The Definitive Guide to Los Angeles’ Best Highballs

You don’t have to be a guest at Hotel Figueroa to enjoy a highball at this intimate 28-seat bar, but you do need a reservation. It’s well worth some planning ahead, since the bartenders here tailor cocktails to your tastes.

Speyside Buck by Chris Whelan

The bar, located on the rooftop pool deck of The Freehand Hotel, brings a lot more than beachy vibes to downtown. It’s serves some of best drinks and small bites—try the burger and a highball—in Los Angeles.

Let’s Get High(Ball) by Christine Wiseman

This Little Tokyo bar and grill has everything you need for an unforgettable night out. You can enjoy mouthwatering burgers, Japanese craft beer, authentic sushi and an expertly made highball—all in one place.

The acclaimed New York City bar now has an outpost in Los Angeles. Thanks to the bistro food and inventive cocktails it’s serving, this stunning bar and restaurant is already making a name for itself here.

Maritime Silk Roads by Dee Anne Quinones

This cozy bar features an inventive menu and a bookish environment. Stop by to stimulate your intellectual curiosity and sip one of the finest highballs in Los Angeles.

Scotch in Springtime by Sean Naughton

Koreatown’s neighborhood speakeasy has a seriously impressive selection of signature cocktails. They range from bold originals to remixed classics, including a particularly impressive take on the highball.

Sake Tami Highball by Sean Gibson

It’s a craft cocktail oasis in the middle of the busy Melrose shopping district. The stylish spot has its own Old Fashioned menu, featuring wild and inspired variations on the classic. Of course, you can always grab a highball if you’re looking for a different kind of whisky cocktail.

Gas Cash by Zach Patterson

Beam Me Up Scotty by BC Hoffman

The dark wood interior makes this stylish spot feel like the ideal place to enjoy whisky. Order the highball and you’ll realize that sense of yours was spot-on.

Summer Highball by John Coltharp

Evocative, late-night watering hole featuring imaginative cocktails & DJs in a relaxed setting.

Zesty Oak Highball by Karla Mercado