From West Hollywood to Miracle Mile, La Brea is a hot spot of LA culture, even if the area’s nightlife falls prey to urban sprawl. The largely residential area and its neighbors still have excellent bars to choose from that cater to different scene preferences.
On the border of Fairfax, Beverly Grove, and La Brea, Blue Collar serves up Art Deco and noir vibes. The small bar makes cocktails specifically for your palate, so don’t expect to find a menu anywhere. Sure, they’ll make a Manhattan or any other popular drink for you, but why not take a walk on the wild side? If that’s too much pressure, they often have a drink of the day that’s either completely original or a new twist on a classic cocktail.
Sandwiched between Beverly Grove and La Brea, El Carmen awaits your tequila order. This vibrant cantina slings good Mexican food and even better margaritas with several pages of tequila and mezcal options. Happy hour from 5-7pm Monday through Friday is a dream come true with $2 guacamole, $5 margaritas and an overwhelming desire to never leave.
One does not simply walk into The Melrose Station. No, it’s not a stop on LA Metro’s Purple Line where any station west of Koreatown has similarly mythical properties. This speakeasy station strictly enforces a dress code that evokes the class of a bygone era, but it looks like a pocket-sized train station built in 2045 Norway. Clean Scandinavian lines frame a marble bar and tabletops while dim, bespoke chandeliers and light fixtures illuminate the menu. Getting into any secret establishment should have a mild degree of difficulty, so we’ll just let you know that the hookah bar host at this address will help any lost travelers. You’ll be led to a bookcase passageway (and apparently a wormhole) that leads to the best $18 cocktail you’ve ever had.
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