Golden Gopher
Bar · Downtown Los Angeles ·
Craft cocktails, microbrews, arcade games, liquor to go
Craft cocktails, microbrews, arcade games, liquor to go
"“Golden Gopher is that classic dive bar you just can’t help but love. Located in Downtown LA, it's got character, charm, and just the right amount of grit—a key ingredient to the perfect dive.”" - brennan carley
"“Golden Gopher is that classic dive bar you just can’t help but love. Located in Downtown LA, it's got character, charm, and just the right amount of grit—a key ingredient to the perfect dive.” We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Mentioned alongside other preserved venues in Downtown LA, I see the Golden Gopher as a place meant to showcase the beauty of LA architecture." - Farley Elliott
"The dark interior of the Gopher doesn’t scream “summer,” but anyone who has survived a heat wave in downtown Los Angeles knows that getting out of the sun and into a cool, dark room can be the best way to beat the heat. It’s even better when said room has the variety of draft beers and cocktails, along with a pool table and table-top arcade games. If you’re scanning their shelves for Milagro, order their frozen strawberry margarita or a beer and tequila shot special. Once you’ve cooled off a bit, you can work your way back into the heat by finding space on the Gopher’s narrow patio, which sits between two buildings and gives off the feeling of having a drink on a New York fire escape." - Robert Spuhler
"It's a little bit off the beaten path, but that's part of the charm of this old-school, urban bar with a great craft beer selection, reasonably priced cocktails, a photo booth, pacman, jukebox, and more. There's also a great happy hour and a takeaway liquor license, which is pretty clutch in this town. P.S. Check out the ladies bathroom. Here's a hint: It smells oddly of bubblegum. "