Sunset & Vinyl

Didn't get to stay too long but definitely enjoyed our time at Sunset & Vinyl. Had a couple of coffee cocktails which were both equally good. Kyle was a dope dude. His drinks were delicious and he was very relaxed and professional. He talked about spirits with us and it was nice to engage with the bartender.

I'm usually of the school of thought that if I really don't like something, I keep it to myself rather than provide a one-star rating (check my profile if you don't believe me), but unfortunately, I think I have to share my experience here.I was excited to try this place because it was a speakeasy in my neighborhood with good reviews. You enter through a pizza spot, and it's located upstairs. The vibes inside are a bit dingy, but it's not necessarily a bad thing; it looks like an old-school Hollywood vibe.Upon opening the menu, the first thing I notice is the egregious prices of the drinks; they range on average from $20-$25. I'm sorry, but that's too much money for a drink. I wouldn't have been so salty if it came out good, but here's where the story goes extra sour.My girlfriend and I ordered the $23 Smoke and Spice mezcal drink. The bartender looked like this was his first week on the job. I know it's a hard job, but a $23 per cocktail spot should have experienced bartenders. He looked like the owner's son that they gave a job. Nice guy though.The drink was the worst I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. It tasted like what I imagine sweet gasoline would be like. My girlfriend concurred. I brought it back to the bar, and the other, more experienced bartender tried the drink and agreed with me that something was seriously wrong. The bartender who made my drink said he forgot the lemon and that's why it was off. I assured him that lemon could not fix that death potion. He added lemon, and I tried again. Still horrible, and arguably worse.We replaced the drinks with mezcal on the rocks, which was okay, but I think I would have been better off sending my money to a Nigerian prince who was fundraising via email to take back his rightful throne.Unfortunately, I'd avoid this place.

I had a nice time here at Sunset & Vinyl. The drinks are really nice and affordable. The service is fast and very friendly. The ambiance is unique and familiar at the same time. This place is very nice. 5 stars.

I really dig this spot, but DAMN was it hard to find lol. I walked around the entire block of Sunset and Vine, through the parking lot, just to find out that it's inside of the 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen. Talk about speakeasy! Staff was super friendly and helpful, and the ambiance was on point! The cocktail menu is quite extensive, I wanted to branch out, but this was just a quick stop before our concert at The Palladium. Now that I know how to find this place, I'll definitely be back when I have more time to enjoy one...or two of their unique cocktails! Check this place out for sure!

Pretty cool speakeasy I found on a whim before heading to a show at the Hollywood Palladium. I only stayed for one drink. I liked how dimly lit it was inside and the collection of records you can sort through. I got there around 7:30pm (30 mins after they opened) and it was already very busy. The bartender was very preoccupied trying to serve everybody. He was also playing music on vinyl, with a record player next to the bar. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone whether going solo or meeting up with some friends.

Relaxed jazzy bar to kick back with good drinks and good music. I love the vibes of a smaller speakeasy style bar, and the variety of vinyl to choose from and add to the play queue makes it all the more fun and welcoming. Drinks are solid and bartenders friendly. I love looking through their collection and hearing choices you don't always get on a typical night out for drinks. Really great spot!

This place was cool they had a variety of vinyls that you can put on que to be played on their record player. They have a good variety of house cocktails that were really good!

We had a really great bartender who offered me to smell the drink he was making to see if I would be interested.I am always asking bartenders what their sweetest drink is and I was told on this occasion to get the Yellow Submarine. I was pleasantly surprised by the sour notes present.I also ordered the Rhythm and Blues, and it wasn't as sweet. It had a nice note of lychee that was fruity and sweet still, but the blue curaçao was coming through rather bitter. I still enjoyed it, but I would prefer a heavier sweet note.The vibes here are chill which aligned with our goals for the evening: to be chill. I think it was my first or second ever speakeasy that I've been to. I never thought about Hollywood being a place to socialize in the evening. I am so used to the chaos during the daytime that I am shocked at the literal day/night difference.Lots of cute seating areas. I didn't get a chance to rifle through their vinyl collection. Maybe someday.

A great little speakeasy on the second floor above the 800º restaurant, you go through the restaurant to get upstairs. There's limited space but the ambiance is fun/cozy and quite friendly. Eclectic furniture but can get cozy with with a decent size group. I went with 3 friends and it wasn't too hard to find a place to sit, but we did get one of the last 2 available tables, definitely limited seating space in the speakeasy. The drinks were delicious, I had the Keiamina (gin) and a friend had Manager's Meeting (mezcal), and they were both wonderful cocktails with well blended flavors, great balance of sweet and smokey flavors, respectively. I would highly recommend. May have a little wait if you go during peak hours, but going around 10pm wasn't too much wait. Parking was on the street, you may find some parking structures as well around, but I don't think there's dedicated free parking.

Friendly staff, shoutout to you Josh! Great bartender and makes well crafted cocktails! I never had my Midori sour this way before! Great vibes, music, and company. Pick a vinyl and put it in the queue to play on the vinyl station. This placed is upstairs of the pizza joint. Call it "speakeasy" if you may. We honestly thought we got the address wrong lol. This place is super cozy and dimly lit. Wide selection of drinks to choose from. Go check it out!