4++ Cocktail bar that has been in this space for quite some time now (as of 3/2026). I still…read moreremember coming here 15 years ago. And over time, this place has always had a fun vibe and reasonably priced drinks. The folks here seem to always be friendly as well. Even after all these years, this place could still get pretty crowded (the space isn't huge so that helps). They also have the Dodgers games on when available so that's great if you want to grab a drink in the area and don't want to miss the game. On my most recent trip, I came here after having dinner with a couple of friends in the area for a after dinner drink/ night cap. Ordered the martini and it was good! Just a great place in the area to meet up with friends to grab a cocktail if you wanna low-key place that has reasonable prices for good cocktails.

After work, we were pretty stressed and just wanted to grab a drink. The front door host, Nate, was…read moreincredibly nice and honestly made our day. He was friendly, welcoming, and gave us a great first impression. However, our experience afterward was disappointing. We waited nearly 20 minutes to be seated and another 20-30 minutes before anyone took our order. I understand that restaurants get busy, and we were trying to be patient because we could see the staff was overwhelmed. When we finally got our beer, I told our server, Noah, that I could pour it myself if that would help. Instead of explaining the situation politely, he responded with attitude and said, "You know I can't serve you guys, right?" I apologized, but then he told us, "Nah, you guys have to leave." This was frustrating after waiting so long just to place an order. We were never rude or disrespectful to the staff, so the interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessary. I completely understand being busy, but customer service should still be respectful. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression despite the great welcome we received from Nate.

The salad I got was delicious! The tahini dressing was light and had the perfect flavor! I ordered…read morechicken kebab, which was just as good! The salad was amazing except they put a little too much corn. The waitress was very sweet! The ambience is really cute and a great place for a date!

My boyfriend's cousin and his girlfriend came to LA to visit us so we had a full weekend of fun…read moretaking them around the city. To end the night before we headed off to dinner, we stopped by The Semi- Tropic bar for drinks. The parking situation was difficult to say the least-- there is no street parking or parking lot. And the neighborhood behind the bar is filled with park cars. We were lucky and parked at a parking lot that was for the surrounding business (so sorry to the pizza/ weed shop!). We arrived at around 6:30 PM so it wasn't too busy. We were greeted by one of the servers and she gave us options to either sit at a lounge table area or hightop tables. We opted for the hightop tables because we knew we weren't staying there for long. The server was friendly and patient as we looked over the menu for drinks. I've been sober for about a year so I only had water, my boyfriend ordered a Naoshima Dream, his cousin ordered a Mango Cart, and his cousin's girlfriend ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. The bar was super cute and hipster! I honestly would have loved going to this bar back when I used to drink. It's dimly lit, had a vintage 20's speakeasy feel to it and the music was a vibe. I'd recommend coming here for a little date with your partner or even coming with a group of friends. My boyfriend had been here once before and he said the food was really good and affordable. He had a panini and said for bar food it was a 10/10. We waited maybe like 10 minutes for our drinks to come, we were having such a fun time chatting and enjoying the environment that it didn't feel long at all. My boyfriend, his cousin, and his cousin's girlfriend really enjoyed their drinks. They said the drinks tasted "light" insinuating that there was barely any alcohol in it. Don't let the taste fool you, after finishing half of their drink there were full of smiles, giggles, and had a great buzz going. The prices here were all pretty fair for the cost and quality of the drinks. Would defintely recommend coming here for drinks and dinner for a date night or a night out with friends!

As I was across the street at El Moro churrería We noticed…read moreabout the place La Fe bar. We noticed the ambience we heard some music and we decided to go across the street. Check it out and grab a drink. Gotta say it was a busy night but can be enjoyable he was at ambiance!

Love the vibes of this bar. Haven't tried the food so can't comment on it but the drinks are great…read more Will definitely be a spot to try when in Echo Park.

Cute vibe and wine on tap??? I'm into it!…read more Overall not too crowded during the day, and wines are not too expensive.

Hands down, one of my favorite wine bars in the Echo Park/Silverlake area!…read more The vibe here changes depending on the day or the event happening, which keeps it interesting. I've been on quiet weekday evenings when you can lounge comfortably and snag a table here and there. You'll see everything from couples on dates, groups of friends out for a fun night, to all sorts of other characters. On event days, the space comes alive--outdoor areas are full, food trucks or vendor tents are serving up delicious bites, and the energy is just infectious. It's truly a wonderful place to be, no matter the occasion. Yes, it can get crowded, but I've never had an issue. Everyone is super friendly and open to conversation, which makes the experience even more enjoyable!

