Bar Suehiro

Housed inside Suehiro DTLA, this intimate Japanese cocktail bar draws inspiration from Tokyo’s famous whiskey bars and American-style speakeasies. Run by Seven Grand and Steep After Dark alum Huy Nang Pham, the first-rate drinks here run the gamut from affordable to upscale, including a $32 Rob Roy that uses Yoichi whiskey and thoughtfully constructed non-alcoholic options made with Seedlip. Pham’s house drinks are equally interesting: Take the Peach Kid, a refreshing gin-and-soda-based creation that mixes creme de peche, Aperol, yuzu and sakura bitters. Those feeling peckish can also order food from next door. Given the recent closure of the Varnish, Bar Suehiro is a welcome addition to the Downtown bar scene—and a worthy destination for anyone who enjoys a well-balanced drink.