Sleek cocktail bar located smack dab in the center of the high foot traffic area of Little Tokyo. A great selection of whiskey and a solid cocktail menu with good happy hour specials. It's not surprising given the neighborhood and decor, but I think they lean towards more Japanese spirits and beers. For someone like me who's never been to Japan I feel like there's a traditional Japanese theme going on inside with lots of wood. A few friends and I came here on a holiday before dinner. Happy hour specials were still going on. I'm not sure if they thought they were gonna get that much business on a holiday but I think there's only maybe one or two people behind the bar. Since it was early when we got there, it was still not that crowded. I got the special which was a shot of Japanese whisky and a beer. Great price! Haha. I've walked by before where this place is really crowded so I assume there's a lot more people working behind the bar during the regular busy hours. Just a great place to grab drink drinks. read more

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We were at Little Tokyo over the weekend and saw this business with the catch-y name and had to go inside. You must be 21 to enter. No exceptions, as I witnessed a family who really wanted to come in but had an 18 yr old so they weren't allowed in and because they had a minor with them they couldn't even sit outside in their seating area. Always good to know. Inside the bar got super busy. The inside was a bit dark but again it is a bar. I like the decor and the bar seating was packed. The drinks were good if you like whiskey they have it along with lists of beer options. Nice spot to try out. read more

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very cute little place! love the interior here very moody with accents of orange and green. for parking, there is a lot nearby, but we just parked at the judge lot like 2 blocks up the street. it's a $6 flat rate after 5 pm so pretty good deal but be sure to walk back in a group lol. this is a whiskey bar and i don't like whiskey very much so i was tasting my way around the menu. the plumola is really nice but the grey wolf took the cake for me. its super refreshing and not very strong. dj was whipping tuuuuunes. disco ball turned on halfway thru the night that was very fun. a fun place to have a lowkey night and not get too crazy. bathroom was kinda dirty tho read more

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I tried coming here, but couldn't get in right away because there was a private event. I went to another bar nearby and waited until it ended so I could come back and check it out. Once the event was over, I came back and was let in by security at the door. After getting inside, it took about 10 minutes just to get a menu, and it wasn't even from staff. Another guest who had also been waiting a while handed it to me. In the meantime, the bartenders were taking shots and taking pictures, throwing up the middle finger behind the bar. I don't mind service workers enjoying their time at work, but guests should still be taken care of first. Overall, I would never give this place a second chance. read more

Always a good time here, although it can get insanely busy and the drinks can take a while. I totally understand wanting to use jiggers to keep everything consistent, but when there are 20 people at the bar, it starts to slow things down a lot. At that point, they might be better off speed pouring or even prebatching some of the liqueurs for their more popular cocktails because some drinks seem like they require 5 different pours just to make one. That said, I still really like the vibe here. It tends to draw more of a millennial crowd, which is more my scene, and the overall atmosphere always makes it a fun spot to come back to. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Toki highball - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Obsessed with everything about this bar!! We went to dinner in Little Tokyo with friends, and I happen to see this across the street. We came in for a quick drink and the aesthetic was on point. It was a dimly lit bar, with all kinds of cocktails. Even though they specialize in Japanese whiskey, there were plenty of other cocktail options or even beer. I had the Moonlight in Kyoto, which was a single cube cocktail with rum and lychee. As the night went on, it did look like they schedule a DJ which I would love to come back for! read more

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First time in this place, I really like it. Highly recommended. Me and colleagues we decided to have a drink here. We order 2 whiskey, sours and a margarita with the tequila Fortaleza, They were really delicious, that we decided to order three rounds the same. Refreshing drinks for a Friday night. Parking is not easy but if you really wanna hang out and have a delicious drink, go ahead and find parking a little far away. I wish they have some food though. I was little kind of hungry. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's nice to know that there is a cocktail/whisky bar that's around Little Tokyo area. Do know that parking here can be pretty challenging especially on rush hour or weekends. I came here once on a weekend afternoon (which was super packed and crazy) vs. a weekday late afternoon (when they opened which is even more chill). The inside is pretty cool with lots of Japanese whiskies and a good amount of sitting area at the bar, table, and patio. They do change their drinks seasonally so it's usually pretty different but they do keep some of their best drinks on the list still. They also have happy hours but I didn't get any of them since I wanted to try their speciality cocktails, which wasn't on the happy hour. The drinks were pretty good and the vibe is good here so you'll definitely enjoy this place if you want some good cocktails! read more

