Bar Bandini

Echo Park has a surprisingly large number of natural wine bars for such a small neighborhood, but Bar Bandini remains our top pick for its dark, sexy and unpretentious ambience. A curated selection of natural and organic wines and beers is listed on black letter boards, both legible and imposing in scale. Dark painted walls, suede banquettes and black slate surfaces are balanced with rustic exposed wood, conducive to both date nights and catching up with friends. Bar Bandini's recently added selection of solid snacks makes it easy to spend a long night of drinking here—the bar's open until 2am.