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17 Places Selling Very Necessary To-Go Cocktails Right Now in LA

Booze, right when it’s needed most

by Farley Elliott Updated
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| Skandia Shafer
by Farley Elliott Updated

With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, state officials at the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) board have continued to relax their restrictions on the sale of beer, wine, and cocktails — including takeaway and at-home consumption. The to-go booze allowance has meant that restaurants are able to take in more dollars when they need it most, and they’ve helped at-home drinkers to deal with one of the most turbulent years in American history. For those who might need a stiff drink in a hurry today, here are some of the best spots doing takeout cocktails right now around Los Angeles.

REMOVED: Hippo, Tallula’s, Onda, Ronan, Osteria La Buca, Father’s Office, HomeState, Mezcalero, The Rose

ADDED: The Raymond, Redbird, Elephante, Genghis Cohen, Wallflower, Gus’s BBQ, The Burbank Pub, Isla Cuban-Latin Kitchen, Simmzy’s Manhattan Beach

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Gus's BBQ

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Porter Ranch’s new-ish Gus’s BBQ is doing takeout cocktails by the batch, including options like classic old fashioneds and Manhattans.

20179 W Rinaldi Street Suite 150 The Vineyards at, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 341-3000
(818) 341-3000

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The Burbank Pub

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This mellow hangout does inexpensive cocktails for takeout and delivery, including a happy hour that offers obscenely-inexpensive well drinks.

2013 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 588-3013
(818) 588-3013

Boneyard Bistro

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Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks is doing a variety of takeout cocktail options, each available in four-portion batches for $45.

13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 906-7427
(818) 906-7427

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The Raymond Restaurant

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Pasadena steak spot the Raymond is doing takeout cocktails to the tune of $12 a pop, or only $7 if ordered during happy hour.

1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-3136
(626) 441-3136

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Employees Only

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Employees Only, one of the country’s most well-known names in the cocktail world, now sells its famous bottled cocktails to go from a takeout window right on Santa Monica Boulevard. Delivery is also available via Postmates.

7953 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 536-9045
(323) 536-9045

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Genghis Cohen

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This classic stop for New York style Chinese-American food also turns out fantastic cocktails with a variety of unique flavors, all priced at $14 a pop.

740 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-0640
(323) 653-0640

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Melrose Umbrella Co.

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Melrose Umbrella Co. sells tons of cocktails from its prime Melrose location, including classics, new rotating cocktials, and at-home tasting kits for things like tequila.

7465 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951-0709
(323) 951-0709

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Thunderbolt

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Historic Filipinotown bar/restaurant Thunderbolt was among the first to start takeaway cocktails once the ABC lifted its restrictions, including some in sealed plastic single-drink pouches and a rotating collection of bubbly highballs.

1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 372-5099
(213) 372-5099

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Cassell's Hamburgers

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Cassell’s in Koreatown continues to offer what may be the best cocktail deal in the city, selling drinks daily for as low as $6, and large batches for a cool $40.

3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-5502
(213) 387-5502

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Redbird

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Tobin Shea’s celebrated bar program is now available at home, including $10 happy hour cocktails daily.

114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
(213) 788-1191

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Manuela

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Manuela in the Arts District is offering a variety of classic and new cocktail creations, including options with locally-made Loft & Bear vodka.

907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 849-0480
(323) 849-0480

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Elephante

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Elephante in Santa Monica is doing canned 12-ounce cocktails for $18, and offers a free six pack of beer for orders over $40.

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 320-2384
(424) 320-2384

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Wallflower

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Venice’s Wallflower merges craft cocktails with Indonesian flavors, with a variety of drinks available for takeaway daily. The restaurant also offers beer, wine, and sake to go.

609 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
(424) 744-8136
(424) 744-8136

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Isla Cuban-Latín Kitchen & Rum Bar

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Isla Cuban stays stocked with lots of rum, but don’t let that stop you from ordering any one of the restaurant’s classic drinks for takeout.

30 Centerpointe Dr STE 12, La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 735-8597
(714) 735-8597

Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria

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Torrance restaurant and bar Madre now sells margaritas, palomas, michelada mixes and more to go.

1261 Cabrillo Ave #100, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 974-8005
(310) 974-8005
Five select artisan bottles from Madre in Torrance lined up with sliced oranges and chapulines.
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Padre

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Padre has a variety of take-home cocktail options for greater Long Beach, including many available as double-batches for $22 apiece.

