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  1. Thunderbolt

    Southern-Inspired Cocktail Bar

    Drink 91
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    Money-green walls and brown leather set the tone at this approachable cocktail bar where Filipinotown, Echo Park, and Downtown all bleed together. The crowd reflects the neighborhood mix, and the bar leans into that, keeping menus short and descriptive so nobody feels lost. Seasonal cocktails share space with a Frozen of the Month, which is exactly the kind of menu that means everyone leaves happy. A James Beard Outstanding Bar semifinalist and on North America's 50 Best Bars list.

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    Address
    1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles
    Hours

    Closed today, opens Wed 5 PM

    • Monday 5 PM to Midnight next day
    • Tuesday Today Closed
    • Wednesday 5 PM to Midnight next day
    • Thursday 5 PM to Midnight next day
    • Friday 5 PM to 1 AM next day
    • Saturday 5 PM to 1 AM next day
    • Sunday 2 PM to Midnight next day
    Phone
    +12133725099
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