The only reason I am giving this new bar 1 star is the beer. You CANNOT and SHOULD NOT charge $18 dollars for a beer (tall boy or not) when your sister bar next door sells the same beer for $6..... WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!?!?!?. Maybe you assume that your patrons cannot do basic math and don't realize that you're charging 100% more per ounce than your bar next door. I'll break it down for you.. at Blue Collar next door you charge $6 for a 12 ounce can of Salty Crew which is .50c/ounce. Cold shoulder bar charges $18 for a 19.2 ounce can of Salty Crew which is .938c/ounce. Which might I add is $3.49 at every liquor store in the city. Your beer is more expensive that a tall boy at the Dodgers or the US Open which even the players complained about! Your cocktails are great but when you're with someone who doesn't drink hard liquor, we almost walked out and will unfortunately never be returning. But congratulations on having the single most expensive and highest marked up can of beer in all of LA and outside or La Guardia airport (which was sued and sanctioned for price gouging) the most expensive can of beer I have ever seen in the world. read more

Best dirty martini ever! The pickled onion in the middle was to die for!!! A little pricey but it IS a 3 ounce pour... I'd def go back! cute ambience. No food but a great little stop for a drink. Check out the upside down pictures on the wall. It's a secret. They will have to kill you if they tell you why lol read more

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Front door wide open - not very "speakeasy". We were the only two customers (around 9pm on a Monday); bartender didn't acknowledge us and at some point there were three staff behind the bar (barback, bartender from the other side) chatting, on their phones, etc. We were told to order at the bar..... Drinks were just okay and $25 a pop.....not planning to return based on service, lack of sophistication, craft and price. read more

We came here on a whim on a random Wednesday night and I was so glad we did. The decor inside was so cool. The wall curves and has wild pictures all the way up and all upside down. I thought it was so cool. Some other cool touches but definitely needs to be seen as it is so cool. The music was awesome. Every single song just aided in the experience. The bathroom was super clean but it is one single bathroom so I'm sure on a busy night that could pose a problem. Our server was so sweet and walked us through the menu a little bit as they are a new bar. She did know all of of the menu which was helpful. We ordered two tequila drinks. I got 2 of the Mr. Roake I believe it was. It has the kiwi. Both drinks were really good but the first one was slightly better. The second was missing the kiwi flavor while the first one it was front and center. The second also forgot to do the black salt but remembered the tajin. I will say the kiwi and tequila combo made it one of the top 5 best drinks I've ever had. So creative and balanced. It reminded me of kiwi Popsicles from when I was little. So creative and original. My bf got two smokey mezcal drinks. He liked both of them. The first had pineapple garnish and came with little chips which was super cute and the second one came with smoked peppers. He thought the second one was a little too smokey, so definitely for a big smokey flavor person. Overall I would definitely say we will be coming back for sure. I think the only thing to work on would be consistency with presentation and taste. I do think that will get better over time. So definitely try it our for a more mixologist experience and high end flavorful cocktails. Definitely wouldn't come here for just a beer. read more

Cold Shoulder Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My daughter recommended the Blue Collar bar next door. But was a bit noisy so I walked next door to the Cold Shoulder. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Exceptional ambiance with a color scheme and attention to detail.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend read more

I'm typing this review from my seat at Cold Shoulder because I'm genuinely stunned at how bad the cocktails were. We got 3 espresso martinis with curdling cream that tasted like a hint of espresso with a heap of alcohol, a gin-based bartender's choice cocktail that tasted like gin Koolaid, a cocktail called "Monkey's Business" which is an apt description for whatever these monstrosities are. I suppose I'm just befuddled at how bad it all was, across multiple people and multiple drinks. The pros: awesome ambience, very cool aesthetic, and it's right next to Blue Collar if you want a good drink! read more

Cold Shoulder Bar - Unfortunate Espresso Martini - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great little secret speakeasy bar within a bar ! Cool decor and ambience & awesome music BUT cocktails are hit or miss unfortunately 2 out of 5 from our group had to be sent back they were that bad but we would be back anyways overall experience was pretty good for a local neighborhood bar read more

