1. Seven Grand
8.5
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews
Roger Ma: For the true whiskey & IPA connoisseur, get the Racer 5 IPA Whiskey! Great whiskey and hops perfectly blended!
Mick Mouseofcairo: Nice bar for the connoisseurs. Great whisky cocktails, bar staff is well versed on all to do with whiskies:).
Michael Robleto: Have an Old Fashioned! Best drink in the house.
3. The Thirsty Crow
8.4
2939 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Reno & Vendome), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Silver Lake · 81 tips and reviews
Shazi_LA: happy hour from 5-8 mon-sat & 2-7 sun = $5 old fashioneds, slow gin fizzes, manhattans and more... so good (and strong) it should be criminal. also sunday = whiskey appreciation night ($4 specials)
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.
J L: Get the Thirsty Crow: A blend of Rye Whiskey, Ginger, and Lemonade
4. Wolf & Crane Bar
8.8
366 E 2nd St (Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 35 tips and reviews
Adrian Phillips: Great whiskey selection along with a great happy hour from 5-7pm. Probably your best bet for liquor and cocktails in the Little Tokyo area.
Karl Hobart: Elegant Little Tokyo bar with local craft beers and an extensive selection of Japanese scotch!
Jeremy Kressmann: Top-notch selection of Japanese whiskey and Japanese craft beer plus a sleek, modern interior. Great spot for a cocktail.
5. Whisky a Go Go
8.5
8901 W Sunset Blvd (at Clark St.), West Hollywood, CA
Music Venue · 53 tips and reviews
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: In 11/2006, the Rock Hall designated the Whisky A Go-Go an official rock & roll landmark. Surviving members of the Doors were present for the ceremony. Perry Farrell & others remembered Jim Morrison. Read more.
The Doors: The Doors also opened for Van Morrison at the Whiskey during his two week residency in June of 1966.
Buford Barnes: Call to book your own show here! The Whiskey is one of LA's famous 1960s venues, but mostly hosts metal bands now due to its pay-to-play policy, where anyone who can rent it and book their own show.
6. Bigfoot Lodge West
8.0
10939 Venice Blvd (at Greenfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Palms · 98 tips and reviews
Zach Shannon: Whiskey Lovers Night on Monday is great. Ian really knows his stuff and shares his knowledge (but not the whiskey) freely. Great specials, too. Splurge for the Van Winkle 23.
Austin Brown: Try a Bourberry, a tasty strawberry and Bourbon concoction.
Paul Nakayama: Whiskey and Soul Mondays are perfect. Great music and $4 Buffalo Trace.
8. The Chestnut Club
8.2
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.
Christopher H: Good for a relaxing cocktail during the week. Great mix of whiskeys and well mixed cocktails.
Amir Baharlou: Drink selection and ambience were awesome. Whiskey selection is great.
11. Tony's Saloon
8.7
2017 E 7th St (Mateo), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Arts District · 31 tips and reviews
jp klein: Make Hunter S. proud: whiskey on the rocks.
Michael A. Carey: Ask Skyler to make you a special Whiskey drink. Then, show off your mad ping pong skills to all of your friends.
Royal Elastics: Their whiskey selection is superb. Also, check out their happy hour. They are connected to Pizzanista and have a hidden window at the bar. Order a slice and a tall boy for 6 bucks.
15. 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.
Sunf: They have an amazing selection of whiskey and for the tiny place they are, drinking menu in general is great.
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.