We weren't super hungry for dinner, but wanted a little nosh on my birthday and a cocktail. The Washington is within walking distance for us so we decided to give this corner neighborhood bar a try. It was a quiet semi-divey atmosphere with a foosball table and a couple of dart boards on the dark painted walls plus a few TVs. There were only a few people there when we arrived around 6 PM. We sat at a high table by the window and the kind young bartender took our drink and food orders. We had arrived in time for happy hour, so we chose the charcuterie board and two orders of the salmon sliders, both reasonably priced at $9.50 each. The sliders were spicy and delicious. The charcuterie board was not as impressive. It didn't seem particularly fresh; the grapes especially were a bit wrinkly and sad. We could also have done with a few more pieces of toast to go with the pieces of smoked Gouda and Brie, and the couple slices of salami and prosciutto. There were also a few dates and dried apricots on the board. Well, whatta ya want for $9.50 in L.A., I guess... Overall it was a pleasant and chill experience, and our bartender/waiter was quite attentive even though the place started to fill up the longer we stayed. read more

The Washington - Spicy salmon sliders and charcuterie board - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My cousin was performing at this small bar. They had a Decent Menu but seemed a bit understaffed as it took quite a while to talk to the bartender to order and such. The chairs were super uncomfortable especially if you are hanging around to listen to music and have a few drinks. It was quite dark inside and the tv screens had strange videos playing. If you are local it may be your place especially on a rainy night to stay close to home but I wouldn't make a special trip from far. read more

The Washington - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Drink quality: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5, pretty but nothing crazy Service: 5/5 Vibes: Loud, but should be expected at a place like this w/ live music Value: 3/5 Times been: 1 Return? Maybe? No strong desire I enjoyed the vibes of the place, but the live music was a little too loud to have a comfortable conversation. However, I believe that having a comfortable conversation at a bar with live music is a contradiction, so no points lost there. My main issues with The Washington are as follows: 1) expensive 2) poor drink selection. These two issues are not independent as I am ok paying ~$20 a drink only if the cocktails are going above and beyond in some sort of way. For example, the drink has some sort of complicated syrups or uses some sort of unconventional technique that I would not want to replicate at home. However, you cannot really find creative cocktails here. And, on top of that, I also find a lackluster selection of drinks. I'm not entirely sure why there isn't more gin/vodka cocktail selection (I am well aware that they can make standard bar drinks that are not explicitly listed, but I am critiquing the lack of 'original drinks'). read more

The Washington - Blackberry - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Want to pay $12 (which is actually $13) for a Guinness in a standard sports bar? This is the place for you.

I met up with some friends on a Saturday night for a drink and had a great time. The spot is a little bit newer, but it's a contender to be my new favorite neighborhood bar. I love egg white cocktails, so I requested a couple of drinks. One was the blackberry ramble, and the other was a special request of the clover club. Will, our bartender, served some amazing drinks. He definitely knows what he's doing and is open to making interesting concoctions. It's a cozy locals bar and feels welcoming. Great place to lounge at when you want something lowkey with a friendly ambiance. read more

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You know, I was expecting the Washington to actually be located in Washington -- I regret to inform you, that this is not the case. However, the service and the food/drink items made up for the fact that this place is not located in Washington. Just know that if you eat here, you won't be disappointed. I forgive this place for not being located in Washington (the state) read more

The Washington - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When I came here five years ago it was Gravlax now the owner and name changed but basically vibe is pretty much the same. Cosy place and more or less a neighborhood bar. Pretty laid back chill. Very Californian vibe. read more

This corner spot has rotated a bit lately. Previously it was Gravlax, then Yahir, and now The Washington. The guy managing it says they have big plans. They are doing their soft opening now. It's a nice place with a full bar, serving small plates. It's by the same folks that ran Yahir so they are a few holdovers on the menu. We ordered the deviled eggs and beet tartar thinking the latter was beef tartar. It's not. But it was decent. They had 3 or 4 TVs showing Saturday night college football. read more

