The Friend

Cocktail bar · Los Feliz

The Friend

Cocktail bar · Los Feliz

2611 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Highlights

A vibrant hangout brimming with pinball, disco balls, and tasty bites—perfect for a lively night with friends and great cocktails.

2611 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Get directions

thefriendbar.com

@thefriendbar

$10–20

@infatuation

"Friendly Market, the all-day market and festival at The Friend in Silver Lake, is coming back this Sunday, September 19th. Running from 1-6pm, expect various DJs, clothing pop-ups, and food vendors that include Calabama, home to one of our favorite breakfast sandwiches in town." - brant cox

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@goop

"The Friend is the latest drinking spot to open up on this stretch of Hyperion, which is finally starting to catch up with Sunset Junction in terms of bars and restaurants. Graffiti artist and nightlife impresario Andre Saraiva (formerly the owner of Le Baron in Tokyo, Paris and NYC) commissioned friends and artists to graffiti the walls. Décor-wise, The Friend is very pink—bubblegum pink specifically—but it’s intended to be playful and it works, and the cocktails are accessibly priced, served up by bartenders in breton shirts. The bar stays open until 2am nightly."

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Shane Karns

Google

The atmosphere and drinks were great, easily deserving four stars. However, I strongly advise against using the photo booth. It costs $5, but it's completely non-functional, and no one seems to be bothered about it. There's a number on the booth to text for assistance, but it's unresponsive, just like the bar's response to the issue. Sure, $5 might not seem like much, but the fact that they have a machine taking customers' money and don't seem to care is a significant concern.

nafula kato

Google

Used to love this place back in the day. My phone was stolen as someone went into my actual purse and took it out. Shocked because we hadn't been there for more than 20 mins. We Find My Friend's it to an apt within walking distance of the bar... suspiciously close. There are signs that say phone theft is on the rise. My advice is when you see those signs, just go ahead and leave the bar. It's not worth the headache in the morning.

ObaidaMahdi

Google

bouncer discriminated on gender presenting basis: he would not check our ID’s even though we were 22+ and it was on the basis of us being gender-bending, non binary and non conforming. this place discriminates. Do not give them your business if you’re queer, they won’t even check your ID

JP Shelton

Google

Came for a Dominican party on Sunday. I think they host these types of events monthly, and it was Jumpin! Food sold outside, and it was packed to the brim! DJ and dancing was the point of the party. This is an all day event and put opportunity for Dominicans in LA together. Everyone was super welcoming of me and my friends as non Dominican guests. Great venue and event.

Amy Thai

Google

The reviews are true, DO NOT COME HERE, YOU WILL BE ROBBED! My friend got her phone stolen right off the dance floor with her phone in her back pocket. My other friend noticed her purse being wide open throughout the night on the dance floor. It really ruined our night. Upon entering the bar the bouncer will tell you “watch your surroundings” etc and there will be signs posted to “watch your belongings”— in hind sight we should have walked straight out of there. I agree with the other review, the bouncer/establishment did nothing to help and I wouldn’t be surprised if they were in on it. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PLACE.

Robbie Darby

Google

Love this bar! But the best part by far was the bartender DeeDee. She’s a true mixologist as my “regular” drinks were sensational simply because they were made by her! Her skills and personality are top tier. Can’t wait to come back!

Cherokee Sauer

Google

DO NOT COME HERE! My phone was stolen on Saturday. It was so cramped and was so hard to get any space. Two of my friends in my group also had their phones stolen on the same night. when we walked outside, we overheard two other groups have a similar situation about their phones stolen. We asked the bouncer what they were going to do about it and he just pointed at a small sign that said something about an increase in the amount of phones stolen here so be cautious. They do not care.

Harry Justice

Google

Horrible service. Refused me and my fiends because we were queer and refused to check our IDs because we were “too young” even though all of our IDs were valid US state IDs. Queerphobic ass establishment