1. Seven Grand
8.3
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews
Bravo: They have about a thousand different whiskies & bourbons & pour a perfect whiskey sour & other imaginative cocktails. Two pool tables and outside seating are for cigar smoking. -Alex Reznik, Top Chef
The Daily Meal: There are 300-plus premium whiskies, rare ryes, and small-batch bourbons on the menu. For the whisky/whiskey lover, do any other details really matter? Read more.
Monique Casillas Cruz: Best whiskey bar this side of the Mississippi! Try the Old Fashion with your fav bourbon or Tommy's Margarita for the ladies. Oh can't forget about the Mint Julep for those hot summer nights!
3. The Thirsty Crow
8.2
2939 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Reno & Vendome), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Silver Lake · 81 tips and reviews
Jenny M.: Bourbon princess approved! Check out the specialty drinks menu. The Mint Julep was pure frosty cold whisky perfection! And the champagne or wine spritzers!
Gregory D Navarro: Amazing artisnal rye and bourbon list. And you telll me another place in LA that has happy hour until 8pm on Saturday -- ssshhh.
LAist: Named one of the nation's best bars, it boasts a lengthy cocktail list plus a list of over 40 small-batch bourbons. The interior is designed to look very old with dark wood paneling. Read more.
4. Blue Star Donuts
8.2
1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Aragon Ct), Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Venice · 49 tips and reviews
Dianna K: donuts are nothing special and too expensive for what it is. if you need special flavored donuts- blueberry bourbon, lemon poppyseed, passion fruit- then def go for it but $4 a donut is ridiculous
H. Colbert (@hrsch): I haven't been to this location yet, but the Blueberry Bourbon Basil and Raspberry Rosemary Buttermilk make my mouth water.
Shaunt Berberian: Raspberry Rosemary and Bourbon Basil
6. The Chestnut Club
8.4
1348 14th St (Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · 20 tips and reviews
Adra: Great spot! Easy parking at meters on Santa Monica Blvd; recommend the Westside (very delicious and refreshing!), the Bourbon Fix (Old Fashioned-y but less sweet, more tart) and the Paloma Cafe.
Edgar Sarmiento: Great spot, good drinks, glacial ice cubes.
Christopher H: Good for a relaxing cocktail during the week. Great mix of whiskeys and well mixed cocktails.
9. The Normandie Club
8.9
605 S Normandie Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 15 tips and reviews
Doug de Wet: Their version of the Old Fashioned Whisky cocktail with coconut infused bourbon and apple brandy is inspired; it's worth going out of the way for.
Jenn Wong: The Manhattan is unlike any you've had before - heck, you think you know what a martini is until you order the best one you've ever had from these guys. Bloody Mary & Old Fashioned also top notch.
Marietta: Don't let the line to get in discourage you. It moves fast.
11. Cole's
8.6
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews
Amanda Shaffer: Order the french dip with lamb and goat cheese. If you want beef and swiss, go Phillipe's instead. Cole's also serves Guiness floats and bourbon pecan pie. Great decor, food is a bit overpriced. Read more.
Robert Moran: Get the Bourbon pecan pie a la mode.
Janice Fong: Bartenders make a nice bourbon honey drink
12. Bar & Garden
8.7
6142 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA
Liquor Store · McManus · 8 tips and reviews
Eileen Rivera: Great selection and knowledge of bourbon!
Nick Burd: Excellent selection of wine and spirits. Friendly staff. If you're looking for "cheap" options, go to Ralph's. If you want a wide selection of interesting booze, come here.
Brandon Peters: They do awesome wine tastings every Tuesday night and Sunday afternoon!
John: I purchased the 23 year old Kentucky bourbon, and it was worth every penny. I highly recommend this place! http://www.beverlyhillsliquorandwine.com/pappy-van-winkle-23-year-old-kentucky-bourbon.php
Phillip Don: Very pleasant stuff and a great selection of liquor. Try this awesome bourbon and you won't regret it: http://www.beverlyhillsliquorandwine.com/pappy-van-winkle-20-year-old-kentucky-bourbon.php
Jeff Cleary: Get a sub from the Turkish woman! Delicious!
Big Bear Good: This place has a great selection of bourbons and scotch as well as wine.
ブルーノ: At K&L you'll find an impressive selection of wines, beers and spirits from all over the world, good prices, and a super friendly and helpful staff! Wish we'd have more stores like this here in Italy!
Colleen Wilson: Amazing staff! So helpful and honest about all of there products!