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Echo Park | Bars/PubsThis romantically lit hole-in-the-wall is easy to miss, but you should aim to check it out if you're a discerning wine connoisseur or looking...
This romantically lit hole-in-the-wall is easy to miss, but you should aim to check it out if you're a discerning wine connoisseur or looking to experience the best of California's microbreweries. Perfect for first dates, come here to experiment with craft beers or to warm up with wine while listening to some live old-time fiddle tunes.
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2. 4100
Silver Lake | Bars/PubsWith swaths of fabric draped from the ceiling, this low-lit bar with a bohemian vibe makes it perfect for dates. Groups of locals also come...
With swaths of fabric draped from the ceiling, this low-lit bar with a bohemian vibe makes it perfect for dates. Groups of locals also come through for the night, making the crowd a plentiful mix of people. The bartenders know how to pour drinks that are both tasty and potent. There's plenty of seating at the tables and stools along the central bar, which gets crowded on the weekends.
1087 Manzanita St., Los Angeles, California, 90029, USA323-666–4460 -
3. Bigfoot Lodge
Atwater Village | Bars/PubsDon’t be turned off by the glaring log cabin theme (which is intensified by signature cocktails called Scout’s Honor and Roasted Marshmallow...
Don’t be turned off by the glaring log cabin theme (which is intensified by signature cocktails called Scout’s Honor and Roasted Marshmallow). Bigfoot Lodge is beloved by Eastside denizens, and despite appearances, it’s every bit a low-key, unpretentious neighborhood bar that specializes in shots and beer and welcomes the occasional tourist that happens to stumble inside.
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4. Chez Jay
Bars/PubsAround since 1959, this dive bar continues to be a well-loved place in Santa Monica. Everyone from the young to the old (including families...
Around since 1959, this dive bar continues to be a well-loved place in Santa Monica. Everyone from the young to the old (including families) frequents this historical landmark. It's a charming place, from the well-worn booths with their red checkered tablecloths to the ship's wheel near the door. Be on the lookout for ongoing Goliath filmings, and consider the patio for private parties.
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5. Dirty Laundry
Hollywood | Bars/PubsTucked away in a basement on the quiet Hudson Avenue, Dirty Laundry is a former speakeasy turned proper cocktail bar with live music and DJs...
Tucked away in a basement on the quiet Hudson Avenue, Dirty Laundry is a former speakeasy turned proper cocktail bar with live music and DJs spinning both fresh and throwback music, not to mention jazz-inspired details. There’s beer on hand, but here, cocktails are king.
1725 Hudson Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90028, USA323-462–6531 -
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6. El Rey Theater
Mid-Wilshire | Live MusicThis former art deco movie house from the 1930s has been given a second life as a live music venue. Legends and rising stars grace the stage...
This former art deco movie house from the 1930s has been given a second life as a live music venue. Legends and rising stars grace the stage of El Rey. Everyone from the Pixies and Ringo Starr to the Jonas Brothers and Lana Del Rey have performed here.
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7. Golden Gopher
Downtown | Bars/PubsCraft cocktails, beers on tap, an outdoor smoking patio, and retro video games—this bar in the heart of Downtown is not to be missed. With one...
Craft cocktails, beers on tap, an outdoor smoking patio, and retro video games—this bar in the heart of Downtown is not to be missed. With one of the oldest liquor licenses in Los Angeles (issued in 1905), the Golden Gopher is the only bar in Los Angeles with an on-site liquor store for to-go orders—just in case you want to buy another bottle before you head home.
417 W. 8th St., Los Angeles, California, 90014, USA213-614–8001 -
8. Good Times at Davey Wayne's
Hollywood | Bars/PubsIt's a fridge; it's a door; it's the entrance to Davey Wayne's, a bar and lounge that pulls out all the stops to transport you back in time...
It's a fridge; it's a door; it's the entrance to Davey Wayne's, a bar and lounge that pulls out all the stops to transport you back in time to the '70s. The interior is your living room; the outside is an ongoing backyard barbecue with all of your friends. Except, wait, I don't recognize anyone … who invited all these drunk people to my house?! Come early to beat the crowds or be prepared to get up close and personal with your neighbors.
1611 N. El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90028, USA323-962–3804 -
9. Highland Park Bowl
Highland Park | Bars/PubsOnce an ambitious restoration project, Highland Park Bowl now serves as a massive throwback to its Prohibition Era roots as an alcohol-prescribing...
Once an ambitious restoration project, Highland Park Bowl now serves as a massive throwback to its Prohibition Era roots as an alcohol-prescribing doctor’s office and drugstore with its own bowling alley. That bowling alley remains, complete with the original pin machine. The hooch-pushing doctor and druggist, however, are long gone. But now there's an Italian restaurant that serves excellent pizza made from scratch using a mother dough brought all the way from Italy.
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10. HMS Bounty
Koreatown | Bars/PubsThis super-kitschy nautical-theme bar in the heart of Koreatown offers drink specials and food at prices that will make you swoon. Come for...
This super-kitschy nautical-theme bar in the heart of Koreatown offers drink specials and food at prices that will make you swoon. Come for the wings, all-day breakfast specials, cheap drinks, and very eclectic crowds.
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11. Mohawk Bend
Echo Park | Bars/PubsThere are plenty of reasons to stop by Mohawk Bend: 72 craft beers on tap, a wide range of California-only liquor, a vegetarian and vegan-friendly...
