Came here for happy hour on a Friday night after work. Luckily we found street parking fairly easily just about a block from the bar. Appreciate that the bartenders were attentive and that the place wasn't too full or busy. Happy hour drinks are worth the price. The regular cocktails are good but cannot compare to more well known places. I liked that there were bar seats, standing tables and seated areas. I wish they had some bar snacks but because they don't offer food, you can bring your own. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday night. It may have been way too early (around 7:30pm) but we easily found a seat at the bar. It had a cool vibe and tons of allocated bottles on the bar (tequila and whiskey and whisky to name a few categories). The staff greeted us quickly and supplied us with some menus. I opted for the Idyllwild cocktail and loved it! It had the most complementary flavors and was so refreshing with the bourbon, yuzu, chartreuse, honey, and lemon flavors. My husband opted for a neat Caballito Cerrero Puntas pour (high proof agave spirit). They only had 0.5 Oz for their bottle and only charged for the partial pour. People came in and ordered anything from cocktails to neat pours to flights. It was a cool spot and the bartenders seemed pretty well versed in different cocktails, giving a few suggestions to different patrons. Even making a few Espresso Martinis for a couple of girls that didn't really like their initial cocktails. Staff was cool, attentive, and pretty quick and efficient with the pours. I'd definitely be down to try more drinks here if we roll through again. Luckily, we found some close street parking and it wasn't super busy so we easily found parking in the area. It also wasn't super packed in the venue so we could've opted for other seating--lounge areas, a few tables, or just at the bar. read more

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Pretty cool place to drink and chill. Loved the music they played here, but it wasn't anything too loud. You can actually hear your conversation. Bartenders were friendly and it was just a cool vibe. I'd love to come back for a drink or two. read more

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Great little cocktail lounge with a nice ambiance. We come for happy hour which used to have better (IMO) drinks than it does now (please bring back the espresso martini on HH!). But it's definitely a value. The service is good for how few people appear to be working a shift. I would like to come back for one of the music nights. read more

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Tried neat on Halloween night on a double date Ambiance is cute Dark with mood candles and read leather chairs Flowers hang from the roof They have kitschy decor behind the bar, like a sign that has the exact date prohibition was abolished - which was brought to our attention by another patron as it allegedly ended on his birthday lol Theres a stack of free games to choose from in the corner if you and your party get tired of talking over the music They offered 6$ halloween shots I had a couple lemon drops that got me a little tipsy My date had 4 old fashions, it wasnt until the 4th that they finally put cherries in his drink so not sure if drinks being mixed are consistent across bar tenders Cute lil bar with a chill vibe Id go back to try their espresso martini and maybe check out their live r&b nights read more

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Has some time to kill while my girlfriend was at yoga. So I popped into this slow bar nearby Sawtelle, and to my surprise, they were stocked up with some amazing rare whiskies and tequila, and I had one of the best old-fashioned I've had in a while. Highly recommended will definitely be coming back. read more

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we love the unassuming charm this place has. normally, you wouldn't expect a bar so quaint yet sophisticated on pico blvd. there's also many options on the menu to choose from. they had me at the red hot chili pepper cocktail, a five-star mezcal hit. read more

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Wanted to hate it. But loved it. The bartenders were so well versed and knowledgeable and friendly.

Cute spot that was decorated for the holidays. Good cocktails, I liked the menu with so many different options separated out by what type of spirit or drink you want. Decent happy hour, too. Can get a little rowdy and crowded, so it's better to come earlier to find seats. I think that's my only downside, really -- it seems like it should be a cocktail bar that's a little quieter and calmer than it ends up being. But if you're in the area, it's a good spot to try. read more

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This is such a great place! I had a 20s themed birthday here and everyone had a great time. They allowed us to bring outside food since they don't serve any which was perfect. They have a happy hour so my friends and family were able to partake in some discounts. The drinks are so great. It can be a bit dark but the decor matches the vibe. read more

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Great ambiance, not crowded even for a Saturday night in West LA area. Great cocktail drinks and just a really great place to come for drinks after work with friends to just unwind after a long day read more

We didn't have food but the ambiance was chill . Good place to take a first date and talk . The bartender was cool. It was cool to try once but won't be coming back. read more

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The bartender was really friendly and great! The drinks were good. It's a small place, but worth a try.

