Paul Kushner
Embark on a journey through the city of angels as we unveil the ultimate guide to the Best Happy Hours in Los Angeles. From trendy rooftop lounges with panoramic city views to cozy neighborhood spots serving up craft cocktails, this curated selection captures the essence of LA’s diverse and dynamic social scene. Whether you’re a local seeking new haunts or a visitor eager to soak in the Southern California vibe, join us on a tour of Happy Hour hotspots across the city. From beachside retreats to bustling urban hubs, discover where to unwind and indulge in LA’s happiest hours. Cheers to the art of balancing work and play in the City of Dreams.
Piccalilli
3850 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232
(424) 298-8540
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Wondering where to get a drink in Culver City? Check out Piccalilli, a block from Media Park. This Asian-Californian fusion restaurant serves fabulous chicken katsu. It has a great happy hour with craft beers, unique importance like Singha lager and The Bruery Reukeller Helles lager, and classic cocktails.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday & Saturday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $8 venetian spritz, $9 mekong sour, $9 phuket let’s go!, $5 the bruery ruekeller helles lager, $4 singha thai lager, $6 folktale winery brut nv, $6 peju sauvignon blanc, $9 ground effect cabernet sauvignon, $7 crispy chicken skin, $7 brussel sprouts, $7 potato wedges, $9 miso pork jowl, and $10 nam prik wings.
Redbird
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
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Around the corner from City Hall Park Center, Redbird is one of the best places to go out in L.A. if you’re looking for fun takes on classic dishes. Some of my favorite dishes include BBQ tofu and truffle pasta. With a friendly vibe and regular happy hour specials on cocktails and wines, it’s a winner.
Happy Hour Deals: Wednesday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $11 cocktails, $11 wines (by the glass), and $12 snacks.
Gracias Madre West Hollywood
8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 978-2170
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Just a mile from Sunset Boulevard, Gracias Madre West Hollywood is a fun and chic place with unique vegetarian dishes and fresh tortillas. Pair your meal with a glass of natural wine or one of the restaurant’s signature margaritas or cocktails for pure fiesta vibes. It’s a must-visit in L.A.
Happy Hour Deals: Weekdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday to Wednesday from 8:00 pm until closed – $10 happy madre meal, $7 bites, $6 draft beer, $8 natural wine, $9 purista margarita, and $4 to $24 canned cocktails.
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse
330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 680-0330
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You’d have a hard time beating Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse when it comes to fun places to go out. Right around the corner from the Museum of Contemporary Art, this upscale but welcoming place offers excellent steak and shrimp, but the salads are good too. Also, ensure you sample their types of wine for a real treat.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $8 to $12 bar bites, $10 house wines, $8 drafts, $12 cocktails, and $6 bottled drinks.
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 899-6900
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Esters Wine Shop & Bar’s entrance is on 7th Street. Located in the same building as their sister spot, Cassia, and next to the Santa Monica Public Library. Esters Wine Shop & Bar delivers on what its name promises. I love the vast wine selection because even though it’s pricey, it’s worth every drop. Plus, the charcuterie tray goes beautifully with a glass of your favorite vintage. You can also get oysters for a special treat.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $15 VIP snacks, $9 burrata & crostini, $38 oysters full dozen, $20 oysters half dozen, $20 charcuterie plate, $22 cheese plate, $10 wine, red or rosé white, $5 beer, and $12 cocktails.
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 900-0300
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Just four miles from Chinatown, The Greyhound Bar & Grill reminds one of their favorite hometown bar with huge, tasty burgers and an excellent wine selection. The ambiance is cool, too, with plenty of rock and jazz on the playlist. This is a great spot to visit if you want to make some new friends.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm and Monday to Thursday from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm – $8 Snack Size Boneless Wings, $8 Snack Size Veggie Wings, $9 Chicken Quesadilla, $9 5 Wings, $9 Onion Smash Burger, $6 Select Draft Beers, $10 Boilermaker, $8 Well Drinks, and $8 Select Wine BTG.
Spartina
7505 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 782-1023
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Spartina is about a mile and a half from Hollywood in the Fairfax District and offers one of my favorite happy hours in the city. Pair your pint with an artisan pizza, or grab one of the bar’s fancier cocktails. The Moscow Mules are delicious.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $12 house favorites, $10 classic cocktails, $5 glass of draft beer, and $18 pitcher of draft beer.
