Thunderbolt, located at the crossroads of Historic Filipinotown, Echo Park, and Downtown Los Angeles, is the ideal meeting location. The Tropipop, a fizzy and canned blend of rum, coconut, pineapple, and lactose for when you need a pia colada on the move, is inspired by Charles H. Baker's Around The World with Jigger, Beaker, and Flask, although the bar also has wine, beer, and cider by the glass.

With comfortable leather couches, large communal tables, high-top tables, and an L-shaped, marble-specked bar with stools, as well as sidewalk seating and a terrace, Thunderbolt's interior is decorated in forest green and rust palette. Momma Leah's Tamari-Glazed Lollipop Drumettes and 32-month dry-cured Country Ham with seasonal fruit and buttermilk biscuits are among the Southern-inspired dishes on the menu.

Location: 1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Website: https://www.thunderboltla.com

Grandmasters Recorders is a tri-level space along Cahuenga Blvd in Hollywood's emerging Vinyl District that serves as a former recording studio for artists like Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, as well as one of the best Italian restaurants in town and, as it turns out, a great option for al fresco rooftop cocktails. Before sipping on craft cocktails like Snakes and Ladders, choose between the glistening, disco-ball-backed 71 Studio Bar on the first floor, an enormous second level with high ceilings and climbing trees, or the aforementioned rooftop with a spectacular view of the Hollywood Hills (pisco, aperol, aquavit, raspberries, egg white, lemon, and bitters).

A different menu with Italian snacks, beverages on tap, and rooftop spritzes are available on the rooftop. Grandmasters has a collection of over 2,000 wine bottles on the premises, with a preference for Italian labels, and Wine Director Devon D'Arcangelo is always willing to provide a recommendation.

Location: 1518 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Website: https://grandmasterrecorders.com

This Pioneertown-meets-Palm Springs neo-retro restaurant graces the rooftop of the newly opened tommie Hollywood hotel, featuring jewel-toned vintage furniture and wood paneling on the interior, as well as a wraparound patio with 360-degree views of the Hollywood Hills. With live bands performing every weekend, it's one of your finest bets in LA for country western or country rock music. Because Desert 5 Spot is located in the middle of Hollywood, you'll see clubbers in minidresses and stilettos as well as cowboys in Stetsons, making it a great place to people-watch.

Additional tributes to country music hits can be found in the drinks, such as Ring of Fire, a fascinating cocktail with El Tesoro tequila, watermelon, strawberry, agave, and lime, and Jolene, a captivating cocktail with El Tesoro tequila, watermelon, strawberry, agave, and lime. You may even "Make it a Cactus", which means ordering the bar's legendary Margarita in a cactus-shaped cooler that feeds six to eight people.

Location: 6516 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Website: https://www.desertfivespotla.com

For a long time, LA has been lacking in bar-hopping zones, but that may be changing along a short portion of Virgil Ave, where the charming, Havana-inspired Bolita has opened not far from quality drinking establishments like Melody and The Virgil. The proprietors also own El Cochinito and Cafe Tropical in Cuba, so you know they know their business.

You should pull up to the narrow bar with the tiled mirror back and order craft cocktails like the Cheat Day Daiquiri, which is made with rum, brown butter, banana, lime, dulce de leche, and nutmeg. There's also a nice selection of beers and wines by the glass, as well as a zero-proof cocktail list (and they'll happily make any of their cocktails NA by request). There's a modest selection of bar nibbles, including Cafe Tropical's Bar Pie. From 5-7 p.m., You must enjoy Tierra Madre Lager for $4, wines or a Daiquiri for $8, and a Bocadito sandwich for $4 during happy hour.

Location: 864 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 90029

Website: www.bolita.la

This Bavarian-style brewhouse debuted over the holidays with an extended beer garden, giving over 400 seats over the whole property, taking over the site that originally held Imperial Western Beer Co. and Harvey House. Many of the original art-deco elements, such as the beautiful tile flooring and elaborate wallpapers, have been restored. Don't be misled by the beautiful décor; with plenty of TVs and a projector, this is one of the greatest places Downtown to drink a beer or watch live sports.

Shuffleboard and pool tables are also available to keep you entertained. They have 12 different beers on tap, ranging from a Superba West Coast IPA to Hefeweizen and Apricot Sour. A typical cocktail menu is available for those who like something a little stronger. When hunger strikes, you should bite into a menu of burgers, sandwiches, and brats.

Location: 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Website: www.homeboundbrewhaus.com