This bar has the best cocktails down Pico. You can tell there's a lot of thought and care being put into each one. It's a great place for a small outing with friends or even a first date. They do not have TVs. They do have board games or table games available. There is street parking but that can be tough depending on the day. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quality cocktail. read more

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This place was quite the surprise for me! I was visiting some friends in the area and we decided to walk over here since it's nearby and they had been here before. Excellent choice! The drinks that they whip up here are delicious! I ordered a few different ones. I truly loved the first one I got (I wish I remembered the names). The second one was good. I really like the ambiance and dim lighting here. It's truly a great place to take someone on a date I'd say. I love the colorful lighting around the ceiling that makes it feel festive and cozy! I'm not sure if it's there year-round or if it's because it was right after Christmas, but please keep it up all the time! I'd definitely recommend this place. Just be aware you'll be spending around that $18-22 mark for cocktails! read more

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Low-key spot to grab a quick drink after work or even end the night at. The bar is chill, spacious, but also has ample seating. It's always a good time here! read more

My friend and I had dinner at Sawtelle and decided to check out a few bars. Neat has replaced the former Liquid Kitty to become more trendy and classy. The bar is dark and intimidate. Bartenders were all friendly. To be honest, I didn't have much expectations going in but I was absolutely blown away by this place! I ordered the 1-2 punch and it was absolutely delicious like dessert. It consisted of aged rum, rose aperitivo, pinot noir, strawberry, and milk wash. I had to google a few of the ingredients lol but it was so amazing that I had to order a second one! Neat is probably my favorite bar in West LA right now. I will actually make it a point to return when I'm in the area. read more

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Very rude staff. A bartender or manager named Isaac with no last name, with bad tattoos, wouldn't tell me who their credit card processor was after two of my credit cards were declined for some odd reason. What's with the incels who these days? Why the long face? I didn't know that dive bars were exclusive communist sausage fests but thanks for the update. I offered to come back with cash tomorrow to pay my bill but they said I "wouldn't be welcome back" which is also illegal discrimination. Too many places these days are using suspect credit card systems pretending to be a Square. Been there done that. See ya later, Neat. read more

Its alright - ambiance is on the quiet side which i liked. Went with my coworkers and had a good time coz there were many card games. Whats lacking? Food - there was 0 food, like not even chips/peanuts/etc. hated it. Service - service was kinda lacking too. For a large group, we had to carry our drinks in batches read more

Great bar, has a really good ambiance, great selection of whiskey and they play some really great music. Service is good. Haven't tried their food. If you are looking for a small spot to hang out and is nothing crazy then this would be your place. 90's music(hiphop and RnB) read more

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I've wanted to go to this bar for FOREVER, and I finally stopped by on a Tuesday night. It's so pretty and dark inside which I love and actually smaller than I expected, but hey - it's not the valley lol I asked the bartender for prosecco and he politely let me know what they're most known for and how they aren't focused on wine lol - so I had some grapefruit sparkling concoction that I can't even tell you what it was because I don't remember haha. I also didn't see an espresso martini on the menu, but he made it for me anyway and it was delicious! I'll definitely be back for sure! read more

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Love the seating variety. Great variety of drinks and unique modern options. I got the hummingbird and the milk punch with the matcha foam and they were both incredible. read more

Went to support my friend for their artist showcase after a long day. I didn't have drinks or food yet so I can't speak on that. I was there for maybe 10 minutes and put my head down because again, long day. Then this bartender or manager came up to me with a weird rule that we can't put our heads down. Idk what his problem was, but it was lame. They'd probably just pay to remove this yelp review anyway. read more

Came here for an event with a group and learned how to make two types of drinks. So much fun! This place is an amazing place with its collection of good quality spirits, great bartenders, and uniquely crafted cocktails. The owner Gwen and bartender Rick were both so kind and helpful. I really enjoyed my time here and wanted to try everything on the menu. I will be back! Want to check out the salsa and live music nights. read more

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I hosted an event at neat bar and my guests and I had a really nice time! A few weeks before the event, I filled out an inquiry form on the website and the owner got back to me right away. He was also pretty quick to answer all of my other questions, which I really appreciated! I decided to go with this spot because they allow outside food, which I wanted to bring for my guests. I also think it's cool that they have happy hour most days of the week! There's plenty of seating inside and they have a side table with some card/board games. I will say that it's pretty dark inside lol so be prepared to use your night vision! They had good music playing too which added to a cool ambience. I also enjoyed their drinks- my favorite was Mr. Fahrenheit (I think that's what it was called!). As we were leaving, we accidentally threw out an extra shirt that I brought and I didn't realize it until after we left. I talked to the bartender and he said he'd try to look for it- the next day he contacted me and let me know that he found it! It was under a pile of trash and I can't believe this guy made the effort to fish it out lol. Such a nice gesture! This was my first time visiting and I hope I can make it back again soon. I'm happy to support this local establishment and recommend it to others! read more

Neighborhood spot that doesn't really live up to its cocktail bar name. Maybe we came on a bad day or it was the wrong bartender, but the cocktails were a miss during this Saturday pre dinner drink. Seemed to have comfy, cozy dim booths and bar seats but almost a little divey with the level of stickiness at the bar. Not an big issue if the cocktails were up to par, but none of the menu cocktail were super interesting or along the lines of any classics. Again, all fine if the drinks were actually decent. We went with more classic choices for the price - penicillin and ever oolong which was a riff on an old fashioned with, you guessed it, oolong tea. Hardly a hint of tea and honestly overhyped for the description that I received. A little more trial and error to get it right or the bartender should have tried both the drinks before serving. The penicillin was downright terrible tasting only of lemon and not in a good way. We like ginger, honey and an actual nice float of Laphroig which is what we're always looking for in a penicillin / why we order it. We were able to send it back which we've never done in our lives. However, bartender shot off the unprompted comment to my partner "you must not like scotch, huh?". He may not have intended to come off as rude but he did anyways. We enjoy many liquors, especially scotch and whiskey, neat. Talk about leaving a bad taste in your mouth. This was way too long for a bad review. TLDR - don't come here if you're looking for a cocktail bar, it's a neighborhood spot for overpriced drinks that aren't that good. Stick with drinks on the rocks or neat as they do have a good selection of whiskies and tequilas. read more

