Tiny's Hi-Dive

Step into Tiny’s Hi-Dive and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight to a classic Chicago neighborhood bar. Located on Sawtelle, this dive bar fully embraces its Windy City inspiration with red leather booths, Christmas lights that twinkle year-round, a jukebox spinning tunes, and plenty of entertainment options from pool tables to skeeball lanes. It’s the kind of place where pretension doesn’t exist and good times are the only thing on the menu.

The food here pays proper homage to Chicago bar fare. The Italian beef sandwich is the real deal—tender, flavorful meat topped with spicy giardiniera that brings just the right amount of heat. The hot dogs are equally authentic, served Chicago-style with generous amounts of mustard and relish on a snappy, quality dog. Round out your order with a basket of crispy fries and you’ve got yourself a perfect bar meal.

What makes Tiny’s particularly appealing is its spacious layout that welcomes large groups without feeling cramped. Whether you’re gathering with friends to catch a game, celebrating after work, or just looking for a laid-back spot to unwind, the vibe here accommodates it all. The drink menu features cold draft beers, slushy cocktails for warmer days, and an impressive mule selection—try the whiskey mule, especially during happy hour when it’s just six bucks.

This isn’t the place to see and be seen or discover the latest culinary trend. Tiny’s Hi-Dive is about embracing the simple pleasures: good drinks at fair prices, solid comfort food, and an atmosphere that feels like home. For anyone craving an authentic dive bar experience on LA’s Westside, this Chicago transplant delivers exactly what you’re looking for.