What time of day? Encounter (http://www.encounterlax.com/encounter_cocktails.html) is open for lunch every day, but for dinner only Thursday through Sunday. It's not the easiest place to get to (last time I went we had to walk through a parking structure or two, but probably just didn't pick the best route; if you meet your friend in the UA Terminal (#7), just ask directions). I think it would be closer than the Bradley Termnal. It could take 20 minutes or more for him to get off his flight (lots of people take huge carry-on bags these days, so it takes longer) and out to the public area, and should be back at the terminal at least an hour before his flight, so you'll have to walk quickly over to Encounter (or anyplace else) and grab a drink. Don't dawdle. If the Encounter isn't open, then the food court over at the Bradley Terminal is an option outside of security. I can't remembeer seeing places outside security in other terminals but they may exist. You can ask while you wait for your friend. http://www.ifly.com/los-angeles-inte...t/shops-stores lists a "Java Java" (which they list as a "bar") outside security in Terminal 6. Since United seems to use both Termnals 6 and 7, be sure what terminals your friend arrives and leaves from.