bars
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Those who regularly drive along the backside of Silver Lake where Rowena and Glendale merge probably recognize Michelangelo Ristorante from its sign that basically tells you it’s open for every meal. While the restaurant is…
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The hip cocktail bar on the Sunset side of Silver Lake’s favorite French bistro brings jungle vibes with inventive cocktails to the heart of Sunset Junction. While it may lack the warm feelings of Echo…
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South London’s iconic agave bar Hacha Brixton will be partnering with Nopalito, purveyors of authentic Mexican cuisine, for a special collaboration. Renowned for their ready-to-eat home delivery taco kits and roving market stalls, Nopalito will…
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Tiki-Ti is a Los Angeles classic and world famous amongst tiki aficionados. From the second it opens, the bar fills with 50+ year olds donning Hawaiian shirts and serves drinks in the kind of glassware…
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If you’ve lived in Silver Lake for long enough, you’ve probably been invited to a birthday party that started at The Friend and ended up at Zebulon. Filled with disco balls and pinball machines, this…
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A local fixture since 1962, Casita del Campo serves classic Mexican fare in a colorful space with indoor or patio seating. During the pandemic, its outdoor patio and the one-hour line it took to get…
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Located near the west end of the Melrose strip that holds celebrity hot spots Craig’s and Gracias Madre, Olivetta is a lesson in maximalism. From caviar service and wagyu beef tartare to Dom Pernignon and…
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The new kid on the block from the people behind Silver Lake’s best Cubano, Bolita delivers tropical drinks inside a vibrant setting. Its location on Virgil–just up the street from Squrl and Melody–adds another must-stop…
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The site of the first documented LGBT civil rights demonstration in the nation, today, the Black Cat offers some of Silver Lake’s best bar grub to go along with a relatively reasonably priced cocktail program…
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Currently Los Angeles’ top drinking destination, as far as the World’s 50 Best Bars is concerned, Thunderbolt is known for its inventive cocktails, assortment of Madeira wines, and Southern-style food. Located at the intersections of…