Cole's

Cole’s, Originator of the French Dip Sandwich . It’s the specialty of the house. The roast beef is a legendary sandwich . Check out the hidden speakeasy . Opened in 1908 in the Pacific Electric building.

Downtown's French Dip restaurant already has a great regular happy hour , but on Mon. to Wed., they have a great late-night one, too, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Don't miss the BBQ pork sliders with fries . Read more

Cole's offers a fresh take on the classic garlic fries plate by adding a bit of heat, which is perfect for a night out with a drink and a french dip . Read more

Cole's has the best French dip sandwiches in the US (they also claim to have invented it). One of my favorite restaurants . Lots of history and the NYE scene in Forest Gump was filmed here!

The fact that it shares my name is not the only reason I liked it here. The French dip sandwiches are genuinely good and it’s a dark, cozy space — perfect for pretending it’s not sunny out.

For an old school bar they sure know how to do lunch . Pulled Pork sandwich w/ goat cheese was great, but spicy garlic fries are amazing! Staff is super friendly as well . Hope to be back for happy hour

The French dips are a must have, get the full sized, because it's so tasty half is not enough. Also old-timey cocktails and a prohibition - era speakeasy around the corner. Try the sazerac .

White Russians , they make their own cream that's infused with such goodness as Bailey's. Probably the best cocktails in LA. Pancho's Smoking Gun is a great spicy tequila twist on an old fashioned.

Weekday happy hour is one of the best, 3-7pm and noon-10pm Tues. Get a well made Old Fashioned, Manhattan , Martini or half dip w/fries for $6. Don’t mind if I do. Cheers!

Consistently one of the best Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails in town . The current pre-mixed version on tap made with Rittenhouse Rye is particularly fine.

Consistently outstanding bartenders : personable, hospitable , attentive, deep knowledge of products and cocktail history, highly skilled, the proof is in the glass.

Incredibly tasty and very affordable . Everything on the menu is fantastic. Ask the bar for a restroom token. Also, it’s THE original

Tuesday night happy hour is the best. Grab a cocktail and a full meal for just about the same price as a single cocktail at other times. These days, there's no shame in drinking on a budget!

Really enjoyed my Manhattan drink! First night in DTLA, started in style! (Also try their old fashioned during happy hour !)

Bartenders know what their doing. Go through the restaurant and find the door w the menu on it. It's the door to the hidden speakeasy in the back. "The Favorite" was off the tits.

Happy hour : Mon-Fri 3PM-8PM; all day Tue. $5 Manhattans , draught beers & wells ; $6 draught Old Fashioned; food specials. Doesn't carry over to The Varnish .

The food is great. I had the spicy garlic fries , prime beef skinny, lots of the spicy mustard ....and the chocolate pie . You cannot go wrong with any of these items.

I won't go into the french dip debate because I think both cole's and Philippe's are good. Yet here you can get a hand crafted cocktail from amazing bartenders I've never been disappointed.

coles- a true hidden gem . good people, good drinks, good food, and it’s not on the expensive side

Eat: USDA Prime Beef French Dip with side of garlic fries . Sip: A shot of Jameson with a shot of spicy pickle juice .

Delicious French dips , salads and fries . Good beers on tap . Don't compare it to Philipe's, this is a restaurant , not a cafeteria .

Go for lamb , and thank me later. Add garlic spicy sweet fries and coleslaw . Reach heaven.

Sit in the red car room and order a Guinness float with your french dip and go easy on the mustard . Contrast this moody restaurant style to the deli style at Philippe's, french dip 's other "inventor."

Great happy hour and bartender . Try and Old Fashioned. 1st timer? French Dip slider trio! Mmmm

Good food, who cares who was first with the dip . Wanna sit and eat at a bar , this is the place. Potato salad won't disappoint. Pecan pie was good! Servers are overworked, sit back and take it all in.

Supposedly invented the French Dip . Go straight to the back and find a door that leads into a secret speakeasy in the back. Walk in like you own the place.

Opened 1908. Known for their cocktails and French dip sandwiches , which they claim to have invented.

only one of these two establishments serves prohibition-era cocktails , which is exactly what you're going to need after a day of carting around your parents. Read more

Beef French dip + spicy garlic fries . Check out the jazz speakeasy bar entrance in the back of the restaurant .

Best fries ever....the spicy garlic fries . Went with 10 people and every drink was a hit. My favorite, the Tom Collins and cosmo . So, so, good. (Tip: don't leave the atomic pickle on your plate.)

French Dip was standard, very good. The Atomic Pickle Sphere was legit and the spicy garlic fires were awesome. Get the full size if your hungry because the small won't cut it.

Get the "skinny" beef sandwich with goat cheese . You'll only feel half as guilty.

Pastrami French Dip with spicy Garlic tots makes Cole's one of the best sandwich spots in LA!

Really good place to go have brunch with bottomless mimosas . They also have really good mix drinks .

Come on a Tuesday for all day Happy Hour . $5 sliders and fries and a pretty strong old fashioned for $6.

People can’t get enough of the lively atmosphere , friendly service , reasonably priced menu and, of course, its legendary French dip sandwich . Just follow the neon sign to au jus heaven.

All-day Happy Hour on Tuesdays means cocktails for $8, well drinks and beers for $5, and $2 off any spirit.

Amazing Happy Hour ! Original French dip , excellent garlic fries , great happy hour drinks !

Get a big French beef dip you don't need more than a dab of atomic mustard . If you don't get the Mac and cheese you are crazy.

A standard for public houses the Dips are great and the drinks uber strong.

Don't let the standard look of the bar fool you. It's just as good, if not better, than both the Varnish or Association. Plus they make a mean dirty martini .

In a spin on the Bloody Mary , beef broth is shaken into the Bloody Bull . At Cole's, they use the beef au jus from the French Dip sandwich (invented here) for a truly rich cocktail . Read more

Outstanding sandwiches !!! Boat loads of history stemming from prohibition days. Your first check-in results in a basket of free fries .

There French Dips Sandwiches alone is a meal and with the spicy garlic fries with some ranch dip ! Delicious! If you got room left, the pecan pie ala mode! It's sheer delight!

Mac and cheese : order along with the tomato soup and mix them, so f-ing good!Happy hour : not listed on the menu, but you can order a half a grilled cheese and tomato soup for $5.

Ok so I realize that French Dips are just meat, bread , & au jus and are pretty difficult to screw up but these are about the best I've ever had...

Free French fries w/ any dip order on your 1st check-in & on every 5th check-in. Mayor receives 1/2-price dips or grilled cheese , one per visit. Specials apply to regular pricing, not happy hour .

Best happy hour ever!

Our new favorite place when in town for E3. A must for all, and don't forget the speakeasy in the back!

Beef dip is to die for. That and a good draft beer and my day is made v