Bar in Los Angeles, United States

Tabula Rasa

100Pearl Points

Wine-First Nights

About Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa is a smart Los Angeles pick when the night is wine-led and you want to keep the round controlled rather than commit to a full dinner plan. Star Wine List recognition gives it a stronger wine signal than a generic neighborhood bar, but treat the food side as secondary unless the current menu fits your group.

For Los Angeles planning, Tabula Rasa is a venue to keep in mind when the group needs a casual option with confirmed late hours. The verified basics are direct: casual dress, daily opening at 2 PM, late closing times, and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

Book it for confirmed basics, not unverified details

The decision is simple: choose Tabula Rasa when the known facts fit the night. Details such as cuisine, chef, signature dishes, menu format, prices, and seating are not confirmed here. Treat anything beyond the verified hours, casual dress code, Los Angeles location, and Star Wine List recognition as something to check through current official channels.

For someone who has been once, the next move is to use it with that same discipline. Do not make it the universal answer for every Los Angeles night out. Use it when the group wants a casual Los Angeles plan with late hours and a confirmed recognition note. If the brief is broader, start with Our full Los Angeles bars guide and narrow by occasion.

The value is in keeping the night controlled

Tabula Rasa makes the most sense when the plan is clear before arrival. Without a verified price range, the safer read is not “cheap” or “splurge,” but unknown. The bill will depend on what the group orders, so this is best approached with current menu and pricing checks rather than assumptions.

The hours help shape the use case. Tabula Rasa is open from 2 PM to midnight Monday through Thursday, from 2 PM to 2 AM Friday and Saturday, and from 2 PM to midnight Sunday. For a fuller eating plan before or after, use Our full Los Angeles restaurants guide; for a hotel-based night out, Our full Los Angeles hotels guide is the cleaner starting point.

Where it sits against other options

Compared with lolo wine bar, Mirate, Bar Covell, La Descarga, and Vandell, Tabula Rasa is the pick to consider when the verified brief is simple: a casual Los Angeles venue with late hours and Star Wine List recognition. lolo wine bar, Bar Covell, Mirate, La Descarga, and Vandell can also be part of a broader search, depending on the kind of night the group wants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tabula Rasa good for a date?

It can be, if the confirmed basics fit the plan. The verified details point to a casual Los Angeles venue with late hours and Star Wine List (2026) recognition.

Do I need a reservation at Tabula Rasa?

Reservation details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels before going, especially if timing matters or the group is trying to visit during later Friday or Saturday hours.

Does Tabula Rasa have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating details are not verified here. If outdoor space matters, check the venue's official channels before heading out and compare other Los Angeles options if needed.

Is Tabula Rasa open late?

Yes. Tabula Rasa is open until midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Is the food good at Tabula Rasa?

Food details, cuisine, signature dishes, and menu format are not verified here. The confirmed details are limited to casual dress, Los Angeles location, hours, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition, so check a current official menu before planning around food.

What's the crowd like at Tabula Rasa?

The crowd is not verified here. The safer planning read is to focus on confirmed basics: casual dress, Los Angeles location, late hours, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition.

Location

5125 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Los Angeles, United States

Compare Tabula Rasa

Comparison notes

Against lolo wine bar, Mirate, Bar Covell, La Descarga, and Vandell, Tabula Rasa is the most useful when wine is the reason for choosing the venue. The better value is not about chasing the lowest bill; it is about avoiding a mismatch between what the group wants and what the room is built to deliver.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

If the group wants another wine-first option, check lolo wine bar or Bar Covell. If the night needs more atmosphere and less wine focus, compare Mirate or La Descarga instead.

How Tabula Rasa compares in Los Angeles

Choose Tabula Rasa when the priority is a wine-focused round that can stay flexible. lolo wine bar and Bar Covell are the closest cross-shops for wine drinkers; pick those when the group wants another wine-bar option rather than shifting into a cocktail or scene-led night.

Mirate and La Descarga are better fits when ambiance carries the decision. They make more sense for a more produced night out, while Tabula Rasa is stronger when the spend should go toward the glass and the conversation rather than a larger-format experience.

Vandell is the useful backup when the group wants a different bar read in Los Angeles and cannot settle on a wine-first plan. For the easiest decision: Tabula Rasa for a controlled wine round, lolo wine bar or Bar Covell for another wine-led option, Mirate or La Descarga when the room matters more than the bottle.