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Snake Pit Alehouse Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

Pub, Fast Food Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Mid-City West, Los Angeles

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8.3^/10

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Ranked #10 for a happy hour in Mid-City West
"Try the Alaskan White ( polar bear) on tap!!"(2 Tips)
"friendly bartenders good happy hour good people watching on melrose"(3 Tips)
"Two whiskey sodas cost me 8 bucks before 11...winning"(4 Tips)
"Nice whiskey and beer selection."(2 Tips)

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Martini MikeOctober 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Another treasure I've unearthed in my explorations. I freaking love this place. Magnificent Whiskey/y cocktails. A very impressive booze collection. Great staff. Delicious food. 5 Martinis Rating!
Misty S.September 5, 2014
Def good vobes, travelling from NorCal super nice bartendar (lady) and the brews are gkkd too * Alaskan White (refreshing) & Sculpin (Hoppy IPA)*
Bryan ColemanMarch 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
That taco deal is no longer in circulation. But the drink specials are amazing. Happy Hour is 3pm to 8pm. Shot and a beer is only 8 frackin bucks.
Haley WhiteJanuary 10, 2024
Been here 25+ times
Perfect little dive bar, friendly bartenders good happy hour good people watching on melrose
Cameron TaylorMarch 14, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Tip your bartenders and cocktail waitresses!!! Amazing staff, they deserve the love! Tip well and be rewarded w/ excellent pours!!! Love everyone here at the pit!
Jessica WOctober 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Super friendly staff, surprisingly good food and chill neighborhood vibe.
Nikolai SkoglundMarch 13, 2015
The beer and whisky selection. Sit down start a tab and see what happens
Thirsty JamesJanuary 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Killer happy hour - everyday! But be warned, rumors are the place is haunted - I'm just sayin ;)
Colleen SheaJuly 9, 2018
Cheapish beer for LA and decent whiskey selection!
Drew ManciniFebruary 28, 2015
Outstanding whisk(e)y collection, though a bit pricey.
Edie VodkaToxic LundeenJune 19, 2010
Great dive bar but make sure you take control of the jukebox early! That was the only downer when I was there last - someone chose a bunch of crap music! Otherwise, a good time.
Johnny R.June 28, 2011
Good beer selection! Try the Alaskan White ( polar bear) on tap!! So refreshing during these hot LA days...
Michael SaulJune 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
This is a great place to meet foreigners who come from the orbit hostel ... Foreign people are fun to talk to when you are drunk
Martini MikeOctober 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Calamari w Jalapeño aioli!
Scott PfluglerJuly 7, 2018
Nice whiskey and beer selection.
Ryan JesenaFebruary 18, 2010
From Friday to Sunday almost every drink and food on the menu is only $5. Great happy house specials, and great selection of food.
Sam MicletteSeptember 1, 2013
The bathroom is soy spacious!!! Spend quality time I'm there.
Amar BhaktaOctober 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The 1.50 tacos on Friday are nothing short of amazing. Get em with steak.
Michael BonnerMarch 16, 2014
The chicken fingers are very good:)
Marc MccallAugust 18, 2011
Dude, the food here is amazing and relatively cheap. Try the chicken melanese, hooo!
Jenni PowellMay 15, 2011
A great place to run into friends you haven't seen in a while. :) (via Scoville) Read more
Michael BirdsallJanuary 18, 2011
Genuinely friendly bartender, great margarita's... Still waiting on nachos but I'm expecting brilliance!! :)
Paul Andrew DunkerMarch 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
$8 for a draft beer and a shot-even Maker's. boom.
Cole CotesMay 26, 2013
They fixed it after the fire...:-)
David HosmerFebruary 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
It's back after the fire! New bathrooms and smells like a cedar closet!
LINDA STRAWBERRYJune 4, 2011
The scene of midday bloody mary's in between vintage store treasure hunts.
Galo CanoteFebruary 6, 2014
They should wash their beer lines more often...... #justsaying ---
Cynthia RazaMay 7, 2011
Ask for Jen. She's a great bartender.
Mucho Comida™July 1, 2013
Beer. Enjoy.
Paul Andrew DunkerMarch 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
ERMAHGERD SNERK PERTTTT!
Allen RuletkaJune 11, 2012
Chicken sandwich and a Guinness
John TMarch 11, 2011
Quesadilla is awesome! On a Thursday
RobertMarch 5, 2011
Two whiskey sodas cost me 8 bucks before 11...winning
Michael SaulJune 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
They have absinthe
Jessica Yvette GApril 18, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Happy bday vivi's bf...
Ian RyersonDecember 5, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Shot and a Beer...$8!

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