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The Little Friend

Venice · Cocktail Bar

822 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90292Directions
3.4★★★★★★★★★★45 reviews

A cocktail stop with weekend-heavy Blackbird activity.

The Little Friend is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Venice, Los Angeles. It has logged 690 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
SundayClosed
thelittlefriendbar.com

The experience

Subterranean bar with a diverse cocktail menu & playful touches.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

The Little Friend is a $$ cocktail bar. Google shows a 3.4 rating from 49 reviews, while Blackbird shows 690 all-time on-chain check-ins. With no review snippets available, the cleanest signal is behavioral: people are checking in, especially on weekends.

Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird days. The data says: come for cocktails, and know the broader review record is mixed rather than universally glowing.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • The Little Friend has 690 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google lists it at 3.4 stars from 49 reviews.
  • Blackbird check-ins span from October 14, 2025 to August 4, 2026.
  • The price level is listed as $$.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

The Little Friend has logged 690 Blackbird check-ins, with activity peaking on Saturday and Sunday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • The Face

    Navy Strength Vodka, Cucumber, Mint, Black Tea, Lime, Rocks

  • The Joker

    El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Ancho Verde Chili, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit, Rocks

  • The Dreamer

    Pisco, Passionfruit, Lemon, Vegan Egg White, Bitters, Up

  • The Passion

    400 Conejos Mezcal, House Made Hibiscus Liqueur, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Rocks

  • The Expert

    Tapatio Reposado Tequila, Le Jay Cassis, Benedictine, Up

  • The Hustler

    Mestizo Mezcal, Habanero, Vanilla, Lime, Agave, Up

  • The Daddy

    Old Forester Bourbon, Chai, Brown Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Stirred, Up

  • The Flower

    Fords Gin, Rose, Elderflower, Hibiscus, Splash of Tonic, Rocks

  • The Lover

    Shot of Bourbon + PBR Tallboy

  • The Latin Lover

    Shot of El Jimador Blanco + Pacifico

appetizers

  • Crispy Cauliflower

  • Pickled Veggies

seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity8
check ins · last 30 days · 9d agocheck ins · last 30 dayslast check in · 9d ago

Flynet check ins

690

Neighborhood

Venice

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
SundayClosed

Inside The Little Friend

The experience

Subterranean bar with a diverse cocktail menu & playful touches.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

3.4

45 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside The Little Friend

The experience

Subterranean bar with a diverse cocktail menu & playful touches.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

The Little Friend is a $$ cocktail bar. Google shows a 3.4 rating from 49 reviews, while Blackbird shows 690 all-time on-chain check-ins. With no review snippets available, the cleanest signal is behavioral: people are checking in, especially on weekends.

Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird days. The data says: come for cocktails, and know the broader review record is mixed rather than universally glowing.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

3.4

45 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • The Face

    Navy Strength Vodka, Cucumber, Mint, Black Tea, Lime, Rocks

  • The Joker

    El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Ancho Verde Chili, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit, Rocks

  • The Dreamer

    Pisco, Passionfruit, Lemon, Vegan Egg White, Bitters, Up

  • The Passion

    400 Conejos Mezcal, House Made Hibiscus Liqueur, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Rocks

  • The Expert

    Tapatio Reposado Tequila, Le Jay Cassis, Benedictine, Up

  • The Hustler

    Mestizo Mezcal, Habanero, Vanilla, Lime, Agave, Up

  • The Daddy

    Old Forester Bourbon, Chai, Brown Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Stirred, Up

  • The Flower

    Fords Gin, Rose, Elderflower, Hibiscus, Splash of Tonic, Rocks

  • The Lover

    Shot of Bourbon + PBR Tallboy

  • The Latin Lover

    Shot of El Jimador Blanco + Pacifico

appetizers

  • Crispy Cauliflower

  • Pickled Veggies

seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • The Little Friend has 690 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google lists it at 3.4 stars from 49 reviews.
  • Blackbird check-ins span from October 14, 2025 to August 4, 2026.
  • The price level is listed as $$.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

The Little Friend has logged 690 Blackbird check-ins, with activity peaking on Saturday and Sunday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from The Little Friend.

  • Gin Rummy

    Marina Del Rey

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Pita Café+

    Venice

    5MIN WALK
  • Night + Market Sahm

    Venice

    6MIN WALK
  • noun coffee + wine

    Marina Del Rey

    10MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is The Little Friend?

The Little Friend has logged 690 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Little Friend busiest?

The Little Friend is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Little Friend serve?

The Little Friend serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Little Friend?

The Little Friend is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Little Friend?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The Little Friend in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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