Best Happy Hour in Downtown Los Angeles

FOUR isn’t your typical happy hour in Los Angeles. Every Thursday from 4 – 8 pm, Checkers Downtown features a revolving roster of renowned spirit makers pouring inspired versions of classic cocktails. Past purveyors include: Hendricks Gin, Ultimat Vodka, Cruzan Rum, Corzo Tequila, Maker’s Mark and Partida Tequila. But the event isn’t limited to just liquor, some weeks feature premier wineries such as Cambria Vineyards, Ferrari-Carano Wines and Foley Family Wines.

Executive Chef Todd Allison carefully creates a small plate to complement each special beverage. Working with a fresh palette and no limitations, Chef Todd creates masterful dishes that are truly enticing. Favorites include seared foie gras on a grilled peanut butter, jelly and banana sandwich; roasted shallot and Brussels sprouts gratin; Colorado lamb meatballs with rigatoni and crushed tomatoes; and grilled yellowtail with blood oranges, pomegranate and shaved sunchokes. And if you love any tapas in particular, it may just end up on Chef Todd’s dinner menu.

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Hello, Friends of Checkers –

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the end of FOUR at Checkers.

We would like to thank all of you who helped create and support the event over the past 18 months; what was initially intended to be a 12-week promotion ended up becoming one of the defining happy hours in the Downtown area. And for that we thank you, our guest!

We hope to launch a new event in the coming months, and we will certainly keep you appraised as we move forward.

In the meantime, Chef David, myself, and all of the team here at Checkers would like to thank you for your smiles and your patronage. We will be looking forward to seeing you across the bar or in the dining room sometime soon, as your schedule allows.

Cheers!