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

Stumbled upon this bar looking for happy hour. I really enjoyed the food and drinks here. The best dirty martini I've had in a while! The food was excellent. The beef tallow waffle fries was a show stopper! The chicken wings were HUGE! I wish they gave a little more than 8pcs but it was still filling. The servers/bartenders were amazing. Loved the vibe here. Everyone looked like they were having a good time in here read more

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It was a warm, sunny day in March. Perfect weather to get together with my darling gals for Happy Hour and spillin' the tea. Inkwell Tavern is quite charming. Reminiscent of a European pub with its open-air setting and cozy atmosphere. The plethora of books lining the shelves & vintage typewrite emit a literary vibe. Manager Chip was an absolute doll - greeting us with a friendly welcome and making us feel at home. George is skilled at his craft and will whip you up a cocktail or mocktail that will undoubtedly cure what ails you. Happy Hour features $2 off drinks & appetizers and $8 wells. Specialty craft cocktails pay homage to authors or literary works. Craft beer & classic pub fare in addition to creative chef creations are also available. I'm a cocktail snob and will judge a place based on the glassware used and the ability to properly make a classic, so I ordered the Hemingway Daiquiri. It was appropriately presented in a coupe glass and was perfectly balanced - not too tart & not too sweet. George knocked it out of the park. You order at the bar and your drink/food are brought to your table. We shared the Inkwell Fries, which were cooked to perfection. Hot, thick, crispy edges, & a pillowy soft interior. They were lightly sprinkled with sea salt & fine herbs. The side of ranch was the perfect accompaniment. The fries were served in a copper cylinder, which added some finesse to the overall presentation. Much like a true Tavern, Inkwell is a place where folks gather to have a good time and leave their troubles behind. It's a friendly neighborhood hang, a great place to watch sports, work on a screenplay, or enjoy happy hour with friends. (4 - 7 pm Mon - Fri) *Parking available on residential side streets. May have to walk a few blocks. *Brunch Sundays 10 am / Monday Karaoke 8 pm / Tacos, Tequila, & Trivia Tuesday 8 pm / Whisky specials on Wednesday. read more

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Came in for a little happy hour birthday get together with some gal pals and had such a lovely time! Great mocktails and drinks, excellent service, and I loved the vintage-writer vibes - think Poe meets Hemingway meets old Hollywood - super fun! Their happy hour is weekday evenings and is $2 off drinks and appetizers - with a decent selection to choose from. I'm not a big drinker so it's always a challenge to find a place with an interesting mocktail selection but Inkwell has some awesome choices!! I went with the Whodunnit Mocktail which has lime, ginger, soda and even spicy agave! It was spicy and refreshing- I loved it! And it wasn't overly sweet which was nice. My friend had their Hemingway Daquiri and she enjoyed it - said it was a truly authentic daquiri! We shared some of their fries - generous portions and comes with ketchup and ranch. Their fries are delicious! Ranch dressing can be hit or miss at restaurants and theirs is definitely a hit! Very nice flavors all around. Service is wonderful - warm, welcoming, and attentive. Truly a friendly locals spot. They have bar seating with TV screens, tables scattered around, and some comfy wrap around booths littered with books and old typewriters- I just loved the vibes! They have brunch on Sundays, karaoke on Monday nights, and trivia Tuesdays. Prices are what you'd expect for the area. Parking is almost all street parking (free) - it was easy to find a spot late afternoon on a weekday. They have a tiny parking lot in the back with valet service on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

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First time here. Didn't know what to expect. Walking in, you enter a modern, comfortable restaurant and bar. Once seated you are greeted and given menus. You order at the bar. We started with a couple of beers and then got a Brussels Sprouts Salad and a double smash burger. The salad was excellent and the burger was "oh my gawd" delicious! Probably the best burger I've had in years! The staff was really cool, accommodating and helpful. This is definitely a great spot for drinks, food and hanging out! 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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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

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

Attentive service. Lively atmosphere. Cute library-esque decór. Somewhat limited food menu. Good drinks! We ordered the beef tallow fries, which were good, if maybe a tad too saucey on the garlic aioli, and the fries were a tad TOO crispy. We also had the truffle infused burrata salad, which had more greens and cantaloupe than burrata. It was just HALF a burrata and we definitely did NOT taste any essence of truffle in it. Somewhat disappointing for $17 a plate. The winning dish was the baked mac n cheese with garlic shrimp -- the shrimp was perfectly cooked and the mac was cheesy and tasty. Would def order again! Had a Oaxacan Old Fashioned and a couple of drinks from the menu, all of which were solid. Fun place to come hang with friends or on a date. read more

