Intimate Bars in Los Angeles worth going out for.

I think in terms of which side of town you're on, because everyone who lives here does.

I keep track of intimate bars in Los Angeles and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Golden Hour Happy Hour

Golden Hour Happy Hour

Wed, Oct 14 · 3:00 PM

Ocean Park • $$$$

Tapas & sunset views

One time only
Late Night at The Store

Late Night at The Store

Wed, Nov 18 · 11:30 PM

Sunset Strip

Late-night stand-up roulette

One time only
Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

Tarzana • $$

Intimate blues dive bar

Force of Nature

Force of Nature

Venice

Women-made wines & cocktails

Great terrace
Union @ Compound

Union @ Compound

Eastside

Southeast Asian fusion brunch

Vroman's Bookstore

Vroman's Bookstore

Playhouse Village

Books, wine & browsing

Trendy
Sam First - Jazz Club & Bar

Sam First - Jazz Club & Bar

Westchester • $$

Intimate midcentury jazz club

Audio Graph Beer Co.

Audio Graph Beer Co.

South Park

Music-inspired craft brewery

The Buccaneer Lounge

The Buccaneer Lounge

Sierra Madre • $

Retro dive bar

Great terrace
Malama Pono Restaurant

Malama Pono Restaurant

Sherman Oaks • $$

Late-night hawaiian fusion

Not everyone knows about these

Lily’s Bar

Lily’s Bar

Hollywood • $$

Retro cocktails & burger combos

D’Argenzio Wine

D’Argenzio Wine

Burbank • $$

Neighborhood winery & flatbreads

Real Charmer

Real Charmer

East Hollywood • $$

Kitschy cocktails & free popcorn

Trendy
Vandell

Vandell

Los Feliz • $$

Vintage spirits & market fresh

Trendy
Old Man Bar

Old Man Bar

Mar Vista • $$

Whiskey, vinyl & mood

Fox Fire Room

Fox Fire Room

Valley Village • $$

Dark dive bar & darts

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Frequently asked questions

How are these intimate bars in Los Angeles chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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