This place is a lot smaller than what it looks like on Instagram but the cocktails are fantastic! We sat at the bar and watched how they made the drinks. The drinks can definitely get a little pricy but they are definitely worth it. I think I had 3 cocktails and 2 shots but everything was delicious as well as strong. Its a beautiful interior with an upstairs that I didn't get to check out but overall a very classy, old fashioned place. I would definitely come back here just for the drinks. read more

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This stunning Parisian saloon-style bar has been in my radar for quite some time. I was excited to attend an event here featuring mixologists from Mexico City's acclaimed cocktail bar Form+Matter. FOMA is a highly regarded, experimental cocktail establishment that has earned a reputation for blending science & creativity to craft innovative drinks that challenge the senses. Prepare to be in awe when you enter The Wolves. The elegant décor did not disappoint and the stained glass ceiling is amazing. The private event featured FOMA's top mixologist working alongside some of The Wolve's mixologists. I tried one of FOMA's signature libations - Isla Bonita (Milagro Reposado, Vanilla, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Lemon, & Milk). In addition to one of The Wolves specialty cocktails - Jamaiquita (Milagro Blanco, Hibiscus, Pineapple, Cinnamon, Basil, & soda). Both drinks were expertly crafted, perfectly balanced, and a delight on the palate. Since it was a party there was live entertainment and delicious food from the kitchen that was served buffet style in the charming loft area. I'm glad I finally got to check this place out and am looking forward to coming back. *Metered street parking or nearby lots. read more

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A favorite of ours. Interior is amazing such a cool vibe drinks are super delicious bartenders really know what they're doing. They take their time and do it right. This is a hidden gem and I wanted to share it with everyone. We have a certain table. We sit at every time in the corner and I always unscrew the lightbulb to dim it just a little bit more love that they have a balcony up on top overlooking the street. You can smoke outside if you want to, sometimes recommending hidden gems is not always the best thing because it draws in so many more people I would love to keep this place to myself, but it's too good not to share if you're in the LA area I totally Recommend. Security guards out front very nice staff inside very friendly totally recommend this place. read more

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Have i found my new favorite spot? Just may have! Stepping into here is like being transported back into history. Their happy hours are 5-7pm and honestly, can't go wrong with ANY here. One of my favorite is The Reyna - the coconut foam is so nice to the overall drinks. The food is also great! Fries were crispy as requested and the burger had a lovely caramelized onions. I went two nights in a row and still SO many things I want to try so definitely will be back and bringing my friends! read more

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I love how The Wolves transformed a normal space in DTLA into a charming bar with fascinating architecture. Popping in for a drink and a bite to eat while waiting to attend an event - was so worth it! I love how unique the ingredients are in the cocktails. Both the "Let Them Talk" and "1920's" were delicious! I barely tasted the brandy in the "Let Them Talk" - it was more lavender-forward which I liked! Our server was super nice and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

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Didn't have opportunity to try any food here, but the crafted cocktails are creative & on point! The place has a laid back vibe. It was honestly a little confusing at first because there are menus on the tables but it took about 20 minutes for us to figure out that you have to order and wait at the bar. It would be great for the menu to indicate that or even have a QR code to order with instructions - as this was the first visit. read more

Boozy cocktails in an old-school looking bar. Went for drinks and sat in a booth - had a few different whiskey drinks, all were stronger but well put together. The vibe was good and the decor was pretty sweet, with painted glass and lots of wood. Would come back for a few drinks! read more

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Great drinks and amazing service even when they were slammed. James was very attentive and it seemed like he was the only server at the time we went in. Loved everything about this bar, will definitely be back. read more

Gorgeous bar with historic low light ambiance. The cocktail lounge is rich in personality, craft drinks, and has a warm welcoming staff. I came here for the first time with my girlfriend recently for a couple drinks before the hardcore nightlight stuff later. This place was a great starter but only in the best ways! It's definitely an upscale bar but without the shallow exclusive energy that some other upscale joints give off. The atmosphere is very intimate and in my opinion the perfect place for a date with drinks and bites. Their kitchen has good options for bar food and the cocktails are truly artisan. I enjoyed their tiger blood the most. This drink can be made to be a serving for 2 and comes in a fancy science lab looking glass with smoke leaking out the top. Its presentation was only half as good as its actual taste. It Was plenty boozy with rich citrus flavor. My girlfriend and I have been plotting on returning to try a few more drinks soon with friends.. read more

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Spooky, antique vibes, great drinks! This place has you looking around at all the amazing details of the bar while drinking a delicious drink. This place is a must! read more

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Love love love this bar. Its interior is truly a work of art and feels like walking into a period piece movie upon arrival. The drinks were phenomenal and service was pretty quick. It's allegedly haunted too ‍ Will definitely keep coming back read more

