Very cool wine bar in DTLA. It's focus is on interesting grape varietals and delicious tinned fish! They have a very interesting menu filled with grapes that I have no heard of before. The hosts are v familiar with their wines and can give you recommendations on what to get. You can even have tasters so you're not stuck getting a pour of something you don't like.. it's a beautiful spot lots of dark wood. Would be a great date spot. Oh they have lots of cool things to nibble on definitely the largest tinned fish selection of any bar in the downtown area. They have bread with European butter. Coming back for sure. read more

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I stumbled upon Kippered while taking a walk around DTLA this past Sunday evening and was I glad that I found this spot to chill. Ambiance here is very chill, relaxing vibes, dimmed lights, and cute tables with seating indoor/outdoor. Bar seating availability as well. The bartender was super sweet and attentive towards me the whole time I was there alone. This place serves unique delicatessen bites. They specialize in "tinned fish" and various wine selections as well as beer on tap. I did not get to try out the tinned fish this time around but I went with the French onion dip and chips--so good when you are hungry! I enjoyed the French onion dip because it was so rich and tasty. The bartender suggested a red wine, called "Bruno zanasi (ita) charmat a Lambrusco red wine. So subtly sweet yet flavorful that I ended up ordering another glass. 5/5 I also ordered their baguette with butter that was warmed up nicely when it arrived at my table and I devoured the entire bread. So yeah, it was delightfully good. 5/5 They also have unique wallpapers in their restrooms which attracted me to read what people have written on behalf of the dogs included in the wallpaper (you must see it in person to know what im talking about) fun and funny words!! Such a cozy place to come and chill, enjoy bites and relax with some amazing wine. I really enjoyed my time here. read more

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Very cool, casual, friendly place with a great selection of beer and wine. If you've never had tinned or kippered fish OR you're not sure you want to try it, TRY IT! Bartenders extremely knowledgeable about their wine and fish selections. Just a very cool place. Park at Central Market and walk two minutes, you'll be glad u did... read more

Very intimate and laid back wine bar that offers a VERY limited selection. The wine choices are great and vary in origins, profiles and TA$TE. I don't recall there being any food but I did see some others with very light snacks. Service is quick and relatively friendly. The bartender was a little witty which personally I enjoy. Some might love or some may not be into it. They have small events such as craft night that is free of charge as long as you're partaking in drinking. I also really enjoyed that it wasn't overly posh nor but everyone did look like they had just got off work or at the least made an attempt to be dressed in "smart business casual" attire. I like this spot and would come again. read more

I kept driving by this spot when I would have a night out drinking at the clutch, and knew I wanted to give it a try. The cute exterior patio, signage, and concept really stuck out to me as original. This spot is all about wine and tinned fish. Hell to the yes. Went out for date night a random Friday and before our normal trek to the bar a few doors down, we wanted to check out what this spot had to offer - so glad we did. Not only was the service friendly, but also this guy knows his flavors and had great recommendations based on our very limited knowledge of preferences when it comes to the grapes. We ordered a baguette with the fancy butter and a tin of anchovies because if there's one thing I have discovered a taste for in middle age, it's those salty delicious little fishies. And hot damn the simple quality ingredients and yummy wine was amazing! Each night there are fun events like WWE viewings and games to play. We will be back. We might become regulars. read more

Kippered - A choices bread and that good butter - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Brand new Tinheads over here ! Want to begin this review by saying our experience was great thanks to Lydia! We came to kippered with an open mind on trying new things & she was able to steer us in the right direction. The food was absolutely delicious per her recommendation we went with anchovies and clams with the hot buttered add on as well as a baguette with a side of butter to pair w everything. We came on a Thursday night and even tho the establishment was empty the ambience was just right. I give it 10/10 i will definitely come back & look for Lydia to steer us towards another good choice on the menu ! read more

Kippered - Anchovies, baguette, butter & clams with hot buttered add on 10/10 - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Shout out to Jonathan who helped save Foosh's life! (The KFI 640am board operator that he ans a few others helped pulled out of his fiery car!!) Everyone should support this bar, because they hire QUALITY people that ate natural HEROES!!! Go in, have some fish & drinks and hook up Johnathan with some tips!!!! read more

Will be back! Came here after dinner for a nightcap with hubby, we just got glasses of wine. I want to come back and try appetizers. There's a lot to occupy you during your time here (arts & crafts plus books!) but no need the wine is that good. If you come at night, great music selection to get Kippered away.. cheers! read more

One of my favorite wine bars, not only do they have an amazing staff and owner but it also has a great neighborhood/ community vibe. A lot of locals come here to just decompress after a long day or work and chit chat with one another, I have made a few new friends here. Other than the vibe they also have a great wine selection (of course) and the food is equally amazing. Also, Thursday nights they do craft nights and the craft varies. The night I went they had a floral arrangement set up and you just have to purchase a glass of wine and you got some really cute flowers out of it. read more

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One of THE best charcuterie I have ever had was here. Tin Tin hooked it up and offers a great atmosphere. Def my go-to whenever I'm downtown. Perfect for a date night or a solo night as well. read more

had a great time catching up with a gf with tasty wine & light bites. service was great, they are all very friendly. it has a cozy romantic vibe. read more

