The Varnish

We got there, walked to the door in the back of the restaurant, which looks a lot like a storage room door... Then we were greeted by a gentleman standing at the door, we decided to be standing by the bar, WOOOOW! The barista, what an incredible person, so friendly and a master in creating drinks! I asked for a French 75(was in the mood for a lemony drink) the way she prepared just blew my mind... it was one of the tastiest drink ever! Great place to listen to good Jazz as well, sometimes they have live jazz there! If you are in DTLA, don’t forget to check out this place!

No food was available, they were ran out of snacks too by 11 pm Kid-friendliness: No kids allowed

Really creative menu, and overall awesome experience! The bar itself and the atmosphere is really unique, and a great spot when you’re downtown.

Place blows. You cant sit at the bar or even speak to the bartenders. Impersonal and bizarre. Also the bartenders just regurgitate drinks from Diffords Guide. Embarrassing. I asked for a daiquiri with a fernet modification and the server got confused. Might as well go to one of those robot bars. I couldn't wait to leave.

Now that it’s a little more worn-in and unchanging I think I like it even more. RIP Sasha

go there, you will not regret

This spot is great! Highly recommend as a great spot to have a date, catch up with a friend or even solo enjoy a delicious cocktail! I had two “bartenders choice” and was NOT disappointed. I can’t wait to go back here! Drinks average about 20 per. The only food they serve are nuts. If you want to eat you can go eat else where for a proper meal, perhaps Coles.