Where to find the best cocktails and coffee in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times · Bill Addison, Jenn Harris · 2026-10-24 03:12 UTC

These are our 5 favorite places to drink in L.A. in 2026. A handful of watering holes stand out for excellent wine and cocktails, plus an ambitious coffee destination.

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Every year, as we’re canvassing the region for restaurant research, we also seek out outstanding places for drinks. Then we narrow the year’s standouts to a select handful. This year we present five watering-hole windfalls for the city, mostly for wine or cocktails but also including an ambitiously sweeping coffee destination.

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