Hey Hey Drinks
Echo Park, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Hey Hey Drinks occupies a neighbourhood bar spot on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park, Los Angeles. It reads as a spirits-forward operation in a stretch of the city that rewards low-key evening drinks over late-night crowds. Walk-ins should be easy, pricing is expected to sit at the mid-range cocktail bar level, it's best suited to early-evening visits when conversation is the point.
About Hey Hey Drinks
Quick Take: Hey Hey Drinks, Los Angeles
Pricing details aren't confirmed in Pearl's current data for Hey Hey Drinks, but the address; 1555 Sunset Blvd in Echo Park; puts it squarely in a neighbourhood where mid-range cocktail bars charge $16–22 per drink. Set your expectations accordingly, verify current pricing before you go.
Hey Hey Drinks sits on the Sunset Boulevard strip that runs through Echo Park, a part of Los Angeles with a strong local-bar culture and enough foot traffic on weekends to fill even a modest room quickly. The vibe on this stretch of Sunset tends toward low-key and conversational rather than high-energy or scene-driven, if you're coming from the louder end of the Silver Lake bar circuit, expect something noticeably quieter and more neighbourhood-focused. That makes it a reasonable pick for early evening drinks when you want to talk, less so if you're looking for a late-night crowd.
The bar's name and address suggest a spirits-forward operation, Echo Park has a track record of supporting bars that take their back-bar seriously. Without confirmed data on the specific spirit categories Hey Hey Drinks leads, it's worth checking their social channels or current menu before visiting if you're coming specifically for, say, a deep mezcal selection or a serious whiskey pour. That level of category specialisation is what separates a good neighbourhood bar from one worth crossing the city for.
Booking here should be easy, walk-in friendly is the default for venues at this address and price point in Echo Park. Thursday through Saturday evenings are likely to see the most demand, with Sunday and early weeknights offering the most relaxed experience. If you're planning a date-night drink stop rather than a full evening out, earlier in the week gives you better odds of a quiet seat.
For broader context on drinking well in Los Angeles, see our full Los Angeles bars guide, or explore our full Los Angeles restaurants guide if you're building out a full evening. Visitors staying nearby can also check our full Los Angeles hotels guide for accommodation options in the area.
If spirits bars are your thing beyond LA, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston each represent the kind of category-specialist bar that Hey Hey Drinks appears to be aiming for. They're useful benchmarks for what a destination-worthy spirits program actually looks like.
Quick reference: Echo Park, Sunset Blvd, walk-in friendly, neighbourhood bar format, leading visited early evening on weekdays for the least crowded experience.
Planning details
- Location
- 1555 Sunset Blvd Unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Website
- chownow.com/order/21894/locations/31756
- Phone
- +1 213 278 0689
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hey Hey Drinks reads like a neighborhood bar built for spontaneity rather than spectacle. The copy frames the spot as a smaller, unit-format venue that blends into Echo Park’s foot‑traffic rhythms — informal, approachable and scaled for local regulars. Rather than the timed seatings and design-driven theatrics of some Los Angeles cocktail rooms, this place favors a relaxed, walk‑in energy. Expect an intimate, unpolished charm: the kind of bar where the scene is shaped by neighbors dropping by after work and evenings that unfold without a plan.
Best For
This bar is best for unscheduled evenings and casual hangs when you want low-friction options. The description explicitly positions Hey Hey Drinks in the walk-in cohort of LA drinking spots, so it suits after-work detours, last-minute plans and solo stops. It’s not framed as a destination for a formal tasting or special-occasion booking; instead, it rewards spontaneity and neighborhood traffic. If your evening hinges on convenience and a familiar, informal setting rather than reservations and fanfare, this is the sort of place to include on your route.
Ordering Tips
Plan on a walk-in approach rather than calling ahead: the piece contrasts reservation-driven cocktail rooms with venues that operate on lower thresholds and flexible attendance. If you’re building an evening in Echo Park, factor in that Hey Hey Drinks is described as a neighbourhood fixture calibrated for spontaneity. For structured nights that require guaranteed seating or timed programs, the copy suggests choosing a reservation-driven room elsewhere; for low-commitment drinks and last-minute detours, arrive when you’re ready and expect casual, flexible service.
