Came here for a friend's causal birthday and we had such a good time. May be my new go/to neighborhood dive bar! The food was amazing - we nearly tried the full menu. And the specialty cocktails were great! They even have a cute photobooth and the DJ came around 9pm. We ordered the cherry blossom marg, the Incredible Hulk, and coffee Negroni to drink. To eat we nearly had the entire menu! read more

No Smoking Bar - savory buñuelos & pizza papelillo - Beer Bar Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This has easily become one of my favorite places lately. It's a very chill but fun place to be on the weekends and it has more of a dive bar during the week. The bartenders and workers are all great, but it does get pretty busy on the weekend so it might take a little longer to get a drink. I love that they have a Photo Booth and they post pictures on the wall if you would like them to. I do wish they had more food options, but there are some nights where they offer food like pizza or barbecue. I would recommend checking out their Instagram page to see if they're offering anything on a certain night, but usually we get food and then go there for just drinks and a good time. This has become a regular place for me and for all the friends that I bring here. If I want a laid-back and fun night for my boyfriend, this is the great place for us to have a cute and intimate date. read more

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Stopped by No Smoking for some drinks post-dinner in Culver City. I really liked the 1970s theme with some Japanese/Asian influence artwork and red neon lights. If you like lighter cocktails, I'd recommend the Incredible Hulk because I couldn't really taste the alcohol at all. This soju-based drink featured a hint of fruity flavors (passionfruit and pineapple) as well as a fresh basil on top. Its nice that every time you take a sip, you can smell the basil. The Coffee Negroni had strong espresso flavors and the bitterness is contrasted with the salted orange, citrus-y foam. The Chai Old Fashioned was a tad too strong for me but definitely had the aroma of chai spices with whiskey and bourbon. The space is pretty big with a long bench for seating, as well as an outdoor area. Sometimes they will feature DJs. They have a photo booth close to the bathroom area which was only $5 for 2 columns! read more

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Cool, unassuming bar in Culver City that is kinda by itself near neighborhoods so gives it a local watering-hole type of vibe. They have a some snacks and some collabs with local pop-ups such as Wepa (Puerto Rican food). Nice and friendly bartenders and is a good place to meet for a drink and chat. I enjoyed the Chai Old Fashioned which was a little on the sweeter side but full of flavor. read more

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I was so excited to find a local joint to hit up for drinks on any moments notice. Owners and bartenders are friendly, informative, and efficient. They have unique drink options too like this Asian cocktail in a can featuring unique flavors, and their pickle beer which is my go to. Easy and laid back spot to go hang with friends, meet a local, or grab a first date drink. read more

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Preferred when this was mandrake but is still okay, bar tender sometimes a little curt but that's fine. Cocktails pretty good quality, Photo Booth fun. Decent place if you're in a pinch read more

no smoking's perfect, idk what else to say. drinks are amazing, music is on point, people are normal and nice, bartenders are attentive and cool, and both the inside and patio have the best chill but fun vibes read more

No Smoking Bar - The Incredible Hulk Jr - Beer Bar Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After an early dinner and bar hang in West Adams, I need somewhere chill with good music and drinks to wrap up my night. We gave this newish spot a try and it didn't disappoint. Throughout the night, other folks that I had seen on the West Adams strips trickled in as well, so apparently it's getting popular. The drinks were great, there was plenty of seating and space to dance, and ironically there was a large "smoking" patio in the back. The DJ was pretty good too, and took my music request -- are people still doing that these days? I did, lol. I'd definitely come back to my new local fav! read more

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Came to checkout this new local bar at an unassuming location on La Cienega and was pleasantly surprised. Once you enter the establishment you'll notice it's a significantly larger space than you expect it to be with an outdoor patio area at the end, great to step away from the loud music inside. Dive bar vibes with a premade cocktails menu. I liked the Incredible Hulk Jr drink very smooth & the touch of basil leaf brought complimentary flavor to the drink. The chai old fashioned was a good old fashioned but there's nothing chai about it. Adding a toasted curry leaf on top doesn't make it a chai old fashioned. Don't get me wrong chewing into the toasted curry leaf while simultaneously taking a sip of the old fashioned was great flavor pairing overall but it just isn't true to its name. Per the ingredients there's chai masala & jaggery but you can barely taste the masala (aka spices). Drinks are solid, customer service was great & definitely planning to come back to try their pickle beer, cheers! read more