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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

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

I had heard about this place a few years ago and had been wanting to try it. Last night (3/8/24) I finally did. It has a cute literature motif and the drinks are named after authors or literary things. Inkwell Tavern was created to celebrate writers. It's an upscale gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, craft beer, a rotating wine selection, and a chef driven menu. An homage. Burbank has a deep rich history in the world of TV and film production and they truly created a place where local writer, actor, production friends could sit and have a drink and food after a long day on set. It is not uncommon to see writers sitting with a laptop and working on the next great feature or series. My friend and I got a few drinks and shared the Beef Tallow Waffle Fries (Fennel-garlic roast pork, garlic aioli, chimichurri). As I do not eat red meat, I had some of the fries and they were wonderful!. To drink, I asked for them to surprise me with something sweet and while I do not know what they called it, it was tropical and perfect. My friend got a couple Mules and a Collins. I will definitively be back as I want to try more of the food and drinks. Parking tip: *Park a few blocks away for easy parking and the walk is not bad at all. read more

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I absolutely love the neighborhood bar vibe at this place! This is a great small bar to drop into just outside of downtown Burbank. This bar is next to a Mexican restaurant on the corner and across the street from Trader Joe. I Experienced this bar for my very first time last Saturday night and it was a happening place at 8pm! All ages were enjoying themselves at this place! You can curl up to the bar or grab a booth if you are with a group! Not only does this place have great cocktails! They also have good food! I tried their hamburger with their special sauce. No ketchup was needed said the staff: and he was right! They even have veggie burgers! They also have cheese/meat boards for sharing! Great to go to a bar with quality food! The service was great! There were at least three bartenders that all took good care of their customers! Plus great dining area staff! I appreciate the attentive staff! As for price: totally fair prices! Cocktails were 12-15 dollars. They also have happy hour where you can get a slight discount on drinks and food! I look forward to coming back! read more

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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

I brought my girlfriend here for a drink during happy hour. She got something called an Islands in the Stream. I don't t like alcohol, I'm very picky. Eric made her the best drink I've ever tasted in my life and was very nice. The smash burger was good too. Will return. read more

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First time here and I'll definitely be back! The service was super friendly and attentive, the manager is very proactive and clearly knows the business. The menu is great, prices are fair, and the atmosphere is just right. Music is at a comfortable volume, perfect for enjoying drinks, dinner, and a good conversation. We ordered the charcuterie board with meats and cheeses, absolutely loved it! The steak and fries (cant remember the exact name of the dish) was also delicious. Thank you, my dad and I had a wonderful time! read more

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We had gone to harbor freight close by and thought we'd stop by for a quick bite to eat. Server was really nice. It's a tad bit loud instead. We got the Burrata salad - yummy. Twice fried wings.- pretty good. Vegan monkey bread - loved it. We got two cocktails ( names I don't remember) but they were both very good Would come back if I was in the area again. read more

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Great food ideas baked Brie and chicken wings (dry rub) were on point. A slight miss on pretzel - undersized and not truly a pretzel but more like bread stick Vesper martini was excellent - Mai Tai - tasty but understated - I personally like Mai Tais to be over the top Service was friendly and attentive I will be back to try additional drinks and some Mains read more

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

10/10 Great service, awesome food, and MAGICAL drinks! Oxford Comma was my favorite! Went last night with my friends and had a great time! Definitely coming back again :) read more

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

Never thought i'd be at a bar playing MLB on one channel and breaking dawn on another, but I am here for it. Absolutely love the literary theme of the bar and the very creative craft cocktail menu. All the cocktails are very sophisticated and probably not for those who want AMFs and other sweet drinks but i'm sure they would make you whatever you wanted. You grab a seat and someone will come bring you a menu and a water, but you do order at the bar. Everyone seems very friendly though, they also have a few community board games at bar top. My steak stir fry was soooooooo good! The juicy bell peppers, the flavorful onions, the perfectly soaked french fries from the tender steak was everything I needed. Our chocolate cake was also pretty delicious, but I would have enjoyed it could even more with some ice cream. read more

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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

First time here this weekend. Love the ambiance and the cocktails were amazing. Bartenders were so kind. read more

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We came here on Sunday as it was close to work. Not too busy and the staff were friendly. There wasn't anything different or special about the food or drinks - it's typical tavern food. There are limited veggie options but still good food. I got the Brie wheel with wine which was great. All of my coworkers got burgers. The menu is over priced for typical food especially for that area read more

