Inkwell was recommended by a friend and after the vibe, service and food from our night out I can see why. First off, parking is street parking and in the surrounding neighborhood so give yourself a little time to find a spot. The building is a little smaller than I imagined. One decently sized room for the bar, booths and tables. This place fills up fast especially on trivia nights so if you are sensitive to crowded spaces and loud noises (music and all the talking) just be prepared. :) Our group got a nice mix of the pretzel, beef tallow waffle fries and cheese with jam. All topped off with a real nice pilsner. You place your order at the bar and they bring it to you, the bartenders were top notch and really made our group feel welcome. Would come back for sure! read more

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The drinks here are excellent! You order at the bar and they bring your food to you. Masala Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Tasted bland but too spicy at the same time. Very one note. The chicken was a little dry and the seasoning on it just tasted spicy to be spicy. No real flavor. The cucumber and slaw also did not help with the bland taste. It really needed an acidic component to bring the flavors out or an aioli. The fries it came with were divine though! I subbed for waffle fries and they were oh so crispy! Corpse Reviver - Get it. Just get it. Refreshing with just the right amount of alcohol I want to taste in my drink hehe. Food came out timely, staff were helpful and attentive. Great place for a group of 4-5 - anymore and it'd be too crowded as they don't have big tables. Loved the vibe of the place. I really want to like LIKE this spot so I think I'll get something else entree wise next time! read more

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Classy, neighborhood bar with a creative menu and what i think is a literary theme? - it was a vibe, surely! Service was friendly and quick. Payment is via tab, and you order at the bar. Affordable! - Beef Tallow Waffle Fries $15: sooooo rich and soooo goood. Waffles were crispy and the chimmi churri and garlic aioli, along with the crispy-ish pork bits were heavenly - Mocking Bird $9: ginger-y and refreshing! would get again! - Pale Ale $8: aight according to SO but he wasn't necessarily a fan of the draft beer selection - Inkwell Spill $14: friend would get again Easily found street parking at around 10pm. Would come back! read more

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Found this place on Yelp and I'm glad I did! The drinks were good and the service was as well. We walked in and there were open seats at the bar. The chairs were actually comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Easily my favorite bar in LA. I've been regularly coming here since it opened, and the quality in drinks, food, and service has never once dipped. Inkwell Tavern has a classy aesthetic, but the atmosphere is welcoming and fun. The prices are fair, with frequent deals. Aaron & Victoria recently allowed us to host a watch party in Inkwell's new "Writers Room." It was such an excellent time. I highly recommend that anyone looking to host an event reach out about using this new space. read more

I think I found a new spot for happy hour and dinning on Friday nights. I wish I knew this place existed before. I really had a great time during my visit. As we walked, we were seated right away no wait which was surprising fora Friday night. Ordering is done mostly at the bar. The food came out really fast which was really appreciated since they were really busy. For food, I highly recommend ordering pretzel. It was so good. I can say it was one of the best ones I had since I love pretzels. I ordered chicken sandwich with fries. I really enjoyed my chicken sandwich and it was still fresh and yummy next day. Our drinks were great too. I should give a big shout out to the bartender who made the drinks. For ambiance, there are TVs for people who are interested in watching games. It is not loud at all and it was easy to have a conversation. Not like other places that you can't have a conversation. Parking, this location has a private parking lot in the back. Also, street parking is available too. read more

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I visited Inkwell Tavern for the first time last Wednesday. I met with friends for dinner at around 7:30pm. I parked a block away from the restaurant, and it was easy to find street parking at this time. My friend reserved our booth in advance. It didn't seem super busy at this time; there were open seats by the bar and high tables. The tavern feels upscale, yet casual - a good place to meet with friends after work. We had to order at the bar first, and the food and drinks came out quite fast. I chose the Masala Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($16) and the Mocking Bird ($9). The Chicken Sandwich was delicious; the chicken was flavorful, and the fresh & pickled veggies balanced out the meal. The dish came with a side of French fries, which were perfectly crisp & salted. The Mocking Bird was a slightly tart and refreshing mocktail. The drink had a little too much ice for my liking, but it still paired well with my entree. Also, can't forget about dessert! We shared the Cast Iron Chocolate Cake ($12), which was very sweet and gooey in the middle. read more

