Where Are the Best Wine Bars on the Eastside of Los Angeles?
The best wine bars on the Eastside of LA cluster across Los Feliz, Silver Lake, East Hollywood, and Atwater Village. Top picks include Covell, Wife and the Somm, and Cara Bar in Los Feliz; Voodoo Vin, Justine's, Doto, and Melody in Silver Lake; Tabula Rasa and Botanica in East Hollywood; and Spina in Atwater Village. Most lean natural, intimate, and walkable, the kind of neighborhood spots Eastside locals return to week after week.
By Debbie Pisaro | May 2, 2026
Living on the Eastside, especially in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, or Atwater Village, means you're surrounded by some of the most thoughtful, intimate wine bars in Los Angeles. These are the places with personality, community, and just the right amount of Eastside edge.
As someone who lives in Los Feliz, walks the neighborhood almost daily, and helps people understand the lifestyle behind Los Feliz real estate, these are the spots I personally go for a glass of wine, a great meal, and a night out that still feels local.
If you're moving to the Eastside or just visiting for the weekend, this guide covers where to drink wine in Los Feliz, the best natural wine bars in Silver Lake, and a few of the restaurants nearby that quietly run some of the strongest wine programs in the city.
The Best Wine Bars in Los Feliz
Los Feliz has a tight, walkable wine scene. You can hit all three of these on the same block-and-a-half radius around Hillhurst and Vermont.
1. Covell
Covell is a Los Feliz institution and one of the best wine bars in the city. There is no traditional menu, just a conversation with the team, who will pour you something perfect for what you're in the mood for. It's warm, lived-in, and exactly what a neighborhood wine bar should feel like.
Why I love it: excellent pours every time, a grown-up and relaxed atmosphere, and a classic Los Feliz night out.
2. Wife and the Somm
This small, charming wine bar and shop in the Village is intimate, friendly, and rooted in the walkable Los Feliz lifestyle. They lean natural but keep things grounded and approachable, which makes it a great first stop if you're new to natural wine.
Why I love it: thoughtful, natural-leaning wines, a small cozy space, and a feeling like you're drinking in a real neighborhood living room.
3. Cara Bar (Cara Hotel)
Elegant, calm, and architectural. Cara Bar is one of the most beautiful wine experiences in Los Feliz. With its serene courtyard, curated wine list, and design-forward interiors, it's perfect for slower evenings and out-of-town guests.
Why I love it: a soft, beautiful atmosphere, an elevated and curated wine program, and a hidden gem feeling in the heart of Los Feliz.
The Best Wine Bars in Silver Lake and East Hollywood
This stretch is where the Eastside's natural wine scene really lives. Most of these spots are walkable from Sunset Junction or Virgil Village.
4. Little Ripper
This daytime café turns into a low-key natural-wine spot in the evenings. It's tiny, friendly, and very Silver Lake, perfect for a casual glass before dinner.
Why I love it: under-the-radar and intimate, fresh and interesting natural wines, and ideal for the walkable Silver Lake lifestyle.
5. Justine's Wine Bar
A stylish, soft, moody wine bar with a curated list and beautiful atmosphere. Cozy inside, glowy at night, and exactly the kind of place Eastside locals tuck into for a quieter date.
Why I love it: a gorgeous interior, wonderful for date nights, and the feeling of a neighborhood secret.
6. Voodoo Vin
Bold, confident natural wine. A respected program with small plates that rotate and always impress. This is one of the Eastside's most beloved wine-forward destinations and a regular stop for serious wine drinkers across the city.
Why I love it: one of LA's best natural wine lists, creative and vibrant energy, and a real treat for adventurous wine drinkers.
7. Doto
Minimal, elegant, and beautifully designed. Their wine list pairs perfectly with a sophisticated, seasonal menu. It feels polished but still deeply neighborhood-driven.
Why I love it: thoughtful, refined wine pairings, a calm and design-forward setting, open for breakfast, great for a working lunch, and they even have a happy hour. Ideal for a more elevated night out.
8. Tabula Rasa
Lively, warm, indie energy. Tabula Rasa has become an East Hollywood staple. They host events, bring in great wines, and keep things approachable and fun.
Why I love it: great by-the-glass options, real community feel, and always a good vibe.
9. Botanica
Botanica's food is extraordinary, but their wine program is equally impressive: bright, Mediterranean-leaning, and curated with intention. It's one of those rare places where the food and the wine are equally the point.
Why I love it: food and wine that pair beautifully, a light and airy atmosphere, and the perfect setting for long dinners or celebrations.
10. Melody Wine Bar
Indoor-outdoor, fun, casual, always interesting. Melody hosts pop-ups, pours natural wines, and keeps the energy relaxed. It's where I end up on a slow Tuesday more often than I'd like to admit.
Why I love it: a great community atmosphere, an interesting wine lineup, and the perfect spot for weeknights with friends.
