
Bar Benjamin
Fairfax District, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Why go
Bar Benjamin is worth booking when the priority is a serious cocktail list in an intimate upstairs Melrose room. The draw is the menu structure: savory drinks, martini variations, bright high-acid builds, and a full zero-proof section, backed by snacks substantial enough to stretch the night.
About Bar Benjamin
Bar Benjamin is a Los Angeles venue with a guide price of about $40 per person and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, this listing does not verify cuisine, menu format, drinks, seating, hours, booking difficulty, or specific service style, so the safest read is to treat this as a thin-data listing rather than a venue with a fully documented playbook.
The smart move is to plan around the confirmed basics
The most useful confirmed detail is the expected spend: about $40 per person. That gives Bar Benjamin a clear planning role for guests comparing Los Angeles options by budget, but it does not verify what is included in that spend, whether the visit is best for food or drinks, or what kind of menu the venue offers.
The dress code is smart casual. That is the strongest practical cue for how to approach the visit: polished but not overly formal, with enough flexibility for a Los Angeles night out.
Use it as a Los Angeles option with limited detail
For a repeat visit or a first visit, the practical move is to confirm the current menu, hours, reservation process, and any special requirements directly with the venue. Dress smart casual and budget around the verified $40 per person figure.
Where it fits in a Los Angeles night out
At about $40 per person, Bar Benjamin may fit a Los Angeles night out when the budget and smart casual dress code match what you want. It is not possible to verify from the available data whether it is best for a full meal, drinks, groups, walk-ins, or a specific occasion.
For broader planning, use Our full Los Angeles bars guide, plus Our full Los Angeles restaurants guide and Our full Los Angeles hotels guide if the night needs dinner or a stay nearby. Pearl also tracks city guides for Los Angeles wineries and Los Angeles experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- barbenjamin.com
- Phone
- +1 323-500-1122
Venue details
Ambiance
A moody, intimate cocktail lounge with Art Deco and mid-century influences, vintage-inspired listening lounge speakers, and a speakeasy-like feel.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Vinyl Dj Sets
Signature Pours
- ONION KNIGHT
- CEREMONY
- LAST LAUGH
- BEN'S MARTINI
- DIRTIER MARTINI
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- Getting there
- 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States
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Location
7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bar Benjamin worth the prices?
Bar Benjamin is listed at about $40 per person. Whether it is worth it depends on whether that budget and the smart casual dress code fit your Los Angeles plans.
Does Bar Benjamin have outdoor seating?
What's the crowd like at Bar Benjamin?
The confirmed practical details are a smart casual dress code and an estimated spend of about $40 per person.
















