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Golden Gopher

6.4Friend Score / 10

#16 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles417 W 8th St, Los Angeles$$
Known forDickelBrambletiniShotsWell drinks
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Golden Gopher is an iconic DTLA dive bar known for strong drinks, friendly bartenders, and a great happy hour ($6, 3–8pm daily including weekends). The casual vibe mixes locals and tourists in a vintage space with an atrium seating area and pool tables. One real note: shot pours here are notably small (around 20ml), so manage expectations if that's your order.

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Price$$
Phone(213) 614-8001
Websitegoldengopherla.com
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Last verifiedJuly 20, 2026

Friend Score

6.4/10
  • Value8.0
  • excellence7.0
  • local_love7.0
  • Authenticity7.5
  • fame_sustained7.0
  • distinctiveness8.0
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Last reviewed July 20, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.