True Laurel

What you need to know

True Laurel is the Mission cocktail bar from chef David Barzelay’s Lazy Bear team. The bar opened next door to Lazy Bear. Bartender Nicolas Torres builds cocktails around seasonal produce and house-made ingredients. James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bar in 2025 and a regular on the North America’s 50 Best Bars list.

The Drinks

The menu is structured by flavor profile rather than spirit. House-made tinctures, ferments, and clarified juices are common. Won the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award at North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2024.

The Food

Bar food from the Lazy Bear kitchen: snacks, sliders, fries with smoked aioli.

Practical Info

Price: Cocktails $16 to $19
Reservations: Walk-in only
Hours: Tue-Sat evening through late. Closed Sun-Mon.