THE ABBEY Fixture of the WeHo gay scene serves
flavored martinis galore. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12
ADCB Cheery orange-and-white décor at the Mondrian hotel. 8440 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.8999 Map H12
AKBAR Gay bar is a “neighborhood oasis” with Moroccan murals, mellow music. 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.665.6810 Map W23
ALIBI ROOM Modern neighborhood bar; serves food from Kogi, a trendy Korean barbecue truck. 12236 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.390.9300
Map M10
the association The gang from Bar Copa and The Room turn out another nightlife mainstay. 110 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.627.7385 Map I16
barbarella bar Black, gray and scarlet-themed décor and 10-ounce martinis. 2609 N. Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake, 323.644.8000 Map W23
bardot Hollywood elite come for live music nights from Green Door team. 1737 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.1307 Map H14
BAR LUBITSCH Hip Russian salon. 7702 Santa
Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.1234 Map H13
BAR MARMONT Dreamy bar next door to historic Chateau Marmont. 8171 W. Sunset Blvd., West
Hollywood, 323.650.0575 Map H12
Barney’s Beanery Route 66 roadhouse bar. 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.2287; 1351 3rd St., Santa Monica, 310.656.5777 Map H12, M8
BAR NINETEEN12 Superswanky spot at Beverly Hills Hotel. Delish menu, gourmet Jell-o shots. 9641
Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.273.1912 Map I11
bar noir Kelly Wearstler-designed lounge in boutique hotel; try the absinthe cocktail. Maison 140, 140 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.281.4000 Map J11
bar210 New. Tom Ford-designed lounge with small plates from Top Chef’s Marcel Vigneron. Late-night lounge Plush adjacent. Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.887.6060 Map J11
Beauty Bar Fun, retro-style bar. Happy hour
special is martini and manicure. 1638 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.7676 Map H13
bigfoot lodge Kitschy log-cabin-themed watering hole. 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., Atwater Village, 323.662.9227; Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.287.2200 Map northeast of V23, M11
THE BRIG Former dive bar has new look. DJ on weekends. 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.399.7537 Map N9
Broadway Bar 1940s glam. Huge circular bar downstairs; lounge upstairs. 830 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.614.9909 Map I16
Cabana Club Elegant outdoor oasis with a tropical feel. 1439 Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 323.463.0005 Map H14
Cameo Bar Extends outside around pool and cabanas. The Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.260.7500 Map L8
caña at the doheny New. Premium rum bar with some 140 small-batch rums and cigar pairings. Annual membership fee, $20. 714 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.745.7090 Map I16
Canter’s Kibitz Room Live music nightly; attached to beloved deli. 419 Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 323.651.2030 Map I13
CATALINA BAR & GRILL Top club for jazz and jazz fusion. 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.2210 Map H13
CHLOE Parisian-inspired lounge offers eclectic small plates and with luxe cocktails. 1449 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.899.6999 Map L8
Cinespace Dinner and movie, then club. 6356
Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.817.FILM Map H13
copa d’oro Design-your-own cocktails from a list of farmers-market ingredients. 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.576.3030 Map L8
corkbar Wine bar focuses on California wineries; 40-something wines by the glass. 403 W. 12th St., downtown, 213.746.0050 Map J15
crocker club Lounge inside an old bank; back room is in the vault. 453 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.239.9099 Map I17
CROWN BAR The team behind Winston’s and tiny Dime opens lounge with Old (West) Hollywood décor. 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.882.6774 Map H13
culver hotel lobby lounge Charming, historic hotel bar in the heart of Culver. 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310.558.9400 Map L11
Dime Trendy and teensy cocktail spot frequented by entertainment-industry insiders. 442 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.651.4421 Map H13
Drai’s New. Vegas nightlife king Victor Drai’s flashy rooftop spot. W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.962.1111 Map H14
eagle rock brewery New. Family-run microbrewery with tasting room. 3056 Roswell St., Eagle Rock, 323.257.7866 Map northeast of W23
THE ECHO Hip Echo Park dance club books local and indie bands. DJs, dancing; Echoplex, with separate entrance, is downstairs. 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200; Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200 Map G16
THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early—especially for the 35-cent cocktail offered Thursdays, 5–7 p.m. Dress code. 108 W. 2nd St., downtown, 213.613.0000 Map H17
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
essex public house Bar with open-air patio offers some 50 beers selected by “Beer Chick” Christina Perozzi. 6683 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.460.6608 Map H13
Falcon Large modern bungalow, cozy patio.
