La Fe

Picture your dream neighborhood bar: intimate, inviting, and just the right amount of sophisticated without trying too hard. That’s exactly what you’ll find at La Fe on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park. This French-inspired cocktail and wine bar offers a welcome respite from the crowded scene at other nearby spots, with soft candlelight setting the mood in a room anchored by an L-shaped bar.

The drink menu here is thoughtfully curated, featuring well-crafted cocktails like their white negroni alongside a solid wine selection. While this isn’t a destination for a full meal, the upscale bar snacks pair perfectly with whatever you’re sipping. Think elevated nibbles that won’t fill you up but will keep you satisfied as the evening unfolds.

Inside, a plush jewel-toned banquette invites you to sink in and stay awhile, while the sidewalk tables offer prime Sunset Boulevard people-watching. The acoustic playlist stays at conversation-friendly volume, making this an ideal spot when you actually want to hear what your friends are saying. No shouting over thumping bass here.

Whether you’re catching up with an old friend, winding down after work, or looking for a low-key spot that still feels special, La Fe delivers exactly what a great neighborhood bar should. It’s the kind of place that quickly becomes a regular haunt once you discover it.