Came for the vibes on Super Bowl Sunday, and had a blast! The indoor-outdoor space has plenty of…read moreseating with bar countertop, high tops, couch, tables, and booths. The outdoor patio has pool tables and additional seating. Large TVs are placed all throughout, so you can watch your favorite sports game from anywhere in the space. Make sure to come early on game days, because it will get packed! There's a large food and drinks menu with classic bar food, brunch items, and vegan/vegetarian friendly options. Whether it's sports games, trivia, karaoke, or just hanging out, Drugstore Cowboy is one to check out! This is definitely a welcoming local spot, where regulars are treated like family and newcomers are invited in with open arms!

I love the vibes at Drugstore Cowboy so much--we keep coming back here over and over! I recently…read morecelebrated my birthday here, and it was the perfect spot. Their happy hour drinks are incredibly good, especially "The Lucky Lady," which is officially my absolute go-to drink. Plus, since we went on a Monday, we got a couple of rounds of pool in completely for free! It's easily one of my favorite spots, and I'll definitely be back again and again. The bartenders are all so nice!

Matt B. and I are living with my parents these days, and one of the benefits of this arrangement is…read morethat we can leave the house quite easily after the kids go to bed. We decided to get a drink to celebrate Father's Day, only to strike out at the first two bars we tried--I guess a lot of places are closed at 9:30 on a Sunday. This is how we ended up at Thunderbolt, a buzzy bar in Echo Park, just far enough away that we'd never made our way over. I loved it immediately. Thunderbolt has the friendly, comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood bar and the hip aesthetic and high-level cocktails of a millennial boozer destination. (Not that young people can't or shouldn't hang out here, but it seems especially geared toward people like us, who drank at Walker Inn a decade ago.) We ended up sitting next to a guy who regularly drives up from Palos Verdes. I guess the place gets pretty busy, but it was ideal on a Sunday night. Happening but not crowded, with just enough space at the bar for us to grab two seats together. The bartender was great, super helpful and welcoming. He also made excellent drinks. Thunderbolt is one of those bars with an encyclopedic illustrated book for a menu. Not a long menu, just a detailed one, with a lot of information available about each drink. We got a Liquid Picnic and a Barcelonnette--just one round to close out the weekend. Both were delicious. The Liquid Picnic was a smooth, savory gin martini made with London dry gin, tomato, citron, vermouth, rosemary, and black pepper. I learned from the book that it used clarified tomato water. (There was also further reading about the clarification process.) The Barcelonnette was a mezcal sour with Suze, passionfruit, and lime, the foam made without egg white through some geeky mixologist process. Thunderbolt is not our neighborhood bar, but we plan to go back when we can to check out the rest of the menu. It's a wonderful place, well worth a jaunt on the freeway.

Was charged three times, totaling hundreds of dollars, and waiting for the pending transactions to…read moredrop (or stay :/) in 3-5 business days is no fun. We can't all be made of money, but this shouldn't have happened.

The Real Charmer is real charming! Unpretentious Eastside bar that actually has parking (their own…read morelittle lot), inventive and creative drinks (I love the Scorpion for a super boozy time) and great service all with a self serve popcorn machine. What else does one need?!

Been on my list for so long. Visited on a rainy Friday…read more What works: Free popcorn The ambience/seats Some of the drinks are delicious - we had the one with anise and one with gin pear brandy and liked those What doesn't Popcorn lacks salt Only cold ice water tanks Lack of communication on service Lack of reservation system The area is a little sketchy Some drinks are really unbalanced - old fashioned and tamarind mezcal taste off

Such a cute bar with plenty of seats and great happy hour menu! Always beautiful and calm in here…read morewith delicious cocktail options! Service is always incredible with super friendly bartenders. Great for a date night or a girls night out!

Small and cute bar in a completely unexpected place. Good vibes and good drinks. Loved naked &…read morefamous, but also enjoyed the crowd- down to earth and nice. Good little gem in the neighborhood. Something is between upscale and speakeasy dive bar, not too loud, so you can actually enjoy the conversation. Bartenders sweet and cool. Service fast and easy. Would definitely come back to check other drinks on the menu. Also, decent old fashioned.