Bar Flores
Echo Park, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Flores is worth considering for a casual Los Angeles drink when the plan calls for atmosphere and low commitment rather than a destination meal. Go with a date or small group, especially later in the evening, but choose a restaurant-led plan if food quality, pricing, or a confirmed menu is the deciding factor.
About Bar Flores
Bar Flores is a Los Angeles venue with a casual dress code. Plan it as a casual stop.
Go with casual expectations
Dress is casual. If the night needs a more fully researched dining plan, start with the Los Angeles restaurants guide instead.
Confirm details before making it the anchor of the night
Bar Flores is easiest to approach as a flexible Los Angeles option rather than a tightly scheduled destination.
For a fuller Los Angeles plan, pair the search with the Los Angeles hotels guide and other Los Angeles planning resources.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4 PM–2 AM · Tuesday: 4 PM–2 AM
- Location
- 1542 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Website
- barflores.com
- Phone
- (213) 266-8006
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bar Flores cultivates a restrained, considered atmosphere that privileges subtlety over spectacle. It announces itself without neon or queues, and the room rewards a quieter arrival: lighting, pacing, and a low-capacity layout all suggest an evening conceived with intention. The bar sits within a cohort of eastside cocktail rooms that favor precision: menus are carefully designed, service is measured, and the overall feeling is sophisticated and calm. The experience feels contemporary and discerning, geared toward guests who appreciate craft and composure rather than loud theatrics.
Best For
This is a destination for cocktail-minded guests who prefer small, thoughtfully run bars to high-volume destinations. Its lower capacity and deliberate programming make it well suited to two-person evenings and small groups who want a focused drinking experience; it also accommodates late-night outings for those who value precision in their cocktails. The bar's editorial approach to its menu rewards guests who enjoy tasting through a structured sequence and who appreciate a careful, unhurried pace to an evening in Echo Park's cocktail scene.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a document: read it straight through and let its architecture guide your choices. The bar arranges drinks like a musical score (an opening section that functions like a first movement, heavier or more complex cocktails in the middle, and brighter or bitter options to close) so start at the top if you want the intended progression. Because the program assumes a guest with opinions, take time to consider the sequence rather than jumping straight to a familiar spirit; the menu is designed to reward curiosity and attentive reading.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fragrant with flowers, lush and transportive Mexican-inspired decor, vibrant and inviting with a rustic cozy feel under ambient lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Eclectic Ambient (70s, Jazz, Salsa, Reggae, Latin, World Music)
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Mezcal, Tequila, Whiskey
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1542 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- Tuesday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- Wednesday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- Thursday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- Friday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- 12 PM–2 AM
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Bar Flores?
Expect a casual dress code at Bar Flores.
Is Bar Flores good for a date?
That depends on what you want from the outing. Bar Flores is in Los Angeles and has a casual dress code.
