Been about a year since my last visit, but I stumbled back into Verdugo Bar this past Thursday 10/8 for their Fernet-Branca event, and what a night! This neighborhood spot sits right on the corner across from a pizza joint, with indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, a great beer selection, and solid hospitality. I remembered seeing Fernet on the menu last time, which already earned them points with me. Any bar carrying Fernet-Branca has my business! A Fernet shot and a Pilsner? Can't beat that with a baseball bat! The event was fully decked out in Fernet, with an L.A. coin drop, a special drink menu, and tunes spinning all night. Good people, good vibes, and plenty of Fernet-o'clock energy. I'll definitely be back to support this neighborhood gem. Pull up, grab yourself a Fernet, and cheers! (Ask about their Fernet drink menu that they had on this night of Thursday 10/8) read more

It's Pliny the Younger season and Verdugo Bar came through again! Year after year the team here always has everything organized and gets through the line quickly and with a smile. Lines were long and the staff moved quickly to get through everyone even with special requests for cocktails. They tapped their first keg of Younger 45 minutes in and didn't skip a beat on moving the line with the next keg. Thank you again Verdugo Bar for an awesome release! Cheers to another year of Pliny the Younger! read more

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I discovered this cool neighborhood bar during covid and finally had the chance to come back. Verdugo Bar has been serving the community since 2007. They have beers on tap & specialty cocktails, including a few on draft. Inside is a dimly lit lounge that exudes so much charm! I like the 1930's curved wooden bar and oversized vinyl booths. The outdoor beer garden is spacious with plenty of seating areas. On select nights there is a DJ and an occasional food vendor pop-up. You can order pizza from across the street via a QR code. I came here on a Friday night with some friends. We were digging the cool Halloween décor and background music. Bartender Delilah was an absolute doll! Very friendly and personable. She made the evening even more enjoyable. 5 stars for her! The drink menu is along the wall above the bar. Our first round consisted of the OG Paloma, Como La Flor, and Verdugo Fresca. For my second round I decided to try the Pickletini. All the drinks were delish. I really liked the vibe of this place and would come back with friends or even solo. They are also dog friendly, which is a double bonus. In fact, they'll be hosting a Howl-O-Ween pet costume party on October 26th at 1 p.m. *HH: Monday - Friday 5 - 7 pm Sat & Sun 12 - 3 pm $2 off wells, wine, & select beers. *Dog Friendly *Street parking read more

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I don't think I've read a review where a dive bar is only reviewed for the photo booth! HAHA so I'll be the first to say that was my only reason for stopping by, I'm on a Photo Booth hunt and found out this place had one. Loveeee that I was able to locate it quick - I got to explore the place a bit and it's definitely a place I'd come back to with friends as well. Seems like it's a place that locals love! read more

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An intimate dive bar nestled quietly in the neighborhood, Verdugo Bar offers a plentiful offering of local and vast craft breweries on top of being a full functioning bar. Among the patrons are locals working remote; catching a cold pint in between Excel spreadsheets and young lovers dressed up for a night on the town. No matter the occasion; Verdugo Bar has the unique ambiance that really is all purpose to satisfy the needs of many! Cheers! read more

Verdugo Bar - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lil bday stop with bestie. Had a citrus cider here. The outdoor patio area is so nice during the daytime. I'd only been here at night before. Definitely coming back! read more

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Stopped by today and Verdugo Bar was awesome! Love the vibe and Sidney was awesome! Beautiful service! read more

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My first time at Verdugo bar and I had so much fun. It was definitely a five stars all around for me. It's really cute once you walk in and it's very hidden and they have a nice outdoor area with benches where you could have fun with friends or family, I think it's good for celebrations just to have a good time. My friends and I came on a Saturday in the afternoon and we had the pleasure to have Marco as our bartender and court. They were phenomenal with like exceptional service. They were attentive, super laid-back, and everything we asked, for they had it and made the drinks with no complaints, and all the drinks were very good. I also like how you can order pizza and food and you can bring it in there Inside the bar area is really nice and I love the ambience and how dark it is. They have nice booth where you can sit in a good amount of seats at the bar. Also, what I loved was the good music that they played, they had really good R&B and hip-hop music. This place is definitely a vibe you can dance and have a good time a dent pretty much the whole time because it was that much fun in the music was a vibe. The only downside is that the parking is very scarce and it's only street parking. However, once you find parking, you're forget about the time spent finding parking because it's a good time. Also, they have happy hour during the weekend as well, and they have good options with discounted prices, and his dog friendly as well so you can also bring your dog if you would like. Overall, I would definitely come back here and I recommend this bar if you wanna have a good time and have good customer service. -Marshay D. read more

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Place has really gone downhill since their resident bouncer passed. The drinks and selection are fine but there are some WEIRDOS at this place. It seems to only cater to a specific group of people and I won't say who but it's pretty apparent when you go. The chain smoking is ridiculous. read more

