Downtown LA
The Varnish
A back-room speakeasy behind Cole’s — low light, exacting classics, and a piano some nights.
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Downtown LA
Las Perlas
Day-of-the-Dead agave den on Main — a hundred-plus mezcals and tequilas, loud and warm.
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Silver Lake
Thirsty Crow
Whiskey-focused Silver Lake mainstay with 100+ brown spirits and an early-week jazz trio.
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Downtown LA
Seven Grand
Whiskey parlor with taxidermy, a back whiskey society, and live music most nights.
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Echo Park
The Echo + Echoplex
Two rooms, one ramp — indie shows up top, dance nights below.
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