No Smoking Bar - Chai old fashioned - Beer Bar Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No Smoking Bar takes over the old Mandrake spot with a low key minimalist but unique vibe where you'll find plenty of wall seating, spots at the bar, and an outdoor patio. They have a small cocktail list on the menu as well as beer, bites (including cup of ramen), and a happy hour where you can save $1-2 on cocktails or beers. Bartenders are solid and can be chatty if you want. Bar interior is relatively dim lighting which is nice and music isn't too loud so easy to have a conversation. Decent amount of street parking! read more

If you're looking for a spot to hang out with great vibes this is the place. Everyone who worked here are awesome. Friendly staff, great drinks, and good music. This is the most chill place to hang with friends and also great to meet new ones. Name of the bar is awesome. read more

This spot is the former Mandrake bar... Went in on a Saturday evening around 1115 just to grab a quick drink after I had worked all day. First issue wasn't greeted very friendly by the bartender and when I asked for a drink menu, he pointed to a sign that I had to get up out of the barstool and go see they don't have out on both sides of the bar, Nor is it printed so that was not cool and he wasn't a very friendly person. And your bartender supposed to be the friendliest person...I'll let you know what's up...the girl in the cowboy hat she knew what was up. She was friendly. She made me a bomb drink and she had a personality. The other guy not so much sorry to keep on the bartenders, but like the bartenders, you are the gatekeepers of the world like you have to be Nice. You have to smile you have to greet your customers so anyways we had two drinks and then we left, but they were playing amazing music. I loved every song they were playing. Would I return? Absolutely. I know what to expect. So at the end of the day, it had cool vibes. Good music good drinks just not friendly Bartender . read more

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The drinks were top tier and they even had a slushie of the month(alcoholic). The service was amazing, with our bartender giving us really cool recommendations. The vibes were pretty amazing very intimate. We had great drinks and great laughs with our bartender and we do plan on coming back in the near future. read more

Top notch par excellence. Drinks are poured by excellent bartenders, more sommelier level. Pop up kitchen in the back provides excellent small bites. Cocktails and conversations are always sublime. Great to be back! read more

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Great Japanese liquor collection - some serious whiskeys and I believe I spied some vodkas as well. But - I find the concept of an overpriced fake dive bar to be weird. The place is newer, it's not an actual old neighborhood dive bar, but it's kind of trying to be, but it's too expensive to actually be one. Also found it hard to hold a conversation with someone sitting right next to me, because the music was so loud. If people were up and dancing, I wouldn't even mention this. But at 10-11pm on a Friday night no one was grooving, everyone was sitting around chatting with friends and dates, so it would have been thoughtful if the DJ turned the volume down a couple notches. I will come back once only to try the pickle beer. read more

The coffee negroni cocktail is on of my favorite cocktails I've ever had. Their other specialty cocktails are still great, but the coffee negroni steals the show. Wish I lived closer. read more

Such a great dive bar. Went here after dinner and had the best time. Bartenders were great - Ben is amazing - and since I love my Toki highballs it's great to find a place that has it on tap! DJ, Photo Booth, nostalgia - what else could you ask for?!? read more

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Awesome drinks. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. And the vibes are always 10/10, especially when they have dj's spinning.

We spent new years here and were very grateful for the decorations we were given, along with the food; they didn't need to do that but it was a very sweet gesture the ownership made for their customers. We thoroughly enjoy coming here! FOOD - there aren't many options when it comes to food, but I appreciate that they have chips as an option bc who doesn't want that when having a drink or 5? SERVICE - it can be quite busy and hard to get your order met here. I would suggest ordering as soon as you arrive and maybe even doubling up. It will help you loosen up some. AMBIANCE - very chill and cool space. We spent me read more

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Amazing bar. I love the Ube flavored cocktails. The back patio has had great food every time I have been there. The vibe is really cool a cross between a cocktail and dive bar. read more

Chill vibes. Drinks are easy and light. Energy and music are great. A good place for a large group hang.

