APOTHEKE LOS ANGELES

Tucked into a speakeasy setting, the bar balances its concept with an energetic social scene. Drinks skip pre-mixed shortcuts in favor of crafted, inventive recipes like the spicy mezcal Coyote and the Curios Lotus, though simpler pours like the old fashioned feel more standard. Beyond the counter, a resident DJ sets the tempo, while an outdoor patio lined with booths offers open-air seating where smoking is permitted and pricing runs on the higher side.