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Really enjoyed our time at Kippered for both happy hour and the regular menu. The wine and food selection are great, and as many others have mentioned, also a tinned seafood lover's heaven. It shares the same owner as the DTLA Cheese Suprette next door (previously in grand central market), so their cheese selection is also top-notch. We made our own charcuterie board and added the baguette (my fav from Clark St bakery), which was delicious with their high quality butter. I loved that they offered a demi baguette that was toasted upon order. FYI the meats and cheeses are sold individually and not as a collective board, but maybe you can request this an off-the-menu option. The happy hour chips with onion dip was also a nice snack for $5. The staff is knowledgeable so if you're feeling undecided or unsure, they'll be able to give you a solid pairing recommendation. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Friendly, nice folks that care. Cozy with a great menu try this special spot Lots of wine that is curated by Lyddie food is presented well and with care read more

Such a fun place!!! No cocktails tho but amazing food and vibes to make up for it. Lovely employees too

Excellent service, calming ambiance, and great food options! Love the happy hour wines! read more

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Fun! SO many truly good tin fish offerings. Incredible pairings. There's something so fun about being able to have the fixins cute and ready for a go. Can't wait to go back and make it a regular thing. read more

This place is wildly charming, the snacks and bar bites are delicious, and the staff and owners are the best humans ever and long-time downtown locals. They are owned and curated by next door's DTLA Cheese which is a special place itself. Favorite neighbor bar. read more

I love this place! The staff is so friendly and there's a great locals vibe going on. Amazing selection of wine.

Wow this place is amazing !!! Very cozy atmosphere with a bit of old Hollywood vibe... Love the menu and wine selection. Looking forward to our next visit ... read more

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Very fun vibe but very mysterious speak easy. Try the orange wine! Great decor and music! Very fun spot! read more

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This place is quaint, really great, sweet and amazing. It's a very cool secret spot with amazing and high quality fare.

I really just want to write this review solely for the customer service here. The lady who helped my group is one of the best waitresses I've ever had. She genuinely talked to us and made some great recommendations. We ended up ordering what she said was her favorites. And she didn't just pick the most expensive things on the menu. We had a lovely night in DTLA trying a completely different type of food service in a cool atmospheric restaurant. read more

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Absolutely loved this place and would recommend if you are anywhere on your tinned fish journey. They have a huge variety and I would return to try more. This place would be great coming solo and ordering a glass of wine and a plate or two, or with friends and splitting a bottle and ordering multiple items. Dine in order for 3 (Nov 2023) * Bottle of American wine project 2021 Ancestral petillant naturel - 10/10 * Sardine toast - 8/10 * Hot butter clams - 11/10 * Grilled octopus - 6/10 * Trout with juniper - 10/10 * Smoked salmon with chili crisp - 9/10 * Brie cheese and careful cow cheese - 8/10 (Order as a plate and it comes with saltine crackers) Review breakdown: The wine was incredible. It is the perfect wine if you can't decide between a white or a bubbly or a wheat beer. It's made with hybrid grapes from Wisconsin/Minnesota and has light bubbles but feels like a dry white with a "refreshing and tropical taste." So yourself a favor and try it! 10/10 Next up: get the hot buttered clams with bread! Oh my word this was our favorite and it wouldn't have been on our radar if the waiter hadn't recommended. It comes nice and hot in a ceramic dish and the clams are warm, buttery, and flavorful. Spooned onto the warm bread was *chefs kiss* The trout with juniper and the chili crisp salmon was our next favorite. The trout was perfectly salty and the oil it was in was perfectly fragrant. The smoked salmon was equally good. The chili is not too spicy but it does leave an amazing coating of mild/medium heat in your mouth. Personally, I liked the trout more but my friend liked the salmon more. We also really enjoyed the cheese! The careful cow was our favorite. It's had hard cheese served in a few small cut wedges and had a very floral taste. It was lovely and served with jam. The Brie was fine and served with house made sun dried tomatoes. Both we good but we liked the careful better. The sardine toast was super yummy (comes with a spread, northern beans, frisée) and comes served on 2 slices of baguette. This was tasty but tricky for 3 people to share. The grilled octopus was the most expensive ($44) and our least favorite. I can't really say why as the texture was fine (soft, meaty, not rubbery) but it sort of just tasted like fish. Others things to note: It is in a dodgey part of downtown LA so just be mindful if you plan to walk or park far. They do have a full time security guard sitting out front the restaurant so you don't have to worry about anyone bothering you or walking in unwanted. I'd also comment that it is very dark inside! They have tiny flame less candles on the table but I'd appreciate just a tiny bit more light. Day light savings had also just hit where it's fully dark by the time they open at 5pm. read more

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We were walking back to our cars after dinner and decided to pop in for a nightcap. This place used to be a fave when it was Bernadette's and the vibe stayed! The bartender was sooo nice, let us taste wines we were interested in and when I asked for an easy to drink red that's maybe a little peppery- he really delivered! I also appreciated that he didn't just recommend the most expensive glass like some spots do, it was genuinely the adjectives i threw at him. I can't wait to go back and try a charcuterie or some tinned fish with my husb! read more