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I like the decor of this place. Drinks are good. Im always able to find a seat. Service is ok. I like their upstairs bar. It's more spacious and it has tables, couches, chairs. The down stairs has church like seating booths and some bar tables between the booths and the bar. They also have a spiral staircase that leads to a few more seats and outdoor balcony for those that smoke. The bathroom area feels a little haunted when you're by yourself. There's only one single female restroom. Not sure about the men's. Pretty cool place. read more

Parking: There is a parking lot right next door. The sign says $5 for the first 10 mins, afterward it can be charged up to $15 max. This place is catered for the more sophisticated and chill crowd. Great drinks and great ambiance but really hard to find open seating on the weekend. The layout of the bar doesn't allow you to stand and drink because all the available space is made to get from one place to another. There are 3-4 small tables upstairs and outdoor seating. However, if you're coming here to experience the haunted history of the establishment, probably come on the weekdays when the crowds are less heavy. During the weekend, you can't feel much of the spookiness but the bar does feel a bit chilly. 19th century: Bourbon is smooth, strong, and spicy with a heavier alcoholic scent to the drink. 1920s: Whisky, very smooth. Lighter, less impactful spice with an orange peel scent to the drink. read more

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I'm really hoping it was an off night for them because I've heard nothing but good things about this place. But my friends and I did not have a good experience here. We came for an event that was held upstairs. There was no ticketing, just first come first serve. That would have been fine if the service from the actual bar staff was decent. Apparently, it was the last night of one of the bartenders and he was in no rush to help people except for the 3-4 dudes, likely regulars, that he talked to the entire night. My friends tried on multiple occasions to get his attention, and the other bartender's attention, to get food and drinks. It took over 20 minutes and there wasn't a line downstairs or anything, they just chose to ignore us. When the food order was finally taken, it was taken wrong. My friends had an allergy and specified, but it wasn't communicated to the kitchen. It took multiple tries to get the right order. The only staff member that was helpful was the kitchen runner who brought out the food. My other issue was the themed drink offered that night. It was discounted but they didn't even fill the glass. It was like 4 oz in a martini glass. Even at a discount it was overpriced and not good. Just a really poor experience, unfortunately. Beautiful, historic space though. read more

The burger is seriously legit, double patty and very filling, good to split with two people and 1 or 2 appetizers. The aqua chile drink was verrrry good, perfect. Would totally repeat it, don't let it scare you! Booths are cozy and feel private. Service was friendly, helpful, felt they were slightly busy but not a problem. WOULD repeat for the food AND the interior too. Great for any occasion I think. read more

Hit up The Wolves on Friday night with a larger group than originally expected. The staff pointed us to the first-come, first-served upstairs area and it proved perfect. The staff was fantastic and even though we didn't get to try all of the specialty cocktails served downstairs, the bartender was top notch. I loved the burger and the fries paired with it were actually fantastic. The duck wings, however, left a bit to be desired in my opinion. But even with that, you come to this spot for the beautiful decor which transports you to somewhere in France and the exceptional cocktail program. Can't wait to pay another visit! read more

Walking into the bar felt like I was transported to early 1900s such a beautiful building inside and out. We arrived as soon as they opened so we were able to grab a seat at the bar and move to the balcony soon after. We ordered the Tigers Milk decanter for 2, it was complete masterpiece! Highly recommend it was smooth and the perfect amount of Smokey. Our second drink was Agua Buena when he describe it as agua chile inspired I was skeptical. To my surprise it was tasty and refreshing. We also snacked on some garlic parm fries which were also great. All in all I absolutely loved this place and would recommend! read more

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Food was amazing. Everything we ordered, we thought the drinks are gonna be GOOD and food would be just "ok". However, once we took a bite out of every dish we amazed! I don't even know which plate was better. Loved the deviled eggs and flatbread was d diddly delicious! The entire layout was gorgeous. Loved the ceiling and the upstairs was so cute, although quite tight, it seems very intimate. Good service. I'll have to tell everyone about this place. read more

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What a cute lil gem! You'd absolutely miss it if you didn't know what you were looking for. Making drinks became an art form which complimented the actual drink itself. Husband had the dirty martini that came with the burger combo. I had the 19th Century and it was a deeee-light! The duck wings were also great, especially when being topped with cilantro. It reminded us of a mini turkey leg, which was a pleasant surprise. The burger was also good. The taste reminded me of french onion soup lol. Upgrade to garlic fries, it didn't have that strong bite that not-so-freshly chopped garlic would have! Great place to have drinks and food with friends. It seems like it can get pretty crowded though. Make sure you visit the area upstairs, both the inside seats and outdoor seating! 19th Century drink 10/10 Duck wings 8/10 Burger 7/10 Garlic fries 8/10 read more

