If you need inspiration on where to get a little tipsy tonight all while avoiding going over the Hollywood hills, this list is for you.
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North Hollywood & Adjacent
Burbank & Toluca Lake
Studio City
Northridge & Porter Ranch
Sherman Oaks & Van Nuys
North Hollywood & Adjacent
A long-standing staple of mine and officially the first bar I went to when I moved to North Hollywood back in 2014. Can't go wrong with their Piña Coladas (but I do miss when they used to be $6 on Happy Hour).
Tiki No
An LA staple. Iconic Tiki Bar with the best atmosphere and a very interesting challenge if you ask them about it…
Tonga Hut
“That barrel bar!” Beware the pre-mixed cocktails if you are trying to avoid a hangover. But TBH they're so good and fun.
Idle Hour
Such a good nightcap spot if you're out in North Hollywood. Everything's in cans, there's plenty of games to play from billiards to beer pong to darts to shuffleboard.
The Brickyard Pub Hollywood
This new spot took over from the iconic Federal bar and made it unique! Lots to see and do and try.
The Witch’s Cottage
Best bar to go to for brunch. Their mimosa's (plussed up with apricot brandy) are OUT OF THIS WORLD.
The Front Yard
Burbank & Toluca Lake
Punny cocktail names & a Harry Potter corner make this charming bar a fun night out with the girls.
Catcher In The Rye Bar
Hear me out. Even thought it's in a Mariott this bar is an absolute VIBE on a warm summer night.
e.d.b.
Don't laugh. It's my husband and I's go-to whenever we need to waste a few hours in Burbank. The beer is always cold and the fries are always crispy.
Barney's Beanery
A newer addition that has been gaining some traction as of late. Tiki bars are always good.
Broken Compass Tiki
They truly are a whisky tavern. A great spot if you love whisky. Prepared to get your socks knocked off!
Forman's Whiskey Tavern
Studio City
My favorite speakeasy and go-to valentines day date location. The bartenders are the most interesting people alive and are such great sources of cocktail knowledge. We always get liquer recommendations from them and enjoy every moment in this cozy ba...
The Rendition Room
A crowd pleaser. Never fails to impress anyone from out of town.
Laurel Tavern
This place is a one-stop-shop. English beers. Full English breakfast. Darts. Trivia. You name it they have it!
The Fox and Hounds
ANOTHER speakeasy in Vitello's. Already classified as one of the hottest cocktail bars in LA, it lives up to that 1000x over.
The Velvet Martini Lounge
Such a good spot for a girls night out!
Firefly
This is a good spot if you want to be around people and have a good time. They literally had tricycle races here for drunk adults. There's some charm to that.
The Thirsty Merchant
Northridge & Porter Ranch
A new discovery of mine! An impressive rotating beer list, delicious wings, and a fun area for little ones to run around in? PERFECT for a family + there's a great coffee shop in the same area to grab after when you need a pick-me-up before driving h...
Blue Palms Brewhouse
Okay this one's a bit off for this list BUT a great place for brunch. Their mimosa flavors are fun!
Claudine Porter Ranch
A surprisingly fun place to go at night. They have something on the menu for everyone.
King's Burger Got Sushi
Sherman Oaks & Van Nuys
A great after-work spot. Good place to unwind, have bar bites, and sip a cold beer.
The Woodman L.A.
My husband and I always love coming here for our anniversary. During COVID they even sent us off with one of the strongest old fashioneds I've EVER had in a to-go container delivered into our trunk.
Boneyard Bistro
This place surprised me a bit. I was expecting it to be a bit gimmicky but the food is great, the drinks are cold, and this is one GREAT place to watch any kind of sports.
Game Changer Brewhouse
My favorite place to bring my parents when they're in town. They won me over with a spray bottle of malt vinegar for their homemade chips but kept me there with their cocktails.
The Local Peasant
SO good. SO beautiful. And oddly enough my biggest recommendation is the chicken wings? No shortage of tequila in this place, that's for sure.
Casita
Eat everything here. Drink everything here. You literally can't go wrong. A great place for dates, business meetings, or just hanging out.
Bacari
Really good for a mid-day, still-light-out beer and burger.
Blue Dog Beer Tavern
Of course it's good KBBQ but what really sells it is the bar in the back with a rotating selection of pinball machines.