July 2026: The bouncer is the meanest, grimmest asshat you could ever hope to have guarding your doors. Terrible for the brand. This is a neighborhood bar. Get a bouncer who feels like it. Love that you can order a pizza from Park Pizza across the road. Great bartender in a darkly lit old school bar. read more

Holy cow! Waited 30 minutes for a drink here and I was sitting smack dab in the middle of the bar. I had the best seat at a bar I've ever had in my life and a bartender wouldn't look at my 6'6" figure which is meticulously sculpted by the way. Part of the issue is this bar claims to be a cocktail bar but the vibe is 100% DIVE. You can't be serving these fancy cocktails at a place like this with this many patrons with this few of bartenders specifically when the bartenders have this level of tunnel vision. The periphs on these bartenders should disqualify them from operating a motor vehicle which speaking of, I just crashed my own motor vehicle while writing this review. Thankfully I wasn't too impaired because the service at Verdugo bar was so painstakingly slow. 2 stars read more

Only full bar with an original Mrs Pacman arcade game. Friendly staff, excellent cocktails and plentiful choices of draft beer. read more

Neighborhood bar, must check it out. A little dark inside but not to worry, you can hangout in the patio. They have happy hour, service is excellent and the drinks are just fine. Grab a friend or meet a new one here. read more

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chill local bar, only went once but good vibes. It gets busy during dodger season but worth going. read more

A good bar to hang out and talk. They have a lot of draft beers and some specialty cocktails. I really liked their spicy margarita, it was very spicy. A lot of outdoor seating. read more

Great neighborhood bar with a great beer selection and super yummy cocktails! The bartenders are very friendly and attentive and Sunday karaoke is a real party! read more

I've been coming to Verdugo Bar for about two years and usually enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks, and experience. But last night (Sunday) was by far the worst visit I've ever had here. The bartender was rude from the very beginning and clearly didn't want to serve me. On top of that she straight up asked me for tips even though she was already being disrespectful. When I didn't tip because of how poorly I was treated, I was kicked out of the bar. This was shocking and honestly unacceptable. I never expected to be treated this way after coming here for a couple of years. It completely ruined the place for me and I'm extremely disappointed in how the staff handled it. read more

My friend Kim S. had a birthday party at Verdugo Bar a few Fridays back, where she invited her friends to help her relive the birthdays of decades past. I guess this place has been around, and she had fond memories of visiting in her twenties. This was my first time here, but it reminded me of many other bars I've liked in nearby neighborhoods, low-key and fun with a dark interior and an airy patio. The crowd felt like it probably came of age at the same time as our group and the bar itself, and the music and atmosphere matched. Good times, millennial style. There was an extensive list of draft beers, as well as a shorter one of draft cocktails, along with a full bar where I'm guessing you could order just about whatever. The bartender was polite and efficient, and we never had to wait long for service, even when the place filled up. I think we had the Stone Zumology IPA, the Wild Fields Brewhouse 4104, and the Kern River Trampled by Terpenes IPA or the Brouwerij St. Bernardus Abt 12 (I remember one of these, possibly the Kern River, was out). In any case, something tasty they had on tap. I also tried the draft Manhattan, and this was nice, smooth and boozy. I had a great time at Verdugo Bar and hope to come back for more chill patio drinking. I may be a new patron, but the place pinged my nostalgics in a pleasant, comfortable way. read more

This is a bar that's easy to miss. It's on the corner, in a neighborhood, but also not...it's obscured by trees and ivy and it's just a little off the main road. Those who know this place know how fun it is and how memorable it can be. I came here on a cold November night. It rained lightly while we sat outside and it didn't disrupt our fun. Verdugo Bar is a classic. They have a famous curvy vintage bar along with these leather curved booths from another time. String lights give the place a nice glow. You order drinks at the bar and everyone behind there is super nice. They have a great selection of beers on tap and canned/bottled. They also have a collection of signature cocktails. The highlight of this particular visit was the Pina Colada. It's premade and comes out of a slushee machine. The alcohol is strong, but still has all the sweet flavor you expect. They also have a similar drink which is dole whip with mezcal. Imagine a perfect summer day at Disneyland with a smoky aftertaste. Finding a seat isn't much of a problem because they have a giant outdoor seating area. The walls are covered in signs of all the beers they've served over the years. Perfect spot to play board games or just catch up with friends. They have a window in the back where pop ups can set up shop. On this particular night, they had a slider and hot dog pop up show up. The old LA vibes outside and inside don't just make this any watering hole. When we pulled up I couldn't remember if I had been here before. Walking out to the back patio, I almost tripped on the little ramp that lead out there. It all came rushing back, I did the same thing 10 years ago. Come here for a drink or two and you'll remember it forever. read more

