Tax Day Specials in Los Angeles
Enjoy your refund or drown your sorrows with these drink specials
Updated on April 17, 2018
Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Tax Day has inevitably arrived once again, and to help you enjoy your refund or decompress from the stress, restaurants and bars across Los Angeles are featuring Tax Day drink specials on Tuesday, April 17.
1933 Group Specials
An annual Tax Day tradition, several 1933 Group bars are featuring $1 Old Fashioneds from 5-8 p.m. including the log cabin-themed Bigfoot West and Bigfoot Lodge, the spectacular Highland Park Bowl, Thirsty Crow, Harlowe, Oldfield's and Idle Hour. Sassafras Saloon on Vine Street is offering $1 Old Fashioneds featuring the new Stillhouse Black Bourbon from 5-8 (or until they run out of product). The Dia de los Muertos-themed La Cuevita in Highland Park is featuring the Tequila Press for $1 on Tax Day.
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Seven Grand
For Tax Day the acclaimed Downtown L.A. whiskey bar, Seven Grand is offering Toki Highballs and Kentucky Kold Brews all night for $6.
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Brack Shop Tavern
Located on the bustling 7th Street corridor in DTLA, Brack Shop Tavern welcomes Three Weavers Brewing for an evening of flights and tastings on Tax Day. A Three Weavers representative will be on hand to talk with guests. Specials include $5 Tulips and $5 Flights: Midnight Flight Stout, Expatriate IPA and Seafarer Kolsch.
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Faith & Flower and The Ponte
Beverage Director Ryan Wainwright is offering $8 House Single Barrel Old Fashioneds with Weller 107 at Faith & Flower and The Ponte.
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Bar Mattachine
Featuring craft cocktails, live music, DJs and a popular drag queen trivia night on its busy calendar, Bar Mattachine is named for the pioneering LGBTQ rights group, the Mattachine Society. On Tax Day Bar Mattachine is offering the Death & Taxes cocktail for $8.
PUBLIC SCHOOL
The school-themed gastropub with locations named for their area codes (PS213, PS310, PS818) Public School On Tap is offering a $10 Boilermaker special, as well as happy hour beers for $4. Available from 3-7 p.m. on Tax Day at Public School locations in Downtown L.A., Culver City and Sherman Oaks.
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Vinovore
One of L.A.'s top wine stores, Vinovore opened in September 2017 on a developing stretch of Silver Lake’s Virgil Village. The "beastly" themed Vinovore spotlights global women winemakers. On Tax Day, customers can enjoy tax-free purchases at Vinovore.
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Big Bar
Los Feliz favorite Big Bar is featuring $8 Leblon Caipirinhas. Enjoy Brazil's famous national cocktail at the bar or on the spacious patio and raise a glass to tax relief.
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Whisper Restaurant & Lounge
Tucked away on Bow Street at The Grove, The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge is inspired by the famous private supper clubs of old Hollywood, where dining was viewed more as entertainment than simply eating. The restaurant evokes a 1940s speakeasy, with dark mahogany wood, rich amber lighting, high booths and a vaulted patio with billowy curtains.
On Tax Day, The Whisper is offering classic Martinis for just 18 cents. Limit of two Martinis per guest. Available only with purchase of an entrée.
189 The Grove Drive, #F90-B Los Angeles, CA 90036//} ?>
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar
Whether you’re in Downtown L.A., the Fairfax District, Sawtelle Japantown, or Santa Monica, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar has you covered on Tax Day. All four Plan Check locations are offering a Bavik Super Pils or barrel aged Old Fashioned for $4.17 all day long.
1800 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025//} ?>
Studio City's Laurel Point features fresh seafood and seasonal oysters with sustainable and organic ingredients. On Tax Day, Laurel Point is offering $10.40 Martinis - the pricing is inspired by everyone's favorite government form.