We stumbled in here after eating next door at around 7ish, before the crowds, and was pleasantly…read moresurprised! At first glance of the menu, I thought the cocktails would be overly sweet with store-bought syrups kind of thing. But the cocktails were all really delicious! Staff was friendly and helpful. The vibes in here are top notch. You feel transported to another place and the music is great.

Besides the 1 hour wait which probably was longer due to nye, appreciate the water fountain,…read moremassive restroom (no wait), quick service, and decently priced drinks. Cheekies shots $6 and other shots were around $10, good prices. Green tea shot wasn't as sweet as I'm used to, midori sour was yum. Intimate space, not too packed. DJ was okayy could use more rnb

The Study is a more elevated, reserved and upscale speakeasy hidden in the back of the Arts…read moreDistrict Brewery. Michael is the bartender and he's as cordial, attentive as friendly as he is professional. When I visited, the place had just finished hosting a large party that had finished their event and had just left, so the place was a bit quieter than usual. Their options are diverse, unique and there's almost no drink that Michael can't craft for you if you ask him to. Great place. 10/10.

Stopped by The Study on Traction Ave on a Saturday night on a whim! no invite, no recommendations,…read morejust seeing what the night had to offer and it ended up being a solid find. Layout & Atmosphere The setup gives you options, with an indoor lounge area in the front and an outdoor patio that can have its own DJ, creating two different vibes in one spot. The energy was lively throughout the night, but not overwhelming, making it easy to move around and enjoy both spaces. Crowd & Dress Code Saturday brought a well-dressed crowd, and there's definitely a light dress code in effect. It adds to the overall polished feel of the place without being too restrictive.

In a world where great customer service is becoming harder to find, I want to commend the staff who…read moretook care of my party. They were friendly, attentive without being pushy, and genuinely approachable. The ambiance and aesthetic of the bar were gorgeous. The chicken wrap was delicious, and the mocktails had the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Thank you again for such a wonderful Monday drinks and dining experience.

DTLA. Rooftop bar…read more Well, it's a little more than that. It's kinda chic to me. Subtle lighting, plants and cozy but not like in a lazy way. Can't really tell that from the pics I posted but go and visit and I think you'll catch my drift. To step back a bit, parking. There's a paid lot right next to the building. I don't remember how much I paid but it was less than Valet. $33 to start. The lot is about 20-25 yards from the Valet station. I can't comment on the service as I ordered at the bar. But I will say the bartender was friendly and nice. Engaged in conversation casually no chip on his shoulder. Only had one drink because I was heading down to the restaurant for dinner. If you look at the menu, feels like it's elevated bar bites. Can't comment much more because I didn't eat there. But there are tables both inside and out to sit out and enjoy the bites and cocktails. There's even eating on the front side of the bar in case you don't get one of the cabana seating around the pool. It was a nice chill poolside vibe. I'll definitely make a return visit after work someday,.

Living in a city like Downtown LA comes with a lot of intensity and contradictions. The highs are…read morehigh and the lows are low. In the same city... no! In the same square mile there are things that bring you the ultimate levels of joy and gratification while also finding things that bring you sadness, or in some cases anger. Think about the traffic; oh that maddening traffic! However, life is better when spent focusing on the positive rather than the negative and one positive about Los Angeles is that there is no shortage of cool little nocks and crannies to fall into on any given night. One of these aforementioned nocks and/or crannies is Bar Jackalope, situated right in the heart of Downtown LA on 7th & Grand Ave. It offers one of my favorite features in life... a secret. It's tucked away behind an unassuming passage, posing as a hallway for the historic Seven Grand. When you walk in, you are greeted with Speakeasy decor and a wide variety of whiskey often difficult to find at other bars, even the ones with a large spirits selection. The cherry on top is that you can have a cigar with your whiskey, the way God intended, instead of just drinking like a savage. There are fewer joys in life than a good quality whiskey and a nice fat cigar that could give you a buzz even if you weren't drinking. But there is a caveat. Bar Jackalope is only open during prime time going-out days, think Thurs-Sun, so it is always busy and can be a hassle to deal with, even if you live in Downtown. In addition, although the place is filled with beautiful and fun people it is often too loud to have fun with someone you don't already know, unless body language is your modus operandi. What can I say, as I sit her indulging in the bliss of puffing some delicious smoke followed by drinking some delicious whiskey? In life sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad and remember that in the end we're all still pretty lucky. Stay focusing on the positive my friends....

Bar Jackalope is a "hidden" speakeasy located in Seven Grand...a bar within a bar. If you have…read moretrouble finding the entrance, just ask anyone that works at Seven Grand and they'll point you in the right direction. Bar Jackalope offers a wide selection of whiskies for every price range, including an excellent selection of rare and premium whiskies if that's your thing, Also, although the Japanese whiskies seems to be the highlight here, they also do have non-Japanese whiskies as well. If you're sure what to get, just ask your server for recommendations. They have seating both inside and outside. You can make a reservation for no wait. Service is friendly and it's a cool little spot to grab a drink before or after dinner.