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

Stopped in here because we saw five stars. The parking was terrible off of San Fernando and we got inside the bar. It was not lit up. We got to the wrong bar on the corner because their sign was not lit up and when we got in all the seats were reserved because it was trivia night and when we found a seat in the far side of the bar, it was noisy, and there was a small child that kept yelling and screaming, and his parents would not quiet him. I would never come back here. read more

After finding out that The Blue Room was closed we went next door to this wonderful establishment. The hospitality here is amazing. I loved the darker vibe and booth seating. Drinks were great and creative! read more

Very much in the model of a pub, this tavern with bookish decor offers understated casual class that would not be out of place in Silver Lake. Full bar with a nice lineup of craft beers and a cider. The salad/sandwich/steak menu is solid with a few gems like a wilted Brussels sprout salad and a Beyond Meat vegan smash burger that manages to stand out (get the double). Biggest surprise might be the deserts, which include a cast iron chocolate cake with macerated berries and a vegan carmel monkey bread. 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

While waiting for my testla to come in had appointment at 5 and at 4:50 their like it's going to be a hour so why not get a drink across the street. Cool little bar theme of poetics from the turn of the century's good music great service and drinks are fantastic. read more

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We stopped in on a Saturday night on a recommendation of our daughter. It's in a great location in Burbank and open late. Just like a neighborhood bar with literary decor. I love the rows of books on the walls and author quotes in the restroom. It was busy but we were seated right away. We had to place our order at the bar and then the waitstaff brought everything to our table. I ordered a Gimlet (Vodka, Lime, Simple Syrup) for a cocktail, simple and refreshing. We had the Inkwell fries for an appetizer which are amazing! I split the Peruvian Steak Stir Fry with my mother in law, so good and everything in it just worked together. My husband had the skirt steak frites and the chimichurri sauce was spot on! We didn't need it but we also ordered dessert! We had the cast iron chocolate cake and cheesecake which was the dessert of the month. Both were delicious and I really liked the creaminess of the cheesecake. I would definitely return to try more entrees and cocktails! We loved the vibe, the service, and the food! read more

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We had a great time here during the "From the Inkwell" script reading event. The place was clean and it was great as a venue. Everything ran smoothly. Service was awesome and food was delicious! We loved the waffle fry nacho things and the drinks were great! read more

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I hade the Beyond plant-based smash burger which I can confidently say is the best vegan burger I've ever had. No fuss, just flavorful. The vibes are casual and calm with excellent bartenders making unique house cocktails. They have one for every taste, so you'll find something you like or there's always craft beer on tap. read more

Cute spot! You walk in and it has a welcoming intimate vibe. We were offered to be seated bar side or at some stools. You do have to order food and drinks at the bar. We decided to sit at the bar. Bartender was super nice! We ordered the beef tallow fries and Mac n Cheese!!! Fries were AMAZING!!! We ordered the monkey bread for dessert! Don't live in the area it will definitely make my way back again for the fries. read more

Cute bar! Drinks are great and so are the appetizers. It can get crowded and super noisy but that's what you'd expect from a bar. I think they do karaoke Mondays and that was a lot of fun! read more

Great food! They made a simple burger taste amazing! Great Service! Ambience and people were awesome too! Parking: they have a very small lot at the back. Mostly street parking. read more

Stopped by this place for the first time this weekend and It took me by surprise. The food was bomb! As some may call it lol. We ordered chicken wings and waffle fries. Would love to see how other things in their menu taste. The place was busy and everyone seems to be having a good time. So be prepared for that. They also had chimay And other really good beers. Good ambiance good food and service is hard to see nowadays. Gonna come back hungry!! . read more

By far my favorite cocktail bar. I enjoy a good drink and good food. This location has both. They have never disappointed me. They are serious about their cocktails and a lot of their ingredients for the cocktails are made in house. For those that don't know, a cocktail is much better with fresh ingredients. Meaning, they don't use garbage like premixed margaritas mix, bottled lime juice or bottled ginger syrup. All made in house. A great place. I like going on their slow days. There's no real waiters, so you'll have to get up from time to time. I usually order more stuff as they come to bring me more drinks or food. They baked Brie is a must try. They also have steak with chimichurri on top of fries. Woow. I enjoyed everything. My go to drink is the Turn the Page and Oxford Comma. It's nice and intimate when it's not busy. The crowd is pretty cool too. No weirdos or loud people. Everything is reasonably priced. They have valet that I strongly recommend, it's about $10. Parking is not easy in the area. read more

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