Category Archives: DTLA Bar

NEW RESTAURANT ALERT: FIRST DRAFT TAPROOM SET TO OPEN IN DTLA’S SOUTH PARK THIS FALL

Posted on July 31, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen is set to open in South Park this fall. The bar and restaurant will move into 4,000 square feet of retail space in the Wren apartment complex at Pico and Olive. There is already a … Continue reading →

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SLIPPER CLUTCH IS A FUNKY HIDDEN BAR IN THE BACK OF ANOTHER BAR IN DTLA

Posted on June 2, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

Okay, we all love finding a hidden bar, right? Whether it’s in a back alley, down in a basement, or behind a secret door… we love hidden bars. DTLA already has The Varnish, Birds and Bees and Crane’s Bar to … Continue reading →

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HEY WINE LOVERS! SHOP LOCAL AND CHECK OUT WINE STOP IN DTLA’S ARTS DISTRICT

Posted on May 15, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

Are you a wine lover in DTLA? Well, then you need to check out Wine Stop in DTLA’s Arts District. It’s a cute little wine shop on Santa Fe Avenue, just north of the 10 freeway. Wine Stop has an … Continue reading →

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DISTRICT RESTAURANT SERVES UP MOSCOW MULES ON DRAFT… AT A GREAT PRICE

Posted on May 2, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

Looking for a Moscow Mule cocktail in DTLA? Head to District restaurant inside the Sheraton Hotel at The Bloc. DTLAexplorer.com first told you about District back in 2015. District serves up Moscow Mules… on draft! It’s a perfect blend of … Continue reading →

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71ABOVE’S SKYLOUNGE IS PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY GREAT FOOD AND DELICIOUS COCKTAILS WHILE TAKING IN THE SKYSPACE VIEW… FOR FREE

Posted on April 26, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

There’s an easy way to take in the same amazing views from the SkySpace observation level atop the US Bank Tower in DTLA without paying the $25 admission fee. Bypass the Skyspace entrance, and instead head up to the 71Above … Continue reading →

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MIKKELLER BAR IS A BEER HALL AND RESTAURANT IN THE CENTER OF DTLA’S FASTEST GROWING NEIGHBORHOOD

Posted on March 21, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

DTLAexplorer first told you about Mikkeller Bar back in January 2016. Well, after a long wait, what’s touted as “the best beer bar in Los Angeles” is now open. Mikkeller Bar is located at the corner of Olympic and Hill, … Continue reading →

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BANDITOS TACOS & TEQUILA WAS AWESOME… WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE THING!

Posted on March 1, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

The other night we decided to take a road trip… that just means we jumped in the car instead of walking. We headed to Banditos Tacos & Tequila on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, just south of the Coliseum. It’s … Continue reading →

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BIRDS AND BEES SERVES UP SOME INTERESTING CRAFT COCKTAILS IN A SECRET DTLA BASEMENT BAR

Posted on February 15, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

There’s a new basement bar hidden in the basement of the building at the northwest corner of Broadway and 2nd Street. It’s called Birds and Bees, but don’t look for any signage. In fact, don’t spend time looking for the … Continue reading →

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PRANK BAR NOW OPEN IN DTLA’S SOUTH PARK… NO JOKE!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by DTLAexplorer

DTLA’s South Park neighborhood has a new bar, and although the place is called Prank, it’s no joke. It’s located on the corner of 11th and Hope in the base of the Luma residential building. This 2,800-square-foot space has been … Continue reading →

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ANGEL CITY BREWERY INTRODUCES RAMEN LAGER

Posted on April 1, 2016 by DTLAexplorer

Back in August, DTLAexplorer told you about Angel City Brewery’s guacamole and Sriracha inspired beers. So when we received a press release today from the Brewery’s public relations agency promoting Angel City’s newest brew, the Ramen Lager, it grabbed our attention. … Continue reading →