Thunderbolt & Night on Earth: Among L.A.’s Best Cocktail Bars

It’s hard to match a bar like Thunderbolt…this low-lit lounge is a cocktail nerd destination and a casual neighborhood hangout rolled into one.
 
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17 spots for seriously good drinks.

LA knows its way around a great cocktail. We’ve got classic tiki joints, moody speakeasies, and more over-the-top, wildly inventive bars than we know what to do with. And luckily for anyone who shares our distaste of watered-down vodka sodas, we’ve compiled this guide to destination bars where the cocktails taste as delicious as they look. Head to these 17 spots when you want to drink in style, no matter the occasion.