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BYOB, Etc.: Get Drunk for Cheap in Los Angeles
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- February 19, 2010
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I know, I know, everyone is being hit hard by the economy and we should all tighten our belts, sacrifice and keep adding to our savings (excuse me? our WHAT?). Some people might think that nights at the bars should be the first thing to go, but tell me this: is a life of sobriety really a life worth living? Luckily, I am here to regale you with tips for getting drunk for CHEAP (you know, in case you never went to college.)
Get a Flask
Well. I can’t really officially recommend this, because I’m pretty sure it’s not totally legal. However, I can tell you that the gift that I got on my 21st birthday that has gotten used the most (BY FAR) is the sweet ass flask from Ikea from my friend Angela. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking it everywhere. But if you’re going to a shady place where they search your purse, make sure it’s in the zipper pocket and put some tampons on top of it just for good measure. I’ve actually even put it down the front of my jeans. God, I might have a problem.
Flask in a Diary
This solves the problem of having to hide your flask. No one’s going to ask to open your diary! Buy this adorable gadget here
Bar Keeper
3910 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
More drinking accessories.
More drinking accessories.
Pregame!
It’s pretty simple logic: you want to be drunk at a bar, but you don’t want to buy drinks. So, get drunk before you even get to the bar. Just be sure that you have reliable transportation to (and home from) the bar. You can buy the vodka in the plastic jug for about $10 — the cost of ONE drink at many L.A. bars. I think you catch my drift.
Keep in mind that on occasion this will backfire and you will be drunk at your house and have ZERO motivation to go out the bar at all. So I suggest getting ready to go before you start drinking (reversing these steps is also a good way to end up with wayyyy too much eyeliner). Once you’ve straightened your hair, there is no way you are going to stay in.
BYOB
If you prefer to get drunk in restaurants, there are a lot of restaurants in Los Angeles that are BYOB. Find one where it’s free and bring your own wine. Careful though, sometimes there is a corking charge.
Alegria On Sunset
3510 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
This tasty Mexican place in Silverlake is BYOB. Score!
This tasty Mexican place in Silverlake is BYOB. Score!
Beware the corking fee…
Free (Or Almost Free) Corkage in Los Angeles
“Corkage” is a fancy word for “BYOB”
Recovery?
Well, you could just give up and join AA. I’m pretty sure bringing cookies once in a while is way cheaper than booze.
In case you want to, here their page: http://www.aa.org/
Famous people rehab.
Famous people rehab.
Flirt
I know this is unseemly. I don’t like doing it. But sometimes, you just need a drink and if putting on your Wonderbra and batting your eyelashes is the only way to get it, well, you’re just going to have to suck it up. Sorry, boys.
Downgrade
I know, we all want a Ketel One and soda. Yes, there is a difference, it tastes better and the hangover factor is less. I know this. But I also know that if you are going to buy a drink at the bar, it’s much cheaper to go with a well drink. This may hurt your pride, and your head in the morning, but just think about all the pretty things that you can spend that extra $2 on!
Vodka of the Gods
Well, if it’s good enough for the gods…
Check Out a Happy Hour
Drunk O’Clock: Los Angeles Happy Hours
This will lead you to the best happy hours in town.
Two Words: Bum Wine
I can’t wholeheartedly recommend this, but every once in a while, you just want the crazy crazy buzz that you get from Nighttrain or MD 20/20. I personally like the Blue Raspberry MadDog because it has the cute “Bling Bling” on the label.
You can also get a 40, but I personally don’t need a faltering economy to enjoy a nice Mickey’s.
Bling Bling!
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You are a genius. And that Olde English photo reminds me of college. WTF.
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Since when does Ikea have flasks?!? Good to know! I have been on a search.
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