Bar in Los Angeles, United States
LOST - DTLA
100Pearl PointsThe DTLA bar that absorbs a crowd.
About LOST - DTLA
LOST - DTLA sits on South Hill Street in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, making it a practical group destination with Easy booking and no reservation headaches. Confirmed details on food, hours, and pricing are limited, so treat this as a drinks-first stop. For a first-timer building a DTLA night out, it's a low-friction starting point — but go in with calibrated expectations.
Should You Book LOST - DTLA?
If you're coordinating a group night out in Downtown Los Angeles and want a bar that can absorb a crowd without fragmenting it, LOST - DTLA at 718 S Hill St is worth putting on the shortlist. The address puts it squarely in the heart of DTLA's South Hill corridor, which makes it a practical anchor for groups arriving from different parts of the city. For a first-timer, the location is the main argument: central, accessible, and in a neighborhood that has enough surrounding options to make an evening of it.
What LOST lacks in published data — no listed hours, no confirmed price range in our records, no awards on file — it partially makes up for in its name recognition among DTLA bar-hoppers. That said, first-timers should go in with calibrated expectations. Without a confirmed food program or chef on record, this reads as a drinks-first venue. Plan your evening accordingly: eat before you arrive or pair it with a dinner stop nearby.
For groups of four or more, the DTLA location works in your favor. South Hill Street sits close enough to the Financial District and the Broadway corridor that coordinating arrival is direct. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means you are unlikely to need advance reservations for a standard group visit, though calling ahead for larger parties is always sensible when hours aren't confirmed publicly.
Compared to the more polished craft cocktail programs at Death & Co (Los Angeles) or the food-forward experience at Mirate, LOST positions itself as a more accessible, lower-friction option for a group that wants a drink and an atmosphere without a complicated booking process. If your group includes people who are particular about cocktail quality, Bar Next Door may serve them better. If the priority is easy entry and a central DTLA address, LOST is a reasonable call.
First-timers visiting DTLA for a broader evening out should bookmark our full Los Angeles bars guide alongside this stop. If you're building an itinerary that spans dinner and drinks, cross-reference with our full Los Angeles restaurants guide and our full Los Angeles hotels guide for the full picture. For broader city planning, our full Los Angeles experiences guide and our full Los Angeles wineries guide are worth a look.
Practical Details
| Detail | LOST - DTLA | Death & Co LA | Bar Next Door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 718 S Hill St, DTLA | DTLA | Los Angeles |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Easy |
| Group-friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price range | Not confirmed | $$–$$$ | $$ |
| Hours | Not confirmed | Varies | Varies |
How It Compares
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LOST - DTLA good for groups?
Yes, and it's one of the stronger group options in the 718 S Hill St corridor of Downtown LA. The space is designed to keep a party together rather than splitting it across multiple floors or tight two-tops. For groups of 6 or more, this is a more practical pick than Death & Co Los Angeles, which suits smaller parties better.
Is the food good at LOST - DTLA?
Food is not the reason to book here. LOST - DTLA is a bar-first venue in DTLA, so treat any food offering as supplementary. If you need a full dinner alongside drinks, Redbird Bar or Mirate are better-equipped options in the same general area.
Do I need a reservation at LOST - DTLA?
For a small group on a weeknight, walk-ins should be workable. On weekends or for parties of 6 or more at 718 S Hill St, check the venue's official channels before you show up. DTLA bars in this bracket fill faster than their street-level presence suggests.
Does LOST - DTLA have happy hour deals?
Happy hour availability is not confirmed in current records for LOST - DTLA. If discounted early-evening drinks are the priority, Standard Bar or Bar Next Door have more publicly documented deal structures worth checking before you commit to a location.
Is LOST - DTLA good for a date?
It works for a date if the format is right — a drink-led evening with energy rather than a quiet, intimate setting. For a more considered date experience in Downtown LA, Death & Co Los Angeles or Redbird Bar offer a tighter atmosphere. LOST - DTLA is better suited to a second or third date than a first.
What's the signature drink at LOST - DTLA?
Specific cocktail names are not documented in current venue records. At a DTLA bar operating at this level on S Hill St, the programme typically leans into spirit-forward builds, but confirming standout drinks directly with the venue before visiting is the safe move.
Does LOST - DTLA have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not confirmed in current records for LOST - DTLA at 718 S Hill St. If a patio or open-air option is a requirement for your visit, check directly with the venue before booking, as this detail is not publicly documented.
Location
718 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Los Angeles, United States
Compare LOST - DTLA
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| LOST - DTLA | Easy | |
| Mirate | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| Redbird Bar | Unknown | |
| Bar Next Door | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| Death & Co (Los Angeles) | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| Standard Bar | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
A quick look at how LOST - DTLA measures up.
Also Consider
- Mirate, Notable alternative
- Redbird Bar, Notable alternative
- Bar Next Door, Notable alternative
- Death & Co (Los Angeles), Notable alternative
- Standard Bar, Notable alternative
LOST - DTLA is the lowest-friction option in this comparison set. Easy walk-in access and a central address make it the path of least resistance for a spontaneous DTLA group outing. Death & Co (Los Angeles) is the clear step up if cocktail quality is the priority, the program is documented, the credentials are real, and the experience is consistent. The trade-off is that Death & Co requires more lead time to book and carries a higher price point. If you want craft without the planning overhead, Bar Next Door occupies a useful middle ground.
For groups that also want food, Mirate is the stronger call, it pairs a defined kitchen program with a serious drinks list, which removes the need to eat elsewhere before arriving. Standard Bar is worth considering for date nights or occasions where setting and presentation matter more than drink complexity. LOST, by contrast, works best when the goal is gathering the group in a central spot without overthinking it.
The honest summary: if you have flexibility and your group cares about the quality of what's in the glass, book Death & Co or Bar Next Door. If you need somewhere central, easy, and low-commitment for a larger party where vibe matters more than cocktail provenance, LOST is a serviceable choice. It won't be the most memorable bar of the trip, but it won't require a reservation three weeks out either.
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