Step through the doors of The Dresden and you're instantly transported to old Hollywood. Opened in…read more1954, this Los Feliz classic still delivers all the mid-century charm you could hope for--glowing lights, cozy leather booths, and a timeless Rat Pack atmosphere. The lounge comes alive with a terrific live jazz band that gives the whole place a swinging, supper-club vibe. And the Mai Tais? Strong, expertly made, and not for the faint of heart. In a city that's constantly chasing the next new thing, The Dresden remains a wonderfully authentic slice of vintage Los Angeles. A perfect spot for cocktails, music, and a memorable night out.

Jazz night starts around 8:30 PM…read more I went for Valentines day and they were only serving from a set menu around $95 per person, to me it's actually worth it because the portions are bigger than what I would have imagined and there was plenty amount to take home. Minestrone: Better than the Caesar salad. Warm, light with tomato. Caesar Salad: Tastes like any other caesar salad. I loved the topping of sliced cheese grating, it was a nice added touch. Calamari Fritti: Subpar, the breading was light and squid was soft. Nothing new in flavor. But there was a lot of calamari which was Escargot Bourguignonne: Paired with light lemon juice. The escargot was cooked softly. Okay, but not surprising in flavor. Prime Rib of Beef-Medium: I can see why this dish is popular. It dish was huge, despite the cut being so thick, the texture was really tender. New York Cheesecake: Just like a normal cheesecake drizzled with raspberry sauce. Chocolate Flourless Cake: I would say, the flourless cake was surprisingly better than the cheesecake. The cake wasn't dense but it's like a Japanese chocolate cheesecake.

Went bar hopping with several friends on a Sunday, this place was a good first stop to those who…read moreare unfamiliar with bars as it gives the right vibes and ambiance for a bar. They have both indoor seating and outdoor seating with a piano in the middle of the room. The pianist played beautifully while not ruining the atmosphere inside. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about their craft and are willing to make any drink outside of the menu. My friends enjoyed their drinks and we would be happy to visit again.

We went to Bar Stella with Michael K. and his brother David K. a couple weeks ago, to catch up and…read morelisten to jazz. David is a jazz enthusiast, and spends a lot of time going to bars and shows around greater Los Angeles. He wanted to see his friend Adam Ledbetter, who plays piano at the bar on Monday nights, and we tagged along. We'd been to Cafe Stella once, many years ago, but this was our first time inside Bar Stella. The space was nice, an attractive lounge with comfortable seating and a relaxed European vibe. We did have to wait a few minutes for seats to open up on a Monday, so I wouldn't be surprised if it were a little less chill on a weekend night. Bar service was fast and friendly, and we had a few rounds of cocktails. I don't remember everything we drank, but I liked the C. Arthur, made with Artist Blend Scotch, lemon, honey, cold press ginger, and Angostura bitters. El Viento was good too, if slightly watery and sour, with Tequila Ocho Reposado, yuzu, grapefruit agave, and Thai spice bitters. The piano was lovely. Adam is an incredibly talented musician, and it was a pleasure listening to him play. I appreciated his music even when we were talking, and would love to go back to hear it again on another Monday night.

Love this place for after dinner drinks. Great mixologists! Been here a few times whenever we have…read moredonner at Americana and want a little something more!

First time here and not disappointed very cool spot and the interior decor is unique and positive…read morevibes! Id definitely come back and grab food from the regular menu and drinks. Service is top-notch. Say hi to Maurice if you drop in! Perfect for a hangout spot with small group, or a complete squad. Music in the background is on point lighting, very relaxing... Have to come and check it out for yourself!

This is a cuban bar that has bomb live music and shows which takes place in the upper part, thats…read morefor the main room. If you get tired of it you can go to the next room which and a DJ will be playing modern/pop music, if you don't vibe with it go to the next room which is the cigar lounge and chill. It is really fun and i often go there with my husband. Don't let these negative reviews hold you back! Yes, don't get a table because you are going to be dancing! And maybe watch where you are going since its pretty dark inside. Use your brain lol You should definitely go. I highly recommend.

DO NOT GET TABLE SERVICE - La Descarga…read more I went to La Descarga for my birthday and the experience was a complete disaster. My card was charged THREE TIMES for table service. On top of that, there was ZERO security in the section where we paid for a table. While we were on the dance floor, random people sat at our table and drank the bottle we paid for. When we came back, the bottle was nearly gone. Absolutely unacceptable. What are you paying for if anyone can walk up, sit down, and finish your bottle? To make matters worse, I have called five times about the triple charge on my card and no one has followed up in over three weeks. No accountability, no customer service, no urgency. This ruined my birthday and left me both angry and frustrated. If you value your money, your time, or your celebration, DO NOT purchase table service here. The lack of security, billing issues, and complete disregard for customers is unreal.

