Vanessa "Self Proclaimed Queen of Happy Hour" S.'s Profile

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Want a place to hang your hat after work? Here's the best places to nosh, drink and catch up with friends.

 1. The Tar Pit - CLOSED

609 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 965-1302

Categories: Bars, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  1/28/2012

LOVE THIS PLACE!

It's my new favorite discovery. I'm all for places that feel like old Hollywood and have an atmosphere where you can have a conversation. This place is just that. The music is never too loud and is usually a great assortment of my…More »

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 2. The Den of Hollywood

8226 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 656-0336
4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/12/2012

Have to update because the termite problem has been fixed! We're going reclaim the Den! Woo!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/28/2012

    I like most everything about this place so much that I used to consider it my office and would take… Read more »

 3. The Hudson

1114 N Crescent Heights Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 654-6686

Categories: American (New), Lounges, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  1/28/2012

Great happy hour simply because there's a super food selection and there's always a place to sit where you can have a conversation. I really enjoy the tiny chicken sandwich sliders here and of course I'm always a sucker for Mac N Cheese on a menu,…More »

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 4. Napa Valley Grille

1100 Glendon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 824-3322

Categories: American (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Westwood

4.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

When I worked at the Geffen, this was the go-to place to be after our show. Believe me, we tried everywhere in Westwood and always wound up back here. Why, you ask?

Super classy late night happy hour. I've never had a bad wine here, even when trying…More »

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 5. Mexicali Cocina Cantina

12161 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 985-1744

Categories: Mexican, Bars

Neighbourhood: Studio City

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2012

If I'm in the Valley THIS is my favorite happy hour.

There are tiny affordable little bites of Mexican food, which is great as I'm into tiny food. If I could, I'd always order off the child's menu. Here at the Mexicali happy hour, my appetite is…More »

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 6. The Eclectic

5156 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-2233

Categories: Wine Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  2/1/2012

How do I love thee Eclectic? Let me count the ways:

1) Best staff in the world! Super friendly! Super accommodating! Super patient with me and my loud girlfriends!

2) Amazing brunch on Sundays!

3) Even better happy hour! I regularly go there on…More »

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Review votes:
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Location

Los Angeles, CA

Yelping Since

March 2010

Things I Love

wine tastings, sushi, tiki bars, hiking, yoga, karaoke, jazz music, Saints football, food trucks, Sacred Fools, good theatre, bad television, outdoor concerts, spa days

Find Me In

Wine country

My Hometown

New Orleans, LA

My Blog Or Website

http://www.liveatthesa...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm writing.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Because I have amazing taste.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.huffingtonp...

The Last Great Book I Read

The Power of Now

My First Concert

Barry Manilow. Yes.

My Favourite Movie

Up

My Last Meal On Earth

Mom's roast beef

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I love Intervention

Most Recent Discovery

The Good Nite bar. Great, laid back karaoke.

Current Crush

French Stewart