Sunset & Vinyl

great cocktails, Justin knows what he's doing

Sunset & Vinyl is the kind of place that makes you say, 'You've got to put some miles on your soul!' as Quincy Jones would put it. When my partner's cousin breezed into town, we stumbled upon this not-your-average-bar while hunting for a chill spot. I mean, sure, we've seen our share of themed bars – from galaxies far, far away to culinary wonderlands. But Sunset & Vinyl? It's like stepping into your cool uncle's secret hideout, where the only currency is good vibes and even better music. Picture this: you're lounging, sipping on expertly crafted cocktails, surrounded by the soulful crackle of vinyl records. And get this – you can play DJ, picking out your own album to spin on the turntable. Talk about a vibe! This place is sneakier than a cat burglar. Tucked away above another eatery, it's like a speakeasy for music lovers. You weave through a restaurant, up the stairs, down a corridor and bam – welcome to the coolest joint in town. The crowd? As diverse as a box of crayons. Young, old, in-between, every color and flavor – it's like a human rainbow chilling out together. The drinks? So good they'll make you forget your ex's name. The bartenders are like wizards with a shaker. My crew and I hung out, spinning records and sipping on magic potions for hours. It's a spot where you can actually feel safe while letting your hair down in Hollywood. Don't walk, run to Sunset & Vinyl. It's not just a bar, it's an experience! Parking: You'll have to locate parking on the street or in a parking lot near the building and then walk over. Wheelchair accessibility: I don't think they have an elevator.

Run by nice folks but it's a sorry excuse for a listening bar. The sound system is terrible - as in, sounds like they're using old cheap speakers that someone was giving away for free after failing to sell them - super disappointing! Drinks were pretty bad as well, nice bartenders but clearly not professional mixologists. Selection of vinyl was kind of random and whatever Goodwill was throwing away.

Speak easy to me, baby

It’s a nice speakeasy above the Italian restaurant; sharing the same entrance. Nice furniture and good drinks. They have a bunch of vinyl records that you can ask them to put on. The drinks are made by a mixology style bartender, and can be simple or complex. Parking: Downtown Hollywood city metered parking

Great drinks, especially if you go off menu. The bartender was great and very personable. a little pricy, but worth it to lounge and flip through beat up records.

Server was friendly, but the drinks were overly sweet and expensive.

One of the coolest bars in LA! Love the concept, and love the drinks!

very basic and so overpriced. there’s way cooler spots