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One of our favorite bars in LA. Great ambiance, creative drinks, and a more elevated feel compared to a lot of louder cocktail spots. Cozy, moody, and memorable. read more

Nice quaint and low-dimmed bar with smooth Japanese whiskies. A little pricier than your typical bar but worth it for the quality drinks. Bartender's service is also very attentive and has good energy. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Indoors - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute spot. Hadn't been in years and it was nice to come in the afternoon when it wasn't packed vs during a weekend night. I tried to look up the name of the cocktail I had but it wasn't on their website. I had a goya (bitter melon) cocktail here the other day that was SO good. Everything about it was balanced and delicious. Literally the best cocktail I've probably had in years. If you like cocktails with refreshing, earthy flavors that aren't super sweet - get it! The raspberry/tequila/sesame drink was pretty good too. Probs to the mixologists here! read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Goya cocktail and raspberry sesame cocktail plus asahi - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came on a Thursday for Happy Hour. It's a really cool bar, especially their happy hour prices. They have good bartenders and plenty of seating. I really enjoyed their Wolf and Crane special and whiskey sour. One of the few spots where they actually use an egg white. That sold it for me! We didn't try any of their food, only drinks. Would come back and recommend checking out if in the Little Tokyo area. read more

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Very cute bar in DTLA!! Came here for a goodbye HH and with it being Halloween season, the decor was so cute!! The NA ginger orange drink was so good!!! read more

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On a Friday night, we were surprised how many tables were still open for us to sit and hang. The music was definitely more chill, but perfect for the atmosphere. Super cute for photo ops! Honestly, my friends and I used this place to pregame because of the uniquely curated drinks. Highly recommend checking out before bar hopping to another area around! ** After checking our receipt to split, we realized 2 weeks later we were charged for 2 margaritas and 1 highball instead of just one and one... just remember to double check in a busy environment! ** read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Japanese Highball (Left) & Sister's Margarita (Right) - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is heaven for someone who likes to drink. Despite not being a drinker I met some friends there who truly enjoyed the experience. They offer a variety of alcohol types. It is very loud in there, which is expected in a bar. Friendly bartenders, fast service. Please drink responsibly. read more

Awesome whisky cocktails in Little Tokyo. Went as part of a birthday pub crawl - had a few highballs, which were spot on. A little on the pricey side but sorta expected in this part of town. Wasn't too busy when we went (was able to grab some seats) - but can get pretty crowded in the weekend evenings. Would come by for a few another time! read more

Wolf & Crane has such a cool, laid-back atmosphere. The DJ also played a great, vibey set. I got the Sugoi cocktail, it's originally a non-alcoholic drink but the bartender was more than happy to add vodka in it. Overall, it's a fun spot to hang out with friends and enjoy well-crafted drinks. Drinks are priced pretty reasonably too, which is always a win in LA. Will definitely be coming back on a night out! read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Sugoi (with vodka), Yuzu Penicillin, Geisha, Ichigo Ichie - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here with a couple of coworkers and had a great time. The ambiance and overall vibe were really lively without feeling overwhelming. We tried three different drinks and all of them were solid. The bartenders were friendly and made the experience even better. The DJ even took song requests, which was a nice touch and kept the energy fun. There's also a good amount of seating, so it didn't feel cramped. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Margherita - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Most of these type of bars in the Little Tokyo community popping up now are a plague on society. Overhyped ingredients and flavor profiles that fall flat. All at a premium. Here they have a more minimalist approach to building the drinks. For $12-15, you get a really dynamite cocktail with new ingredients you haven't tried. Open to trying more of their stuff. read more

