The Walker Inn

"This speakeasy behind the buzzier Normandie Club in Koreatown (which is inside the Normandie Hotel—got that?) is dark and beautiful , but the main draw is the seriously inventive cocktail program. The themed seasonal menu of about ten drinks changes every four to six weeks. The “Pacific Coast Highway” menu, for example, offered the Big Sur, made with, among other things, Douglas fir eau de vie, Islay Scotch, and tea fog (black tea infused with tobacco and cardamom, then mixed with dry ice since, you know, Big Sur is foggy). A key at the bottom of the menu provides icons to help you navigate; there are ones for “refreshing,” “boozy,” “savory,” “rich,” etc. Truth is, you’d be wise to talk to someone on staff; their knowledge and enthusiasm for quality and uniqueness is impressive. PRO TIP: Don’t feel like something crazy? Ask to see the separate menu for classic cocktails, which isn’t readily handed out. THE DETAILS: Wednesday to Sunday only. They hold a very small number of seats for walk-ins, but you should reserve online (there are only 27 spots). There’s a two-hour time limit if they’re busy." - Condé Nast

"This teensy cocktail bar is accessed through the regular bar at Hotel Normandie in Koreatown, and when you walk through the door, the dim lights and lounge seating make you feel as though you've been transported to a different city. They specialize in wild, perfectly crafted cocktails, best experienced through their omakase program, which delivers whatever the super-talented lead bartender Katie Emmerson is making that evening. With a larger group, you can sit in the lounge and order cocktails a la carte (the menu changes every 6-8 weeks). "

"There's a slew of new drinks to know about over at The Walker Inn in Koreatown. The cocktail hotspot is officially on for summer, rocking summer spritzes and the below drink called Laurel Canyon, which comes with whiskey, spices, and lightly smoking sage." - Farley Elliott

"The Walker Inn, located inside the Hotel Normandie in Koreatown, has temporarily closed for an update, with plans to reopen on January 16. The bar will eliminate thematic menus, introduce a new tasting schedule, and collaborate with the adjacent Normandie Club on weekends. The new setup includes reservation-only seating with dedicated servers, a tasting menu costing $70 per head, and options for a la carte drinks and a petit tasting of three cocktails for $35. On weekends, the Walker Inn and Normandie Club will merge, offering separate drink menus and different vibes across the spaces." - Mona Holmes