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A cute small bar in DTLA. Came here on a Saturday night ~9pm and it was very busy. The sitting is first-come first-served. We tried several drinks and got a poutine to share and everything was pretty good. The server was very nice and was very pleased with his service! :) read more

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We hit up The Wolves for happy hour, and it did not disappoint. I ordered an Old Fashioned, which was delicious--especially with that massive ice cube. The drinks were on point, and the food was solid. The atmosphere was lively and friendly, perfect for kicking back and enjoying read more

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Very impressed with this little bar. We came on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy but got super busy as the night went on. Even with the crowd the service was very good. The cocktails are interesting for sure. It seems strange but somehow it works and they were delicious! Food was very good! That burger is phenomenal! I didn't get a photo because I just dug in as soon as it arrived on the table! Cheers! read more

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Black mussels, decor, service, cocktails, vibe, black mussels again, the broth that comes with the mussels alllllll unreasonably delicious. Not to mention that the mussels were amazing. Made me wanna cry it was so good read more

Cocktails with a bit of history mixed in? I'm sold! Located in Downtown LA's historic (and possibly haunted) Alexandria Hotel's building, The Wolves is a unique establishment that features authentic period pieces from the early 20th century, lending itself to an intriguing yet approachable ambiance that you'll truly be impressed by. The cocktail menu is thoughtfully presented and put together, gathering inspiration from culinary dishes and unexpected flavor combinations. While I may not be as bold enough to order their Agua Buena cocktail, which features shrimp, cucumber and garlic, I was more than happy with the sweet and fruity Harbinger of Fun and Mary Pickford cocktails instead. Our server was friendly and attentive and came to our table to check on us multiple times. We came a bit earlier than the busy nighttime rush so we were seated right away but I can see how his place can fill up on busy weekend evenings. read more

The Wolves is one of those places that just feels cool. It's got these old-school, vintage vibes--super pretty inside, dim lighting, detailed decor. Perfect date spot. Cocktails are great, hands down. My favorite is the green bean cocktail--yes, green bean. Sounds weird, but it's super unique and somehow just works. So fresh and balanced. Definitely one of the most memorable drinks I've had in a while. Only downside is there's no parking, but that's kind of expected since it's in the heart of DTLA. Plan ahead or take a rideshare--it's worth it. read more

The atmosphere here is cool. Gorgeous space. Easy to grab a table. Where it falls down are the drinks and service. Of course you're supposed QR code your drinks so we waited a few minutes and the server came by with menus because he said the QR code scan is quirky. Oh? There's a QR code? Oops. It's tiny. Anyway, we ordered and the drinks were just okay. And the service was not what you'd hope for in a lovely historic establishment. It was more of a beer bar service vibe. It wasn't particularly busy but there just wasn't the vibe of say, The Roger Room. Meh. read more

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This place had me feeling some sort of mystical way from the moment I laid eyes on it online and I just had to go and experience in person right away since I don't really see anything around like this. I decided to visit on a Sunday in hopes to catch a calmer/not so overwhelming atmosphere and I was right on with what I had in mind. The outside was attractive (minus the homeless, and druggies hanging around the neighborhood) And the door man was pretty nice as he opened the beautiful doors to what seemed like I stepped back in time and left the modern world out. We were immediately seated in a tiny table for 2, and the small chairs were creaking as I moved and I asked to be seated in a booth for the fear that the chair was going to break on me at any moment. We were then seated in the booth and I was just over all in awe of the surrounding beauty of this place. It's sexy, romantic, whimsical, mysterious and dark. Just the way I like it. Our server was Rose (I believe?) she was pretty cool and accommodating so that was very much appreciated. I had 2 cocktails that were very Smokey (not sure if I'm a fan of this) but I appreciate the execution of the drinks. The food was not bad as well. I would definitely recommend visiting this place if you appreciate what is has to offer like me. I've realized the owners are really trying to go for that whole "exclusive" vibe and I appreciate that but at the same time it annoys me a tad since I like things to be effortless at this point of life. Definitely worth the experience! Enjoy! read more

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This rating is specifically for the cocktails as I didn't order any food on this visit. The interior was absolutely stunning with stained glass windows and low light that accentuated the gold ceiling panels. It had a sophisticated speakasy feel to it. However I wasn't a huge fan of how insanely alcoholic they tasted. I ordered the Amsterdam and felt like I got punched in the face with every sip. It was very busy and took a while to get our drinks. The curved staircase to get upstairs was aesthetically pleasing, but difficult to navigate with a drink in your hand. The balcony was noisy as it faces a busy street. read more

