"One of the newer bars on this list, George Bang Bang in Koreatown is so committed to its Prohibition saloon theme that they actually light oil lamps on either side of the long bar, never mind all the wood and flammable bottles. Despite the flickering lamplight, it’s dark enough to tell ghost stories in this high-ceilinged spot, with a record player spinning big band jazz, and vintage trunks for tables. The cocktails are pricey and perfume-like, tending towards sweet and botanical. This bar is accessed through Korean soup specialist Okdongsik, and it’s a good spot to wait for a counter seat there, or to get a dessert-like drink after dinner." - bryan kim, sonal shah