Very rude and misogynistic. I gave a $9.00 tip and bartender complained it wasn't enough. Music was bad and outdated. Good spot with good drinks but very bad service and music. We tried to request better music and the DJ gave up and put his headphones down and threw a fit. They had to talk the DJ back into DJing. I've never been treated with so much disrespect and I'm 32. read more

Your neighborhood dive bar with great drinks and even better vibes. I live out in Pasadena, so I'm always on the hunt for good bars I can reach by train and bus. This place is a nice 15 min. walk from La Cienaga/ Jefferson for the E line. The staff and company make the trek worth it. Better put: If I know someone living in Culver City, I might not necessarily like them enough to drive all the way out from E. LA, but I'll definitely take the train to meet them here. They have a generous happy hour for beers and well spirits. Check out their instagram for info on times and days for music and food pop-up events. read more

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Amazing bar, a great spot to have a beer and shot to a perfectly crafted cocktail. The decorations reflect on the good times of dive bars but also turns into great date night spot. Service is always efficient and create a great vibe at the bar. read more

Bouncer was a bit rude and told us shots and beers only almost 45 minutes before close. Place was empty. Meh.

Mean ahh martini. Fuego! Go in and get the "deani martini". They'll know. Also cop a shirt. Best shirts in town. Ambiance is super chill id you like silverlake vibes. Smoking on the patio is a nice accommodation. Lots of space. Good people too. read more

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Chai Old Fashioned was delicious and flavorful! Intimate cocktail bar that is a a blend between Mexico City and Tokyo cocktail bar/ music vibes. Great spot! read more

No Smoking Bar - Incredible Hulk Jr (left) and Chai Old Fashioned (right) - Beer Bar Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such an awesome and impressive refresh for this beloved local cool-spot! Super genuine and engaging crew. You gotta get the Toki highball (Japanese whiskey cocktail on tap?!). 10/10 excited to see them thrive! First date, drinks after work, solo bar trip? This is the spot. PS the Photo Booth lives on read more

Finally there's a cool bar in Culver City!! I'm being dramatic but truly this bar is very cool. This was where Mandrake used to be which was fine but No Smoking Bar is such a great vibe. The drinks are tasty, the space is really beautiful and considered and the staff is so nice. They also redid the back patio area and it feels more spacious. I can't wait to go back Ps they also have a Photo Booth read more

Nice little place! They have highball on tap. Quick service and nice staff. Def check it out!

Cool bar but the bartenders are so painfully slow. Was here on Friday and it took so long to get a drink and the place wasn't even that packed. If they had faster bartenders they'd sell twice as many drinks. read more

The owner Ben is incredible. He makes an excellent cocktail. The menu offers a few specialty drinks, they are all quite good. Even their beer selection is interesting, they have a pickle beer. They were able to make every drink we threw at them, except a pisco sour but who has pisco. Everything we had was wonderful. There is plenty of room to sit and drink with the layout of the bar and the outdoor patio is particularly nice. This is our new favorite spot. read more

Horrible experience with a bartender who didn't like her $20 for two drinks tip after I waited for 30 minutes to simply close out my tab and get my credit card back. 10 minutes later she sends the bouncer to remove me and my friends from the bar. Unprofessional staff and management. Avoid it if you want to have a good time. read more

Amazing drinks, space, and service. Staff is lovely and their menu is spectacular. There's an indoor and outdoor space with a lot of room for dancing and mingling. read more

What an enjoyable neighborhood place with welcoming staff and great drinks! Try it when you're in the area. I know you'll have an enjoyable time there. read more

It's a dive bar. What do you expect? Loud music you're going to have to shout to get your drink order . Service wise it's overcrowded the building has no airflow so if anyone had Covid, you're just fucked . Oh but the atmosphere is 1970s friend basement to get stupid drunk. Logistically they're not set up to have a whole bunch of customers. There's no parking there. They did have some sort of event in their back but there's no heat lamps and it's a very cold. . And if you like dive bars, but non-smoke once this is the bar for you . read more

Bloody great bar. The lady bartender is very nice and personable, the happy hour is banging, the size of the place is great and you can smoke out back. I've only been during the week happy hours and it's been slow which I think is nice, and it seems to pick up later in the day so I can imagine on the weekend it's lively but not over crowded. Great ambiance and music also. read more

cool spot. in the middle of nowhere lol..and i mean its like by itself as there was nothing else around it... drinks and staff was cool. chill bar. read more

Such a great spot ! I used to go to Mandrake all the time before it closed and I was sad to see them go, but I could not be happier with their successors at No Smoking !! Ben and Chris are awesome, the specialty drinks are delicious, the music is always great, and the overall atmosphere is so fun and inviting. read more