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Last night, I wanted a light meal and some good wine. I had a very specific vibe in mind and I found exactly what I was looking for at Kippered--a lovely wine bar in the heart of downtown. The number of tin fish options is overwhelming, so Reed, the owner, helped me choose. I had the mackerel in Brava sauce and a good glass of champagne--okay 2 glasses; it was delicious. I also splurged and had the baguette with soft butter. Hot from the oven, it was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The menu is vast, so Kippered is a place to return to again and again. Kippered also owns the cheese shop next door. It was closed, but it's on my bucket list. If they can do this with a can of fish, imagine what happens with the cheese over there! I worked and chatted Reed up for a few hours. We took on politics, food and the current state of Downtown LA. I think we fixed it all. Isn't it amazing what a great meal can do? read more

Kippered - Mackerel in Brava sauce, warm baguette with butter and a really good champagne - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my favorite Sunday funday place. Delicious beer and wine! Built your own charcuterie board with great prices! Lots of street parking. Perfect for solo, work, or a group setting!. Did I mentioned the amazing welcoming customer service ? read more

I absolutely love Kippered! It's got a wonderful neighborhood hangout ambiance with great snacks and an extensive wine selection. Plus they do lots of fun events like comedy shows, movie nights, craft nights. The owners and staff are so lovely. read more

Food was surprisingly good. Had a variety of tins but the most surprising and tasty was the squid in ink! First time trying it. I know, I know I was skeptical at first but it almost tasted like a sloppy Joe. Belgian beer complimented it so well too. Atmosphere was speakeasy and service was fantastic in recommending tins. Have never gone to a bar we're they offered distilled water which was a plus. read more

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Rare find!!!! I love this spot! It's such a cute quiet, cool spot! This is a hidden gem in downtown L. A. I was surprised to find a bar like this in L. A. read more

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Went in and ordered some drinks to start, the guy was nice and let us do samples. We got cockles in hot butter which was awesome, the guy ordered this for us.we had a few other things. The duck was not worth it. Mood lighting was a bit dim. the evening crew came in and started setting up for NYE, they set up a disco ball thing that literally fell in the seat next to me while they were adjusting it. Plastic and stuff went flying everywhere. The crazy thing is, the staff and I turned on our flashlights and check the food for plastic and debris. My friend and I laughed it off and went back to enjoying the fantastic tinners. So I guess they dropped the ball on us early. Luckily no one got hurt, my friend is a lawyer and we joked about how cooked they would be if something other than mental distress had happened. Great meal and a great walk back to the Biltmore. Absolutely memorable, hopefully the only plastic I ate tonight came from the micro plastics found in seafood. read more

Love this place. Everything we tried was amazing. Love the menu. The service was friendly and extremely helpful. It's such a great neighborhood spot. Tinned fish can be off putting to some people but this menu is quality, and the staff is so good at recommending great entry dishes for those unfamiliar. Also, the wines and cheeses are great if you want to stick to that. read more

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Loved everything about this place. Movie night with Cher, wine on tap, incredible baguette and even better butter, warm olives and the tinned mackerel. So cool to see the amazing possibilities of tiny fish in a cute can. It's all my favorite stuff in one cozy spot. read more

Great food and service! I was pleasantly surprised how fast we were seated and the atmosphere was chill. It was just what we were looking for. Can't beat good wine, cheese and fish! read more

Best wine bar in DTLA. HANDS DOWN. Not only is the wine selection superb but the collection of cheese is world class, as well as tinned foods from around the world. You just can't go wrong here. read more

Incredible spot. Great service. Great food and great wine. Nice decor inside. No Bs just go here. Asked for a few recommendations as they have a lot of choices all were incredible. Razor clams in the garlic butter were insane read more

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A real change of pace and a great entry into the amazing world of canned seafood. Most people just think of canned tuna, but there is an incredible array of tasty preparations just waiting to be explored. The knowledgeable staff can help first-timers navigate the menu and they have a wonderful array of wines to match with the food. They have various special events from time to time just to keep things lively. read more

I can't say enough positive things about kippered. It's a wine bar with excellent wine selections and excellent snacks. The cheese is so good and ALL the tin fish is amazing, and I love the infinite selections they have! The staff are really friendly, especially the bouncer! I love the ambiance, there's great music and it's casual. It's a casual small and cozy wine bar, great for dates or a couple of friends. The place isn't huge so I'd avoid groups larger than 4. Good wine bars are hard to find and kippered nails it. read more

Kippered Christmas vibes. Dang I love this place. Still loving the wine and the sardines! read more

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I would often come in here on a weeknight when I was in LA for work travel. I would always bring a book with me but would never read it because I would always end up talking with a staff member or other customer. This place has a great wine and tinned fish selection, friendly staff, and cute decor. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

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Awesome staff here! I always feel welcome, and treated with so much respect. The bread, and butter is amazing! Even if you can't grasp the concept of tin foods, at least try to the bread and the wines or on tap beverages they have! Amazing happy hour deals. read more

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