There are plenty of reasons to stop by Mohawk Bend: 72 craft beers on tap, a wide range of California-only liquor, a vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu that includes tailored-to-your-wants pizza, and a buffalo cauliflower that—rumor has it—started the whole trend. There might be a long line to get into this 100-year-old former theater in the evenings, but it’s worth it.
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12. Musso and Frank Grill
Hollywood | Bars/PubsThe prim and proper vibe of this old-school steak house won't appeal to those looking for a raucous night out; instead, its appeal lies in its...
The prim and proper vibe of this old-school steak house won't appeal to those looking for a raucous night out; instead, its appeal lies in its history and sturdy drinks. Established a century ago, its dark wood decor, red tuxedo–clad waiters, and highly skilled bartenders can easily shuttle you back to its Hollywood heyday when Marilyn Monroe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Greta Garbo once hung around and sipped martinis.
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13. Resident
Downtown | Live MusicCatch a lineup of indie tastemakers inside this converted industrial space, or hang outdoors in the beer garden while trying bites from on-site...
Catch a lineup of indie tastemakers inside this converted industrial space, or hang outdoors in the beer garden while trying bites from on-site food truck KTCHN (on cooler evenings you can congregate around the fire pits). A wide variety of draft beers and a specially curated cocktail program are available inside at the bar or at the trailer bar outside.
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14. Seven Grand
Downtown | Bars/PubsThe hunting lodge vibe makes you feel like you need a whiskey in hand—luckily, this Downtown establishment stocks more than 700 of them. Attracting...
The hunting lodge vibe makes you feel like you need a whiskey in hand—luckily, this Downtown establishment stocks more than 700 of them. Attracting whiskey novices and connoisseurs, the bartenders here are more than willing to help you make a selection. Live jazz and blues bands play every night, so even if you're not a big drinker, there's still some appeal (although you're definitely missing out). For a more intimate setting, try the on-site Bar Jackalope, a bar within a bar, which has a "whiskey tasting library" specializing in Japanese varieties and seats only 18.
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15. The Abbey
West Hollywood | Bars/PubsThe Abbey in West Hollywood is one of the most famous gay bars in the world. And rightfully so. Seven days a week, a mixed and very good-looking...
The Abbey in West Hollywood is one of the most famous gay bars in the world. And rightfully so. Seven days a week, a mixed and very good-looking crowd comes to eat, drink, dance, and flirt. Creative cocktails are whipped up by buff bartenders with a bevy of theme nights and parties each day.
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16. The Echo
Echo Park | Live MusicEcho Park is peppered with music venues, but if you want to be in the heart of the neighborhood's live music scene, you should head to the Echo...
Echo Park is peppered with music venues, but if you want to be in the heart of the neighborhood's live music scene, you should head to the Echo. With a full bar and recurring theme nights, the spot hosts cutting-edge music from both up-and-coming local and touring acts as well as well-known bands.
1822 Sunset Blvd., Echoplex entrance at 1154 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90026, USA213-413–8200 -
17. The Edison
Downtown | Bars/PubsThe glitz and glam of the Roaring '20s is alive and well in the Edison, where the decor serves as tribute to the power plant that once occupied...
The glitz and glam of the Roaring '20s is alive and well in the Edison, where the decor serves as tribute to the power plant that once occupied these premises. Black-and-white silent films are projected onto the walls, and tasty nibbles and artisanal cocktails are served (in a private room, if you prefer). There's live entertainment many nights, from jazz bands to burlesque shows to magic. A dress code means no shorts, jerseys, hoodies, flip-flops, tennis shoes, or collarless shirts.
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18. The Old Chalet
Highland Park | Bars/PubsThis ski lodge–inspired neighborhood bar may have changed ownership and management, but that doesn’t mean that it’s gotten a major and pretentious...
This ski lodge–inspired neighborhood bar may have changed ownership and management, but that doesn’t mean that it’s gotten a major and pretentious overhaul. In fact, besides its beefed-up whiskey and agave spirit lists (which desperately needed to be updated), new seasonal cocktails, and a new wave of eclectic clientele, it’s still pretty much the same neighborhood bar the local residents have come to know and love. Plus, it's got a karaoke night that can't be beat.
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19. The Satellite
Silver Lake | Live MusicOnce known as Spaceland, the Satellite holds nightly shows filled with underground musicians, both touring and local, all trying to make a dent...
Once known as Spaceland, the Satellite holds nightly shows filled with underground musicians, both touring and local, all trying to make a dent. Many of them play indie rock, punk, or something else outside the mainstream, so it's a must-stop for music fans who abhor the Billboard Top 100. If you’re around, make sure to take advantage of the free residencies where bands get to take center stage every Monday for an entire month.
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20. The Troubadour
West Hollywood | Live MusicThe intimate vibe of the Troubadour helps make this club a favorite with music fans. Around since 1957, this venue has a storied past where...
The intimate vibe of the Troubadour helps make this club a favorite with music fans. Around since 1957, this venue has a storied past where legends like Elton John and James Taylor have graced the stage. These days, the eclectic lineup is still attracting crowds, with the focus mostly on rock, indie, and folk music. Those looking for drinks can imbibe to their heart's content at the adjacent bar.
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