89 "Drinks & A Light Bite" restaurants in Los Angeles.
When you don’t want to commit to a full dinner (blind date, catching up with an aunt, waiting two hours for a table elsewhere), bars with good food are ideal. Make an easy exit after the first round, or go for a second and maybe some food if it’s going well. Either way, these spots have you covered.
Messhall Kitchen is an American restaurant in Los Feliz that provides a quintessential camp experience.
Jones Hollywood is a classic spot that works for pretty much anything, and is the version Hollywood we actually wish existed.
The New York-iest bar in Los Angeles, the Village Idiot is always there when you need it, and the British pub food is good too.
Electric Owl is a mostly outdoor space on Sunset that looks and feels like a vintage train station where drinking is heavily encouraged.
The Prince in Koreatown is one of LA’s oldest bars. It feels like the rich people floor of the Titanic, except it also serves great Korean food.
Bourbon Steak is a solid steakhouse at The Americana in Glendale with a daily Happy Hour that will save your life.
Cole’s in downtown is the (other) originator of the French Dip sandwich and a great place to pick up a quick beer and a sandwich.
Yard House is an aggressively corporate sports bar and ground zero for drinking before a game at Staples.
