The Big Bar

Last week I stopped by a favorite Los Angeles mixology spot, The Big Bar located at 1929 Hillhurst Avenue (on the edge of Hollywood and Silver Lake). The Big Bar is part of Alcove Café & Bakery, which serves delicious fare and is open until midnight on weekends.  The Big Bar is a classic fresh juice program run by one of Los Angeles finest, Juan Sevilla who has worked in many of the region’s hottest bars including The Edison and The Soho HouseWest Hollywood.  Fortunately, he is now designing dreams in a glass at The Big Bar.

Whether you are flying solo and looking for a kickass cocktail, searching for the perfect place to chill with friends before music in Griffin Park, or on the hunt for a great place to meet up when you’re just not ready to call it a night – this is your bar.  It has it all: great food, fun music (normally selected by the bartender on duty), and cocktails so satisfying it’s hard to say anything but “wow” once the glass hits your lips.  

The Big Bar’s menu is seasonal and is constantly reinventing itself, offering fresh, innovative food and drink.  As you know, I don’t recommend telling a bartender, “I’m not sure what I want” but if it’s not too busy, take a minute to talk with the mixologist behind the bar.  It may be Rich Andreoli who recently received an invitation to mix at the Sundance Film Festival or Mia Sarazen who took home the “region’s best” at the 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup (and now moves on to New York to compete for a spot on the US team).  Regardless of who is on duty, The Big Bar mixologists are all extremely talented and given the time, they will talk with you about flavors, alcohol, likes and dislikes.  The result is a delectable concoction that will not disappoint.

           

Do yourself a favor – gather some friends and head to The Big Bar for something that you have not experienced in a while – a perfect night out enjoying exceptional cocktails.  Let’s all enjoy the quest.  Cheers!