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Large venue with lots of space for your crew to find a table! But get there early on a Friday evening for a table indoors! This place reminds me of a Biergarten in Germany! The bartenders are kind, friendly, and skilled with cocktails! They are very busy and do their best to keep the drinks served for all the thirsty folks! Music inside is rather loud. Sometimes, there's dancing! Be adviser that there is a detailed security check for safety. Doorman will look through your purse and have men empty their pockets. If you're celebrating a birthday and brought gifts, those will be searched. No bringing in bottles of alcohol as gifts. I'm not used to this. Still, imo, the doorman was firm but fair. Don't bring your skateboard, scooter, unicycle, nor bike. Nothing that may be used as a weapon or jeopardize safety will be allowed. I felt safe and enjoyed the good, neighborly vibes! read more

Verdugo Bar - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is absolutely one of the best bars I've been to. Located in a interesting area that is both commercial and residential. As others mentioned, parking can be a bit tricky. The spot offers both indoor and outdoor seating with heat lamps. Plenty of room. Perfect place to hang out with friends. Mario, the security guy is super cool. The place is also pet friendly with plenty of watering bowls filled for them. Once inside, the vibe is completely different. Lots of high tables, comfortable communal booths and board games. Who doesn't like board games. There is even a old school photo booth. Plenty to sip on from beers on tap, ciders, mixed drinks, etc. Just pick your posion. Bartenders are very friendly. Especially Natalie. There is food, but it looks like it is only available outside. No food permitted inside. I will definitely return. read more

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If I could leave 0 starts I would. Last night was unreal. I've never been questioned on tipping. Management needs to seriously check whoever the chick that was running the bar last night was. I tip after every drink. She actively questioned me tipping. Every. Time. Mind you. I tipped each time and she still had the nerve to keep asking me. You shouldn't have to ask for one. That's why it's a tip. From the looks of past reviews this seems to be the norm for your bar tender on Sunday nights. Seriously gross behavior. Do better. read more

I came here for this first time last night on a Sunday night the bar was such a good vibe super crowded yet the bartender was super accommodating and sweet! I ordered a bunch of martinis and they all were delish overall great experience especially cause the bartender was so sweet while dealing with some completely rude young customers. read more

I don't ever come to this side of town but my friend brought me here and I love this place. The music is pretty good too. I will travel all the way from the south bay just for their pickle martini -- it's worth it! MUST TRY! read more

Verdugo Bar - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this bar! Our swim club comes here every week, and they're incredibly nice and have great pours. The bartender with the bangs is very kind and sociable. Cannot recommend if you want a drink enough! read more

The female bartender in the Gorilla Biscuits shirt was incredibly rude this past Sunday, 7/20. I couldn't see what hazy beers were on the menu because I had left my glasses at a table outside, and she told me to "move closer" instead of answering my basic question. Seems to me basic friendliness is the bare minimum of working at a neighborhood hangout but she couldn't even manage that. Her coworker was doing great though, much warmer personality to deal with. Give him a raise. read more

Love this place! Friendly and unassuming, with booth/tables by the bar and a huge, funky covered patio with tons of elbow room in the back! Great local/regional brewery selection with lots of fun choices. They hosted an event for me a few years ago and it was a smashing success! read more

Title: Gianna is hurting your business, I was visiting my brother and we decided to go went for a walk down the street to one of their favorite dinner spots that's 2 blocks from their house. My brother and my sister in law happen to have a new born 6 week old baby, to have a bite to eat and a drink outside and chill. When we entered, Gianna stated that the baby is not allowed there, so we Grudgingly understood and my brother ordered food while we waited outside the entrance, after we ordered she then stated the baby could even be on the premises. I stated that baby's are allowed to be in the eating area (not the bar) by California state law : The Law. Section 25665 of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control states that minors are not allowed to enter or remain within a bar. However, a minor is allowed to enter and remain inside a restaurant that happens to have a bar attached to it. Which this is... Disappointing how rude she was to be honest and sadly we won't be back due to this situation... sad this will be the last time we eat here. For my brothers protection I will not be posting pictures of them or the baby... Hopefully the owner remdies this .... Update: 2 stars bc TNT hamburgers that's only there on fridays, is on point, they deserve 5 stars as their food is fantastic.... read more

Verdugo Bar - Where we can't even wait with the baby for our food. - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great local bar! The staff is always welcoming and helpful. We love Daphne, Arleth, Sidney, and Yaell. Great place to come for Happy Hour and enjoy the sunset on the patio. read more

Verdugo Bar - Patio vibes - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is an outdoor bar, that serves food, yet kids aren't allowed. The wait staff is rude. The food is mediocre at best. They have a pretty good beer selection. No wine. Cocktails are eh...There are a lot of bars in this area - I would try another... read more

