Seeing something at the Music Center complex downtown [that's the Dorothy Chandler, Ahmanson and Mark Taper theatres]? Parking for all of them is so reasonable (flat $10) that it pays to park and pre-game right there. Forget the one or two stuffy restaurants and go Mullin Wine Bar! It's right there in the middle of all three venues. Awesome wine list and food that is surprisingly good. For two to share, get one pizza and one charcuterie plate. Both are delicious and filling; that's $50. Add drinks and you're getting close to a hundo, but it is what it is. Take your food and drinks out into the plaza for people watching until your show is about to start. Best pre-game in [down] town! read more

We were a bit early for our show so we stopped by to have a glass of wine. The selection as decent but we decided to share a pizza while we waited. Pizza came out quickly and we enjoyed a couple of glasses. We were given a plastic cup so we could take it into the theater. The service was great; friendly and although a lot of people started to show up before the show, they were quick to serve their drinks. Place is small but they do have some outside seating. Very cute place and good offerings. read more

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Visited the Mullin Wine Bar while waiting for a show at the music center. It's very cozy and a great place to enjoy before a show. The food selection is very small, as they only offer two types of pizza and cookies/brownies for dessert. However, it is a full bar. I ordered Prosecco and pepperoni pizza and it was delicious. read more

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This is a small place conveniently located to get a quick drink before your event you came to see, which is what we did. Nice relaxing spot to just sit and have a quick drink, the staff was very attentive and encouraging for selections. I have a feeling next time I'm here to see a show that I will be back. read more

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Great place for drinks and snacks prior showtime. Great, funny, friendly and helpful server. Drinks are great, foods are okey. Prices can be expensive but then again, it's theater area and LA. Everything is expensive, so glad that parking (house parking , underground is only $10 and CASH only) and I got the show tixs cheap so it works out great for family night out. The seating areas are plenty, inside, sideway and courtyard. read more

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Nice place to make a quick and casual drink / bite before attending a concert at the Ahmanson / Dorthy Chandler Pavilion. Charcuterie board. Nice selection of meats, cheeses, nuts. Pepperoni pizza. Well made pizza flat bread. Super cheesy and flavorful. Yum Ask for "The Gin Drink". It's a mix of gin, elderberry and grapefruit juice. Delightful and strong. Thanks bartender Ari for making it! read more

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We are regulars at the Mullen Bar (season ticket holders) and we absolutely love the staff. So, when we heard they were changing management, we got a little worried. We were there yesterday 10/11. We were so glad to see the same staff. They are welcoming, friendly and just give off good vibes. However, we were sad to see our favorite charcuterie board was gone. Its no longer an option. The new pizza was good, but wish they would bring back the board. The new brownies brought great disappointment as they are impossible to eat without making a huge mess. They are way too gooey. Not an ideal snack for the theater. I would have put 5 stars if the food choices were better. read more

I ordered a Margarita pizza at the Mullin Wine Bar before a play at the Almenson. I was going to share it with a friend; before ordering, she asked how big the pizza was. The bartender pointed at a pizza box next to the register and my friend I agreed the size was fine. It took longer than the estimated 10 minutes to prepare, but we were early so not a big deal. When we opened our pizza box, the actual pizza was considerably smaller in diameter than the width of the box. Our undersized pizza tasted like canned spaghetti and the edges were burnt. For $28 with tax and tip in a location adjacent to world class music and theater, I expected a decent pizza. Very disappointing. Two stars because Mullins is cute and convenient if you're going to a show and the bartenders I interacted with were pleasant. Would i go there again? Absolutely not. read more

The Mullin Wine Bar sits right in the middle of the The Music Center. It is off to the west side and between the Mark Taper and the Dorothy Chandler. It is a lovely spot with the wide glass doors usually open. There is bar seating and some tables. There is also outside seating. They have more than just wine. They have a great wine and liquor list, but they also have food. You can stop there and get cookies and sandwiches to just take away or you can sit and order. They have great food. They make a mean burger and a lot of small plates. Call them as to opening time, it may change depending on whether a show is up at the Music Center. They have a happy hour and since they serve food, kids are allowed. The service is great. We love it. read more

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This open air wine bar was open during a recent Friday night event at The L.A. Music Center. We loved the selection of wines as well as domestic beers. I was most fond of their white wine which was crisp and potent. The price was $8.00 for a glass of wine and $6.00 for a domestic beer. The bar was open until 10:00 p.m. but I am not sure if it was only open for this particular event. The staff was most hospitable and made an effort to greet patrons as they milled around outside the bar. Enjoy your visit! read more

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Worst pizza I've ever had. All the Parmesan and crushed red pepper could mask the metallic taste.

