There is a category of Los Angeles bar that exists outside the city's relentless cycle of openings and closings and soft launches and Instagram hype, a category that doesn't require a door policy or a design concept borrowed from a Wes Anderson film. It is the bar that walks in and earns the neighborhood's trust in a few short years, the bar that feels like it's been there forever because it figured out immediately what it was supposed to be. Tiny's Hi-Dive on Pico is that bar. It occupies the old Arsenal space, which if you've been in West LA long enough you watched go through its own identity crisis -- I had a trip-hop DJ residency there in a previous life, before it transmogrified into some paisley-wallpapered ersatz club that couldn't decide what it wanted to be. Tiny's has no such confusion. The name says dive. The floors say otherwise. The cocktails are made well, the food is made well, and the place is clean, which shouldn't be noteworthy but in a city where "dive bar" has become shorthand for either performative squalor or actual squalor, it is. It's a Chicago bar, which in Los Angeles means something specific. It means the hot dogs are correct. It means there are Italian beef sandwiches, and the Italian beef sandwiches are not a novelty item or a nod to a trend but an actual offering from people who understand the architecture of giardiniera and jus and thinly sliced beef on a roll that's engineered to get soggy at exactly the right rate. The food at Tiny's is way better than it has any right to be in a bar where nobody would blame you for ordering nothing but beer, and this is the tell -- when a bar kitchen is good without needing to be good, it means someone in the back actually gives a damn, not because the Yelp reviews demand it but because that's how they were raised. The happy hour lasts most of the day, which is either a business model or a philosophy, and at Tiny's the distinction is academic. The effect is that the place fills in waves and each wave brings a different crowd. The retirement set drifts in around lunch -- guys who've been coming here long enough to have a spot at the bar and a drink that appears without being ordered. By happy hour the mix gets eclectic: locals, people waiting out the particular misery of westbound Pico traffic at five-thirty, students, the kind of neighborhood cross-section that only happens at a place where a beer and a hot dog won't cost you twenty dollars. Later it gets busier and louder and on Wednesday nights there's live band karaoke, which is the superior form of karaoke, the form where actual musicians play behind you so your version of "White Wedding'" sounds ten percent less terrible than it would over a backing track. The jukebox is killer, which is a small detail that is not a small detail. A jukebox tells you everything about who owns a bar -- whether they trust their customers, whether they have taste, whether they understand that the difference between a good night and a great night is often just the right song at the right moment. The owners of Tiny's understand this. They are truly excellent people, the kind of owner-operators who are in the room and who care about the room and who have built a place that reflects something genuine about themselves rather than something calculated about the market. West Los Angeles is not a neighborhood that gets romanticized. It's a place you drive through, a stretch of Pico and Olympic and Santa Monica Boulevard that connects the Westside to the rest of the city, lined with strip malls and dry cleaners and the kind of mid-century commercial architecture that nobody photographs. It does not have a brand. It does not have a moment. What it has, on Pico, is Tiny's Hi-Dive -- a bar where they learn your dog's name before they learn yours, where there are treats behind the bar, where the bartenders will ask about your dog when you come in and mourn with you when they pass. That's not a pet policy. That's a value system. And it tells you everything you need to know about the place. read more

Came on a Wednesday night and it was packed! The vibes were great though, and this is easily one of the nicest and cleanest dive bars I've been to. Service was quick, and the food was good! I tried a Chicago dog for the first time and was very impressed. Parking here is a little bit of a nightmare though. There's only street parking, and I had to park a 5 min. walk away on Tennessee Ave. for free parking. read more

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Lived many lives at this place. And I would not have it any other way.. 5's across the board for literally every part of this bar. Somehow never find myself really waiting for a drink even on the busiest nights. Great Guinness pours and speciality drinks. Genuinely the best place ever- Shoutout the goats Mike & Magnus read more

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Nice and friendly! Great security and great bartender and solid drinks! Local spot that everyone in the area knows about. Neighborhood dive bar! read more

Stepping into Tiny's after handing Mike or Magnus your ID is like stepping into heaven. Every pour is perfect. Every cocktail is magnificent. Each fried pickle is bliss. Every single night at Tiny's is a good night. As someone who grew up in LA, no one does it like they do. I'm proud to be a regular + once they were playing Lord of the Rings and I was actually on cloud 9 read more

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Great dive bar. They have a good happy hour Mon -Fri until 8pm. $8 select cocktails and wells so the buzz comes cheap lol. More spacious than it appears from outside. Plenty of TVs on the wall to watch a game. The bar area has a pool table, there's a room with a few arcade games, and another room with more seating and a projector for games. The food is decent bar food, good for soaking up the booze. Service was good. Friendly staff. There's street parking but you might have to walk a block or two. read more

