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Raise a glass to the watering holes that make L.A. buzz: the cocktail cream of this city’s crop, the winners of the 2017 Bar Awards. By the Time Out Los Angeles editors


FOR THE SECOND year in a row, Time Out Los Angeles crowned the best and brightest of L.A.’s bar scene at the 2017 Bar Awards. We gathered over drinks with our panel of industry experts to discuss which bartenders, teams and spaces really wowed us this past year. The same voting caveats remained from 2016: Panelists were barred from nominating or voting for their own establishments. The results? A truly top-notch lineup of 10 exemplary local drinkeries, a stirred mix of both aged favorites and sparkling rookies. Cheers!


BAR OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY REYK A VODK A


EVERSON ROYCE BAR


During a year when everyone needed a stiff drink (or three) and a friendly face, E.R.B. was there. The elegant-casual bar went from buzzy new space to neighborhood staple so quickly that we didn’t realize just how much time we were spending there. It serves expertly concocted cocktails, each with creative surprises and delightful twists on classic recipes. Out back, a spacious patio offers ample seating for drinking, dining and stargazing through the twinkle of overhead light strings. The warmth of E.R.B.’s atmosphere extends to its service: Even with a packed house, the bar feels remarkably personal—and in this town, that goes a long way. à 1936 E 7th St (213-335-6166, erbla.com)


RUNNERS-UP: BIG BAR, OLD LIGHTNING, THE WALKER INN Time Out Los Angeles July 12–October 10, 2017 24


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