Planning details
Location
1555 Sunset Blvd Unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mirate; Notable alternative
- Redbird Bar; Notable alternative
- Bar Next Door; Notable alternative
- Death & Co (Los Angeles); Notable alternative
- Standard Bar; Notable alternative
Bar context
How Hey Hey Drinks Compares in Los Angeles
If you're choosing between Hey Hey Drinks and Death & Co (Los Angeles), the question is really about how much you want your bar to do. Death & Co is a program-driven operation with a national reputation; it's the choice if cocktail craft and menu ambition are the priority, you're willing to plan ahead to get in. Hey Hey Drinks, on current evidence, is the easier, more casual call: lower booking friction, neighbourhood energy, a less performative setting. For spontaneous drinks on a Tuesday, Hey Hey has the edge on accessibility.
Mirate and Bar Next Door both skew toward specific drink identities; Mirate leans agave, Bar Next Door toward a more curated, intimate format. If Hey Hey Drinks turns out to have a clear spirit specialty (mezcal, whiskey, or otherwise), it would compete most directly with Mirate for agave-focused drinkers. Until that's confirmed, Mirate is the safer choice if a specific category is your reason for going out.
Standard Bar and Mirate both attract a slightly more destination-minded crowd. Hey Hey Drinks suits a different use case: a low-effort neighbourhood stop rather than a cross-city trip. If you're already in Echo Park or Silver Lake, it's worth trying on its own terms. If you're travelling specifically for a great bar experience in Los Angeles, the confirmed program bars; Death & Co, Mirate; give you more to go on before you commit. See our full Los Angeles bars guide for the broader comparison.
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Compare Hey Hey Drinks
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Hey Hey Drinks | No published awards |
| Mirate | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #28Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1662026 Pinnacle GuideTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Restaurant Bar - Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Top 10 Nominee)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Spirits Selection - World’s Best Spirits Selection (Top Four Finalist)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Spirits Selection - World’s Best Spirits Selection (Top 10 Nominee)2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #122025 World's 50 Best Bars · #932024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #46 |
| Redbird Bar | Star Wine Lists 20262025 James Beard Award SemifinalistsPearl Recommended Bars |
| Bar Next Door | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #4722026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Bars · #42025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #532025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #100 |
| Death & Co (Los Angeles) | 2023 World's 50 North America's Best Bars · #302022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #34Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Standard Bar | 2010 World's 50 Best Bars · #33 |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the signature drink at Hey Hey Drinks?
Pearl's current data doesn't confirm a specific signature drink. Given its Echo Park address on Sunset Blvd, the bar fits the neighborhood's lean toward creative, low-key cocktail programs rather than bottle-service formats. Check their social channels or stop in to ask; bars in this corridor tend to run rotating or seasonal menus.
Is Hey Hey Drinks good for a date?
The Echo Park location on Sunset Blvd works in its favor for a date; the neighborhood draws a relaxed, unpretentious crowd that suits a low-pressure evening. It's a better pick than a louder, higher-stakes room like Death & Co if you want conversation to be possible. Just confirm hours before you go, as Pearl's data doesn't include confirmed operating times.
Does Hey Hey Drinks have happy hour deals?
Confirmed happy hour details aren't in Pearl's current data for Hey Hey Drinks. Echo Park bars at this address tier frequently run early-evening specials, so it's worth calling ahead or checking their social presence directly to confirm before you plan around it.
Do I need a reservation at Hey Hey Drinks?
No reservation data is confirmed, given its Echo Park neighborhood positioning, this reads more as a walk-in bar than a bookable venue. Arrive early on weekends if you want a seat; Sunset Blvd foot traffic in Echo Park picks up after 8pm. If you need guaranteed seating for a group, call ahead.
Is the food good at Hey Hey Drinks?
Food offerings aren't confirmed in Pearl's current data for Hey Hey Drinks. If food is a priority, treat this as a drinks-first stop and plan around it accordingly; pair it with a nearby Echo Park restaurant rather than relying on the bar to carry the meal.