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I've been here plenty of times but tonight was the first time I felt racially profiled. I went in with my brother and cousin. We are perfectly fine and let in as we showed ID's. We went inside and sat down m- talked about what our drink of choice would be when a white staff:bar tender asked us to leave. After this same white man checked out ID's and said we were fine to go in. Said my cousin, as he wrapped his long hair , told us he was too drunk to be inside. We weren't causing a scene. This whit bartender insisted my cousin was too drunk to be inside and when I asked "why he let us in if he thought we were drunk" they all got aggressive and kicked us out. I don't event drink alcohol and was confused by this interaction. read more

fave place for japanese whisky. when i come here i only get the yamazaki 12 year whisky, it's so smooth and really makes you feel some typa way. idk. i love it so much. aside from the amazing whisky, they have lots of cute and delicious cocktails for every taste. and beers, etc. the vibes are off the chart. it's beautiful inside with dim lighting and chill people. the servers are uber cool. one of my favorite bars in little tokez. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - cute menu - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in the mood to go dancing somewhere chill with good drinks. I visited Wolf and Crane in Little Tokyo on a Friday night and had a great time. I really enjoyed the Toasted Kiss (pic), because it was the closest thing to lychee martini, which is my favorite! They also had a DJ playing a good mix of music that would appeal to everybody's taste. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Toasted Kiss - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute cocktail bar! Highly recommend for visitors. Not a huge amount of seating on a Friday night so come early or with a small group who doesn't mind standing. Great vibe and decor. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice. We loved it while we were here but because it was very crowded, we were in and out quickly. read more

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Love love love this place! Everyone here is so friendly and the vibe is just plain awesome. Their drinks are Japanese inspired as well as their ambiance and they do them very well! No food here but this is a place you can come solo and end up having the best time with new friends! read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Sister's Margarita (left) & Razu Dazú (right) - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the toasted kiss cocktail and it was honestly the best cocktail I have had in a bit of time. The flavor was complex and very enjoyable. The vibe of the place is friendly and cozy. I would definitely be back! read more

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Wolfe and crane. The drinks are soo yummy. We ordered sister's margarita, yuzu penicillin, moonlight and Kyoto, plum-ola. We also got the silk and smoke- drink of the night. Yummy if you like mezcal. Every drink we ordered was yummy 10/10. Service was really fast and friendly. It's a cozy spot if you're looking for a chill night out. Drinks are decent prices. Nothing too crazy though Overall experience, 10/10 read more

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My friend and I came out to this bar before catching a show on my birthday, it happened to be during happy hour! It was a weeknight so the place did not have many patrons that night but was still very lively nonetheless. It was a chilly night but it was cozy inside the bar. My friend and I both ordered a glass of wine each from the happy hour menu. It was a white wine and wow was it good! I don't remember what it was called but it was a very nice drink. We had to order at the bar and then we brought it back to where we were sitting. The place spreads out and even has some outdoor seating. It's so chill here and people come and go, the bartender is friendly too. This would be a nice place to go to wind down after a day in little Tokyo! read more

Awesome atmosphere and Japanese whiskey selection in Little Tokyo. We went on a Wednesday night for the Whiskey Flight night and got to try 8 different Japanese whiskeys for about $80 before tax and tip. The cocktails are also great! Not overly sweet even for me but the place really shines in its whiskey selections. The bartenders Jesus and Collette were really friendly and down-to-earth. I learned that there are whiskeys there that are no longer in production and once they're off that shelf, they are gone gone. Super neat! (pun intended) Definitely going to be coming back next time I'm in the area! read more

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Came here for an after dinner drink. A friend recommended if you want a variety of whiskeys. All sort of concoctions or straight shot of whiskeys. Order at the bar. Very quaint place. Indoor, patio and outdoor seating available pending on your mood. The mural of the wolf and crane is quite interesting. Pricing is not over height for a whiskey bar. read more

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I love the atmosphere here, but the Latino bartender had an attitude issue. I waited about 10 minutes just to get his attention, and when I finally got to talk to this person, he acted as if he didn't understand my English. I don't know how hard it is for a bartender to understand something as simple as "any type of whiskey" or "Hennessy," yet he seemed perfectly friendly with other pretty girls. After waiting another 20 minutes, he completely ignored my order. Thanks for wasting 30 minutes of my life. read more

For all the girlies out there that love Asian-inspired flavored cocktails that don't really taste like alcohol, please try this bar! I LOVE LOVE their menu selection for their signature cocktails and am excited to try something new every time. Very nice ambiance with a nice little dance floor. The music is quite loud so you do have to speak loudly if you want to chitchat with friends. I got the espresso martini and melonade, and I highly recommend the melonade for the girlies out there that want a yummy cocktail! It comes with a sweet melon-flavored lollipop that my cousin loved as someone who doesn't drink alcohol. Service was okay, every time I went there was a different bartender who would either be too busy to help us out at times or it was very slow and took their time to chitchat. I don't mind though, it's a bar! I highly recommend for vibes and a quick drink with friends on a night out! read more

