The House — Restaurant in Westwood

Bartenders were mainly interested in their friends, which is fine, don’t care about waiting longer than normal to be told hello. But the cocktails… the worst I’ve ever had. The Negroni I ordered, I’m pretty sure the gin was cut with part water, no Campari, the lowest grade vermouth, no garnish, plastic cups and ice melted within 30 seconds, adding more water to the gin-water. My so got the gimlet, made her feel sick from how much lime juice was in it. How does someone mess up empress gin? Pretty sure it was 1 part gin and 3 parts lime juice. Could have been cool, but say no. If you go,...

The house is a unique little bar owned and located next to Lulu's Westside. The vibe inside transported me right back to college, with an upscale house party vibe. The drinks were creative, but a bit lacking on taste (specifically the hot toddy and warm sangria). The star for me was the amazing Christmas decor, outside seating and fire pits, and caramel apple mule. Definitely worth a stop after eating at Lulu's for a fun vibe and...

I really liked the overall vibe at The House in Westwood — cozy atmosphere, good music, and a nice setup for a night out. Unfortunately, my experience was soured because the bartender was clearly sick (coughing, congested) and still working. A few days later, I came down with the same symptoms. It’s disappointing that health precautions weren’t taken, especially in a service setting where it’s so easy to...