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Whenever we're in downtown LA, Wolves is an absolute must--and once again, it did not disappoint! This time, I finally got to try the Tigers Milk and it was bold, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of heat. But my heart still belongs to the Agua Buena. There's something about its perfect balance of spice and zest that keeps me coming back. Honestly, the mixologists here are on another level. I'm convinced they're some of the best in Los Angeles, PERIOD! read more

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Pretty decent old-fashioneds on a busy Saturday night. Would go back. Really didn't try anything else there cause it was the end of the night. read more

Truly astounded at the lack of hospitality here. The architecture and vibes alone cannot make up for what amounts to self-service at the bar--including taking your drinks up a winding spiral staircase to tables full of dirty dishes waiting to be cleaned. Bar tender spilled half my drink and didn't offer to top it up, or apologize. Its heyday is gone; go elsewhere. read more

The Wolves is my go to spot for craft cocktails, classic drink or some delicious food. The staff and guest are always warm and friendly. read more

The Wolves - Romantic date night, excellent wine selection and even better service!!! I think we will be frequent patrons of this fine establishment! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of my favorite spots in downtown LA! The Wolves has a really nice atmosphere with craft cocktails and really good food. The service is solid, and it's a great place to go out with friends or stop in for a drink! read more

A review mentioned that this was a hidden gem so we were super excited to try. Gem? Yes! Hidden? Definitely not. The interior outside looks very regular, but the interior is stunning. I was getting mad because the pictures I took of the ceiling could not capture how cool it looked in person! They also have an upstairs balcony-type thing for reserved parties which is nice. You kinda have to wait around until a table opens up, and this place was so packed that it did take a while. We still waited a bit after being seated at the bar. Bartenders had a lot on their plate, but were working quickly to get through them! The bartender that helped us (didn't get his name, but he had long grey hair) was amazing!! We asked if he could do custom drinks and he was very happy to accommodate. Here's what we got/what we thought: My cocktail (pink) (5/5): Pictured on the right, my cocktail consisted of pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, and other things that I don't really remember. The drink was SO refreshing, and having a bit of that basil just took it over the top. Cucumber lime "East Side" (5/5!): This was my boyfriend's, and it was also incredible! The bartender was even kind enough to grab a fresh cucumber for us. I never like drinks with cucumber and lime, but I kept asking if I could have sips of this one. Overall, such a great experience! My boyfriend and I both agreed that this was the highlight of our trip. If you don't mind the prices and wait time, I'm sure the service and drinks will make your night. read more

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What a gem of a place this is! The interior is soooo beautiful and elegant. I highly suggest stopping in for a drink - it's definitely nice enough for a date. There's a smokey cocktail that has an impressive presentation which was delicious. I don't think you can go wrong here, they have a legit cocktail menu and the food looked delicious but I wasn't hungry. The bartender was sweet and gave some good recommendations. I walked by this place so many times and never really noticed it. If it wasn't for my friend taking me there, I would have never known such a cute place existed. read more

Wolves Bar in DTLA is one of those hidden gems that feels like stepping into another era. I'm a huge fan of the old-school architecture--it gives the place a timeless, almost cinematic feel. One of my favorite features is the beautiful wraparound staircase that leads to the second level, where you can look out over the balcony and take in the street below--it's such a cool perspective of downtown. From what I've gathered, the bar has been around for quite a while and has really established itself as a staple in the area. The ambiance is effortlessly cool--dim lighting, vintage details, and a vibe that strikes the perfect balance between laid-back and upscale. Definitely one of my favorite spots to unwind or impress out-of-towners. read more

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What a beautiful Bar! I was there on an extremely busy Saturday night so I didn't get much time because it was incredibly packed. Can't wait to go back on a slower day and time and just spend some time there checking it out to try different drinks. Looking forward to it! read more

This used to be an amazing bar with great drinks and awesome bartenders. Came in on a Saturday night and was completely ignored at our table along with the rest of my party. There wasn't enough help, no one ever came by our table to take our order. When we went up to the bar to ask for water, the bartender seemed annoyed and made a comment that "he was busy running the bar". Previous bartenders are gone, and the whole drink menu has been revised. Strange ingredients are in the drinks now, like sesame oil in a coffee drink. You can literally see the oil floating at the top of the drink. Drinks are horrible and the personal attention we used to get is gone. I have referred many people to this location but will now spread the word about how this bar and its atmosphere has changed. read more

an absolutely gorgeous bar. Great food, fabulous drinks, and the most beautiful interior in Los Angeles. I highly recommend.

Wow! Great bar tender who makes quality cocktails! Great private event space, classy old architecture and a cool crowd. Upstairs seating a street view outdoor balcony. read more

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