Atrium
1816 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 607-6944
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Two miles from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Atrium is a higher-end restaurant specializing in food and drinks that you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Standout dishes include roast duck and oysters. Save on food during happy hour, and remember to grab a designer cocktail to wash it all down.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $18/$32 oysters, $12 apero plate, $8 toasts for 2 pieces, $10 market salad, $12 atrium burger, $6 fries, $9 cocktails, $4 beer, and $8 wines.
Moo’s Craft Barbecue
2118 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 686-4133
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Moo’s Craft Barbecue is right off the 136A and serves some of the most succulent Korean pork belly this side of Seoul. The brisket is also fantastic; the beers are generously sized and cold. Try their cocktails, craft beers, or specialty drinks like Micheladas for discounted prices during happy hour.
Happy Hour Deals: Thursday & Friday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm – $2 off beers, $6 michelada drinks, and $10 chopped brisket sandwich.
The Misfit Bar & Restaurant
225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 656-9800
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The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is a chic but welcoming place serving stellar food and drink less than half a mile from Santa Monica State Beach. I love any of their pasta dishes, and the Sichuan tomato appetizer is off-the-charts tasty. Their cocktails are also well-made and super strong.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday until 7:00 pm – half-price cocktails, spirits, and wines (by the glass).
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 453-6776
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Milo & Olive is about two miles away from Santa Monica State Beach. It has a friendly, local vibe, and the appetizers are delicious, especially the fresh prosciutto di parma and parmesan. You can get deals on it during their regular happy hours. The wine list is also good, and they do a tasty Negroni.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – $7 house mixed olives, $5 house pickles, $3 arancini, $3 seasonal crostini, $14 prosciutto di parma + aged parmesan, $10 sparkling – lambrusco, $9 white – pinot grigiot, $8 white – gargenega, $9 red – sangiovese (chilled), $10 aperol spritz, $10 americano, and $10 negroni.
Rossoblu
1124 San Julian St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-1099
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In downtown Los Angeles, one mile from the Staples Center, you’ll find Rossoblu, one of the top culinary institutions in the city. With inspired dishes and homemade sauces, Rossoblu is a winner in anyone’s book. Olimpia’s Tagliatelle is a great dish, and it goes perfectly with one of Rossoblu’s perfectly balanced Old Fashioneds.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $25 choice of superfine pizza pepperoni or margherita pizza and choice of house wine, spritz or selected classic cocktail (martini, margarita, negroni, old fashioned, manhattan, mojito drinks).
Pizzana West Hollywood
460 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 657-4662
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Pizzana West Hollywood is right off San Vincente Boulevard and is the spot for swanky cocktails and great pizza in Los Angeles. They make everything with care, from the dough or the sauce, and can customize your order to suit your dietary needs. Then, try their traditional or artisanal cocktails to wash it all down.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $35 choice of pizza and two cocktails.
Bacari W. 3rd
8030 W 3rd St #3/4, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(213) 933-2327
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About a mile from Melrose Avenue, Bacari W. 3rd is an old-school bar situated on a pretty cobblestone alley with a European feel. Enjoy the bevy of different cocktails, but don’t miss the cakes. I particularly love the selection of wines, especially the rose and house red.
Happy Hour Deals: Every night – $30/person for 90-minute open bar with choices of house red, white, rosé, & sparkling wines, sangria, and bacari beer.
Birdie G’s
2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 310-3616
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A cozy American restaurant and bar called Birdie G’s can be found at 2421 Michigan Ave. in Santa Monica. The restaurant is ideal for meetings with friends or family because of its welcoming atmosphere and relaxing ambiance. The restaurant has a cocktail menu, which includes a well-known gin fizz beverage that patrons adore. The menu includes inventive dishes like foie gras torchon and smoked fish dip in addition to traditional American comfort foods like fried chicken and mac & cheese. Happy Hour is only available in the bar and lounge.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $4 to $12 cocktails, $6 to $12 wine & beer, and $5 to $25 select food menu.
Big Bar
1927 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-0100
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About two miles from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Big Bar is a trendy watering hole featuring artisanal, inventive drinks like the Ramos Gin Fizz. If you like your spirits straight, check out Big Bar’s comprehensive selection of rye whiskeys. During happy hour, Big Bar offers a small menu and discounts on their famous cocktails.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $2 off draft beers, $8 wine (by the glass), $10 cocktails, $10 afternoon spritz, and $5 to $12 select food menu.
