Chill spot, very cool vibes and the drinks are really good and very inexpensive. Plenty of parking…read moreon the front, side, and back of the place. Locals know Novacane is the spot to go

Friendly space for a social gathering or casual drinks. Visited on weekday but I'm sure the place…read morehas more ambiance during the weekend. I LOVE the free Hot- Cheetos with Yelp Check in feature.

Such a cool little spot to check out in Downtown LA if you're looking for something low key after…read moredinner. They have a bunch of old-school arcade games from the Nintendo/Super Nintendo days, and you actually use tokens to play, which makes the whole experience feel even more nostalgic. They also have a DJ and a full bar, and honestly, the drinks were really good! It's a fun place to hang out with friends, play some games, grab a drink, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely recommend stopping by for a nightcap if you're already in DTLA and want to do something a little different.

This place is pretty sweet. I didn't get the bartenders name, but this dude with the septum ring…read morewas probably the best bartender I've had the honor of being served by. This has been in my drafts for 4 years, sorry.

This bar is so cool and cozy. It's really small but they have great drinks crafted from real…read moreingredients-no premixed Margaritas here. The bartender was friendly and creating a custom drink I would like was a priority for him-I can tell he loves what he does. The decor was 10/10, the aesthetic is Mexican folk decor-so charming! They have (2) tv's, we watched a World Cup game here.

You need to come inside! Doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is welcoming, with…read moregreat staff that makes you feel like you belong. Here for Cuentos en la Cantina event showcasing local talent. Fun and entertaining event engaged in story telling. Good selection of craft beer and a variety of delicious margaritas. Worth checking out

Stopped by this popular and relatively long standing bar for an after dinner drink. This place gets…read moreprobably a lot more business later at night for the late night bar crowd, but when we went, the ambiance was very chill (around 7-8pm) on this visit. The folks here were friendly and attentive. Great whiskey list and a great variety of spirits and specialty cocktails. I went with one of the Old Fashioneds they had on the menu. Delicious and well made with a higher proof bourbon so it held up with the extra ingredients. Just a great time on this visit. Definitely would love to come back and try their burger along with some more whiskey forward cocktails.

I've seen this place on lists many times before so I was excited to finally check it out. We were…read morein the area so we popped in for a drink and small bite. When you walk in, there's a long bar along the side, plenty of bar seating and some half-booth seating on the other side. Big space inside but it also wasn't too busy when we came in, it started filling up though as the evening got later. I went with their pepperoncini martini and my bf got the pimms the word cocktail. Mine was so unique! I love a martini, and I love pepperoncinis and this was truly a marriage of both. I don't think I could have too many of these in a row bc the flavor is so strong but it's a beautiful cocktail to try out if you like those flavors. The Pimms the word was also good too, it's very ginger forward. We decided to order some food too. We got the single burger without the cheese and the barbecued chicken thighs. The burger looked quite small on the plate so it's definitely not a monstrous burger. It was good but weren't sure it was worth the high praise, but maybe it relies on the cheese since it's a pretty small burger? The chicken thighs were tasty and cooked well. I appreciate that the prices aren't skyrocket high here, especially for custom specialty cocktails. The prices are reasonable for what you get. And the bartenders all seem very experienced and they know what they're doing. I definitely look forward to coming back and trying more of their cocktails!

Classic dive bar with Hoegaarden on tap (RARE!) Live music on special occasions. All the bartenders…read moreare nice and the locals rock.

They have the best micheladas, the staff are friendly and accommodating. They have football games…read moreearly Sundays NFL, cable tv.

Un ambiente amigable y limpio, lo recomiendo para tomarte unos tragos o cerveza bien fríaread more

This is my new favorite bar. Owners who are husband & wife are giving it a safe, fun & lounge vibe…read more I love that they are local & it's great for couples & friends or just a night out for a drink. People are so cool.

This place is wonderful looking and just pleasing to the eye, but the service was kinda rotten. The…read moresecurity guards were okay, but were super strict with my sharpie pens. Okay fine to that. My partner and I were looking for a menu. I asked "do you have a specialty cocktails menu or a regular menu somewhere?" and she said a short no and said any regular bar drink will do. After she goes back on her phone to scroll, I turn my head and see a menu with some basic cocktails and their variations (which is what I initially asked about). Once my partner was ready to order palomas for us, we try getting her attention and kinda stared and waved hands, but she continued to scroll on her phone. It took her coworker to talk to her. THEN, she makes our palomas and stops to tell us her soda gun isn't working, so she couldn't top it off with soda. Fine cool, assuming she'll give us a small discount, but she charges us $24 for two palomas. So really we just paid for lemon tequila drinks that should've just been $16 for both. Palomas don't cost that much either. Should be just like $10, unless the Paloma is presentable then yeah $12 is fine. So, she ripped us off, didn't offer any accommodation for it, and was pretty distant and careless with her job. Anyway, don't come here if you care about customer service. Kinda strange here because this looks like a hot spot and charming, but they got the wrong people working here honestly. Something's up with management or a lack of boosting morale.