Awesome neighborhood bar with a huge patio and outdoor space. I've been coming here for years. They always have some great craft beers to choose from. During these covid times a food order is mandatory. Check their IG: verdugobar to see what food truck is coming thru. Order drinks at the window. There's picnic tables in their patio with plenty of room for social distance. It's a very chill neighborhood bar vibe. It's a great spot for a date or small groups. Service was friendly. Staff in masks. They're also dog friendly. Parking can be tough sometimes. There's street parking in the neighborhood but you may have to walk a block or two. read more

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Unfortunately this place has fallen from the last time we came. The bartenders seem to have a great time with each other. Two of the women bartenders kept screeching throughout the evening. Me and my bf moved from the empty bar to one of the empty booths because of the loud obnoxious screeching. Later, I approached the bartenders asking them to remake my bf's fourth drink because it was terrible I was told it would come out the same because it was on tap. I walked away and after a few minutes another bartender offered to remake the drink. Clearly our business was not wanted. We quickly understood why the bar was so dead on a Friday night. On the plus, they added cute LED lights inside. I doubt we'll be back. read more

Verdugo Bar - Friday night - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fun bar if you like a variety of draft beers. But the bouncer is one of the lamest in the entire city. Had drove over 45 minutes to meet friends for a once a year banquet gathering and he refused me entry even though I have a digital scan of my valid passport. I'm nearly 40 with gray hair lol. Dude is on a really lame power trip and nearly ruins the vibe of the entire place having to interact with him when entering. Get a new bouncer!! read more

Been coming to Verdugo off and on for a long time, always a great beer selection. Went there this past weekend for an early nightcap following my afternoon birthday party elsewhere. Arrived around 7:00-ish, no bouncer, not many people there, very chill, we all walked right in. We had pizza delivered from across the street, and also wings from another place, out on the patio without incident. A friend of mine and her boyfriend drove in from the Westside after work, arrived a little after 8:00. Suddenly there was a bouncer checking IDs and scanning everyone for weapons. My friend - who is obviously middle-aged - had unfortunately grabbed the wrong expired ID, and the bouncer absolutely refused to let her in. I had to stand outside the line and chat with them for a while to make sure their trip wasn't completely for naught. (He didn't care about anyone who was already in, even though none of us had been scanned for weaponry or even had our IDs checked.) Seemed very arbitrary, like one security jerk on a personal power trip that had nothing to do with keeping underage drinkers and/or actual troublemakers out. I don't have a ton of money to spend going out these days, and I'm not inclined to return someplace unwelcoming. I realize the bar is in an occasionally rough area, but I'm pretty sure the danger isn't coming from roving gangs of middle-aged Asian women. So anyway, if you do want to bring weapons into Verdugo, make sure you get there before 8:00 pm! read more

Added pics from the convo with the GM after one of the bartenders forged my signature on the receipt after I paid her in cash. read more

Verdugo Bar - Trying to cover for the shady bartender. Doesn't want to check the security cameras. - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So happy to have found this place. Every time we have moved to a new area, we always look for a neighborhood bar. After making our most recent move, I am extremely happy that we found this place. Extremely laid back vibe. Outside the have some picnic style tables and once inside it has big round leather booth style tables and the perfect old wood dive bar. They carry a great selection of local beers on tap... my favorite part, however, was that they have Malört! What a fun surprise and something that touched my heart and reminded me of our time in Chicago. Looking forward to going again soon and to many nights with friends. read more

Verdugo Bar - Malört! So had to find outside Chicago! - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This has been on my saved list because of the outdoor area and looked like a decent dive bar near my area. Disappointingly will not be coming back. Came on a Friday night was not busy night and the 2x bar tenders spent more time talking to each other than taking care of costumers. Maybe we caught them at a bad time but the service was definitely a deciding factor for us to not return read more

When I first moved here to Mount Washington, I would drive by this place in the evening, and it looked like such a cool place. Now I've been a few times and it's great! There's a dark cozy bar or if you want to hang outside and listen to music there's that and then there's another place outside when you can actually sit around with your friends and play cards or games! That's what got me. read more

I think the things that make this place pretty great are the layout and the friendliness/skill of the bartenders. The layout is nice because you go from the indoor bar area to the indoor game area to the outdoor hang out area ... and all pretty seamlessly. The bartenders are really chill and make a decent old fashioned. Not the best I've had, but not bad at all. Outside space is nice with weekly vendors serve food. The night we came they had brought in Angel City Burgers... and those burgers were soooo good! Perfectly complimented my old fashioned! Overall a nice bar in a relatively secluded area so it's not suuuuper crowded! Stay Cheerful ;) read more

Verdugo Bar - Old fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They got Pliny!!! Awesome Bar...2 blocks from Glassell Park! Love this Hidden Gem! Diverse, Good Selection of Beer! read more