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Golden Gopher

Golden Gopher

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Jewelry District, Los Angeles
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    Esquire
    "place has a liquor license"(3 Tips)
    Katrina
    "One of my favorite bars in LA."(2 Tips)
    213
    "free game of pool or a jukebox play"(3 Tips)
    Alan T.
    "Love the draft beer."(6 Tips)
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  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroNovember 9, 2012
    The oldest liquor license in LA, and they even have a vintage Pac Man arcade game. Very chill atmosphere and totally casual. Props to their beer selection.
    Upvoted Mar 15
  • The Most Interesting Man in the World
    I went along with witch doctor Malak’s insistence that his golden gopher statue was to be worshipped, mostly because my hands were bound, but also because his charts and graphs made a lot of sense.
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    JY GBDecember 30, 2018
    Best bar in #DTLA. They can make any cocktail you want, and the staff is so friendly. There's a smokers lounge, thumbs up for that 🙌🏼 Last but not least, we loved the music they played
  • Stacey~Marie
    Stacey~MarieSeptember 13, 2013
    The oldest bar in Los Angeles! Also, one of the only bars that you can purchase beer to go! The Golden Gopher was established before liquor laws even went into place. Time for a pint!
  • Katrina
    KatrinaNovember 20, 2014
    One of my favorite bars in LA. Best bar to go downtown for a fun crowd. Good drinks, good vibe...great nights.
  • Adrian P.heart icon on user image
    Adrian PhillipsOctober 27, 2014
    Beer and cocktails. They keep it pretty simple here. Love that you can buy booze at the front on the way out.
  • 213
    213January 16, 2011
    Get a free game of pool or a jukebox play on your first check-in, and on every fifth check-in thereafter. The Mayor receives 1/2 price on tap beers. Specials apply to regular pricing, not happy hour.
  • Rachel O.
    Rachel OrtizJune 4, 2014
    Love this bar! They have a liquor store inside. You can purchase beer to go!
  • Esquire
    EsquireFebruary 1, 2011
    Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place has a liquor license so old, you can stop in for a martini at the bar and pick up a six-pack on your way out.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuJanuary 3, 2016
    Great vibes and outdoor alley. You'll meet some characters.
  • Thirsty J.heart icon on user image
    Thirsty JamesNovember 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    A weekend #happhour? Yes please! Also drink/pizza combos thanks to Pellicola next door!
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KiddeOctober 20, 2016
    Pac man and galaga can be played here; super dark inside though.
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyJanuary 16, 2023
    Solid dive. Can’t complain. Chill people, plenty of space.
  • Lluvia C.
    Lluvia ContrerasAugust 10, 2012
    Make sure you come on a Sunday night, Rizzo the bar tender with the red hair is my Fav!!
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    ClareFebruary 25, 2016
    I love this divey little bar. They have cynar!
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    safiya hyltonMarch 15, 2015
    If your hungry, fear not this bar actually serves pizza. A downside is the lack of multiple pool tables.
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pick up a craft brew from the in-bar beer store, 8th St Bottle Shop, on your way out.
  • Mucho C.
    Mucho Comida™August 19, 2013
    Small selection to-go, but a to-go selection nonetheless. Enjoy.
  • Andres S.
    Andres SotoMarch 1, 2015
    Saturday night, great vibe, music, $6 beers. Feels like NYC
  • Lauren W.heart icon on user image
    Lauren WongJanuary 27, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Happy hours are: Sun & Mon nights from 8pm-2am; Tues-Fri 5pm-8pm! $4 drafts, $5 well drinks & $2 off of everything else!
  • Ra D.
    Ra DíazAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Tell Jesse - one of the bartenders - to surprise you! You won't regret it! (Well, maybe next morning...)
  • Emeka C A.heart icon on user image
    Emeka C AnenJuly 5, 2017
    The cocktails are great
  • Katherine W.heart icon on user image
    Katherine WalkerMarch 17, 2016
    Great bartender & good ambience
  • Janelle J.heart icon on user image
    Janelle J.April 9, 2014
    The bartenders here are amazing and the East End on the rocks is a delicious cocktail.
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome tap selection curated by the Beer Chicks.
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    You can have pizza delivered. Just ask the bartender how.
  • Men's Health Mag
    Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011
    This place’s liquor license dates back to 1905. That’s before the Ford Model T. Which means you can order drinks to go. To. Go.
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LFebruary 27, 2022
    Most fun bar in downtown
  • Alan T.
    Alan TreadwayJanuary 20, 2018
    Love the draft beer.
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the most requested songs on the jukebox is Blondie's Heart of Glass.
  • Mike R.
    Mike RauschMarch 23, 2010
    Ask for Sonny, the best bartender, to make you one of his signature concoctions that will satisfy your tastebuds.
  • Melinda M.
    Melinda McCradyJune 27, 2013
    Comfortable patio area.
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    Matthew LittrellMay 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    They don't open till 8pm on Monday's but it's happy hour all night long once they do.
  • Alan T.
    Alan TreadwayJanuary 20, 2018
    Tremendous craft beer.
  • Brian S.
    Brian SmithSeptember 19, 2011
    They might not let you in if you're wearing shorts. They definitely won't let you in if you are a crazy person.
  • Eric L.
    Eric LynxwilerJuly 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Say hello to my little friend!
  • Natalia K.heart icon on user image
    Natalia KrystelMay 5, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    $5 dollar beers on happy hours.
  • Ra D.
    Ra DíazJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Jesse must be one the best bartenders in the world!
  • Scott C.
    Scott CarnahanJanuary 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    This place and Casey's are the best in LA.
  • Phoenix 💥💥💥heart icon on user image
    Beer is very reasonable
  • Dj Stutterheart icon on user image
    Dj StutterJune 23, 2015
    My hidden gem.
  • eliztesch
    elizteschJanuary 20, 2012
    love the new pool table!
  • Chris T.
    Chris TFebruary 24, 2013
    It might get weird if you take your shirt off.
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you can't get into 7 Grand because of your knit cap, go to GG.
  • Fee D.
    Fee DoyleSeptember 12, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Talk to Travis about whisky. Talk beer with Jesse.
  • Sid G.
    Sid GansDecember 12, 2009
    If deeznuts are bothersome ask Kirky and he can cup till you're happy.
  • Abel S.
    Abel SunApril 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Weekend happy hour!
  • Tristam B.
    Tristam BApril 7, 2012
    Low life = PBR & bulleit shot for a tenner
  • Scott C.
    Scott CarnahanDecember 17, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Hey hemang! Let me buy you a beer...whoever is mayor buys, 1/2 price drafts!!!
  • Scott C.
    Scott CarnahanOctober 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Best bar in LA
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