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Inkwell Tavern is a special spot. Classy enough for a date night, but not pretentious. Innovative, great-tasting food and drinks. Superb service. Lots of fun events, a lot of them weekly happenings. There's a writing and literature aesthetic, so expect to feel like you're in the library of a manor. Actual inkwells, shelves of books, Tudor panelling, an old typewriter - perfectly Instagrammable spot. My two favourite items are the "Turn The Page" tequila cocktail and their beef tallow fries, a skillet concoction of flavourful pork, chimichurri, and garlic aioli atop saturated, crisp waffle fries. They're very active on Instagram with their specials and events, so give them a follow to keep abreast of their limited offerings and weekly goings-on. read more

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A large variety of drinks .. light reading mocktails, Originals, and Classics. I ordered the Catcher in the Rye - super interesting cocktail with honey and lemon. Highly recommended. Thank you Lauren !! read more

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We came for a quick bite. My husband enjoyed his smash burger, but the vegan version was very dry. I always appreciate when restaurants modify kid requests and don't over price for basic butter noodles. Definitely a place for locals, with nice drinks. read more

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Came for happy hour and I had Islands in the stream and Philly style pretzel. I love they have options for the pretzel and the pretzel was soft and so good. You order at the bar and your food and drinks are brought to you. There is street parking available. read more

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Drove by the location and decided to pop in for dinner. It has a great ambiance, the bartender was very quick with drinks, nice, and the drinks themselves were delicious. We ordered waffle fries (amazing), the wings (amazing) and the steak frites (amazing). The service was quick and efficient. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Really good food and drinks. Nice atmosphere. The menu has really good vegan options too

I had a great time hosting my event here! Aaron was very communicative and accommodating on email in discussing details about the party. The space is cozy and has a very down to earth vibe! I've also participated in trivia many times (they host on tuesdays) and always enjoy the experience! read more

Came here the other day in the evening and the ambience was incredible. Not only was I impressed by such a cozy spot, the salad I tried was delicious, and made me feel like I was at a classy upscale establishment. While the burger I had wasn't noteworthy, that isn't to say their menu is on the bland side. They even have mixed drinks that pair well with getting writing done or just trying to get the creative juices flowing. I definitely want to come back and try more of their food. Cheers! read more

Inkwell Tavern is the perfect neighborhood bar. I'm here every Wednesday and get their double smash burger, and the bartender Victoria kills it every time. The place is welcoming with delicious comfort food and great cocktails. read more

Came here as a part of my friend's birthday bar crawl and loved it! We already had a few drinks at the bar next door but we had been out all night so we were hungry. We came about 10 minutes before the kitchen was going to close, but the bartender was so nice and even asked our group if we wanted to order any food before they closed. It was such a nice gesture because most places don't really like taking orders at the last minute. We tried the steak frites, pretzel, and the beef tallow waffle fries. The steak was actually perfectly seasoned and cooked and we were all really impressed! The pretzel was piping hot and came with two sauces to dip. I highly recommend the garlic aioli and ranch, which were both creamy and delicious. The beef tallow fries were perfectly crispy and were LOADED. I loved the decorations inside since it was dimly lit and had the perfect vibe for a night out or for a date. I would love to come back sometime to try their drink menu and more of the foods since I was impressed by everything I tried! read more

The food was really good! Service was good. The whole vibe was perfect. I can't wait to go back. read more

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We stopped in because we heard about Whiskey Wednesday. You get 3 - 1/2 ounce pours of your choice for $20. They had a nice selection to choose from. We tried a charcuterie board and wings to start. Both are very solid. I was very surprised by the salt and vinegar wings. I almost didn't try them, but I'm very glad I did. The Bahn MI sandwich was excellent. Small space with an intimate yet lively vibe. I would highly recommend a reservation if you can make one. read more

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The cocktails were expertly crafted, the vibe was lively, and the masala grilled chicken was packed with bold flavor and perfectly cooked.

