Walt’s Bar

"Walt’s is a remarkably not buzzy bar. The inside looks like it is straight out of the ’70s with wood paneling and vintage pinball machines, plus a long bar with stool seating. Order a bottle of natural wine, or a Hamm’s, and grab a table inside or along the side of the building for a low-key date. There’s also a small menu of food to order, with hot dogs and warm pretzels available." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang

"Walt’s is a remarkably not buzzy bar. The inside looks like it is straight out of the ’70s with wood paneling and vintage pinball machines, plus a long bar with stool seating. Order a bottle of natural wine, or a Hamm’s, and grab a table inside or along the side of the building for a low-key date. There’s also a small menu of food to order, with hot dogs and warm pretzels available." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang

"Dog lovers gather regularly at this neighborhood arcade bar with ample outdoor seating. Snag a stool or a seat under one of the colorful umbrellas and enjoy a local beer, wine, tuna melt, or a German pretzel with the pup in tow." - Eater Staff, Mona Holmes

"Settle onto the patio of Walt’s in Eagle Rock for an ice-cold beer and one of LA’s best hot dogs. The weiners live behind the bar in a warmer, glistening as they sit in front of a heat lamp alongside a case of pretzels and other bar snacks. Every order is nestled in a pillowy bun and drizzled with ketchup and grainy mustard. The meat is rich and salty, while the ketchup and mustard bring a nice balance of sweetness and spice. A side of Zapp’s potato chips makes for an ideal accompaniment." - Eater Staff

"Walt's Bar in Eagle Rock calls itself an arcade bar, but good news––it's not an arcade bar. Instead, it's a retro dive that wouldn't look out of place on a beach boardwalk, with a menu full of craft beers and bar food classics like hot dogs and pretzels with a beer cheese dipping sauce. Expect a crowd of hipster Eastside roommates hitting the town to crush PBRs and get hyper-competitive over pinball. And if you're looking for a salty snack for the Uber ride home, there's a popcorn machine that takes quarters." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, kat hong, brett keating