Golden Gopher

Golden Gopher is a cocktail bar Jewelry District Los Angeles located in United States.

8 / 10
239
ratings
  • Phone

    (213) 614-8001

  • Website

    goldengopherla.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

417 W 8th St (at Hill St) Los Angeles , CA 90014 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Smoking Yes
Music Jukebox
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 61


Keywords:

beer jukebox casual happy hour good for dates pool tables authentic Pabst Blue Ribbon trendy good for singles staff music liquor concoctions well
@JaumePrimero

The oldest liquor license in LA, and they even have a vintage Pac Man arcade game . Very chill atmosphere and totally casual . Props to their beer selection .

The Most Interesting Man in the World

I went along with witch doctor Malak’s insistence that his golden gopher statue was to be worshipped, mostly because my hands were bound, but also because his charts and graphs made a lot of sense.

JY GB

Best bar in #DTLA. They can make any cocktail you want, and the staff is so friendly . There's a smokers lounge , thumbs up for that ???????? Last but not least, we loved the music they played

Stacey~Marie

The oldest bar in Los Angeles! Also, one of the only bars that you can purchase beer to go! The Golden Gopher was established before liquor laws even went into place. Time for a pint!

Katrina

One of my favorite bars in LA . Best bar to go downtown for a fun crowd. Good drinks, good vibe...great nights.

Adrian Phillips

Beer and cocktails . They keep it pretty simple here. Love that you can buy booze at the front on the way out.

Thirsty James

A weekend #happhour? Yes please! Also drink/pizza combos thanks to Pellicola next door!

213

Get a free game of pool or a jukebox play on your first check-in, and on every fifth check-in thereafter. The Mayor receives 1/2 price on tap beers . Specials apply to regular pricing, not happy hour .

Esquire

Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place has a liquor license so old, you can stop in for a martini at the bar and pick up a six-pack on your way out.

Cole Kennedy

Solid dive. Can’t complain. Chill people, plenty of space.

Connie Chiu

Great vibes and outdoor alley. You'll meet some characters.

Clare

I love this divey little bar . They have cynar!

John Kidde

Pac man and galaga can be played here; super dark inside though.

Emeka C Anen

The cocktails are great

Andres Soto

Saturday night, great vibe, music , $6 beers . Feels like NYC

Rachel Ortiz

Love this bar ! They have a liquor store inside. You can purchase beer to go!

Janelle J.

The bartenders here are amazing and the East End on the rocks is a delicious cocktail .

Men's Health Mag

This place’s liquor license dates back to 1905. That’s before the Ford Model T. Which means you can order drinks to go. To. Go.

Lluvia Contreras

Make sure you come on a Sunday night, Rizzo the bar tender with the red hair is my Fav!!

Caroline On Crack

Pick up a craft brew from the in-bar beer store , 8th St Bottle Shop, on your way out.

Lauren Wong

Happy hours are: Sun & Mon nights from 8pm-2am; Tues-Fri 5pm-8pm! $4 drafts , $5 well drinks & $2 off of everything else!

safiya hylton

If your hungry, fear not this bar actually serves pizza . A downside is the lack of multiple pool tables .

Katherine Walker

Great bartender & good ambience

Caroline On Crack

You can have pizza delivered. Just ask the bartender how.

Ra Díaz

Tell Jesse - one of the bartenders - to surprise you! You won't regret it! (Well , maybe next morning...)

Mucho Comida™

Small selection to-go, but a to-go selection nonetheless. Enjoy.

Alan Treadway

Love the draft beer .

Melinda McCrady

Comfortable patio area .

O L

Most fun bar in downtown

Natalia Krystel

$5 dollar beers on happy hours .

Caroline On Crack

One of the most requested songs on the jukebox is Blondie's Heart of Glass.

Caroline On Crack

Awesome tap selection curated by the Beer Chicks.

Alan Treadway

Tremendous craft beer .

Matthew Littrell

They don't open till 8pm on Monday's but it's happy hour all night long once they do.

Mike Rausch

Ask for Sonny, the best bartender , to make you one of his signature concoctions that will satisfy your tastebuds.

Phoenix ????????????

Beer is very reasonable

Ra Díaz

Jesse must be one the best bartenders in the world!

Dj Stutter

My hidden gem .

Eric Lynxwiler

Say hello to my little friend!

Scott Carnahan

This place and Casey's are the best in LA.

Brian Smith

They might not let you in if you're wearing shorts . They definitely won't let you in if you are a crazy person.

Scott Carnahan

Hey hemang! Let me buy you a beer ...whoever is mayor buys, 1/2 price drafts !!!

Fee Doyle

Talk to Travis about whisky . Talk beer with Jesse.

eliztesch

love the new pool table !

Caroline On Crack

If you can't get into 7 Grand because of your knit cap, go to GG.

Chris T

It might get weird if you take your shirt off.

Abel Sun

Weekend happy hour !

Tristam B

Low life = PBR & bulleit shot for a tenner

Sid Gans

If deeznuts are bothersome ask Kirky and he can cup till you're happy.

Shannon Southard

Play Galatia!!

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