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The Mermaid, Little Tokyo
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The Mermaid

  • 4.3275 reviews
  • $$
  • Closed now

The Mermaid is a lively tiki-style cocktail and karaoke bar in Chinatown with playful tropical decor and upbeat music. Expect expertly crafted rum-forward cocktails, communal booths for groups, and regular karaoke nights — a charismatic spot for groups and curious visitors seeking energetic nightlife and themed drinks.

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Quick answers

The Mermaid in short

When is The Mermaid open?

Every day, 6 pm–1:40 am.

When is the best time to visit The Mermaid?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Mermaid indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The Mermaid cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is The Mermaid?

428 E 2nd St,Los Angeles, CA 90012,United States.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 6 pm.

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

Closed now
monday
6 pm–1:40 am
tuesday
6 pm–1:40 am
wednesday
6 pm–1:40 am
thursday
6 pm–1:40 am
friday
6 pm–1:40 am
saturday
6 pm–1:40 am
sundayToday
6 pm–1:40 am

Where and how

  1. 1 The Mermaid
  2. 2 XLanes LA · 3 min
  3. 3 Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen · 3 min
  4. 4 Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo) · 5 min
  5. 5 The Escondite · 6 min
428 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Little TokyoWebsitethemermaidbar.la

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 275 reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Group dining
  • Date night
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Happy hour

The feel

  • Lively
  • Trendy
  • Cozy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Little Tokyo

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.