Really cute little wine bar right next to the concert hall and theater! We stopped here before seeing a play, and they had a good selection of wines. They were however out of almost all of their food and snacks except for the sandwhich. read more

Love this place and the staff. This is my go to spot when they are open and my schedule lets me swing by. They normally open 2 hours before a show. Drinks are good, soup is yummy, normal sandwiches but they are on the thick side. They also have chips, great cookies, brownies, M&M's, and coffee. read more

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Went here before a performance, ordered the pizza and beer - the bill was higher than expected, but the screen is not visible to the customer, and there was a line behind me so I paid it. Upon doing the math, I found I was overcharged, and I tipped on top of that. The pizza was absolutely horrible - better to go down the hill to Central Market and have great pizza at Olio's for half the price. BEWARE - 2 weeks later, my credit card was charged again on a night I was no where near the Music Center. I disputed it with my credit card company, and was credited back the amount - but, that seemed very shady. read more

While the drinks were good, but very expensive, $17 for a well martini, the bartenders could have been friendlier. The ladies serving as bartenders apparently HATE their job. Not one of them smiling. Very convenient for a pre-show drink on the plaza. They will ask if you want your drink inside or on the patio, if the latter it comes in a plastic glass. Be warned however when you go to pay at the bar as I did as all I got was a drink for the patio, do not just sign away and approve amounts. Before they flip the screen to your side they set it for the highest suggested tip. You do have the ability and right to change that based on service. read more

BEWARE. SCAMMERS. Server charged us for a drink we never ordered or received. When I pointed it out, she doubled down. I had to insist we needed a refund. She went to issue a "refund" and charged us twice. Almost $200 for a few snacks because of her incompetence. Make sure to check your tab before you pay, it seems like they're trying to pull a scam on people they think won't notice. They still owe us over $100. read more

If you have money to throw away, then this place would probably still be okay. I give 2 stars cause their staff were still great. However, the food was mediocre and at the price, it is straight up robbery. Food was pre-made. Turkey sandwich had decent amount of meat, but nothing to ever return to. The veggie tray was the most shocking. $18 for your basic veggies. Yikes. Beers run $12 for a local pint. Pre-show food options are limited, so lesson learned, Will definitely try elsewhere. read more

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The Mullin Wine Bar is the small, newish bar at the Music Center. It is a small, glass walled space with a modern U shaped bar, a small drink counter for standing on one wall and a few tables outside. The bar gets quite loud because it is generally packed. On a Wednesday night, there were three people running food and making drinks. The food is Food Truck inspired, but you should generally expect some sort of handheld and fries or chips. Last night, it was burgers and chips. The wine list is interesting - it is curated by Lou's Wine Shop. But, it is overpriced. You basically pay 75% of bottle price to get a glass. I find the cocktails far more intriguing, because they have good spirits, including some unusual finds, and good mixologists. Check out the Mustang in my pics - delish! It is a nice place to come and get a drink if you are in the music center. Otherwise, for $15 a cocktail, I would rather go some place else. Location, location, location. read more

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I had a pesto sandwich which was cold and must of been in the fridge a long time For 17 dollars you would expect a fresh sandwich But I guess since they are the only place or there then Kendall's to eat they don't care. What a disappointment read more

Best specialty cocktails ever!!! Love the water fountain in the middle:))) beautiful venue! read more

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$17 for pretty uninspired cocktail seems a stretch. More so when the price on the menus don't match the charge on the bill plus it is pretty unethical that the server chooses the tip amount patrons will pay. I guess none of us were are the meeting to cheat customers. read more

The ambiance is great. The view is presh. But the red wine is ... hot. How dare you call yourself a winebar that doesn't keep the red ones temp controlled? My Sangiovese is about 80 degrees. read more

On the evening of 2/20/22 a friend and I ate here, sharing food. We asked the server to put 1/2 the bill on each of our credit cards. After some confusion the server assured us the charges were billed correctly. Imagine our surprise when we both were individually charged for the whole amount! I have never been to a restaurant where the check could not be split onto 2 credit cards. Especially since this is a "cashless" restaurant. read more

Unfortunately this is a pale reflection of its pre-covid glory in which there were interesting wines and pretty good food. Now the wine choices are ordinary and the food is premade in plastic boxes in the fridge. if everywhere else is full and you just want a quick ordinary drink, then sure, try it. Otherwise go somewhere else. read more

A lovely little wine bar :) It was kind of hard to find - it's right by the Dorothy Chandler pavilion. What's awesome is that they also have a late night happy hour, from 8 pm to close. The bartenders were all so nice too!! They were quick with the drinks and fun to chat with. Had a really nice night here!! Highly recommend. read more

Sorry to see the previous place not here any more but after having their Gin Cocktail very happy to see them here. We will be back.