Idle Hour
4824 Vineland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601
(818) 980-5604
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Idle Hour is a little less than two miles from Universal Studios Hollywood and has some of the best Buffalo cauliflower in the entire city. If you’re looking for comfort food done right, this cozy spot is undoubtedly the place to go. For cocktails, try rum-based Winter in L.A. with a kick of jalapeno.
Happy Hour Deals: Sunday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $7 cocktails, $7 bites, $7 wells, $7 wines, and $2 off all beers.
The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
(424) 404-8470
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The Waterfront Venice is about a mile and a half from Santa Monica State Beach. It’s a welcoming, chilled-out spot with substantial food portions and a massive beer menu featuring local and out-of-town imports. You can’t beat the location and views of Los Angeles’ fantastic beach.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – $7 draft beers, $7 draft cocktails, $7 wines (by the glass), and $7 bev froze w/red bull.
Genghis Cohen
740 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-0640
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Just over one mile from Hollywood Hills, Genghis Cohen is a cleverly-named watering hole serving authentic Chinese food in significant portions. It also is a great place to grab a happy hour drink, especially if you like classic cocktails like Mai Tais or Bloody Marys. The wine selection is on-point too.
Happy Hour Deals: Tuesday to Thursday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $8 szechuan margarita, $8 old school mai tai, $8 bloody mary, $8 sparkling wine, $8 white wine, $8 red wine, $5 tsing tao, $5 NY egg roll, $5 veggie egg rolls, $5 fried potstickers, $5 steamed dumplings, $5 fried butterfly shrimp, $5 cold sesame noodles, and $3 crispy fresh noodles.
Belles Beach House
24 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
(424) 363-6600
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Belles Beach House is roughly two miles from the Santa Monica Pier, with a fun, high-end but welcoming vibe, and excellent service. It’s close to the beach, so you’ll enjoy tremendous views while you snack on Crispy Rock Shrimp and sushi. Don’t miss their happy hour beer selection, where you can get pints for next to nothing to enjoy with your food.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – $10 cocktails, $10 wines, $6 beers, and $6/$10 bites.
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
6252 Topanga Canyon Blvd #1695, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 704-1899
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Two miles from Staples Center, EMC Seafood & Raw Bar is an exceptional place to go for a happy hour first date. It’s super classy, serves phenomenal seafood and pastas, and the oysters are probably one of the best foods I’ve had in Los Angeles. The wine selection is superb, and you won’t have to break the bank if you visit during their regular happy hour.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm – $7 draft beers, $7 house wine, $7 well drinks, $1.75 oysters (chef’s choice), $8 spicy albacore crisps (4), $14 albacore sashimi, $14 salmon carpaccio, $7 zucchini fries, $8 fish tacos (2) (fried or pan seared), $7 fries w/ truffle mushroom aioli, $8 shrimp tacos (2), $8 fried clam strips, $8 crispy garlic brussel sprouts, $9 fried fish tenders with sea salt & pepper, $11 crispy pepper calamari, $11 crispy garlic chicken wings (6), $11 crispy soft shell crab sliders (2), and $10 grilled oysters (3).
Soulmate
631 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 734-7764
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Soulmate is a cute place right off Santa Monica Boulevard, and it’s one of the top spots to visit in L.A. if you want artisanal cocktails and a fun vibe. I love to go with friends, get a few of their signature appetizers like hummus or dips, and pair them with a cocktail of two.
Happy Hour Deals: Weekdays 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Weekends 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm – $10 libations, $2 market oysters, $10 smoked salmon dip, $10 scallop crudo tostadas, $10 american wagyu steak tartare, $12 eggplant hummus, $12 croquetas de pollo, $14 buňuelos de patata, $18 lobster rolls, $12 roasted pork belly, $14 soulmate sticky wings, and $8 papas bravas.
Theía
8048 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 591-0059
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Near Pan Pacific Park, Theia is a Mediterranean-themed restaurant serving new spins on Greek favorites like burgers, olives, feta, and dolma. Go with friends and get several dishes to sample. Some stand-out drinks include the classic Theia gin and tonic and their white house wine.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $3 pita, $4 tzatziki, $4 hummus, $4 htipiti, $5 dolmadas, $6 spanikopita, $10 fried feta & olives, $12 theia style burger, $10 theía gin & tonic, $10 theia’s garden, $10 sophia loren, $10 no so basic, $10 love letters, $5 stella artois, $6 red wine, $5 white wine, $5 rose, and $6 prosecco.
Happy hour deals are subject to change. Always call ahead or check online for the latest info!
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