Finally Found My Favorite Bar in LA! đ¸â¨
Every time I visit LA, I try a few spots from the Worldâs / North Americaâs Top 50 Bars list. Iâve been to Thunderbolt and Death & Co., and honestlyâthey were just okay. But this time I visited⌠đ Dante Beverly Hills And wowâI wish Iâd discovered it sooner! Dante originally comes from NYC and won No.1 on the Worldâs Top 50 Bars list in 2019 đ (Once you win first place, youâre retired from the listâso theyâre forever legendary!) We ordered five drinks, and each one was impressive in its own way. Danteâs menu is hugeâeven five drinks couldnât cover all the highlights. No over-the-top presentation, but you can taste the craftsmanship in every sip. Each drink was simply exquisite. Here are my must-try recommendations: đ¤ Garibaldi A simple recipe but an unmatched experience. I wouldnât have ordered it if the bartender hadnât recommended itâitâs one of their signatures! Fluffy orange juice + Campariâlightly sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter. So refreshing and perfect for starting the night. đ¤ Martini They have over 10 variations! I tried the Dante Martiniâa balanced mix of gin and vodka with olives (which I love). Solid, though I still prefer a dirty martini. đ¤ Negroni Also more than 10 options! I went for the seasonal Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni. It sounds like a dessert drink, but the sweetness was just right for me. Beautiful and elegantâsweet yet strong, perfect for dangerous sweethearts đ đ¤ Fireside Old Fashioned Not your typical OFâmade with house-made raisin syrup. It tastes sweet, almost like red date soup⌠seriously gave me âwhiskey soaked with goji berriesâ vibes! đ¤ Seasonal Specials They have a bunch! Besides the strawberry Negroni, I tried the Americaco Verdeâmade with green tomato water and celery bitters. So unique and refreshing, perfect for summer. The only downside: Itâs not cheapâprobably the most expensive bar Iâve been to. Cocktails are 20â30 each, but totally worth it! Blows most Bay Area bars out of the water! (Yes, TL and PCH donât even compareâonly Juanita might stand a chance.) Dante is located on a mid-level floor of a hotel. The vibe is very Hollywood celebrityâa bit extra, but the service was relaxed. Just close your eyes and enjoy the drinks! đđĽ #CocktailBar #LADrinks #LABars #LosAngeles #LA #Nightlife #WorldTop50Bars #Dante #DanteBeverlyHills #NightOut #CraftCocktails #LuxurySips #BarGoals #Mixology #CelebVibes #CocktailHeaven