Driving through the Cypress Park neighborhood on the east side of Los Angeles, you might drive right by this week’s Bored & Thirsty location. Footsies is an unassuming bar situated on the south side of Figueroa, near the intersection of the 110 and the 5. A gray wall, a couple neon signs and two cowboy-style swinging doors tucked in an entry alcove are all you’d see, but step inside and you’re likely to be pleasantly surprised.

Dimly lit with high wooden ceilings and red velvet accents, dark leather upholstery and a bar that stretches most of the length of the interior, Footsies is what you might imagine a bar would look like if you’d never been inside one. It’s quintessential – four or five beers on tap (including Chimay – a personal favorite), a well-stocked backbar and a bevy of regulars (“Hey, Al, how ya doin’ tonight?” and “The usual?” were both overheard during my time there) make it clear that this place has a reputation for serious boozing and serious client loyalty.

Footsies has all the components of a your new favorite bar – a pool table, a smoking patio and – according to Roommate Dan/DJ Shoebox – a jukebox loaded with tunes that’ll satisfy even the most hardened hipster. It might look like a dive bar, but in reality, it’s a well-kept, highly stylized lounge that works hard at creating a comfortable atmosphere. Footsies also boasts resident DJs playing most nights of the week, except for Sunday and Monday, so if you’re in the neighborhood and looking to unwind – in fact, even if you’re not – give Footsies a visit.

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WHAT: An east-side bar with citywide appeal
WHEN: Nightly until 2
WHERE: 2640 N Figueroa Street, 90065
$$$: About $7 for drinks.

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