Accomplice Bar

Tucked beside Little Fatty in Mar Vista, this is the kind of bar that feels easy to settle into while still giving cocktail lovers plenty to pay attention to. The drinks are inventive without becoming precious, with a menu that plays with unexpected ingredients and clear technique. What makes the place stand out is its balance of ambition and comfort. You can come for a serious cocktail, stay for a round with friends, and never feel like the room is trying too hard. That mix of originality, warmth, and neighborhood ease earns it a place in any strong Los Angeles bar guide.