The Obscure

1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles
(213) 513-7521

Recent Reviews

Teresa P.

The most unique place you will ever go in LA to sample spirits, take in art and get a Disneyland style tour of all things alcohol. It will be hard to return to reality.

Samantha C.

For someone like me, who is a light drinker, this experience easily earns a 5-star rating, which speaks volumes. As we stepped into this enchanting establishment, it felt like entering a blend of Disneyland and Harry Potter. Every corner was adorned with beautiful decorations, and a captivating story unfolded throughout the night. Each of us received three spirits and three cocktails (though non-alcoholic options were available). With every sip, we were treated to a narrative about the drink's history, making the experience incredibly immersive. The drinks themselves were excellent! My friend, who opted for the alcoholic options, enjoyed them just as much as I did my non-alcoholic ones. I won't give away too much, but I highly recommend experiencing it for yourself. And be sure to make a stop at The Rising Sun next door; the food there is absolutely phenomenal.

lena l.

This is one of the most unique whiskey/rum tasting experiences in LA!! It was such an immersive and magical experience the entire evening. We had so much fun exploring all the different rooms, learning the history behind some of the drinks, there was an artist on site that was doing some live drawings, and the last room with 2 floors was also so beautifully decorated. This is great for a date night, friends outing, and for celebrations! If you're not one to drink too much like me, there's mocktails upon request. TIP: Make sure to have some food before you go. They're generous with their alcohol hehe You can also order food from their kitchen after the drinking tasting ends. There's paid street parking or lots nearby.

Tanya K.

Seen the place floating around on instagram. So I decided to take my man here for date night. Making reservations was pretty easy you have to have an invite code to complete reservations. I attended the 5pm show because the 7pm vip seating was sold out. The show books fast. Arriving to the location was pretty easy. The outside looks pretty basic. I had no idea what was behind closed doors. I want to respect the establishment and not give up too much. I had a really good time. The vibe was great. We sat in on season two but plan to go back with my sister for season 1. We loved everything about it.

Victoria

Saw an ad on Instagram and bookedThe drinks did not taste good. Overly strong with no flavor. A few tasted like straight up rubbing alcohol. The only cocktail that was drinkable was the one with ginger beer.The ‘story” that accompanied the experience felt like a high school theater class performance.Staff was very friendly and accommodating though. I think my expectations were something along the lines of magicians, acrobats, dancers- and what I received was bad drinks in a rainforest cafe.I don’t mean to be overly harsh but it did not meet expectations.

Jeff L.

This place and them is awesome. The work and the thought that was put into developing this was exceptional. I am not a hard liquor drinker but was brought by the wife and friends. I couldn't stand most of the drinks they served but I love seeing young people work their ass off for something they believe in. Especially with the way most young kids are today. We probably will go back another day and this is coming from a non hard liquor drinking person. So this should tell you to go check this place out!!

Christina E

Absolutely worth it!The atmosphere is stunning and the drinks are amazing. You also learn so much about what you're drinking.

Robert C.

What an amazing experience. And I'm not even a big drinker or cocktail aficionado. They give you the history and back story of all the wonderful creations they've made. And the begniets and atmosphere are amazing. It's like Willy Wonka in a Louisiana bayou.

Angela W.

This was such a fun experience!! My friend took me here for my birthday, and I loved every minute of it. We were served 3 shots and 3 cocktails made with those liquor/liqueur. I enjoyed every drink and left the place happy as a clam. I was slightly buzzed at the end of the whole experience, so I was glad that we took a Lyft ride. Highly recommend!

Anonymous C.

Ambiance was very cool, very neat concept. Not a huge whiskey fan so more of a whiskey place but excellent experience. My husband really liked it. Pours were generous!

Brianna Levay

such a unique experience, we really loved it!! can’t wait to come back

Magally R.

Such an amazing experience!!! The place is magical the staff is amazing. Great presentation everything they serve you is explained in such amazing detail I learned so much and loved the whole experience. Can't wait to experience Season 2.

Mel D.

If you're looking for something different to do in LA and enjoy cocktails, this might be just what you're looking for. I surprised my friend for her birthday and it went over well. I won't go into the details but I enjoyed the tasting/drinks so much that we did buy a bottle of one of their liquors to take home. Parking is super easy in the area but I highly suggest you lyft over. If you're not a drinker, this might not be the outing for you. This is a place not only to taste but actually drink 3 cocktails (like the ones you get at a restaurant or bar). I saw a few reviews mention that the drinks were too strong but it just shows they aren't a drinker, drinkers want their cocktails strong! This experience doesn't include food but they do serve food in their cafe. We did go after to share an appetizer (I can't remember what we had) but I do remember enjoying it.

Treacy M.

I wish I could give this place a hundred stars! My husband and I went for our Anniversary and had an amazing time. It was a truly magical experience. We can't wait to bring some friends with us next time.

LJ H.

Not for me, and not just because I don't drink. Mocktails should be less expensive and should not be an afterthought (and you'll get 2 instead of 3 drinks). Do you enjoy a loud and dark environment with smug Gen Zs? Come on down! Did I mention there is one tiny bathroom for whole place? And scarce/overpriced parking?

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