Cole Apodaca (Hotel Shangri-La) is behind this curious list. The Creeping Fig, based on bourbon, but with fig, lemon and black tea, takes us from summer into fall in one smooth sip.
Beau Du Bois helped to open this newish Culver City haunt and he continues to man the bar. Everyone loves Beau's original, unexpected French 75.
Library Bar is a little cave behind Public that continues to supply patrons with some of LA's most seasonal, creative cocktails. Barman Matt Bancaniello always has something delicious up his sleeve.
The 18th century-inspired tavern’s menu features a list of colonial-era cocktails that rotate seasonally and a huge craft beer list with 18 tap and 75 to 100 bottled beers.
This 1920s-era speakeasy offers a swank lounge, private cabanas, live entertainment space and an enormous whiskey library with over 300 choices.
The name of this tavern loosely translates to "bar of the city," serves drinks often made with local spirits in a cozy setting with antique furniture and a speakeasy-style room in the back.
Add this to the list of downtown rooftop spaces with a hip, modern terrace atop the Raffaello Hotel. The menu features a mix of seasonal cocktails along with a focus on bourbon and whiskey.
The bubblies are the main attraction at this parlor with bottles hailing from the Champagne region and other parts of the world. There’s also an extensive list of red and white wines and some spirits.
