THE ABBEY Fixture of the WeHo gay scene serves renowned martinis with American comfort food. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410. Map H12

ALIBI ROOM Unassuming bar gets a redo. 12236 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.390.9300. Map M10

AIR CONDITIONED Stylish Westside supper club and bar. 2819 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.829.3700. Map L9

AREA Hot club, sleek white décor. 643 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.2012. Map H12

AVALON Concert venue featuring name bands, plus DJs on Saturdays. 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.6031. Map H14

THE BACKROOM Hidden lounge with marble bar inside 1938 wine shop. Morry's of Naples, 5764 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, 562.433.0405. Map O17 www.morrys.com

The Baked Potato Top jazz venue. 3787 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, 818.980.1615. Map H13

THE BAR AT SOCIAL HOLLYWOOD Hip night spot at redone landmark. 6525 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5222. Map H14

BAR LUBITSCH Hip Russian salon. 7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.1234. Map H13

Barney's Beanery Route 66 roadhouse-watering hole. 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.2287. 1351 3rd St., Santa Monica, 310.656.5777. Map H12, M8

BAR NINETEEN12 Superswank at Beverly Hills Hotel. Delish menu, gourmet Jell-o shots. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.273.1912. Map I11

BAR 1200 Laid-back bar caters to music industry insiders. 1200 N. Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 310.657.1333. Map H12

THE BEACH ON SUNSET Dramatic, tropically inspired lounge. 8240 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.654.8100. Map H12

Beauty Bar Fun, retro-style bar. Happy hour special is martini, manicure and henna tattoo. 1638 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.7676. Map H13

Blue Velvet Seductive bar with poolside lounge in hip urban setting. The Flat, 750 S. Garland Ave., downtown, 213.239.0061. Map H15

BORDELLO Old bar reopened in 2006, now offers cabaret. 901 E. 1st St., downtown, 213.687.3766. Map I17

Boulevard3 English manor setting for list-only club by Skybar partners. 6523 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.2144. Map H14

Cabana Club Elegant outdoor oasis with namesake cabanas. 1439 Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 323.463.0005. Map H14

Cameo Bar Extends outside around pool and cabanas. The Viceroy Hotel, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.260.7500. Map L8

Canter's Kibitz Room Live music nightly; attached to beloved deli. 419 Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 323.651.2030. Map I13

CENTRAL New. Woodsy lounge with treehouse DJ booth. 1710 N. Las Palmas Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.8022. Map H13

CHLOE New. Parisian-inspired lounge offers eclectic small plates and luxe cocktails. 1449 Second St., Santa Monica, 310.899.6999. Map L8

Cinespace Dinner and movie, then club. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.817.FILM. Map H13

CRASH MANSION L.A. Multiple stages for well-known headliners and local bands. 1024 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.747.0999. Map I16

CRIMSON Rock counterpoint to adjacent club Opera; snakeskin–faux fur décor. 1650 Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.3300. Map H14

Dime Trendy and teensy cocktail spot frequented by entertainment-industry insiders. 442 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.651.4421. Map H13

EASTSIDE LUV WINE BAR Y QUESO New. Cabaret, art shows and signature "mariachioke" night. 1835 E. 1st St., Boyle Heights, 323.262.7442. Map southwest of S18

THE ECHO Hip Echo Park dance club books local and indie bands. DJs, dancing. 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200. Map G16

THE ECHOPLEX Live music, DJs and dancing downstairs from the Echo. 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200. Map G16

THE EDISON THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early. Dress code. 108 W. 2nd St., downtown, 213.613.0000. Map H17 www.edisondowntown.com

86 New. Lounge and cabaret in the space of 1920s speakeasy. Live jazz on weekends. 6533 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.8634. Map H14

El Carmen Nearly 400 tequilas, Mexican wrestler décor. 8138 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.852.1552. Map I12

EL CID Flamenco, burlesque, live music, comedy, tapas and white sangria. 4212 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.668.0318. Map southeast of W23

EL REY THEATRE Art deco theater hosts hot indie bands. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400. Map J13

Eleven Sexy lounge in 1922 building. 8811 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.855.0800. Map H12

Falcon Large modern bungalow, cozy patio; restaurant gets new chef. 7213 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.850.5350. Map H13

Father's Office Microbrew mecca with one of the city's best burgers. 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.2337. Map L8

THE GARTER New. Sultry red-themed lounge; popular Nintendo Wii tournaments on Sundays. 2536 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 310.577.3741. Map N8

GOA New. Superhot lounge with Indian-inspired interiors and Japanese menu. 1615 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.465.1615. Map H14

Golden Gopher Chandeliers and Pac-Man tables. Outdoor and indoor hangout options. 417 W. 8th St., downtown, 213.614.8001. Map I16

GREEN DOOR Parisian-style bar and lounge with cushy décor. 1429 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 323.463.0008. Map H14

THE GRIFFIN New. Hipster hang has Medieval-esque interiors; excellent beer selection. 3000 Los Feliz Blvd., Atwater Village, 323.644.0444 Map east of V23

Guy's Sleek WeHo hot spot; Guy's North is atop Jerry's Famous Deli. 8713 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.360.0290. 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.980.4245, ext. 130. Map I13, U19

HAPPY ENDING New York neighborhood–style bar and restaurant serving globally influenced comfort food. 7038 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.7038. Map H13

HARVELLE'S Burlesque shows and live music in dark digs. 1432 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.395.1676. 100 J Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, 310.406.1931. Map L8, M13