Always amazing cocktails here and a great selection of Vinyls. Justin & Kyle were a delight :)read more

Tucked away on the top floor of a pizza joint is this hidden gem! We were looking for a relaxing…read morelounge with good music and top whiskey, we found it here. The vibe is perfect, the bartender is friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the drink menu. There is no wine here but the cocktails are excellent, full of flavor, and so is the whiskey. The prices of the drinks are on the higher end but well worth it. The music takes you to all different eras and we had a really great time and highly recommend a stop here! Cheers!

Great spot when you're looking to experience live music however drinks are pricey and parking is a…read morehuge pain to find and the area is not that great.

Had a great time at One Direction night. Staff was friendly and helpful especially the girl at the…read morefront. I had trouble accessing my ticket and my email. She let me in when I showed her the proof of purchase.

Bar Henry is amazing! They have such a great selection of non alcoholic drinks and they are…read morefantastic. They rotate their menu, this place is definitely worth a try. It had a nice intimate vibe inside without being pretentious. Definitely recommend!

Local bar not far from where I live. Hadn't been here yet, not sure why, so was out and about and…read moredecided to pop in on the weekend. Indoor and outdoor seating available, Bar Henry is a cool little for in Echo Park serving up tasty cocktails in a friendly, local feeling environment. We tried a few cocktails when we visited. The Butthole Surfer is their version of a pina colada which, while decent, could have been a little more flavor forward. Feel it is premade in batches as I didn't see it made fresh but was brought getting the back, but still decent. The Lucid Dream had the smokiness from the mezcal posted with the mandarin, but then the rosemary comes in and helps add a little balance to the drink. The Swimsuit Edition was more flavor forward, but the passion fruit didn't necessarily pop in the drink for us. And finally was the Snitches Get Stitches, another mezcal drink with mango and horchats. Interesting was my first thought, then you start getting the nuances of the different interested and it's a respectable cocktail. Overall, good drinks, friendly people, chill atmosphere, and a nice addition to the bar scene in Echo Park

We've lived in Echo Park for 5 years, and this place is always a must! We love to go for a cocktail…read moreat the bar, for brunch when friends are in town or as a late night stop to dance up a storm Great cocktails, amazing music, spot on vibe, comfy couches and fantastic service! S/o to Caleb and Taylor who make yummy drinks and provide great banter. Support this Echo Park gem!

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!

Great bar, generous prices! BEAUTIFUL inside. You can feel the cinematic levels of energy. Casual…read morebar karaoke is possible and fun. Intimate venue for shows (saw a great comedy show! Also fun DJ nights) The move is to book a party here, email them. They do a great open bar + taco caterer, or just confirm a gathering and show up with party size. The manager bartender can be so kind, fun, and wonderful but also an absolute rude jerk. I've had my share of fighting with him, adds to the lore. I love when I win. I learn when I lose. Reminds me we are human. VIBES. Stars. A true LA establishment for the IYKYKs. Love this place. Check if they're open, posted hours not consistent. A gift if you can get in.

friends and i went to this place for a coming of age event. when the bar was closing the "owner"…read morecame out to me and my friends and argued with us for not buying, ended up yelling at one friend. tried talking with him but he seemed somehow more drunk than we were (???). telling me to explain bar etiquettes and what's a dive bar.. honestly needs better management.

Came here on a Friday around 8pm. There's about 6 parking spots in the back. We were able to park…read morethere. The first thing I noticed inside was the red lighting. It set the tone of low-key and chill. The music was more background noise which I liked. There's also a good amount of seating. We ordered the first round of drinks. Our bartender was nice. He didn't talk much. We sat at a round booth. We were able to talk without having to yell. This lounge is a place you can sit unwind, talk, and have a beer. There's a lot of decorations to look. The people that we saw that night were also chill. Nobody was overly loud. A good variety of people too; Straight, gay, black, Hispanic, white. I felt comfortable. We had a second round before we called it a night. Great place.

Honesly.. fun bar but they do not care about their third party photo booth stealing your money so…read morethat's why they get one star. Their "third party" photo booth charges you 6$ and doesn't even print out your photos. I let the bartenders know and they said they couldn't help me because it's a "third party" photo booth. So in essence i was stolen 6$ with no photos printed and they couldn't help me . They didn't even bother to credit me for it towards a drink or something. Either they get that taken care of or get ready for a lawsuit soon. Thanks for the help cha cha lounge.