Outdoor Eating & Drinking in One Day: Because we miss bar hopping
If one good thing came out of the pandemic, it’s the creativity bars and restaurants established to safely serve Downtowners. We’ve rounded up a few outdoor dining and drinking spots that are all within walking distance from each other, just so you don’t have to step foot in a car or enclosed space.
Lunch at Manuela
907 E 3rd St manuela-la.com
If you ever imagined feasting on impeccably buttery biscuits while being surrounded by live chickens and multi-million dollar sculptures, Manuela is a place worth visiting. They re-opened their doors recently with extra safety precautions, and are just in time for Dine LA’s exclusive menu featuring a 3-course lunch for $25.
Cocktails at Eat Drink Americano
923 E 3rd St eatdrinkamericano.com
Head next door and sip some cocktails at Eat Drink Americano’s parking lot-turned-patio. The added umbrellas keep you cool while their not-your-average cocktails keep you cooler. Try the Five Loko with roasted pineapple-infused verde mezcal, Aperol, tamarind, and lime.
Beers at Wurstkuche
800 E 3rd St wurstkuche.com
Take a stroll along 3rd street and make your way towards the Arts District’s officially unofficial streetside beer garden. With barriers and greenery to keep you safe from passing cars, sip your way through a flight and revel in the thrill of street drinking.
Wine at Pali Wine
811 Traction Ave paliwineco.com
Just a few doors down is an unpretentious wine bar serving discerning palates and those who are just looking for rosiest rose. Their sidewalk patio fills up fast, but patrons are welcome to drink in the cafe light-filled alley that’s bumping with a Spotify playlist curated to rival any KCRW dj.
More Beers at The Escondite
410 Boyd St, theescondite.com
Take 3rd Street and head towards the core until you reach Skidrokyo. The Escondite never fails to make a unique experience, especially now with their 50’s car hop, pick-up trucks transformed to tables, and rocking chairs facing the DTLA skyline. Bring your own car, not your own beer.
Good Food at Redbird
114 E 2nd St. redbird.la
End the night with an elevated experience at one of Redbird’s three courtyards. If you’ve made it this long drinking and walking, you’re a champ and deserve to feast on their 24oz bone-in ribeye served with heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, and thyme.
Written by Janica de Guzman | Photography courtesy of @maneuladtla @eatdrinkamericano @wurstkuche @paliwineco @theescondite @redbirdla
