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The Varnish

The Varnish

(Now Closed)
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Lounge$$$$
Fashion District, Los Angeles
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  • Marc B.heart icon on user image
    Marc BossermanApril 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesday nights are jazz-wild!!
  • Raina R.
    Raina RichterMarch 16, 2011
    Order a whiskey ginger - it is so yum.
  • Marine M.
    Marine MinasyanJanuary 19, 2010
    Loved the cosmopolitan 1927. Most drinks are very smooth and distinct in flavor.
  • Tiffany S.
    Tiffany StithJune 11, 2009
    Have the Palma Fizz...enjoy the conversation...and the cool darkly paneled speak-easy vibe. A bien tot!
  • DJ P.heart icon on user image
    DJ PJanuary 27, 2017
    Bartender's choice!
  • Paul K.
    Paul KimOctober 25, 2010
    Great drinks. Make sure to order the Bartender's choice!
  • Max P.
    Max ParsonsOctober 24, 2015
    downtown speak
  • Sterling R.
    Sterling RoseAugust 27, 2013
    Trust your bartender.
  • Gabriela A.
    Gabriela AbigailSeptember 4, 2013
    Bartenders choice it is!
  • Chris B.
    Chris BFebruary 6, 2011
    Gold Rush and Bitter Bee are amazing!
  • Carl B.
    Carl BoehmDecember 22, 2012
    BEAT YOU TO IT, BROHAUGH
  • Edgar A.
    Edgar AriasAugust 25, 2013
    EXOTICOOOOO!
  • Deborah B.
    Deborah BeckmanFebruary 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Have Chris make you a Bitter Bee. Anything he makes is delish
  • Jackie J.
    Jackie JoyrideSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for Devon's "Pop Quiz"
  • Tim P.
    Tim PedersenJuly 16, 2011
    Irish Mule. tasty bev
  • Joe J.
    Joe JunterealApril 28, 2012
    Death and co/raines law room, but in a bad way
  • conbonheart icon on user image
    conbonJuly 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Hot Buttered Rum is perfect for a cold day
  • Rachael  D.
    Rachael  DeppOctober 19, 2010
    Refreshing drink: The Holland Fix. <3
  • Sal E.
    Sal EliazoOctober 10, 2010
    Make sure get the Eastsider!!
  • Max M.
    Max MullenAugust 23, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Order a Monte Carlo!
  • Kali H.
    Kali HeitholtMarch 21, 2011
    Get a Medicina Latina
  • Aline C.
    Aline CJuly 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Bartender's choice
  • Gina R.
    Gina RamosJune 5, 2016
    Never heard of a "speakeasy" that took down your name & you had to wait 15 mins to get in. After the 15 mins, we left. Maybe another time
  • Lorenzo Ivan H.
    Lorenzo Ivan HernandezJanuary 23, 2015
    El trago Oh Henry de los mejores cócteles
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The Varnish
118 E 6th St (at Main St)
Los Angeles, CA 90014
United States
At: Cole's
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Classic Cocktails
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  • Mon–Sun
    • 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(213) 622-9999
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@thevarnishbar
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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