The 12 Best Bars in Sherman Oaks
Blue Dog Beer Tavern
A neighborhood sports bar with a log cabin feel, a patio, burgers and pub food, and a happy hour that draws a reliable local crowd. Straightforward and well-liked, it's the kind of place that covers the basics without overcomplicating things.
The Local Peasant
An industrial-style pub on Ventura with Prohibition-era cocktails, burgers, snacks, and larger plates for when you want more than just a drink. It handles the full range, from a quick bite to a proper sit-down, and takes reservations.
Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow is a gastropub built around burgers, a long craft beer list, and signature cocktails, all inside a room done up in quirky retro decor. It draws a crowd consistently and is well liked by the people who know it. Worth knowing that reservations, takeout, and delivery are available.
Mr Furley's Bar
A neighborhood pub on Ventura with a long bar, specialty cocktails, craft beer, and a daily happy hour that keeps the prices honest. It's the kind of place that's easy to drop into without a plan.
On The Thirty
A loungey bar on Ventura that takes its food seriously, pairing cocktails and craft beer with gourmet bar snacks and pizza. It's a good pick when you want more than just a drink but aren't looking for a full sit-down dinner.
Toast Cafe
A bright, counter-serve cafe with outdoor seating and a Mediterranean-inspired menu, consistently well regarded by the people who frequent it. The format is casual and quick, which makes it a natural choice for a relaxed weekday lunch. Takeout and delivery are available too.
Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill
A dim, old-fashioned neighborhood bar and grill with a fireplace, the kind of place that feels genuinely unhurried. The food is straightforward American fare, nothing fussy, and it's well liked by regulars. Reservations are accepted, and they do takeout and delivery too.
House of Billiards
This Ventura Boulevard hangout centers on a room full of pool tables, backed by craft beers at the bar and sports on the TVs. A laid-back place to kill a few hours with friends.
The Oaks Tavern
A relaxed neighborhood bar on Moorpark with craft beers on tap, cocktails, and a regular lineup of performances and live-band karaoke. It's the kind of place you go to actually hang out, not just grab a drink.
The Woodman Pub
A roomy gastropub on Ventura with a rustic feel and a menu of creative American bar fare alongside a solid drinks list. It's a reliable spot when you want something more substantial than bar snacks without a lot of fuss. Reservations, takeout, and delivery are all options.
Nekter Juice Bar
A juice bar off Riverside Drive serving the usual lineup of smoothies and cold-pressed drinks. Takeout and delivery are available if you need something on the go.
Juice Crafters
A cold-pressed juice bar on Ventura that does cleanses and raw drinks in a counter-serve setup. It is a chain, so expect consistency over surprise, but handy if you want something healthy fast. Takeout and delivery are both available.