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Tiny's is a manufactured dive bar. This building used to house the Arsenal, which at one point had been a real dive bar before it gentrified and later went out of business. Today, Tiny's provides a dive-bar-esque product without the patina an actual dive bar would offer. That said, I like this place. The staff is friendly. Very friendly. Notably friendly. They have some good beer on tap, including Old Speckled Hen, which I don't see around that much. There's a Chicago expat thing going on here, which isn't really a draw for me, but it means they have malort, Chicago style hot dogs, and beef dips, all of which are fun. Of these things, the dog was my favorite. If you're hungry, the beef dip is more filling. The mozzarella sticks were decent. Some old barfly told me to try the frozen Irish coffee, so I did. It was pretty delicious - an Irish coffee milkshake. (Ok, Tiny's attracts some barflies - maybe it's a little more of a dive bar than I gave them credit for.) There are a few televisions - if I were a displaced Chicago fan, I'm guessing this might be a good game day spot. Tiny's is doing a lot of things well. With a little time and luck, I'm guessing they'll develop the authentic dive bar patina that I'm looking for out of a place like this. The service and drinks were five stars. The food isn't quite at that level - but I wasn't unhappy with the food I tried. I'd come here again and probably explore more of the menu if I were hungry. read more

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This Chicagoan who's been living in LA for several years decided it was time to check out Tiny's Hi-Dive and it did not disappoint. I felt like I was home and I loved the moody vibe. We got there around 2 on a Saturday and the dark coolness inside was just what we needed for the scorcher that was taking place outside. Found a cozy table in the corner and I ordered a Painkiller and Vegan Burger with fries. The Painkiller wasn't the best but the Vegan Burger was so good! It was actually a black bean Buber which was yum! Fries were tasty although a bit heavy handed on the salt. Second round of drinks I ordered a white wine which was perfect. Service was quick and parking was easy...right in front. I would 100% go again and I will definitely be doing that very soon. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent experience at Tiny's Bar was disappointing enough that it needs to be addressed. I visited on a weekday evening during what appeared to be a quiet drag bingo night. (October 28th) There was no one at the door when I arrived, the bouncer was playing pool, which wasn't an issue, but it set the tone for the lack of attentiveness that followed. The primary concern was the service at the bar. The sole female bartender on duty was noticeably rude to multiple guests, not just me. While I didn't take it personally, this level of unprofessionalism reflects poorly on management and should be addressed. I ordered fries, a smash burger, a fountain drink, and a beer. The fries were well seasoned and the burger was decent, but both items arrived late and cold despite the bar not being busy. When I returned to the bar for a refill (something the bartender had previously told me was available) she didn't acknowledge me and instead responded with a dismissive "What happened" The tone was unnecessarily hostile and completely unprovoked. I get it you're annoyed but it's very uncalled for and quite frankly unprofessional. It's disappointing because Tiny's has the potential to be a great neighborhood spot, but this experience left a bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be returning and I feel everyone that's ever felt racism in some type of way should just not come here either bc what I and everyone experienced is borderline racism. I rather yall enjoy the bar down the street with a huge pool room and nice bartenders called dusty vinyl. read more

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Great deals on happy hour and a decent selection on draft. The Smash Burger is legit and so is the Italian Beef! And it was big! Easily enough to share. The beef was tender, the bread had the right dip and it was tasty! Could have used more sweet peppers but it hit the spot. Tater tots are definitely the way to go. Staff is great and the crowd is on the younger side. Fun place. read more

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Honestly, it's just a solid bar. Happy hour is every day 2 pm - 8 pm. You order at the bar. There's games, a photo booth, a pool table, plenty of seating. It's very chill. Breakfast is available until 3 pm. I ordered the breakfast burrito at 2:30 pm. It's a decently-sized burrito, and it's delicious (eggs in this economy?!), so I was good with food for the rest of the day. My friend and I are fans of the $5 mystery shot because it's a drink and a game at the same time. My friends are also fans of the chili fries and soft pretzel. Having to find street parking isn't my favorite, but it's not terrible (and quite easy on Sunday). read more

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Came here to catch up with my friend and loved the atmosphere here! There were Christmas lights everywhere and unique decor on the walls. When we came we did not know that Wednesday night is karaoke night! It was amazing because it was a live band backing you up for it. We ordered a moscow mule & new york sour. The moscow mule was yummy, tasted like ginger beer. The new york sour was way stronger. I don't personally enjoy cocktails, but to me it tasted mainly like a dry red wine. The bartenders were kind and fast! We also ordered some fries (not pictured), but the food runners would keep checking up on us which I thought was really nice! There is no designated parking, just street parking. {04/01/2026-8pm} read more

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Fun bigger dive bar with plenty of seating and tvs. Try their zucchini fries, they're the best in town! This is the perfect after work spot or place to just hangout with friends. The bar service is quick and friendly. read more