Atwater Village and Beyond
A short drive from Silver Lake or Los Feliz, Atwater is quietly home to one of my all-time favorite restaurants in LA.
11. Spina (Atwater Village)
Spina is intimate, cozy, romantic, and runs a beautifully curated Italian-leaning wine list that pairs perfectly with their handmade pasta. It feels like slipping into a warm European corner without leaving the Eastside.
Why I love it: exceptional fresh pasta, an elegant and personal feel, and a true Silver Lake / Atwater Village gem.
12. Pizzana (Sunset)
Pizzana isn't just about pizza. Their wine program is excellent, and their inKind perks plus monthly free pizza offer make it a smart neighborhood go-to. Consistent, delicious, and perfect for pairing a glass of wine with great food.
Why I love it: excellent wine specials, fresh pizza and pasta, inKind perks plus a monthly free pizza, and an easy, fun, neighborhood-friendly feel.
Why These Wine Bars Matter to the Eastside Lifestyle
These places are more than wine bars. They shape the lifestyle of Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and the greater Eastside. They're part of the community fabric, the nightly rituals, the walkable culture, and the vibe that make people fall in love with these neighborhoods.
When clients ask me what it actually feels like to live in Los Feliz, the Franklin Hills, or near Laughlin Park, this is what I describe. It's the ability to walk to a wine bar where the team knows your name. It's the slow Sunday at Cara, the loud Friday at Voodoo Vin, the quiet Wednesday at Wife and the Somm. People choose the Eastside for exactly this: the intimate, local, creative way of living.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best wine bar in Los Feliz?
Covell is widely considered the best wine bar in Los Feliz. There's no fixed menu. You tell the team what you like and they pour you something perfect. Wife and the Somm and Cara Bar are also exceptional, with Wife leaning natural and casual, and Cara Bar leaning elevated and design-forward.
Where are the best natural wine bars on the Eastside of LA?
The strongest natural wine programs on the Eastside are at Voodoo Vin in Silver Lake, Wife and the Somm in Los Feliz, Little Ripper in Silver Lake, and Melody Wine Bar. Voodoo Vin in particular is known city-wide for one of the most adventurous natural wine lists in Los Angeles.
Which Eastside wine bars are best for a date night?
For a date night, Justine's Wine Bar, Cara Bar, and Spina in Atwater Village are the most romantic options. Justine's is moody and glowy, Cara Bar is architectural and calm with a beautiful courtyard, and Spina is small, warm, and Italian-leaning with handmade pasta and a curated wine list.
Are these wine bars walkable from Los Feliz?
Covell, Wife and the Somm, and Cara Bar are all walkable within Los Feliz Village. Justine's, Voodoo Vin, Doto, and Melody are walkable from East Silver Lake or Virgil Village. Spina and Pizzana on Sunset are short drives from central Los Feliz, typically under ten minutes.
Do these wine bars take reservations?
Reservations are recommended at Spina, Botanica, Doto, Cara Bar, and Pizzana, especially on weekends. Covell, Wife and the Somm, Voodoo Vin, Tabula Rasa, Little Ripper, and Melody are more walk-in friendly, though arriving before 7 PM on weekends is the safest bet for a seat at the bar.
Explore More of the Eastside
If you're starting to picture life in this part of the city, these guides go deeper into the neighborhoods, the architecture, and the lifestyle:
- Best Italian Restaurants and Pizza in Los Feliz
- Hidden Corners of Los Feliz
- Why Locals Never Leave Los Feliz
- Los Feliz Neighborhood Guide 2026
- Laughlin Park, Los Feliz's Premier Gated Community
If you're thinking about moving to Los Feliz, Silver Lake, or anywhere on the Eastside, and you want a real conversation about the neighborhoods, the architecture, and what it actually feels like to live here, reach out at debbiepisaro.com or request a real home valuation at coastline840.com/home-valuation.
Debbie Pisaro is the founder of Coastline 840, an independent California luxury real estate brokerage, and a 24-year veteran of the LA market who lives in Los Feliz. She specializes in architectural, historic, and design-forward homes across the Eastside and the broader LA basin, and shares her life with her Doberman, Lennon. Connect with Debbie at debbiepisaro.com.
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Explore More of the Eastside
If you're starting to picture life in this part of the city, these guides go deeper into the neighborhoods, the architecture, and the lifestyle:
- Best Italian Restaurants and Pizza in Los Feliz →
- Hidden Corners of Los Feliz →
- Why Locals Never Leave Los Feliz →
- Los Feliz Neighborhood Guide 2026 →
- Laughlin Park, Los Feliz's Premier Gated Community →
If you're thinking about moving to Los Feliz, Silver Lake, or anywhere on the Eastside, and you want a real conversation about the neighborhoods, the architecture, and what it actually feels like to live here, reach out at debbiepisaro.com or request a real home valuation at coastline840.com/home-valuation.