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A cute little bar and disco serving Japanese whisky, sake, wine, beer, and fruity drinks. Wolf & Crane is popular for every drinker. The music is loud, the crowd is fun, and the drinks are absolutely delicious. I love their craft cocktails and they never disappoint with their refreshing taste and alcohol presence. Whenever their craft cocktails has something with lychee in it, I get it immediately. If it wasn't already obvious, they rotate their menu for craft cocktails. Service is quick, but the bar area is small and there is almost always people sitting their. They have one bartender who is married but is FINE AS H3LL!!!! read more

Wolf and crane special Beer and shot special! can't go wrong best place to pre party or even a quiet date night It could get pretty busy during the weekends so If you want to avoid crowds. crazy selection of whiskey read more

Absolutely the worst experience I've ever had at a bar. The Latino bartender at Wolf & Crane flat out refused to serve us. My friend asked for a Moscow Mule, and he kept acting confused and refused to make it. We even asked for something as simple as any whiskey and he still ignored us. We stood there for 30 minutes being completely dismissed, only for him to close out the request without serving us the drink. Meanwhile, other people around us were served right away. It felt like straight-up racial discrimination, and it was humiliating to be treated like that. This wasn't just bad service. It was offensive, unprofessional, and unacceptable! read more

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Very rude bartenders!! I went to order a drink the bartenders don't even acknowledge you. They make you wait. Too bad.. it's a very cool historic bar. However, bartenders need to treat customers like they mean something. I have been there several times to give them a try and nope .. they are rude. Too bad. There is no simple conversation to make you feel like part of the bar. Oh well DTLA is full of bars!! Go elsewhere read more

Was exploring Little Tokyo, and our friend told us this was the best place to grab a drink. Gotta say, picked up on the charm immediately after walking in the door! Definitely a more laid-back bar (at least while we were there) and seemed to be more of a local favorite. Good happy hour M-F until 7pm - they did a good Japanese Highball. Also enjoyed their Mango Dynasty. But they have so many good-looking drinks on the menu that I'd love to come back and try more of them. They also offer food, just be aware of the kitchen hours. We showed up when they opened at 4pm, but they said their kitchen wouldn't be ready until 5:30pm. So keep that in mind if you're looking for food with your drinks. Was picking up when we were leaving around 5:30pm, and the line at the bar was already backing up. Definitely seems like a popular nighttime spot. Overall, great bar and would definitely return when back in the Little Tokyo area! read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Mango Dynasty - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was very confused by the name of this place but it made sense when I saw it, since it is translated from literally the wolf and crane in kanji characters. So this is more of a Japanese style bar than a Japanese bar I would say. Anyway we wanted to find nice drinks so that's how we ended up here. They had 2 mocktail options and I picked the orange one but it was weird, tasted a bit like Chinese medicine. Anyway for my friends, some of the drinks were hit or miss but the ambiance is nice. Cocktail selection is limited. They are more a jap whiskey bar. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Garinaldi - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awesome cocktail/drink spot in Little Tokyo! Was walking around and stumbled across it looking for somewhere to get a drink and this place was exactly what we were looking for! Got the Tokyo Milk Tea and the Peachy Keen cocktails and both were great! Definitely recommend the Tokyo Milk Tea between the two. Bartenders were super quick and kind even on a busy-ish Saturday evening! Inside was dark and vibey! The music was good and a little on the loud side so you had to speak a little louder to talk. Overall awesome spot and would definitely stop by again whenever in the area! read more

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This place was popping on a Saturday night around 10pm! I think this is where people go to socialize after dinner, before going out plans. There was a DJ and the music was pretty loud. Great cocktails and decent number of seats. Good vibes but not sure it's conducive for much talking for to the noise, much more of a upbeat vibe read more

Cozy little Japanese whiskey bar. Didn't try out the food but loved their cocktails. If you're looking for a classic Japanese Highball, this is the spot. Highly recommend. read more

Wolf & Crane Bar - Japanese Highball - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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