Came to Inkwell and despite it being quite busy, was met with incredible, A+ service by Megan, Lauren and Victora! The food was great too - the beef tallow fries might be my new go to. And if you're looking for a great cocktail - the Inkwell Spill is well worth it. I really was impressed by everything at Inkwell - thanks to the whole staff for making it a great night! read more

Very disappointed. We came here very excited about the menu and vibe of Inkwell. We enjoy drinking quality cocktails that are fairly priced...but when we were handed the bill for our two old fashions and margaritas we saw we were not only charged for the liquor of course (what we expected) but then also up-charged on the bartenders making it a "margarita" and even up-charged to make it a "Cadillac Margarita" which is adding a touch of Grand Mariner to the drink (which they didn't even have) Then we also were again up-charged to make our whiskey an "Old Fashioned" Again, we are happy to pay for quality cocktails and ambiance...but the up-charges here are out of control. We had two cocktails each and ONE happy hour pretzel for $95. We will not sadly be coming back. Very upsetting and disappointing. read more

Great ambiance! Loved the decor and the look of the leather booth seating (for groups), most tables and booths were already reserved, maybe for their karaoke night. Plenty of boardgames stacked in the corner. Cocktails were amazing. Will absolutely go back for drinks. The pasta dish with added shrimp and real cheese was tasty as well. At first I was thinking man is this dish just good because I've had too much to drink? Ordered another one to go and when I had it the next day, it was still good! Only thing that was less than perfect was just that their burger bun was a little overcooked. But all in all, we had a great time and will be back to try more cocktails! read more

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Such a gem! Great Food lovely pub like environment. Friendly staff! New regular place for our HH monthly!

Loved the vibe. The drinks were on point. Great bartender ! I got an old fashioned And a penicillin. It's hard to make a penicillin. But it was perfect read more

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Every dish we tried was delicious -- definitely one of the best restaurants I've visited. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back! read more

Chip, Victoria, Brian, and Eric, were very welcoming and friendly. Brian has a vast knowledge of drinks and spirits. His recommendations were near perfect for my palette. The three cocktails I had were tremendous, flavorful, and well made. They were Corpse Reviver #2, Last Word, and Islands in the Stream. Chip, Victoria, and Eric were very friendly and provided a welcoming atmosphere. I just started watching Cheers and this place may be my very own Cheers in Burbank. Give this bar a try and tell yourself thank you for being here. Cheers, - Pham read more

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Let me just start off by saying that the bartender was so amazing - the Whodunnit Mocktail was absolutely delicious (sweet and spicy and sparkling at the same time - the tripleS!) Now that you're hooked, here's the full review. We stopped by on a Monday at 6:30pm (right before happy hour ends) and were easily able to find a table. The happy hour deals were pretty great for drinks on tap ($2 off so $6 beers) but only $2 off for appetizers which is not something to be sad about if you put in food later. As I mentioned above, the mocktail was amazing! The food on the other hand was mid at best - I had the banh mi with fries and the banh mi was tasteless and the fries were mushy. Prices aren't too bad though. Cool spot to hang but maybe not on a Monday after 8pm unless you're there to sing. It gets too loud to hear your neighbor talk so either go early and dip or just stay there and listen! May just stick to happy hour drinks next time! Parking: pretty easy street parking earlier in the day! read more

We were looking for a cocktail with good food and came here for the first time on a Sunday night. Service was friendly and helpful, food was tasty and a cut above the usual bar meal. Cocktails selection was good and I enjoyed my mai tai. Great value overall, street parking on the side streets. read more

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This is a fantastic pub. Good food, good beer & cocktail selection, reasonable prices, friendly staff and the ambience is super unique. It's the kind of place worth supporting in this day and age. Highly recommend for drinks & apps, or a casual dinner. read more

