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Mandrake Bar

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Mid City, Los Angeles

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Mandrake Bar

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Ranked #4 for hipster places in Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from LA Weekly and Serious Eats
"The Tomato Water Martini, with Absolut Peppar and fresh muddled..."(3 Tips)
"the best little hipster bar on the westside."(3 Tips)
"Good cocktails and weird stuff on the projector"(3 Tips)
"Cheap drinks, good cocktails, plenty of tables & seating."(3 Tips)

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LA WeeklyOctober 13, 2012
Best Hipster Bar That Isn't in Echo Park or Silver Lake! We're not calling you a hipster, but if you like dark bars & cheap drinks... (a shot & a beer for $5 at happy hour) check it out! ~Ali Trachta Read more
Adrian PhillipsOctober 18, 2015
Discovered this great dive-like bar on La Cienega wandering around Culver City with friends. Cheap drinks, good cocktails, plenty of tables & seating. Back patio too.
Joseph CAugust 21, 2014
Travis is The Best Tender here! (Pony Tail) always cool movie playing on the projector. DJ's a hit or miss. Back patio is awesome except, when it gets too smokey! Damn Smokers! 🚭👎😤😥😧😳😲😵😖😫😱
Annie CNovember 17, 2013
Great set up - a few different places to hang out. The outdoor patio was a little smokey for this ex-smoker but overall a relaxed, entertaining nice space.
Serious EatsDecember 2, 2013
The Tomato Water Martini, with Absolut Peppar and fresh muddled tomatoes, is a spicy and delicious sip.
Esther KustanowitzJanuary 15, 2015
Great for happy hour. You'll pretty much have the bar to yourselves for the first hour or so. Very light in the snacks department.
Lauren BrownMarch 10, 2015
Happy hour, great djs def check out #bashmentboogie and #drink a tomato water martini
CheapismMarch 14, 2011
From 5-7pm daily, you can join the hipsters at this local hangout for a PBR and a shot of whiskey for $5, a Tecate and a shot of tequila for $5, or get $2 off all house cocktails. Read more
paolo benvenutoMarch 25, 2016
Low-profiler bar with chill vide. They have really good specials for happy hour.
KatrinaJanuary 27, 2015
Where I go if I wanted a chill night out with friends. Good vibe, great space with a patio area.
Natalie BubaloSeptember 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best Moscow Mules I've ever had. They use real ginger instead of ginger beer. Amazing.
bea paceMarch 9, 2013
Cheap drinks that are well made. A bit hipster but it's still a fun environment
Sandra CruzJune 15, 2015
Great vibe, cool drinks and lots of interesting people🎉
MelanieNovember 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
two great deals - $5 pbr & whiskey shot or tecate & tequila shot. spicy olives are f'ing tasty too :)
Sean LeeSeptember 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
make sure to check this place out every second tuesday of the month. great music!
Michael BarryteJuly 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Every other Monday night they screen a Bill Murray movie and free hot dogs! It's Grill Murray!
ray dennisNovember 4, 2013
Cold beer (Tecate), cool folks & good music
Carlos BaezDecember 29, 2015
Hipster bar for sure. Great cocktails
James LeeJanuary 8, 2012
the best little hipster bar on the westside. Stop in or a drink!
Paige FinnJuly 13, 2010
This is maybe my favorite bar ever. Best drink: Dark and stormy made with home made ginger mix.
SukiSeptember 20, 2020
Good cocktails and weird stuff on the projector
Manda CurrellOctober 19, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Good specials and back patio
Pedro RodriguezMay 19, 2017
chill vibe :)
Mike MendozaNovember 15, 2011
creepiest, spookiest spot i ever parked my bike at. DO IT
Holly WangApril 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ask for free pretzels.
Blake MeierAugust 7, 2014
It's got a pretty cool projector.
Candice M.May 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
ahhhh the mint julep is so stronggggg!
Paige FinnJuly 24, 2010
Sit at the bar and have Bish make you a drink. He's lovely.
Nuria SantamariaDecember 31, 2010
Try the fig sandwich. Ask if the bread is fresh.
Britt WittNovember 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Monday nights is movie / hot dogs / danceoff...NOT TO BE MISSED!
Jose CardenasOctober 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Smoke in the back before after 2 am
Jimmy ChenOctober 23, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Best place to have. Smoke and a drink.
Chad BellApril 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Kick-ass, no-fuss cocktails.
Alisha BlandFebruary 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Whack on Friday night....
Kevin HartMarch 24, 2016
Decent. Outdoor patio is nice, but seating is limited.
Joseph CAugust 21, 2014
#HipsterCentral!!!
Rachel BurkeNovember 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
tomato water martini.
Anastasiya B.April 16, 2011
DJ at Mandrake sucks tonight. At least pretend you're going to play my request eventually.
Lisa Y.November 14, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Get a Moscow Mule! It's where it's at.
royciferJanuary 5, 2011
Been here 50+ times
they have wifi!!!!!1!
Sarah KapoorNovember 22, 2009
Have a drink on the picnic tables out back.
Victor VaradiJanuary 16, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Try the max mullen bitter burger
Nick AmabileJanuary 24, 2010
Smokehouse flavored almonds. Nuff said.
Max MullenJanuary 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Enjoy a Victor V. Whisky "sore"
Brooks MartinJanuary 7, 2010
Look out. Art.
Joris DebeijOctober 23, 2009
one word: cool

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