Best LA Bars For The Over 30 Crowd

Unlike some folks in Los Angeles, I can come clean with it: I am full-on, knee-deep into my third decade. And as BuzzFeed tells us all every day, you start changing once you hit the 3-0. You actually need health insurance. You prefer to binge-watch Scandal on a Friday night than go out. And there are some bars that are now just too loud, young, and ugh – especially according to a Thrillist LA article that’s been making the social media rounds.

While the over 30 crowd won’t disintegrate upon entering those places, I do agree with each and every bar on that list. There’s just a point when you gotta quote Lethal Weapon and say you’re too old for this, especially since Scandal Season 4 is on Netflix and Mellie is running for Senate.

But there’s one thing missing from the article – what are the best bars for the over 30s crowd? I mean, just because someone has crossed over 29 doesn’t mean they’ve lost interest in ever leaving their apartment. I still go out, but now I head to places where I can hear myself think and it smells really nice.

Here are some bars I’d recommend if you’re in your 30s.

Zinque

Come join us on this gorgeous patio for WCA #drinks, now in session at @zinque_bar WeHo! No RSVP needed. pic.twitter.com/9A2QgKy7cJ

— USC Women_Cinematic (@USC_WCA) May 13, 2015

This classy wine bar has two stunning location in West Hollywood and Venice. Both have great ambiance, a great selection of drinks, and a pretty good food menu.

Oldfield’s Liquor Room

Happy #negroniweek! Swing in for #happyhour from 5pm-9pm and enjoy a #Negroni for $8 and for $9 after 9pm! #TGIF A photo posted by Oldfield’s Liquor Room (@oldfieldsliquorroom) on Jun 5, 2015 at 12:15pm PDT

Sure, go ahead and make an old joke, but this Culver City bar has a very sophisticated, yet welcoming feel and a creative drink menu.

Hotel Cafe

So excited to have the great @leonbridgesofficial here tonight. #leonbridges #columbia #hotelcafe #swoon #livemusic #hollywood #soul A photo posted by Hotel Cafe (@thehotelcafe) on Feb 24, 2015 at 7:29pm PST

Small super intimate and classy music venue with awesome acoustics. I haven’t been here in awhile, but I was always impressed with this place. Great tunes in a wonderful atmosphere.

Tom Bergin’s

Don’t drink, IMBIBE with us tonight! #cocktails #happyhour #tequila #whiskey #gin #pubporn #farm #mint #fresh A photo posted by @tomberginspublichouse on Aug 14, 2014 at 5:40pm PDT

This bar always seems to rise like the phoenix every time it closes. And it’s easy to see why – it’s a beloved neighborhood haunt by longtime patrons, where if you’re a regular, everybody really does know your name like Cheers.

Bigfoot Lodge

Too damned hot? You must need what we got! $5 #Mojitos until 9pm with East LA’s favorite #HappyHour bar man, @elhesse at the stick! Get em while we got em! #AtwaterVillage #FiveDollarsOfGlory and stick around later for THE KNOTTY PINE DERBY! Hosted by everyone’s favorite Creep, @Joetcreep! Bring your fastest, funniest, or ugliest wheelie machine and race that sucker for trophies and drinks! 9pm til someone wins it! #KnottyPine #pinewoodDerby

A photo posted by Bigfoot Lodge (@bigfootlodge) on Apr 28, 2015 at 5:56pm PDT

The crowd you get at this Westside stalwart depends on the night, but the drinks are amazingly creative and such a great deal. I can’t say I’ve ever had a bad time here and I’ve been able to have real, live conversations in the bar or on the patio, depending on the night.

Seventy7

With DJ Dimitri on the decks starting at 9, there’s no place quite like the Lounge on a Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/tHEK6jIjLe

— Seventy7 Lounge (@seventy7la) June 18, 2015

I’m not really into gimmicky bars anymore (ahem, Good Times At Davy Wayne’s), but I love this so-called speakeasy, which is tucked behind — of all things — a Bank of America in Culver City. Good drinks and classy ambiance.

Mom’s Bar

Have your party here! Birthday, wrap, bachelor(ette) parties, etc. Free reservations. Call 310-820-6667 for info. pic.twitter.com/Qth6EbtBfT

— Mom’s Bar (@MomsBarLA) June 17, 2015

This is a dive bar that just brings the fun no matter how old you are or what you do. Great drinks, simple atmosphere, a photo booth, karaoke and a whole lotta fun. Though it may have a young vibe, I went with a bunch of 30somethings and we had a blast!

Beso

Last night’s vibe. 💯 #dwtswrapparty #dtwsfinale #besohollywood #dwts A photo posted by Beso Hollywood (@besohollywood) on May 20, 2015 at 4:43pm PDT

Multi-floor gorgeous bar in Hollywood, but it’s worth the trip. It’s one of those places that makes you feel like a legit grown-up and, at our age, it’s a compliment.

Sonny’s Hideaway

Because… Saturday night!

A photo posted by Sonny’s Hideaway (@sonnyshideaway) on Jun 20, 2015 at 8:55pm PDT

Tucked away in Highland Park, this classy neighbor bar boasts amazing eats and unique drinks with an approachable vibe.

Moreton Fig

Unwind with your favorite libation in one of our two lounges. Moreton Fig features a full bar with craft beers, specialty #cocktails, and a #wine list thoughtfully selected by our manager and Certified Sommelier, David Burrola. #moretonfig #beer #trojans #fighton #uschospitality A photo posted by Moreton Fig (@moretonfig) on Jun 15, 2015 at 1:50pm PDT

During my USC days, a lot of my friends loved going to Traditions (a.k.a. Traddy’s), the campus bar. It was exactly that — the campus bar, filled with frat dudes, bros, and a drink called “Ruin The Bruin” in honor beating of rival UCLA. I always preferred Traddy’s grown-up cousin across the way, Moreton Fig. The bar area is a small and tucked away from the sit-in dining area, but the food is great, too. Enough to make me miss my days in Troy!

What are you favorite “mature” bars in LA?