The Washington - Deviled eggs - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Washington is one of those spots that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto a hidden gem. It's got that cozy, intimate vibe that makes it perfect for date night or just catching up with a friend over a drink. The cocktails are excellent- thoughtful, creative, and made with care (not just thrown together like you find at so many places). Our bartender treated that drink like a piece of art! It's very much a locals' bar, and that's what makes it special. You can actually have a conversation without shouting over the music, and the staff makes you feel right at home. It's the kind of place you want to keep coming back to. If you're looking for a laid-back atmosphere with top-notch cocktails, this is it. Cheers to The Washington! read more

The atmosphere is really nice and the staff were really nice, however the prices are ridiculous! Unnecessarily overpriced! 1 Stella = $11.44 2 Tres Gen Anejo shots = $39.52 2 Martinis with Titos = $39.52 2 Vodka Tinics with well vodka = $27.04 Just way overpriced. I will never go there again nor could I recommend it. This is the first time I've ever written a Yelp review but I feel it was necessary. read more

Had a hickory smoked old fashioned prepared by Ray behind the bar. They have stepped up their old fashioned's from when they were Yahir. I have yet to dine on the food however the menu looks absolutely delicious. Cannot wait to try the food and have an actual smoked old fashioned. read more

The Washington - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool local bar. Not busy for a Saturday night. Pick better music to play to attract better audience. NOT Bye-bye Miss American pie. Carnitas tacos were gross. Wings good. Salmon slider mediocre. Dude just pick 3-4 items and do it f'n awesome. Thats it read more

Presentation is A1. Drinks had a great blend of alcohol and flavor. Tried the bone marrow which was great! Love live music but hate it when it is loud. The artist tonight had a great blend of clarity but not to loud. read more

The Washington - Bone marrow and the smoked old fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

On a whim we looked up this place to come try it out. Strong reviews and we were in the area exploring so why not? We arrive around 8:50 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2025. We go to the bar and are greeted by the bartender (middle aged white dude) who immediately says "hey we already did last call." In my brain I'm thinking I made a mistake looking at the hours like, ok no worries I understand. I'm a bartender so I get having to turn people away at closing time. Little did I know that it's NOT closing time. Not according the hours listed on site on the window nor what's listed on the Yelp nor the hours listed on the website. So now I'm perturbed. Because nothing that we as consumers have access to state that you're closed. And if you're closed understand special circumstances, it certainly wasn't explained. We were just dismissed and that was that. It was a waste of my TIME and my MONEY using a ride share to get there and explore this place. I try to give people/places the benefit of the doubt but this is unacceptable. Absolutely do not recommend. read more

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Love this bar! Come here often. The bartenders are amazing and super friendly. They make excellent drinks too (Will's take on a Raspberry Negroni is ) . The menu is. It your typical bar food, but it's excellent nonetheless. You gotta try the smoked tri-tip sandwhich! Super cool vibes with immaculate lighting, and everyone I talk to whenever I'm there is warm and friendly. Very neighborly, which I love. And then the music...this place has live music 3-4 nights a week, and the acts I've seen are always high-level. So yes, check out this little gem! What's not to love about a neighborhood bar that offers great live music, food, drink and vibes. Oh! They also have a fantastic brunch on the weekends. Their eggs Benny is superb! read more

Went there last Sunday to see Fernando play his music and sing! Between him and a wonderful food experience what a night! Friends came too and we had so much fun dancing too! Thanks to an incredible staff! Owner should be proud! Thanks!! read more

Went late on a Friday night and it was still open. Bartender was great and tasty whiskeys, including Michters Midsummer nights dram- an amazing find in a small neighbor bar! They had just installed a dartboard , so we had a great time playing darts. We will definitely go back another time. read more

Nice and quiet spot for a drink, a date, bar and friends. Amiable staff. Maybe we'll try the food next time

A few of us went for brunch, I had a delicious tri tip Thai salad, eggs benedict and the homemade waffles! staff were friendly and we had plenty of space on the patio. nice vibes, super chill and not pretentious. read more

Nice Brunch! - Went in on a Saturday morning and sat out on the back patio. Service was quick, very good food and the staff were very friendly. We'll definitely be back. read more

Miss the old Yahir menu, which featured a more diverse selection. My heart is heavy. They offer live music, which we missed on purpose. (Long week with the unpredictable situation with the LA fires situation etc.) Won't be back unless changes to the menu are made. read more