Cool ambience for some nice cocktails. Espresso martini was decent and they have a large whiskey selection. They were playing bangers read more

neat is a neighborhood bar that serves up some fantastic cocktails! The first time we came to neat, Saul was our bartender and he really took care of us. We love a good craft cocktail and they know what they're doing. Their flavor profiles are on point and on trend. Our goto's are He Chose Margot, She-so Spicy but you can also let your bartender know what spirit you like and they'll mix something up for you. These guys are true mixologists and know how to provide great hospitality. The vibe here is casual and intimate and great for groups or date night. We brought our brother and sister in law here and they loved the drinks too. If we lived closer, neat would definitely be our go-to spots! Don't sleep on this one, guys. read more

Great staff. Great people. Great energy. Great drinks. Great ambiance. None of that smelly hipster stuff. Silverlake could learn a thing or two. I took my physical activity friend Jaewon here. Jaewon is from Watts (Grape Street soldier) and has never seen a place so diverse after 10:00 PM. He loved it. Everybody was so nice to him and didn't even ask him to put his rag away. Will definitely come back and bring more of my activity partners, eye brows - eye brows! read more

If you know anything about good tequila and mezcal this is your go to spot! They don't have no weak ass "clase azul" they carry top notch stuff that is rare to find, I haven't come across a bar that carries only the best..and it's safe to say I found my go to bar when I'm trying to be classy and show off. Lol shout out to Matthew and Anamarie for treating us like we were the only two at the bar. Very attentive !!! If you want good the good shit this is the spot to be at! read more

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Great cocktail bar! The espresso martinis are BOMB. The music is really loud though. Love the interior as the roses on top make it feel super cozy and romantic read more

The service is great and the ambiance is upscale yet chill, trendy yet low-key...... The music is a vibe and the drinks and atmosphere is vibey..... Bartenders are great!Happy hour is best! read more

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Cute little neighborhood bar that serves up innovative cocktails. I ordered the el Jardin at my last visit and it was a bit too sweet, but overall a great cocktail. Vibes are dark and it can be quite loud, so keep that in mind when planning to visit. On a recent Friday night, the bar was pretty busy. Service can be really slow as they've only got a couple of bartenders, and many customers. read more

Came here for a Thursday happy hour with a good friend of mine around 6 PM. Beautiful bar. Flowers on the ceiling give it a classy vibe without being pretentious. Dark lighting. There were only 1-2 other patrons when we arrived. Bartender is excellent! I didn't catch her name, but she made some amazing drinks. I loved everything I tried. Drinks were aesthetically pleasing as well as potent. Good place to catch up with friends or for a date. Happy hour prices are very reasonable. 4 drinks came out to about $44. Street parking available near the bar. Will definitely be back! read more

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Went to this bar late one night with a date and it overall wasn't it for us. While the pros of this location would be that there's plenty of parking on the outside, the seating in the inside is nice and there's a good amount of space for people that like to sit down. The customer service needs to be upscaled as I wasn't acknowledged when I walked to the bar. A few of the tables that were unoccupied still had empty glasses at them so if the place gets crowded, no one should have to sit at a spot where there's dirty used glasses. So we left and went somewhere else. If the service ever improves then maybe I'll return to try out the food and drinks. read more

Really wish Hannah Marie and Matt would stop playing shitty emo music all the time. P.S. I saw Saul making out with a boy in the bathroom Love the bar best drinks in town read more

I came here for date night with hubby and I really loved the ambiance. It's pretty dim in there so that made it a nice romantic place to grab an amazing drink. Seriously, the drinks were GREAT!! There is no food served, but I will definitely be returning w/hubby for another fun night. Parking was no issue at all, and you do have to show proof of vaccination to enter the establishment. read more

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Easily one of the top cocktail bars in Los Angeles. They admittedly are a little light handed on their pours, but the taste is outstanding. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend to all! read more

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Great spot to catch drinks after work with coworkers, date night or to have a few drinks with friends. This place has a great vibe with great bartenders! Shout out to Issac #1 bartender on the westside , he knows how to fix a bomb mojito Corazón blanco tequila , basil and is topped off with lemon juice ! Never disappointed read more

This is honestly my favorite hole in the wall bar in the area now. Their selection on bourbon is great, the bartenders are knowledgeable and honestly super cool people, and the prices are great if you just want a night out lounging or sampling many things. Will be coming back sometime soon to chit chat with Saul & Arash and to sample some tasty bourbon! read more

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