Great ambiance, live music was wonderful and the unique cocktails were fantastic! I definitely…read morerecommend Rudolph's!

We came in on a Saturday night, pulled up a seat at the bar, and ordered one regular old fashioned…read moreand one pineapple old fashioned -- the latter was listed on the cocktail menu. The list of libations sounded intriguing and exotic, and the bartender wasn't busy. Despite this, we were given the WORST old fashioneds in the history of mixology!! He put in way too much ice, so inevitably both beverages were watered down. The pineapple old fashioned didn't have pineapple flavor whatsoever! Also, a professional bartender would use one large ice cube for old fashioneds anyway -- it's not only sleek and classy, but large cubes do not dilute the cocktail! And at $18/cocktail, this was extremely disappointing. On top of that, the bartender spoke to one customer at the bar the entire time he was making our drinks. Besides us placing an order, he made no eye contact with us, let alone engage. Do note: they automatically slap on an 18% gratuity on all checks regardless of the size of your party. It was just me and my boyfriend and we ordered 2 drinks and bam -- 18% gratuity. With such horrible drinks and ZERO customer service skills, we felt the gratuity was completely unjustified.

Stopped by SED for a cocktail experience and boy, did I. LOVE. IT! Highly, highly recommend…read morechecking it out! The most hyped drinks are: --Bergeron's Chest, a rum served with an aromatic cloud. The bartender brought this out in a literal treasure chest and liquid nitrogen smoked out when he opened it. It definitely had a booze forward profile but not overwhelmingly so. I liked it! --Japanese Whisky Milk Punch, inspired by Ben Franklin but with a Japanese twist. The presentation was unique with this one too. The drink was brought on a tray and the bartender poured the cocktail from a tiny mixing glass into this empty funky glass. The taste was phenomenal too! Parking: There's hotel parking but it's $20. Probably better off finding street parking. Ambiance: 5/5. You can sit outside or at the limited seating by the bar. I liked it outside in the summer breeze. Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall: 5/5 Would Return: Yes!

We hosted a welcome reception here. The bartender and catering staff was 10/10 incredible. Drinks &…read morefood were stellar and the service was even more amazing!

We visited Gallery Bar twice during our stay at the Biltmore, and unfortunately neither experience…read moreleft us wanting to return. The first visit was for drinks. The atmosphere fits the historic hotel, and while the cocktails and beers were perfectly fine, nothing really stood out. I was the only one in our group who ordered a cocktail, while the others had beer, and the bill still felt surprisingly high. While restaurant and bar prices seem to be climbing everywhere these days, it certainly wasn't a great value. Later that evening, after returning from an art walk and realizing we hadn't had dinner, we stopped back in hoping for a quick pizza and a couple of beers. The place was packed. The waitress, who was friendly and clearly trying her best, suggested we check the back area to see if any tables were available. We couldn't find one, so we returned to the front and eventually a small table opened up. By that point, the atmosphere felt less like a hotel bar and more like a club that had sold too many tickets. We ordered two beers and a pepperoni pizza to share. The pizza was honestly one of the worst I've ever been served. The crust was bad. The cheese was bad. The pepperoni was bad. I know that sounds harsh, but it was genuinely difficult to eat. At one point I watched my daughter spit out the pepperoni and try to choke down the cheese and crust. Neither of us came close to finishing it. The waitress was busy but pleasant throughout, and I don't fault the service. In fact, she was smart enough not to ask how we liked the food. Adding to the frustration was the automatic 20% service charge. With food of that quality, seeing that charge on the bill felt like adding insult to injury. Between the mediocre drinks, the inedible pizza, and the extra fees, the value simply wasn't there. The historic setting and hardworking staff are the only reasons this review isn't even lower. If you're staying at the Biltmore, enjoy a drink if you'd like, then walk a block or two and find dinner somewhere else. You'll almost certainly be happier.

We were a group of 4 and decided to stop for drinks before dinner. We were not disappointed. The…read moreplace is gorgeous and very reminiscent of the Gatsby era. The cocktails were Just right; not too strong but strong enough for a light buzz. I had the guava mango cosmo and it was great. The wait staff is a whole different level of polite service. The young lady who waited on us was very nice and friendly. I recommend this bar for happy hour. You will definitely leave happier

I don't leave reviews very often, but I feel compelled to do so here. I highly recommend,…read moreespecially considering it's open 24 hours a day. We needed a place like this in the area.

Great bourbon selection. Open 24/7. Bartender is very friendly and has impeccable hair. I will be…read moreback!