Los Angeles Nightlife

Good Drinks

1. Mastro's Steakhouse

Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

disclaimer: all my ratings/reviews of steakhouses are relative to other steakhouses only.  i love me some good steak but i didn't fall in love with this place. the best thing was the stiff drinks...

2. Babe's & Ricky's Inn

Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

people have little birthday gatherings here. There are cheap drinks, cheap eats (buffet on mondays!) and good times with friends. Make a reservation...it gets packed by 10! It's not that big of a place...

3. Tiki Ti Cocktail…

there with one or at most a couple of really good friends, enjoying a super easy-going atmosphere, and (though pricey), super delish drinks.  I never know what to order, so I always just tell my bartender...

4. Pure Luck Restaurant

Neighborhood: Wilshire Center

but not awe-inspiring.  Appetizers came out with the entrees, the server didn't come back the entire meal, no refills on drinks and I had to walk to the counter to ask for the check.  On a good note, I'm...

5. Hollywood Bowl

Neighborhood: Hollywood

you can eat buffets.  the bowl does not mind you having a good time on your own terms as far as food and drink go, and i think this is definitely to their benefit.  my favorite thing to do on a slow...

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Nice Bartenders

1. Bar One

Neighborhood: North Hollywood

maybe three guys in the bar, counting the bartender. The place looked and smelled brand new. It's on the small side, but it was really nice to be in a different watering hole. Overjoyed...

2. Blue Goose Lounge

Neighborhood: Hollywood

the bartender was SUPER nice and makes me an amazing drink and even throws in a complimentary buttery nipple! BUT here is the most bazaar thing: Pornographic karaoke. Whaaaaaat? I find myself staring...

3. The Chalet

Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

pros - nice bartender gal feels like a log cabiny hideaway with rock embedded walls cheap drinks (whiskey sour was $6)  cons - absolutely no cell phone reception inside (prob cuz of these rock walls...

4. Frank N Hanks

Neighborhood: Koreatown

Its a pretty small place so it fills up quite quickly.  The bartender was nice and made some pretty stiff drinks. Also $4.50 for an absolute and tonic? Are we in LA? Really?   My favorite thing about...

5. Tiny's K.O.

Neighborhood: Hollywood

great people, 70s pin up nude portraits, the list goes on. Nice drinks, great bartenders and a great vibe.  Come here. Chill. Have fun....

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