One of my favorite secret spots in DTLA. Great ambiance, service and prices. Best time is magic hour, or Christmas when the view over Grand Park is all lit up. read more

Great service. Good location right in front of music center. Try the bacon! Drinks are good and prices good for happy hour read more

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It is a good place for friend to hang out. We brought our baby to walk around while enjoy a drink out door with view & music. A good relaxing spot for us. The stuff is friendly and fast. You can choose to seat in the bar or outside where has lots of tables and chairs set up. This place definitely got a good upgrade than before! read more

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This was a lovely place to hang out prior to a show at the Music Center, however I was confused by prior reviews, some of which said the food was prepackaged and others of which included pictures of a nice meal and said they had good hamburgers. As of 8/14/22, the food service is minimal and indeed prepackaged. This was at dinner time on a Sunday. Two cold sandwich options straight from the fridge ($18 for a sandwich) in the plastic container, a charcuterie tray for $27, or veggies (don't recall price). This is fine (albeit grossly overpriced) for a snack but we were disappointed as we'd wanted a simple but hot meal. Beer on tap was $12 and wine was $16. If you're just looking to drop in for a drink and realize you have $20 to burn on a cold sandwich, this is a suitable option, but if this isn't what you were looking for, consider yourself informed. read more

This is a WOW of a place for FANTASTIC Drinks. I actually had the best vodka drink EVER the "Silk Road" The Bar Chef - Christiaan Rollich has his own book for handcrafted Cocktails (Great gift idea) I admire anyone who takes this amount of time to really craft unusal, creative FABULOUS drinks. It's a great hangout place overlooking the plaza of the Music/Theater Center and looks like I'll be back checking out the Happy Hour! The Staff was friendly, fun & helpful and you can tell they enjoy their job of making drinks that people will LOVE. I Highly Recommend this place if you want exceptional drinks and some FUN! read more

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Open architecture, sheik interior with outdoorsy patio, pet friendly, friendly staff, GREAT place to chill with your fur babies and an adult beverage with the beautiful setting on the Music Center Plaza. read more

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Slow and overpriced Two of us had an hour to kill before curtain time, so we decided to have a light snack. We ordered hot tea and an appetizer each, advising the server that we had an hour and would that be plenty of time? Of course, said the server. NOT! The tea took about 20 minutes; this should have been a clue. When we finally asked the server to cancel the appetizers, they miraculously arrived thirty seconds later. We wolfed them down, so I can't even tell you what they tasted like. If your kitchen can't produce steamed dumplings and a pot of tea in just under an hour, you have no business being at a theater location. And the bill for this travesty was over $40. read more

They ignore the people sitting at their bar and only pay attention to the to go line.

Really enjoyed this place ! Beyond burgers and yummy primitivo!! Only problem !! We didn't want to sit at the bar because we like sitting on chairs and it's a cool evening and not one a repeat not one of the heaters are working! They are all empty no gas! Aside from that everything was great but that's not cool. Beautiful view of grand park and city hall but we are cold !!!! read more

Good food and drinks but Mullin is falling short of excellent service. Patrons want to sit and have a casual drink and dinner before a show. My experience: after arriving I was told to leave my chair at the bar and order at a register where I had to shout over other patrons and lose my seat in the process. The servers brought out food by shouting names loudly into the crowd. I realize this plaza is busy, but please consider that your customers want to be treated like we're at a nice, casual bar not a noisy cafeteria. read more

Great open air bar located at the Los Angeles theater center. Not only do they serve wine, they offer premium craft cocktails and local craft beers. They have seats located at the bar and around the neighboring area over looking the iconic city hall. In addition to the friendly service and variety of beverages, they also serve to go should you wish to take your drink into the theater. read more

Sweet little spot! Came here a couple of times with friends, most recently being last night during their happy hour. Drinks were so so good. Jaime (bartender) and Karen (manager) are both the greatest !! read more