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Golden Gopher
Cocktail Bar$$$$
Jewelry District, Los Angeles
"This place’s liquor license dates back to 1905."(3 Tips)
"One of my favorite bars in LA."(2 Tips)
"free game of pool or a jukebox play"(3 Tips)
"Love the draft beer."(6 Tips)
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@JaumePrimeroNovember 9, 2012The 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.
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldMarch 26, 2014I 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.
JY GBDecember 30, 2018Best 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~MarieSeptember 13, 2013The 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!- KatrinaNovember 20, 2014One of my favorite bars in LA. Best bar to go downtown for a fun crowd. Good drinks, good vibe...great nights.
Adrian PhillipsOctober 27, 2014Beer and cocktails. They keep it pretty simple here. Love that you can buy booze at the front on the way out.
A weekend #happhour? Yes please! Also drink/pizza combos thanks to Pellicola next door!
- 213January 16, 2011Get 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.
EsquireFebruary 1, 2011Congratulations, 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.
Rachel OrtizJune 4, 2014Love this bar! They have a liquor store inside. You can purchase beer to go!
Janelle J.April 9, 2014The bartenders here are amazing and the East End on the rocks is a delicious cocktail.- Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011This 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.
Lluvia ContrerasAugust 10, 2012Make sure you come on a Sunday night, Rizzo the bar tender with the red hair is my Fav!!
Pick up a craft brew from the in-bar beer store, 8th St Bottle Shop, on your way out.
Happy hours are: Sun & Mon nights from 8pm-2am; Tues-Fri 5pm-8pm! $4 drafts, $5 well drinks & $2 off of everything else!
safiya hyltonMarch 15, 2015If your hungry, fear not this bar actually serves pizza. A downside is the lack of multiple pool tables.
- You can have pizza delivered. Just ask the bartender how.
Tell Jesse - one of the bartenders - to surprise you! You won't regret it! (Well, maybe next morning...)
- One of the most requested songs on the jukebox is Blondie's Heart of Glass.
- Awesome tap selection curated by the Beer Chicks.
They don't open till 8pm on Monday's but it's happy hour all night long once they do.
Mike RauschMarch 23, 2010Ask for Sonny, the best bartender, to make you one of his signature concoctions that will satisfy your tastebuds.
Brian SmithSeptember 19, 2011They might not let you in if you're wearing shorts. They definitely won't let you in if you are a crazy person.- Hey hemang! Let me buy you a beer...whoever is mayor buys, 1/2 price drafts!!!
- If you can't get into 7 Grand because of your knit cap, go to GG.
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Closed until 3:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
(213) 614-8001
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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