Bacari PDR and Bacaro LA
Head to either of these spots and they will handle all your tax charges throughout happy hour and dinner services. With the original Bacaro LA located in Downtown LA near USC satisfying the cravings of Eastsiders, and the less-than-one-year old Bacari PDR filling bellies on the Westside, hungry Angelenos across the city can indulge in mix-and-match “cicchetti” small plates and cocktails sans-tax. 6805 S Vista Del Mar Ln, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, 310.439.2100; 2308 S Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007, 213.748.7205
The Hudson
Drown your sorrows (or celebrate the money coming in) with Tall Boy PBR & a shot of whiskey for $10! 1114 N Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.654.6686
Del Frisco’s Grille Irvine
Del Frisco’s Grille is giving back with its Tax Day Taco Stimulus when its signature quartet of ahi tacos are offered at just $9. Enjoy four ahi tuna tartare tacos with avocado and spicy citrus mayo for just $9 (normally $17.50). Del Frisco’s Grille will offer its Tax Day Taco Stimulus throughout the restaurant including the bar, the main dining room and the patio. Wednesday, all day; 772 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618; 949.341.0376
The District by Hannah An
Order up their specialty cocktail called the 1040EZ, available for 10 cents (with the purchase of a regularly priced cocktail). Additionally, if you mention the restaurant on social media while toasting to your tax woes, or bounty, you will receive a complimentary small bite from Hannah. 8722 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.278.2345
Copa d’Oro
They are providing liquid relief with Tab Returns. The neighborhood cocktail den is giving back – that amount depends on what bracket the tab falls into upon closing out. The more you spend, the bigger the discount. Barmaster Vincenzo Marianella whipped up some specialty cocktails for night. Signature Cocktails include IRS-Capade with bourbon, apricot liquor, fresh mint, lemon and OJ; Evasion with gin, Aperol, Martini Rosato and orange bitters; and Liquid Asset with tequila, lychee liquor, fresh lime, and ginger beer. Thursday, 8 pm–2 am; 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.576.3030
Beelman’s Pub
Sip on The MezcAl Capone ($7) made with El Silencio Mezcal, lime, and spiced apple syrup). Wednesday, 600 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.622.1022
Library Bar
Order up The Martha Stewart. $7; Wednesday; 630 W 6th St #116A, Los Angeles, CA; 213.614.0053
Sixth Street Tavern
Sip on their specialty cocktail, The Wesley Snipes. $7; Wednesday; 630 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.614.1900
Spring St. Bar
Sip on the The Willie Nelson. $7; Wednesday; 626 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.622.5859
Plan Check Downtown
They are serving up Tax Day-only cocktail, The Smokey Juarez ($7) made with Xicaru Blanco Mezcal, blood orange, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a sprinkle of smoked salt. 1111 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.403.1616
Harlowe
Order up their Old Fashioned made with Old Forester bourbon, demerara, bitters, and orange oils. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm; 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Oldfield’s Liquor Room
Get tax relief with their cocktail, Tax Relief made as a traditional Old Fashioned. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm; 10899 Venice Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA 90034
Sassafras
Sip on Death & Taxes made with scotch, gin, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and orange bitters. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm; 1233 N. Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Bigfoot Lodge
They are serving up Taxydermy made with rum, lime, and bitters. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm; 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
Bigfoot West
They are making their Old Fashioned with Buffalo Trace select barrel bourbon, simple syrup, Angostora bitters, luxardo cherry and Pisco Punch made with Kappa Pisco, spiced simple syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice, and Prosecco. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm;10939 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Thirsty Crow
They are making The Tax Man’s Hat with rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm; 2939 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
La Cuevita
Order up the Tax Mule with Reyka Vodka, hibiscus flowers, and ginger beer. $1; Wednesday, 5-9 pm; 5922 N. Figueroa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042
Detour Bistro Bar
Culver City’s New Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant Serving Up A Day-Long Happy Hour on Tax Day. The Detour Bistro Bar will extended their typical happy hour schedule from 4 hours to twelve with offerings like Shrimp Tacos, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Watermelon Salad, Philly Steak Flatbread and many more. Wednesday, 11 am-11 pm; 12473 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90066; 424.289.8191
