Ladina Bar

"Ladina Bar feels like a step-up from your standard dive—it’s dark, with a relaxed and easy vibe, but the floors aren’t sticky and there aren’t any wobbly bar stools on their last legs. You’ll find a small beer and wine list, but you’re really here for the cocktails: they make a great Manhattan and an even better Naked and Famous. It’s open until 2am, so order one of each, wave to the person dancing enthusiastically to “Born In The USA” at the other end of the bar, and see where the night takes you." - guillaume guevara

"Ladina Bar feels like a step-up from your standard dive—it’s dark, with a relaxed and easy vibe, but the floors aren’t sticky and there aren’t any wobbly bar stools on their last legs. You’ll find a small beer and wine list, but you’re really here for the cocktails: they make a great Manhattan and an even better Naked and Famous. It’s open until 2am, so order one of each, wave to the person dancing enthusiastically to “Born In The USA” at the other end of the bar, and see where the night takes you." - Guillaume Guevara

"The moment we first walked into this DTLA basement bar below Seven Grand, we knew we’d be spending a lot of time here. As the name suggests, it's vaguely Mexico City-themed. All that translates to is a divey room full of people drinking carajillos and aged mezcal glowing on neon shelves. It would be hard to have a bad time here, considering the huge pool table and arcade games featuring Spanish-speaking Donkey Kong. But the best part is that everything on the drinks menu costs less than $15. Come for a weeknight cocktail before a show at The Regent or a full-throttle party on the weekend." - Nikko Duren