker in your price range. If you're looking for a gift for the friend who has everything (and loves to drink), head to Bar Keeper! read more

Whether you're a little chemistry crazy, love having a fully stocked bar - or both - Bar Keeper is a must-visit spot out in Silver Lake for all of your drink making needs. I was on a stroll the other day headed to the Spice Station and the awesome chem lab window display caught my eye. After taking a stroll through the front of the store, I felt compelled to stay by their astounding menagerie of bitters and whiskeys. This is a must-shop for any alcohol aficionado. read more

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The place to go for our your bar needs! They have a lot of unique shakers, my favorite one was $150, needless to say I did not buy it, but they also have some really cool affordable flasks for under $30. read more

Bar Keeper - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great speciality shop for everything you could want or need for your bar. Wide variety of alcohols and mixers. Today there was a "reduced" section displayed on top of a kitschy 60's TV. It drew me right to it! Check this place out if you are in the area. read more

Overpriced. BevMo has the same selection and better deals. Charged me $50 for a misleading non-returnable gift box that didn't include any alcohol. Would not go back here. Sorry, just looking out for the people. read more

Love this place. Stopped by here during Sunset Junction music festival lsat night. Anything you need to build out your own bar, you can find it here. They carry interesting cocktail napkins, ice cube trays, stirrers, shakers, absinthe fountains, ash trays, retro bartender guides plus many more. They have a little backyard area too as well with kitschy decor. If the owner feels like it, she may invite you to the back for a cold brew. The owner knows a ton about the history of the area and is a strong advocate of the neighborhood. She is very friendly and enjoys talk to the customers if she isn't too busy. In my opinion, definitely a must-stop if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Bar Keeper is an amazing store. Joe Keeper knows his shit, will find stuff for you if you need something hunted down, and his prices are reasonable for the service provided. This is a specialist store so you are paying for the knowledge, expertise and service, but this is well worth it. Even though its across town, Bar Keeper is a gem, and we are lucky to have it here in LA. read more

If you have any interest in setting up a home bar, or just hosting the occasional cocktail party, this place should be on the list of shops to visit. It carries a wide selection of glasses, pourers, mixers and general bar paraphernalia. While I didn't actually buy anything (I'd love to have my own bar but it's just too much money to set up) it seemed like everything was good quality and reasonably priced. I'm sure it's more expensive than the mega marts or CVS, but it is a local business and that should be expected. Plus, I'd like to think it's better quality since it's a specialty store. I do also like their tasting bar. read more

A longtime repeat customer, Bar Keeper has the professional tools of the trade as well as funk & kitsch. I have always received excellent service. I continue to shop there as my home bar develops & I stop by a couple times a year for gifts. read more

Bar Keeper - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Apparently this place has been around for 7 years.... Yes, 7. And I've only recently discovered it in the last few months. Now, I don't live down here so don't be too quick to judge me indie-hipster-silverlake-know-it-all-intel-koolaid-drinking-schmarm-o-ramas! I live in the Jungle. (Oh you don't know what that is? Whoops) A quick 20 minute jaunt from here. Most of my friends live in Los Feliz or Silver Lake, so I'm down here often. This place (as I've said in many reviews before) is seriously a gem. Their barware selection is literally one that I've never seen rivaled, yet alone matched by even a fraction. They have an absolutely enormous selection of bitters, seriously, so many it's amazing. And their spirits selection aint no slouch either. Amazing bourbons, scotches, gin and liquors from far and wide abound. Beautiful hand crafted shelving lines most of the Bar Keeper walls which are amply stocked with pretty much everything a novice or expert alike would need to host a killer cocktail party. They also have a bunch of great vintage glassware sets fr sale if you're into that sort of thing. I really cannot say enough good things about this place. Yes, they may be on the more semi=priced side, but I will gladly support this incredible little shop for the small markup that keeps them in business year after year, striving on through these hard times. Though my ONLY negative is their hours. Closing at 6 is just too early. I work in Beverly Hills so getting here before closing after a long day is neigh impossible sadly. A semi but barely negligible negative is price. I once got a bar tender's discount here (when buying a lot of stuff) which really made the cost just right. Would buy here 100% of the time (no joke Joe!) if this was always in effect for me. I do a lot of home/party bar tending and always need supplies/looking to amass the perfect collection. Thanks for being there Bar Keeper! read more