Holcomb

"With a long wooden bar, leather booths, and plenty of floral wallpaper, Holcomb is nice enough for a first date you care about, but also casual enough for a weeknight outing in a semi-embarrassing outfit. Expect a tremendous wine list—this Highland Park spot is run by the same people as the equally excellent Bar Covell in Los Feliz—and bartenders who’ll happily let you taste-test until you find the right glass. Also, tell your dog that the front sidewalk patio is friendly to their species. " - nikko duren, brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins

"Holcomb’s wine selections are natural, organic, or biodynamic. That doesn’t mean that this is a stuffy wine bar, though. Try any of the wine-friendly dishes like the mussel escabeche while seated indoors, on the outdoor patio, or table stationed on the Highland Park sidewalk." - Eater Staff, Rebecca Roland

"Wine bar Holcomb is back open in Highland Park - they’ve got cheese, charcuterie, sandwiches, and a whole lot of natural wines on their brand new patio, Thursday-Sunday, 5-10pm. More info on their Instagram." - brett keating

"Holcomb opened in late 2019, but this chilled-out Highland Park spot is still one of the most exciting natural wine bars in LA. Their list is always changing, but they concentrate on skin contact, unfiltered European varietals, plus a solid snack menu that will keep you nourished as you revel in the serenity of your solo date night. Their expanded front patio is open seven days a week from 5-10pm." - brant cox

"Holcomb had only been open in Highland Park for a few months before quarantine hit, but the wine bar quickly adapted and is offering a bunch of great, hard-to-find wines for pick-up or delivery. They’ve also got cheese, salami, and conserva to go with your wine. Order through their website for daily pick-up." - brett keating