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Downtown’s newest bars, and the best of the rest

Cana Rum Bar: 714 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 745-7090, https://www.canarumbar.com. Tuesday to Friday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Closed Sunday and Monday.) $20 annual membership fee includes admission for up to 3 guests. Cocktails, $10 to $16. Happy hour, Tuesday to Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. ($6 cocktails).

Cole’s Red Car Bar: 118 E. 6th St., L.A., (213) 622-4090, https://www.colesfrenchdip.com. Sunday to Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Cocktails, $7 to $11. Happy hour, Monday to Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday all night ($8 classic cocktails).

Drago Centro: 525 S. Flower St., L.A., (213) 228-8998, https://www.dragocentro.com. Monday to Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. (Also open for lunch Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Signature cocktails, $12. Cocktails from the “small bites” menu, $5.

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The Falls: 626A S. Spring St., L.A., (213) 612-0072. Daily, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cocktails, $12. Happy hour coming soon.

First & Hope: 710 W. 1st St., L.A., (213) 617-8555, https://www.firstandhope.com. Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight. Cocktails, $13. Themed cocktail hour, Tuesday to Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. (prices vary).

Las Perlas: 107 E. 6th St., L.A., (213) 988-8355, https://www.lasperlas.la. Tuesday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Monday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Closed Sunday.) Cocktails, $10 to $12. Happy hour is all night Monday; Tuesday to Friday, 7 to 8 p.m. ($6 cocktails).

Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar: 128 E. 6th St., L.A., (213) 489-0131, https://www.mignonla.com. Daily, 5 p.m. to midnight. Prices vary for wines by the bottle and glass.

Seven Grand: 515 W. 7th St., L.A., (213) 614-0737, https://www.sevengrand.la. Monday to Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cocktails, $11 to $14. Happy hour, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 to 7 pm.; Thursday and Friday, 4 to 7 pm.; Sunday and Monday all night ($9 cocktails).

Swill Automatic: 1820 Industrial St., (213) 239-9088, L.A., https://www.swillautomatic.com. Hours and prices to be determined.

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Rivera: 1050 S. Flower St., L.A., (213) 749-1460, https://www.riverarestaurant.com. Cocktails, $13. Late night cocktail menu, available after 10:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday ($10 cocktails).

Tony’s Saloon: 2017 E. 7th St., L.A., (213) 622-5523, https://www.tonyssaloon.la. Tuesday to Sunday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Closed Monday.) Cocktails, $6 to $12. Happy hour Tuesday to Saturday 8 to 10 p.m. and Sunday all night ($4 to $7 cocktails).

The Varnish: 118 E. 6th St. (located at the back of Cole’s), L.A., (213) 622-9999, https://www.thevarnishbar.com. Sunday to Tuesday, 8 p.m to 2 a.m.; Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Classic cocktails, $12.

Villains Tavern: 1356 Palmetto St., L.A., (213) 613-0766, https://www.villainstavern.com. Wednesdays to Saturdays 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cocktails, $11 to $13.

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