HERE Postmodern lounge in the heart of Boys Town. Themed nights include Heat and Truck Stop. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.360.8455. Map H12

Holly's West Venetian-inspired lounge on the Westside has lingerie-clad cocktail waitresses. 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.828.3304. Map K8

HOPSCOTCH Playful poolside lounge with cabanas, retro arcade games—and hopscotch! Custom Hotel, 8639 Lincoln Blvd., West chester, 310.645.0400. Map O9

Hotel CafE Tiny gem offers live rock music. 16231/2 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.2040. Map I14

House of Blues Name bands in faux-bayou setting. Guaranteed good time. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.5100. Map H12

Hyde First joint venture of nightlife gurus Sam Nazarian and Brent Bolthouse. Reservations needed. 8029 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.525.2444. Map I14

Jazz Bakery Jazz in Helms Bakery building. Reservations recommended. 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.271.9039. Map L11

Key Club Industrial-cool music venue on the Strip. 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.5800. Map H12

King King On certain Thursdays, catch Cati Jean's French cabaret L'Effleur des Sens. 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.9234. Map H14

Knitting Factory Music club of many rooms. Alt rock and jazz. 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.0204. Map H13

Laugh Factory Famed comedy nightclub. 8001 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1336. Map H12

La Velvet Margarita Blends "high-end Tijuana brothel" and "a bit of Elvis." 1612 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.2000. Map H14

LAX Airport lounge–themed club. 1714 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.0171. Map H14

Les Deux Cafe-turned-Hollywood hot spot. 1638 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, 323.462.7674. Map W21

LIBRARY BAR Classy nook with book theme is after-work go-to. 630 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.614.0053. Map H16

LOLA'S Jumbo specialty martinis on leopard-print couches. 945 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 213.736.5652. Map H13

L Scorpion Sultry tequila bar from owners of Table 8. 6679 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.3026. Map H14

Lucky Strike Lanes High-tech bowling lounge. Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7776. Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 Carson St., Torrance, 310.802.7020. Map H14, D3

MANDRAKE Local hang for gallerists and gallery-goers alike. Changing exhibits, performances, readings. 2692 S. La Cienega Blvd., Culver City, 310.837.3297. Map K12

MJ'S Hotspot offers risqué themed nights and quality music. 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake, 323.660.1503. Map W23

On the Rox Intimate club above The Roxy where John Belushi spent his last night. 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.9457. Map H12

OPERA Luxurious lounge with archways and fog screen adjoins club Crimson. Dress code. 1650 Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.3300. Map H14

The Otheroom Microbrews and wines by the glass, New York City–style. 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.6230. Map N9

THE RAINBOW Nitty-gritty bar with rock ‘n' roll history. 9015 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.4232. Map H12

R BAR Bohemians chill in lounge run by 4100 and La Poubelle team. 3331 W. 8th St., Koreatown, 213.387.7227. Map B3

RITUAL Trendy supper club with pan-Asian cuisine and dancing. 1743 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.0060. Map H14

THE ROXY Historic rock ‘n' roll venue. 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.2222. Map H12

S BAR New. Latest from nightlife kings Brent Bolthouse and Sam Nazarian. 6304 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.957.2279. Map H14

SEVEN GRAND Whiskey bar with tongue-in-cheek hunt-club décor. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0737. Map I16

Skybar Chic open-air roost with a view at the Mondrian hotel. Reservations required. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6025. Map H12

Spaceland Alt-music venue books under-the-radar indie bands. Local bands play Mondays. 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.661.4380. Map W23

The Standard DOWNTOWN Rooftop bar with panoramic city views, pool, vibrating red waterbeds. 550 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.892.8080. Map I16

THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD Lounge with swinging seats, glowing purple walls. 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.9090. Map H12

Stone Rose Lounge Rose-hued lounge from Rande Gerber at redone Sofitel hotel. 8555 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.278.5444. Map I12

Teddy's Dodd Mitchell-designed A-list spot at historic Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.769.8882. Map H13

Tower Bar Tony bar at Sunset Tower Hotel. 8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6677. Map H12

Tropicana Bar Poolside hot spot at the Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.7000. Map H13

TROUBADOUR Historic spot books up-and-coming alt-rock and local bands. 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.6168. Map H12

Vanguard Enormous dance club in a warehouse. 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.3331. Map W21

VICE New. Site of the former Star Shoes has large bar and attracts PYTs. 6364 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.7827. Map H14

VILLA New. Small, exclusive lounge with "celebrity karaoke" on Mondays. Reservations needed. 8623 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.289.8623. Map I12

The VILLAGE IDIOT Hip gastropub. 7383 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.3331. Map I13

Viper Room Tiny nitty-gritty live-music venue. 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.1880. Map H12

Whisky a Go-Go Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still rocks. 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.4202. Map H12

Whiskey Blue Rande Gerber goes Polynesian. W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, 310.208.8765. Map J10

WINSTON'S Small bar with ‘20s decor. 7746 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.0105. Map H13

THE WOODS New. Mint juleps return at Great Outdoors–themed bar. 1533 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, 323.876.6612. Map H13

X BAR Indoor-outdoor lounge is playpen for talent agents at CAA and ICM. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.228.1234. Map J11

Zinc Lounge Sharp nightspot gets packed and closes early (10 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 11 p.m. Sat.). Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, 310.546.4995. Map L13