525 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 612-4951
(562) 612-4951

Simmzy's Restaurant Manhattan Beach

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Staple Manhattan Beach restaurant Simmzy’s does takeout cocktails for the neighborhood, from classics to a rotating collection of newcomers.

229 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-1201
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Gus's BBQ

20179 W Rinaldi Street Suite 150 The Vineyards at, Porter Ranch, CA 91326

Porter Ranch’s new-ish Gus’s BBQ is doing takeout cocktails by the batch, including options like classic old fashioneds and Manhattans.

20179 W Rinaldi Street Suite 150 The Vineyards at, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 341-3000
(818) 341-3000

The Burbank Pub

2013 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

This mellow hangout does inexpensive cocktails for takeout and delivery, including a happy hour that offers obscenely-inexpensive well drinks.

2013 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 588-3013
(818) 588-3013

Boneyard Bistro

13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks is doing a variety of takeout cocktail options, each available in four-portion batches for $45.

13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 906-7427
(818) 906-7427

The Raymond Restaurant

1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pasadena steak spot the Raymond is doing takeout cocktails to the tune of $12 a pop, or only $7 if ordered during happy hour.

1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-3136
(626) 441-3136

Employees Only

7953 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Employees Only, one of the country’s most well-known names in the cocktail world, now sells its famous bottled cocktails to go from a takeout window right on Santa Monica Boulevard. Delivery is also available via Postmates.

7953 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 536-9045
(323) 536-9045

Genghis Cohen

740 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

This classic stop for New York style Chinese-American food also turns out fantastic cocktails with a variety of unique flavors, all priced at $14 a pop.

740 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-0640
(323) 653-0640

Melrose Umbrella Co.

7465 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Melrose Umbrella Co. sells tons of cocktails from its prime Melrose location, including classics, new rotating cocktials, and at-home tasting kits for things like tequila.

7465 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951-0709
(323) 951-0709

Thunderbolt

1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Historic Filipinotown bar/restaurant Thunderbolt was among the first to start takeaway cocktails once the ABC lifted its restrictions, including some in sealed plastic single-drink pouches and a rotating collection of bubbly highballs.

1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 372-5099
(213) 372-5099

Cassell's Hamburgers

3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Cassell’s in Koreatown continues to offer what may be the best cocktail deal in the city, selling drinks daily for as low as $6, and large batches for a cool $40.

3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-5502
(213) 387-5502

Redbird

114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tobin Shea’s celebrated bar program is now available at home, including $10 happy hour cocktails daily.

114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
(213) 788-1191

Manuela

907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Manuela in the Arts District is offering a variety of classic and new cocktail creations, including options with locally-made Loft & Bear vodka.

907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 849-0480
(323) 849-0480

Elephante

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Elephante in Santa Monica is doing canned 12-ounce cocktails for $18, and offers a free six pack of beer for orders over $40.

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 320-2384
(424) 320-2384

Wallflower

609 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Venice’s Wallflower merges craft cocktails with Indonesian flavors, with a variety of drinks available for takeaway daily. The restaurant also offers beer, wine, and sake to go.

609 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
(424) 744-8136
(424) 744-8136

Isla Cuban-Latín Kitchen & Rum Bar

30 Centerpointe Dr STE 12, La Palma, CA 90623

Isla Cuban stays stocked with lots of rum, but don’t let that stop you from ordering any one of the restaurant’s classic drinks for takeout.

30 Centerpointe Dr STE 12, La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 735-8597
(714) 735-8597

Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria

1261 Cabrillo Ave #100, Torrance, CA 90501

Torrance restaurant and bar Madre now sells margaritas, palomas, michelada mixes and more to go.

1261 Cabrillo Ave #100, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 974-8005
(310) 974-8005
Five select artisan bottles from Madre in Torrance lined up with sliced oranges and chapulines.
Madre
Wonho Frank Lee

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Padre

525 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

Padre has a variety of take-home cocktail options for greater Long Beach, including many available as double-batches for $22 apiece.

525 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 612-4951
(562) 612-4951

Simmzy's Restaurant Manhattan Beach

229 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Staple Manhattan Beach restaurant Simmzy’s does takeout cocktails for the neighborhood, from classics to a rotating collection of newcomers.

229 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-1201
(310) 546-1201

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