El Prado

This cozy beer and wine bar in Echo Park offers a well-culled selection of (often local) beers, red, wite and sparkling wine, as well as small bites—think olives, pita and hummus, etc. Exposed brick, a wood bar and tables and soft, yellow glass light fixtures give this place a comfortable feel without sacrificing style. The music here comes from an old-school record player and an ever-changing vinyl collection, which adds to that warm, homey feeling. For smokers, there's a small wood patio out back. Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are usually pretty mellow—except for Tuesdays, when Origami Vinyl hosts its Record Club at around 9.