Every neighborhood should have a Tiny's, it's comfortable, well maintained, and some of the best bar food (food in general, really) you can get in the hood. I got the Hot Italian w/ fries; absolutely fresh ingredients, cleanly cooked, and served in MINUTES. Pricing is fantastic and very much this is your local go-to spot. Some nights are a little wilder with events & sports (this is a Chicago Bears / sports bar after all). But off hours it's one of the safest spaces to have a casual drink and a nutritious bite read more

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If you are looking for great bar food, this is the place to go! I love everything they have on their menu. I am never disappointed. I love their LA sweet dog, and I especially love their buffalo hot wings. Their soft pretzel is huge and I love the burger and fries as well. You can't beat their prices. I highly recommend this place to pop in and get some eats during the week. They do not subscribe to any delivery apps. They are dog friendly and have plenty of tables. It's super busy on the weekends and a hotspot for the younger crowd. They absolutely do not accept Apple Pay. read more

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My favorite bar in all of LA. Great staff, cheap drinks, fun people, juke box, good food with best prices in town. read more

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Best Guinness pour in LA. Great happy hour everyday 2-8PM. Good people. Favorite bar in LA by far. read more

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Good food, fair prices, and excellent service. I've always enjoyed this place, but I recently had an experience where a regular hurled a racial slur at me unprompted while I was eating. I left because of it. The place itself is awesome and highly recommended. Just beware that some of the daytime regulars can be an issue. read more

This was a very fun bar that my buddy took me to late afternoon when I was visiting. I'm a fan of these local type bars and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the place was way bigger than expected; it essentially had three room. The main room with the bar, a side room with games, and another room that bands can play in, apparently. My buddy and I shot some hoops while we waited for some onion rings and fries to come out. Food was hot and tasty and the service seemed pretty efficient. Just loved the whole vibe of the place. Would like to check out some music here next visit. read more

NO APPLE PAY ‼ -1000 aura for that fr... very yt demographic booooo but bartender was sweet and attentive 2 stars for her and the photo booth was cute but we ALL had to leave bc no one had their physical card unfortunately read more

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Easily one of my favorite dives bars in Cali and always a must while in town!!! Oh and fyi ....Totally everything Chicago at this bar so great spot to catch my bears or cubs!!! Awesome staff and a total vibe any day of the week ...Highly recommended but street parking so can be tough finding parking on the west side!! read more

I had a blast watching Chicago Bears in the crowded tiny bar. Everyone was so pleasant and the camaraderie was great. The food also was delicious. I got a wonderful hot pretzel. If you're a fan, you must try this fun bar if not a fan you may not have a good time read more

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Fun bar with a good food menu. I had the cheese steak with fries and really enjoyed it. The place gets busy as it gets later into the evening. I would repeat. read more

I was looking for a happy hour in or near Sawtelle and found this spot! We went on a Thursday at about 5pm. When you enter, you choose a seat and you'll see a card at your table with a QR code to access the menu. Once you're ready, you place your order at the bar. The drinks were great but the food... AMAZING. The bread on our sandwiches were fluffy and soft and the meat was flavorful. The chili cheese fries reminded me a lot of Tommy's but better (I enjoy a thinner, crispier fry like these with my chili). We were getting full but still had to finish the pretzel. It was warm, soft, and went so well with the cheese and mustard provided. After eating we went into the little arcade room. There was basketball, a pinball machine, Photo Booth, and golf game. We played some golf for a bit then left for other plans. Apparently we missed out on bingo! We will be back for that, another happy hour, and the Photo Booth! read more

Tiny's Hi-Dive - Hot Italian beef, chili cheese fries, soft pretzel, and Philly cheesesteak - Dive Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This unabashed dive bar has a clear Chicago theme to it. This is one of those places where I would've loved to go to when I was younger lol. It's a lot of fun, but it's definitely a spot that I could see my younger self hanging out frequently. We came here earlier in the day so it wasn't super crowded. The bartender was friendly and so were the other folks here. We didn't actually order any food that first time because we just came from another place or we ate a bunch. Definitely solid prices on drinks and all drinks you need. Came here another time just to try the Chicago beef sandwich. I would say it's good. The peppers were spicy and proportions were generous. There's a few other items that seem to be really fun on the menu. But for the first food item, I definitely had to get the Chicago beef. read more

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Smaller space but still nice aesthetic!! music matched the vibe and drinks were good! Service: drinks were quick n they were very helpful !! they have some arcade games like basketball and they have a zoltan machine. super fun read more

Good vibe will be back! Parking is a bit tricky you can't park in residential or will be ticketed. I parked on the Main Street. Bar is decent and nice size area on both sides. Arcade games are fun and food is decent and reasonably priced read more

