Not many cities can boast the same dedication to drinking diversity that Los Angeles does. It’s a craft beer town, wine haven and craft cocktail destination all rolled into one sprawling metropolis. Angelenos will never go thirsty, thanks to the city’s abundance of stellar drinking options. One list can never cover everyone’s needs all the time. But if you’re looking for a handy assessment of which places, from iconic Tiki bars to James Dean’s favorite spot, matter most, this is the list.—Caroline Pardilla *Bars are listed alphabetically.
It should come as no surprise that new bars are popping up in Los Angeles all the time. Many of these spots are vanguards, offering new trends and styles of drinking. One might be a more relaxed craft spot, another might have sweeter-yet-balanced drinks, and still another might effortlessly incorporate high-tech equipment and techniques. At least one of these 11 new establishments could be your next favorite hangout.—Caroline Pardilla
*Bars are listed alphabetically.
With a fresh new recipe.
Los Angeles bartenders recently shared their finest recipes in the Smoky Malt Cocktail Challenge, sponsored by Ardbeg. Brittney Olsen of Break Room 86 ultimately won, earning a to Scotland for her subtle and smoky masterpiece, Talking Backwards. She won’t be the only one to benefit from the competition. You, for instance, can check out the […]
You get a pool when you go West from New York.
There is a lot of risk in owning a liquor store. Burglary, robbery, breakage…run-ins with angry peacocks? A female peacock made her way through a family-owned Los Angeles liquor store this week, destroying $500 worth of alcohol as it explored the aisles. Store manager Rani Ghanem said he had no idea the majestic bird was […]
You should totally do it.
We can’t even talk about it.
His new bar in Los Angeles.
If you’ve always dreamed of chugging a Duff beer at Moe’s Tavern, you’re in luck. Inflatable replicas of the famous Springfield watering hole will soon open in Dublin, London and Los Angeles. Inflatable Pub, the company behind the product, said it hopes avid Simpsons fans will eventually be able to purchase their own Moe’s on their website […]
The author thinks it is.
Don’t be a bore.
The Ardbeg Smoky Malt Cocktail Challenge sought recipes from all over the country, searching for original cocktails from bartenders skilled in balancing ‘the peaty paradox’. Seven recipes were chosen, and while the winning bartenders enjoy their prize of an immersive educational trip to Scotland, you can enjoy the cocktails that got them there. These are […]
Joy the Baker will show you the way.
Talking L.A. drinking with chef Brandon Kida.
Hint: It’s a shade of green.
Getting barrels of tequila aged exactly to bars’ specifications.
The power of food to affect a bartender and their bar program.
Tropical drinks are also where it’s at.
Takeaways from cocktailing across 65 locations.
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Trick or treat or thirst or meet.
Our writer digs deep into the challenges of drinking pot.
Old Fashioned, meet butternut squash.
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Get the most of out the fortified wine.
Head out. Watch the froth flow.
It’s like a beer Slurpee.
And you thought there was only one right way.
The clear winners. From coast to coast.
Not many cities can boast the same dedication to drinking diversity that Los Angeles does. It’s a craft beer town, wine haven and craft cocktail destination all rolled into one sprawling metropolis. Angelenos will never go thirsty, thanks to the city’s abundance of stellar drinking options. One list can never cover everyone’s needs all the time. But if you’re looking for a handy assessment of which places, from iconic Tiki bars to James Dean’s favorite spot, matter most, this is the list.—Caroline Pardilla *Bars are listed alphabetically.
It should come as no surprise that new bars are popping up in Los Angeles all the time. Many of these spots are vanguards, offering new trends and styles of drinking. One might be a more relaxed craft spot, another might have sweeter-yet-balanced drinks, and still another might effortlessly incorporate high-tech equipment and techniques. At least one of these 11 new establishments could be your next favorite hangout.—Caroline Pardilla
*Bars are listed alphabetically.
All across the USA, tequila is getting shown off.
The co-owner of Death & Co, Honeycut and a bunch of other spots spills the beans.
Even the classics could stand an update. Sometimes.
Rum is so good, so versatile, it deserves to be drunk all the time.
A new year means new cocktails in bars all across the USA.
The holidays only happen once a year. Start slugging them back while you still can.
Milk punches are returning to cocktail menus with a force.
These are the vodka drinks to drink now, from Miami to Maine.
From coconut water and aloe to raw eggs, these are the hair of the dogs a few of the best bartenders in the world rely on.
Want complex craft cocktails in a flash? Head to these bars that swap the shaker for high-quality, pre-batched drinks on-draft.
Baijiu might finally be getting proper love in its home country.
In 2015, expect mail order cocktails, shots-on-shots and robot bartenders.
The right glassware for Champagne is not what you think it is.
Jalapeño’s not the only pepper you can put in a drink. Try these cocktails calling for an array of delicious chiles.
Enjoy some world-class art while having a world-class drink at these cultured watering holes.
From bowling to vintage pinball machines, these watering holes offer entertainment far beyond the standard pool table or dartboard.
All-star bartender and Liquor.com advisory board member Dushan Zaric shares tips for using hard-to-mix spirits in cocktails.
We found some luxury boutiques around the world that also contain high-end cocktail bars.
This talented duo consults on watering holes across the country and just opened their latest spot, Honeycut, in Los Angeles. Find out what it’s all about.
We scored an interview with the Grammy Award-winning singer and exclusive access for you to the music video for her new song “We Oughta Be Drinkin’.”
From the latest trends to new products, find out what we saw at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans.
While tropical bars are all the rage now, their heyday was really in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Visit a few of the surviving originals, which are still as kitschy as ever—and make a mean rum drink.
From new bars and spirits to cocktail books, get a sneak peek of a few things coming out this year.
Liquor.com advisory board member and award-winning author David Wondrich examines the lineage of some enduringly popular classic drinks and finds a few interesting hereditary surprises.
Love American whiskey? Check out our favorite bourbon bars across the country.
There are few spirits hotter than rum right now, and we found five of the best bars in the country at which to enjoy the popular liquor.
Give your favorite drinker a taste of the Caribbean this holiday season.
Across the country, there’s a new breed of establishments dedicated to just one type of liquor.
From New York to San Francisco, we found six spots where bartenders go to drink.
Meet one of the country’s best mixologists.
You’ll be happy to spend a flight delay at these airport bars.
Los Angeles is once again a cocktail town.
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