Bar Crawls in Chinatown
Melody Lounge
Start under the strung Chinese lanterns with a craft beer or cocktail while the room is still easy to talk in.
General Lee's
Move into the vast, tropical-inflected space for creative cocktails and let the DJ set raise the energy.
La Noche Buena Restaurant
Open at this snug, vibrantly colored spot with a margarita alongside traditional Mexican fare to line your stomach before the night gets going.
El Paseo Inn
Step up to this 1930 landmark on historic Olvera for a proper margarita on the patio, the kind of place locals and tourists both keep coming back to.
Yang Chow Restaurant
Finish with cocktails at Yang Chow, where the patio and group-friendly setup make it easy to linger and let the night wind down at its own pace.
Traxx Restaurant at Union Station
Begin in the glamorous art deco dining room at Union Station, where a cocktail before the crowds arrive feels genuinely cinematic.
General Lee's
Walk over to General Lee's historic hideaway for creative cocktails and a tropical-tinged room that rewards a second drink.
Melody Lounge
Settle into the red-hued, lantern-lit Melody Lounge for a final craft beer or cocktail, the kind of unassuming room that holds a night together well.