Vandell
8 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Vandell draws enthusiastic cocktail recommendations in Los Feliz. Two commenters single out the smoked tomato drink, and one also praises an olive-forward dirty martini. A returning patron likes visiting earlier in the week to avoid crowds. Another values it as a standalone bar rather than a restaurant cocktail program.
Address
Vandell, 1966 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/keystonexxl in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Poster ranks this among their favorite spots.
- Recommendsu/savvysearch in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026
Calls this one of the few great standalone LA bars.
- Recommendsu/JoeyJoJoeShabadooJr in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026taste
Rates this bar's smoked tomato cocktail and martini very highly.
- Recommendsu/IndependentAd1602 in r/LosAngeles · Apr 2026
Says Vandell, located down the street, is clearly better than the venue being discussed.
- Recommendsu/tittyglitter69 in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026
Thinks this bar could eventually make a top list given its ambition.
- Recommendsu/BeerNTacos in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026
Calls this a longtime favorite and says they go on weekdays to dodge crowds.
- Recommendsu/blurrytree in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026taste
Lists this bar among LA spots with plenty good drinks, though its vibe may not suit such lists.
- Recommendsu/ttnezz in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026taste
Calls this bar's smoked tomato cocktail excellent.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.