Never coming here again…read more I went last night to catch up with a friend I hadn't seen in years and stepped outside for a moment to get some air because it was getting stuffy inside. The girl security was chill, the heftier guy must've not liked me or something because he was not trying to join the small talk I was making with the other security. I tell her I need to go inside and get my friend because we were leaving and the male security tells me there's "No Ins and Outs". I was literally going to go inside and get my friend and go. He doesn't let me. So then I spam my friend to let her know they're not letting me back inside. When she comes out I tell her my shoes are hurting and I take my heels off because we had to walk. He then accuses me of being messy drunk for being taking my heels off. Learn to read the room sir. We step away from the front and literally walk a few businesses over AWAY from the bar. This is how I know the security was looking for a problem. I tell my friend we don't have to worry about anyone messing with us on our walk because I have a tazer. I show it to her and press the button to let her know it works. The security guard leaves his post and walks towards us and tells me "now you have to leave because you're doing that" I was already leaving and he had no reason to walk towards me on the side walk he should have stayed at the front door. I wasn't even talking to him anymore. We were literally 2-3 businesses away. So I turned the tazer on and told him to leave, he approached us. There was no reason for him to walk up to us we already left. This man was looking for trouble. He needs to be fired. I was scared I was gonna have to use it if he got physical. Management should really look into that security guard because it makes me wonder how many patrons he actually messes with when he's on a machismo power trip. I am never coming back to this establishment again. You guys don't even deserve a star. How dare you allow your security to harass someone trying to leave. This man does not know how to diffuse situations properly. He needs to be fired. And then witnessing him trying to rewrite reality was truly disgusting. I'm so genuinely curious if he has history of getting physical with patrons. If he does, I'm certain he's not as innocent as he performs.

Amazing woman work their, not bad to look at. Great food great drinks had the best time when I was…read moretheir for their Halloween weekend

This is our hella last minute go-to when we don't want to travel or just want to catch last call. I…read morepersonally don't like hanging out so close to home, i like escaping the city and changing the air and atmosphere. I'm a beer guy so I most def found it funny that beer on Draft or bottle are the same price. That doesn't make sense, but whatever i just go with draft. The place is small and dimmy but does the job. Def bring a +1 to stay entertained. Goodluck chit chatting though, they always have the music on so LOUD. I really don't get the hype nor like places with excessively loud music. It's so loud that even the bartenders can't hear a word your saying. It gets annoying having to repeat yourself and yell back. The pool tables are what really draw me back. I'm always able to catch a game, however some ppl do hog them and/or chit-chat instead of playing. I do like that they have several security guards, that does make me feel safe! Thank you. For the most part, I havent had any issues there or have seen anything pop off. But as someone else mentioned, the local are pretty cocky and snobby so just try to mind your own. Parking isn't the biggest but we always seem to get a spot. I have yet to find another bar in the area that is worth going to. Im the type to make the drive, but they are worth it when you wanna keep it local and stay safe! Thanks! Cheers

We came to The Obscure for a friend's birthday and had such a fantastic night. This is definitely…read moremore of an experience than just going out for drinks. The atmosphere is immersive, theatrical, moody, and every nook and cranny of this place is beautifully detailed. Our group embraced the requested all-black dress code, and I was a little disappointed that some other guests didn't play along. When a place puts this much effort into creating a particular world, dressing the part really does make the experience more fun. The spirits themselves were excellent. We tasted vodka, whiskey, and rum, and all three were remarkably smooth, interesting, and clearly very high quality. I loved that the tasting was guided rather than just having drinks dropped in front of us. The storytelling and presentation made us pay attention to what we were actually tasting and gave the evening a nice sense of progression. We also happened to be there while comic artist Matt Harley of Marvel fame was sketching, which felt perfectly suited to the setting and made an already unusual night even more memorable. The space is gorgeous: candlelight, artwork, strange little details everywhere, dramatic lighting, beautiful glassware, and even the outdoor fire element. There's so much to look at that you feel like you're discovering something new every time you turn around. Our whole group LOVES Halloween, so this felt like the absolute perfect way to kick off spooky season. It has exactly the kind of dark, mysterious, slightly magical atmosphere we were hoping for without feeling cheesy or gimmicky. We loved the rum so much that we ended up buying a bottle, which also granted us Level 1 membership, so this definitely won't be our only visit. Such a fun choice for a birthday celebration, date night, or a night out with friends when you want something completely different from the usual bar experience. We're already looking forward to going back and seeing what our new membership unlocks.

My wife and I went for her birthday weekend, Camille was our guide and she was fun and great! I was…read morejust a bit disappointed considering the price paid ($180 Devil's Quarter for 2) and our portions of liquor and drink sizes. The atmosphere is fun and looks great, but the only proper drink that didn't feel like a tiny sample was the old fashioned. The rest of the portions felt like I was given only a taste, when the price didn't feel to be justified in the small helpings that we were given. I get you want to avoid drunks ruining the experience, but I walked out thinking "That's it?". Not saying people wouldn't enjoy what they offer, I feel if all their experience drinks were about the size of their old fashion it would've definitely been a 5 star review. In closing I don't want to dissuade anyone from trying it out, but I didn't feel the value in the total experience, felt more like they wanted to warm us up to spend more at their bar after the "experience".