In spite of the fact that everyone has to drive everywhere, Los Angeles has no shortage of prime drinking establishments, from swanky rooftop hangouts to kitsch dive bars.

Los Angeles is a wonderfully creative place to enjoy a cocktail. While challenging to navigate, its sprawling topography offers a wealth of diversity that is also reflected in its drinks scene.

Rebecca Roland is the deputy editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA’s food scene. Southern California is a sports-obsessed paradise, with dozens of ...

Thanks to Los Angeles’ extended summers, mild winters and an average of nearly 270 sunny days a year, rooftop bars and restaurants are always in season in Southern California. They’re also the ...

If 2025 proved anything for L.A.’s hospitality scene, it’s that a hip bar can always attract a crowd. Los Angeles nightlife has been struggling to regain its footing since the Covid-19 pandemic, and ...

The Valley might be the best region for drinking in Los Angeles. And we don’t just mean booze. Sprawling across 260 square miles with dozens of neighborhoods and roughly 1.8 million residents, the San ...