Covell
Wine bar · Los Angeles ·
Wines by the glass, craft beer, and light nibbles draw locals.
Wines by the glass, craft beer, and light nibbles draw locals.
"An intimate, cozy wine bar has that je ne sais quoi that makes everyone look a little sexier. While it’s definitely a bar for oenophiles, don’t worry if you’re not an expert. Bartenders always have funky and esoteric bottlings, but there are safe bets, too, and they’re happy to talk you through the decision-making process. It’s undoubtedly one of America's great wine bars, and it has the added bonus of a casual neighborhood vibe. Go for a date or a catch up with friends." - Celeste Moure
"A Los Feliz staple, Bar Covell has converted into a sidewalk wine bar, serving a tremendous list of wines by the glass and by the bottle (although they’ve had to pause the samples they used to give before committing to a glass). You can also expect cheese and charcuterie plates, tuna melts, and croque monsieurs - in other words, ideal snacks to go with a bottle of something light and French." - brett keating
"On those days where you’re spread thin and just want someone to cater to your needs, go to Bar Covell. This wine bar/restaurant is the kind of place where all you have to do is give the servers a few adjectives about wines you like, and they’ll pour you glasses all night long. The food menu is small and full of snacky things, like tinned fish, chorizo and dates, and deviled eggs with caviar, if you’re feeling fancy. Bring a few friends, get some wine, and try to stop thinking about the long list of things you have to do tomorrow." - sylvio martins, brant cox
"You’re obviously excited that you booked that Nike print campaign, but you also have zero interest in a never-ending bar crawl. Grab your always-home roommate and go to Bar Covell. This wine bar in Los Feliz is one of those rare places where wine snobs and people who put ice cubes in their chardonnay co-exist and have a great time. There’s no wine list to speak of. Instead, you describe what kind of wine you’re in the mood for, and they’ll pour you tastes until you land on one you like. It’s unpretentious, lively, and you’ll also probably be home by 10pm." - brant cox
"Most of us know absolutely nothing about wine, but have perfected the art of pointing at things with confidence. So the notion of a wine bar with over 150 types of rare wines generally induces waves of anxiety. But here’s the catch - at Bar Covell, there are no menus. You simply explain to one of the employees what you’re in the mood for (to the best of your ability) and they choose for you. And they usually get it exactly right. Also, the snacks menu is quite strong, and you and your date should definitely be splitting that charcuterie board." - brant cox