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Loved everything about Tiny's! Bartenders were super nice and make awesome drinks. Pricing is some of the best I've seen in all of LA. Vibes are good and there are lots of things to do (billiards, basketball, some arcade games) and see on their numerous TVs. Just loved to the area and will definitely be a regular here. I came on a Thursday and it was the perfect crowd & turnout! read more

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Such a cute bar with affordable drinks! Came here to watch the dodgers game and was surprised by a live band karaoke on a Wednesday night! So much fun! The food was also delicious and affordable and the bartenders were all nice and helpful! read more

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What a fun afternoon with my son at this cool and friendly bar. Great food: Italian Beef sandwiches - do you like dipped (baptized) or dry? Nice crisp tater tots and super chicken wings - I highly recommend the mango habanero sauce Last but not least - tasty menu of adult beverages - Speckled Hen on tap, PBR in a bottle or a wide range of shots Happy Hour 2-8:00 PM Chicago Sports - well well- not everything was perfect read more

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There's so many amazing little hidden gems that are out there. You juts have to find them.... It was a last minute thing to meet up with some girlfriends for a birthday drink. They offer happy hour with a decent selection of bar food and drinks. Believe happy hour is from 5-8. The bar is pretty chill and a nice cool vibe. There's the main bar right when you walk in as well as other section that boost load of television. Major place if you want to come and watch sports. But the main attraction, it was drag bingo going on that night. It was the best time. Games are free but please do Tip as she's graciously hosting the night and it was a blast. It filled up fast so seating was limited if you arrived late. The games were a blast, with prizes. We had such a great time that we for sure will back with a group. Service was great, nice pub food and drinks. Vibe was great. Street parking out front. Not sure if there's a lot in the back though. read more

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What's a good dive bar? The food is good. The people are all happy. The drinks are flowing. And second you step outside of you have to readjust your eyes to the daylight. This place is absolutely amazing. Been there before. Was there today. Will be there again. Unfortunately, can only be there during the daytime but I think at night it's just a Charming if not better. You guys have a loyal customer. Thank you! read more

I'm originally from Chicago, but this bar has something for everyone no matter where you're from. The vibe is what I'd call a "clean dive" and it works. I usually steer clear of karaoke but on Wednesdays they bring in a live band to back the singers and it's such a fun time. The Chicago hot dog hits all the right notes and the vegan corn dog makes this dairy free girl very happy. Improvements: Getting service at the bar can be a challenge and if you have questions about the menu or something doesn't come out as expected, it's tough to flag someone down. I'd recommend a QR at the tables to order from. read more

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Came back during the day for a birthday celebration and had a great time! Their entire game room was open, and their other room had a group of people watching some NFL games. I got the frozen Irish coffee ($11) this time and was amazed by how smooth, creamy, and flavorful it was! I didn't add the extra shot of whiskey but could still taste the alcohol without feeling like it was hard to drink. Our server was kind and attentive, making for another great experience here. read more

Dive bar in Santa Monica???? I'm in.... This is a Santa Monica dive bar, so be sure to wear your Golden Goose of similar sneakers :) - Drinks were solid (and cheap) - Food was spot on (and cheap) - Plenty of TVs (so great place to watch sports) - Service was solid, so much so that be careful of putting down that last sip of beer as they will whisk that glass away in a second! Definitely make a stop here if you are looking for a cool bar and chill atmosphere. read more

Great vibe. Amazing crew. Food is on point. Great place to watch a Bears game if I'm not seated at the 50 yd line at Soldiers Field. Bears fans know... Thanks for hosting such a great experience for all us Chicagoans that found a home on the best coast... read more

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The friendliest bar in town. We moved from LA, and the two things we miss, other than friends and family, are Tiny's and In-n-Out. They can get busy but the bartenders work hard, the Chicago dogs are awesome & the prices and deals are great. Don't get scared off by triggered tiktokers - this place is fantastic! the food is solid and comes out fast. Oh and they're pet friendly! read more

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I love a good west side dive bar! Bud Light is $5, pool is $2. They have sports games on the TVs plus some arcade games, basketball games, and pinball machines. Bingo on Tuesdays at 9pm. A solid spot with nice staff! read more

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Great little dive bar, looks like they started small and expanded into the two spots on either side of them. Christmas lights on the walls. Looks like they like Chicago plenty of TVs playing all of the sports pool table. I heard the food was good. Got a old jukebox on the wall . bartender was fast with my drink even though it's Saint Paddy's day everybody's crazy. read more

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Waited 1 hour to see the Bears vs Packers and never got in. Waste of time. 400 maximum seating capacity. Over 200 outside were turned away. Huge Chicago Bears bar. Heard it's a blast to go there. However, you need together 1-2 hours before important games. read more