"One of the earliest-opening dive bars in the city, this dusty strip mall spot let’s folks in at 8 a.m. every day, serving continuously until 2 a.m. The small size lends itself to random conversation with strangers, the ’70s-style wood paneled bar, the plush vinyl stools, and the buzzy feeling that this is a place to feel like a local instead of a tourist. Dive bars, especially LA dives, are the kinds of spaces to connect without shame, and the Drawing Room is one of the best places in town for that purpose." - Matthew Kang