This bar now has a special place in my heart. Went here with my wife and a friend on a Sunday night and the ambiance was very enjoyable and fun without being overwhelming. They had classic rock playing so it was great hearing Led Zeppelin out in the wild. I tried the Fear and Loathing and the Volare Margarita and both were outstanding. Definitely don't recommend the Fear and Loathing to anyone who hasn't had absinthe before or like strong drinks because it packs a punch. Loved seeing the traditional way of having absinthe on the menu (sugar cube dissolved with water). The Volare Margarita didn't even taste like a tequila drink! The Amaretto balanced the cocktail out so well and really brought out the nutty yet subtle flavor without it making the cocktail too sweet. We also tried the Mr. Roarke and Magnum PI and they were both delicious. The Mr. Roarke was so smooth that it felt like you were drinking an agua fresca. Their cocktail selection was generous and their mixology reminded us a lot of Death&Co. so we definitely can't wait to return and try some other drinks on the menu. read more

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20 minutes to be seen.. 20 minutes to get our drinks- I work in the industry... 3 bartenders it's unacceptable- get better servers - pretty doesn't mean quality service read more

Delightful cocktails, friendly bartenders, unique ambience. Missed the opportunity to continue theme in bathroom! Suggesting a gentler bulb in the loo read more

NOT a speakeasy at all. Walked right through an open door off the sidewalk. However, there is a bookcase that slides open on one wall to get to/from the bar next door (Blue Collar.) Ambiance was decent. Decor is kinda cool and unique. But the stools are very uncomfortable & wobbly. Felt like I was gonna fall off at times. We ordered 2 Tanqueray gin martinis with no vermouth. Asked for olives and cocktail onions. Both martinis came out with 2 martini olives and a blue cheese stuffed olive in each one. Not only did we not request them, but the blue cheese olives tasted terrible (old/stale cheese) and were apparently packed in olive oil as there were bubbles of oil floating on top of the martinis. Perhaps the worst martini I've ever had. And they charged us $60 for the 2 drinks before tip! Spend your time and money elsewhere. read more

Best Cocktail Bar we've ever been to. The design is insane. The details are everywhere. The staff are fun and helpful. The hand drawn menu unlike anything you will ever see. So beautiful. And the cocktails you will never find anywhere else. read more

Rude bartenders and they charged me $18 for a can of beer. The cocktail I had (Bugs Bunny) was terrible. This place tries too hard to be trendy but the poor service, sub par drinks and crazy prices are a hard no for a repeat visit. read more

Awesome atmosphere. Great Date spot. The cocktails are 100% worth it had a Root Beer cocktail that was amazing as well as an Espresso Martini that was super great. read more

Cold Shoulder Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow this place is fantastic. The drinks are so beautifully presented and the ingredients they use are fresh!!! The bartenders are extremely helpful when it comes to ordering drinks- explaining specific taste notes or suggesting a specific drink I might like as there are many to chose from the menu. Every one I have had so far was exceptional. Lychee martini- a must! Aperol spritz - amazing!! They use fresh orange juice- tastes like summer. Overall a beautiful bar. I highly recommend. Staff are extremely helpful and just a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a beautiful cocktail. read more

My favorite cocktail bar in the city! The cocktails are unbeatable and the food is amazing! I wanna try everything on their menu. Top service and lovely environment. read more

Cold Shoulder Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No drink prices are on the menu and I was pretty surprised when my 3 cocktails and a beer rang up a $75 tab. Just be aware of what you're ordering, I guess? read more

If you want delicious, unique cocktails come to Cold Shoulder. The atmosphere is great--awesome music and cool decor. The entrance through the bookcase is particularly cool. Every cocktail ordered was very thoughtfully curated and garnished. The bartenders are amazing and the servers are on top of it. Fun spot to hang out with friends or take a date! read more

These drinks are effing incredible, the vibes and decore are top notch. My number one new date spot. Also all the bartenders are ridiculously good looking. read more

Amazing decor! Unlike anything else in LA. Same team as Blue Collar and you can tell the same care and dedication has gone into every drink. There's something for everyone and these are strong drinks but well balanced. read more

One of the best speakeasy's with the most innovative tasty drinks and the best ambiance for a night out. Really fun vibe, great music, great experience. The owner is super nice and approachable, our server was so friendly and made sure we were having a great time, and the bartenders know exactly what they're doing because those drink were FABulous. Can't wait to go back here! read more