The Best New Bars In LA

"Dada Echo Park is a semi-hidden spot that looks like you might need a password to get in (you don’t). The doorway is in an alley behind Little Fish, and inside you’ll find a dark lounge leading to a fenced patio with a tree rising through the center. Mysterious entrance aside, Dada Bar stays on the cool side of the speakeasy trend, mostly by embracing its breezy bistro side. You'll have the option of sipping kumquat margaritas with shaggy art couples at the candlelit bar, or a sit-down dinner in the skylit dining room. On weekends, disco DJs take over the stereo system, turning every room into a dancefloor. But even on quieter weeknights, Dada is a perfect under-the-radar hang (at least for now). " - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder