Potions & Poisons
Koreatown, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Why go
Potions & Poisons was worth knowing as a Koreatown late-night cocktail-and-karaoke pick, especially for groups who wanted a darker apothecary-style room rather than a standard lounge. The original concept has closed under that name as of 2026, so treat it as a legacy profile for the medicinal-elixir era at this address.
About Potions & Poisons
Los Angeles nightlife is easy to misread: not every late bar is built for the same night out. Potions & Poisons is best understood as a themed, apothecary-inspired bar, with a mysterious, spooky lounge mood and late-night hours every day.
The room’s appeal comes from its atmosphere: a dim, whimsical, trendy setting with a medicinal-elixir feel. The draw is the venue’s focus on alleviative, medicinal-style cocktails in an atmospheric bar environment, which makes it a stronger fit for someone seeking a concept-driven night out than for someone planning from food or menu details.
The smart use case is late drinks and a themed night out
The strongest confirmed reason to choose this venue is the setting. It works for people who want a late-night bar with a clear visual identity, a darker mood, a cocktail-focused experience. The medicinal framing gives the night a point of view without relying on unconfirmed restaurant-style details.
The available details define Potions & Poisons primarily by its bar atmosphere, themed lounge setting, medicinal-style cocktails. If the evening needs a full meal first, use the Los Angeles restaurants guide before moving into bars. If the plan is a late drink in a distinctive setting, this venue makes more sense.
Because the information is focused on price, hours, dress, atmosphere, the safest way to plan is to treat Potions & Poisons as a themed Los Angeles bar rather than relying on unconfirmed details about food, reservations, entertainment, or specific menu items.
Timing is the main practical detail
The daily schedule runs from 6 pm to 2 am, which makes timing the main practical decision. The confirmed hours support both an early-evening stop and a late-night visit.
The listed price is about $30 per person, so the value proposition is direct: a themed bar experience in Los Angeles with a dim, spooky, apothecary-inspired feel.
For broader planning, the Los Angeles bars guide is the cleanest starting point, with city-planning context in the Los Angeles hotels guide. Bar browsers can also compare Potions & Poisons with other Los Angeles nightlife options more generally.
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Planning details
- Location
- 3514 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, United States
- Website
- instagram.com/herabarkoreatown
- Phone
- +1 213-568-3224
Planning details
Location
3514 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Potions & Poisons?
The details emphasize Potions & Poisons as a themed late-night bar with medicinal-style cocktails. Specific food details are not confirmed here, so plan around the atmosphere and bar experience.
Is Potions & Poisons good for groups?
The confirmed draw is a themed Los Angeles bar with a dim, spooky, apothecary-inspired mood, so plan around the atmosphere and late hours rather than assuming a particular setup.
Is Potions & Poisons open late?
Yes. Potions & Poisons is listed as open from 6 pm to 2 am every day.
What's the best time to go to Potions & Poisons?
The hours are 6 pm to 2 am every day, so the best time depends on when you want to start your Los Angeles bar plan.
