What a pleasant late afternoon was spent at the very comfortable bar passing the time with Cam, a skilled bartender and pleasant young person. The Vesper Martini was exquisite! Gin and Vodka?!? Why not? Good enough for James Bond and perfect for this martini lover. I almost ordered the beef tallow fries, but went with the banh mi style sandwich as it is a lighter dish. It was scrumptious. The garlicky pork (also used on the tallow fries) is remarkably flavorful and complements the other ingredients. I didn't have dessert this time, but have enjoyed the cast iron chocolate cake (made to order, 20 minutes min) and vegan monkey bread in the past. There is no table service per se. One orders at the bar when ready and receives a number. There are 4 or 5 nice round booths (4 people or more required) and a number of high tops for duos. I loved the Chained Rabbit, which was the precursor to Inkwell. I remember that the new owners wanted windows on the San Fernando side and it was a dealbreaker. I've got to say, as much as I love a dark dive bar, it was literally a breath of fresh air when the windows were fully opened yesterday in the late afternoon. Refreshing! Prices are competitive. I spent just under seventy dollars (martini, glass of wine and the sammy) including a decent tip. Check out the website for details on trivia night, etc. read more

This bar is pretty close by so me hubby and baby decided on a quick early dinner. The service was great especially since we have the baby with us, they didn't make us feel weird. The big booth was perfect for us three. Very roomy. Now the food and drink. I ordered a chi chi which was delicious strong too! We did an order of the salt and vinegar wings! They were crispy, tangy and juicy. Definitely coming back! read more

Friendly staff, food was great, atmosphere is also great. Had the banh mi which tasted great and the fries are really good.

First time here. Why not -- Valentine's Day and we wanted to finally try this spot out and yes we came for happy hour (4-7pm M-F) because we wanted to scout this place for future drinking missions. Cool spot. Pretty open with booths, and 2 tops, along with plenty of bar seats. The bartenders look super legit and the drinks are very good. I ordered a simple Olde Fashion and she had the Espresso Martini. Both very good. The ambience...is chill, with a nice vibe for coming here for a drink or staying to have a bite with that drink. They feature things throughout the week and also have a full kitchen for yummy appetizers and full on entrees! Check out the latest photos for menus, drink menus, and activities. A fun one looks to be Tuesday which is includes tequila, tacos, and trivia -- how could anything go more right? Right? Anyways we'll be back to maybe have a super 1/4lb smash burger with fries and yes another drink. Seems like a cool place to hang -- oh and they have three large tvs above the bar so watching sports here is prob in my future, when we're there they had 3 different movies which made it hard to not watch. Cool spot. We'll be back! read more

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Everything about this place rocks! Down home vibe. FABULOUS food. Burgers to die for. Peruvian steak stir fry was great! Reasonable prices. Excellent local place. I'm now a regular there. read more

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Came here after work to watch the Dodger Game in the NLCS and the bartenders were very kind. The drinks and food were really good. I would come back if I'm ever in the area read more

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Our group of 4 came in on a late Wednesday night around 10pm-ish (I wanted to ring in my birthday at midnight). We were immediately greeted by Caitlyn (apologies if I misspelled your name). She was super sweet, attentive, and very knowledgeable of the menu when we were figuring out what foods and cocktails to order. Food: We got their beef tallow waffle fries, lemon pepper and classic red hot chicken wings, Brussels sprouts salad, bahn mi, and cast iron chocolate cake. The beef tallow fries stole the show. I would literally go back just for those. The Brussels sprouts salad was also delicious and refreshing paired with the fries. Drinks: In case anyone was wondering (which they weren't), they don't have Irish Car Bombs haha. However their 'Turn The Page' cocktail was absolutely delicious - fruity/blackberry notes and not too sweet. 10/10. Ambiance: A dimly-lit gastropub with music playing in the background. Gives off somewhat of a Great Gatsby vibe complete with books on the wall and old school typewriter deco. They also have games/boardgames. Our group played Egyptian Ratscrew and Uno. Shoutout to Caitlyn and the bartender (the very nice gentleman with a 'stache, beard, and slick back hair who discussed combs with us) for making our first time here a great experience! We will definitely be back! read more

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Their food/menu is next level/elevated and still somehow the perfect pub food! Great bar turning out yummy cocktails and really good cold beers . Energetic vibe because everyone always seems to be enjoying themselves! read more

Loved coming here with my husband for a quick happy hour bite. Everything we ordered was amazing! Service was great and the ambience was good too. read more

The food was so good. We didn't even get a chance to take pictures. I highly recommend macaroni and cheese. Best I've ever had as well as the steak. Service was friendly. The bar itself it's like a sexy dark library. read more