If you drive down Sepulveda, you've seen this spot - blue neon in the widow and you can see into the bar. There always seem to be people inside and it feels like a fun spot. Finally went out here on a date night and watched the Dodgers beat the Mets on Sunday. It doesn't disappoint - feels like a fun, upscale, neighborhood spot - there are TVs and they have games on, setup inside feels relaxed but nice. It was a great date spot for us on Sunday night. The deviled eggs and salmon ceviche were delicious, grabbed a pizookie to finish off after our drinks. The staff is friendly, we chatted with Will, who sounds like he literally slept there for a few months getting it ready to open and looks like Richie from the Bear but he's kind . We plan to go back and check out Jazz on a Thursday night. read more

Warm lighting, lively conversation, amazing bartender (tell him Karyn told you about the margaritas....). And then you get to the food, the Lamb lollipops come with mint sauce (which thrilled this English gal) and perfectly cooked, delightful wings, and luscious salmon sliders. I only write reviews for places I absolutely love or are a complete disaster. This place is deep in the love zone. read more

I've been to this spot when it was Gravlax (meh), Yahir (ok, but very oily food), and now The Washington - this is the best incarnation so far! The drinks are great - I'm a big fan of the Raspberry Negroni, but also enjoyed the Blackberry Mojito, and even though I'm not a huge whisky fan, I liked the Smokey Old Fashioned as well! Last night we got to try the food... it did not disappoint! These are small plates, so figure on ordering about 2 per person (we had 6 plates for 3 people). The venison sliders were amazing - it wasn't ground venison, as we had expected (like a burger would be) - it was venison tenderloin, and it was exquisite - zero gamey taste. The lamb lollipops were very good too, although they were quite small (4 on the plate was more like 2). Everything else we had was very good (chicken wings, shrimp ceviche, squash and beet lasagna, and roasted brussels sprouts), but the real stand-out was the venison. Thankfully, they have removed the confusingly-named "beet tartar" from the menu. This is definitely a sports bar, even if it is an upscale sports bar. So if there's a big game or event on TV, there will be potentially a rowdy crowd (as there was last night). It can get a little noisy to have a conversation, but I guess that's expected in a bar! read more

Finally! Someone did this corner justice. What a cool bar and experience. Decor and vibe is on point. Feels like a new local bar where I could keep returning to. Bartenders are pretty chill and they have multiple games on their 5 TVs. Food is pretty unique too. Recommend The Washington! read more

Love this place! Will and Co. are a Westside fixture so a stiff drink and a laugh are guaranteed. Mellow vibes until it's not. Just the way it should be! read more

We had some super cool drink with blackberries smashed with some whiskey. The service at the bar was great. We had salad that I loved. My husband had a Thai salad and the wings were yummy. Became here to hear a friend play jazz Geoff Aymar and it was so much fun. We will be coming back to hear more my music and to have some drinks and small bites. read more

Food is unique & excellent, albeit small portions and a bit pricey. We go every other Wednesday or so to hear Jazz there by the Teddy Bang Trio (sometimes Quartet!). One major complaint, and that is there are very few human servers. You order via an app and the food & drinks eventually comes to your table. Too much work when you just want to sit back, relax, listen to the music and order from a human server! An annoying, cost-saving sign of the times and also depriving employment of struggling waiter's & waitresses! I don't like it and it does give me pause before I can fully recommend this place! read more

This place has such a great staff and vibe. Food, great! Drinks, amazing! Sports and laughs. I love this place! read more

The Washington - Crisp Rose watching the Dodgers! - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came to The Washington for the first time and food, drinks, and service was beyond immaculate. Will are bartender was so helpful and gave us a full tour on the menu and what is popular. 10/10 coming back and bringing all my friends to check this spot out. Also great ambiance perfect for a date night read more

Amazing food and drinks!! Loved the Venison Tartar... and the Blackberry Mojito! Overall a great local spot with a stage for music and TVs for sports. read more

Great appetizers, drinks, and good people (staff and locals). Going to check out the jaz one of these Wednesdays