The Wellesbourne

"We’ll just come right out and say it, this is one of our favorite bars in LA. It feels like a Victorian parlor or a library in an old craftsman home. Picture floor to ceiling bookshelves, a fireplace, large leather sofas and chairs, and the perfect drinks to match the atmosphere. This place is manned by an expert crew of mixologists who offer an exciting mix of innovative and vintage drinks. They’re also great at whipping up a great version of anything you have your heart set on. It’s the kind of place that makes an old-fashioned feel contemporary. Check their website because they offer live music once or twice a week as well." - Clever Creative

"No matter what mood, crew, or team you’re rooting for tonight, head to The Arsenal. This place has everything from lounges that look like the setting of a murder mystery dinner to chic outdoor patios, and all of the poutine, sliders, and beignet-battered Oreos in between." - kat hong, james montgomery

"The Wellesbourne’s a bar on Pico with an aggressive British pub theme that we strongly approve of. It feels like a rich Englishman’s country estate, with big leather chairs and dark wood furnishings. It’s also your best bet when you’re killing time before a movie at The Landmark. Not just because you can drink Sazeracs, but also because they have an entire room covered in bookshelves with actual books you can read next to the roaring fireplace." - brant cox

"The Wellesbourne’s a bar on Pico with an aggressive British pub theme that we strongly approve of. It feels like a rich Englishman’s country estate in here, with big leather chairs, and dark wood furnishings. It’s also your best bet when you’re killing time before a movie at the Westside Pavilion, not just because you can drink Sazeracs instead of wandering around Target looking at sh*tty lamps, but also because they have an entire room covered in bookshelves with actual books to read." - brett keating

"Does the rain turn you into a tortured 19th-century novelist? Lean into it at The Wellesbourne and its library-like setting. This cocktail bar on Pico has an aggressive British pub theme and feels like a rich Englishman’s country estate. Not just because of the big leather chairs and dark wood furnishings, but also because they have an entire room covered in bookshelves with actual books you can read next to the roaring fireplace. It’s also a great choice if you’re looking to kill some time before a movie at The Landmark." - nikko duren