East Side LA Bars: Tiki, Pool, Dive, Cocktail Den

4.7 (795)

Wed – Sat, 18:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4427 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Tiki-Ti is a tiny, historic family-run tiki bar on Sunset Boulevard, operating since 1961. Tropical decor and signed placards from friends and legends fill the room. Guests choose from over 90 exotic specialty drinks with generous rum pours, while lively, interactive drinking traditions shape the experience at the bar.

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1087 Manzanita St

4100 Bar is a Silver Lake neighborhood haunt with strong drinks, handcrafted cocktails, comfortable booths and pool tables. A photo booth sits inside, and the heated patio has year-round seating. Weekly pop-up food runs, and weekends turn high energy.

4.3 (298)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1800 Hillhurst Ave

Drawing Room is a dimly lit, unpretentious dive on Hillhurst Avenue. The cash-only bar keeps its focus on simple drinks. A jukebox supplies the soundtrack, while engaging bartenders and funny regulars shape the room's easygoing atmosphere. There is no kitchen.

4.5 (100)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1)

1966 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

Vandell is a 1930s-inspired cocktail den in an 800-square-foot space on Hillhurst Avenue. A sun room, middle booths and a back room styled like a Japanese whisky bar shape the interior. Inventive cocktails and vintage classics come with small plates.