7213 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.850.5350 Map H13
Father’s Office Microbrew meccas; one of L.A.’s best burgers. 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.2337; Father’s Office 2, 3229 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.736.2224 Map L8, L11
The fifth Modest location belies hip interior; classic-video-game room. 4821 Whitsett Ave., Studio City, 818.753.8297 Map T18
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; popular live jazz night on Tuesdays, rock on Saturdays. 1429 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 323.463.0008 Map H14
guys & dolls Flashy party scene in the former
Guy’s Bar. 8713 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.360.0290 Map I12
HARVELLE’S Burlesque and music in dark digs. 1432 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.395.1676 Map L8
henry’s hat From owners of mainstay Luna Park; craft beers and classy eats such as vegan cassoulet. 3413 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Studio City, 323.512.2500 Map T19
HERE Lounge in the heart of Boys Town. Heat and Truck Stop themed nights. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.360.8455 Map H12
high Boutique hotel’s rooftop bar with 360-degree views of Venice Beach. Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice, 310.452.1111 Map N9
HOPSCOTCH Playful poolside lounge with cabanas, retro arcade games—and hopscotch! Custom Hotel, 8639 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 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. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.5100 Map H12
h.wood Comfy lounge with cocktails ‘n’ chess; open during day as coffee shop. 1738 N. Orange Drive,
Hollywood, 323.871.2262 Map H13
Hyde Posh bar from nightlife guru Sam Nazarian of SBE. Reservations needed. 8029 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.525.2444; Hyde at Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.742.7326 Map I14, I15
JaMES’ BEACH Pickup scene, super food. 60 N.
Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.823.5396 Map N 9
Jones Dimly lit hipster magnet serves up Italian food and stiff drinks. 7205 Santa Monica Blvd., West
Hollywood, 323.850.1726 Map L13
King King On selected Thursdays, catch Cati Jean’s French cabaret L’Effleur des Sens. 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.9234 Map H14
The Kress 1930s multifloor venue; chic rooftop lounge. 6608 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.785.5000 Map H13
la descarga New. Cuban-inspired rum bar.
Live band and dance performances. Reservation recommended. 1159 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.1324 Map east of H14
las perlas New. Festive tequila and mezcal bar
with sophisticated cocktails. 107 E. 6th St.,
downtown, 213.988.8355 Map I16
LARGO AT THE CORONET Comedy and music. Reservation needed for shows. 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., 310.855.0350 Map I12
Laugh Factory Famed comedy nightclub. 8001 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1336; 151 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.495.2844 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
Les Deux Cafe-turned-hot nightspot. 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. 6679 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.3026 Map H14
Lucky Strike Lanes High-tech bowling lounges.
Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, 323.467.7776; Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 Carson St., Torrance, 310.802.7020; L.A. Live,
800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 877.893.8259 Map H14, D3, I15
madame royale Moulin Rouge-inspired lounge; patio with fireplace. 6423 Yucca St., Hollywood, 310.936.9541 Map H14
mi-6 Three-story dance club inspired by James Bond films. 9077 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.859.8369 Map I12
mission cantina Tequila ‘n’ tacos in space with antique Mexican touches. 5946 Sunset Blvd.,
Hollywood, 323.469.3130 Map H14
Mountain Bar Hipster hang in Chinatown. 473 Gin Ling Way, downtown, 213.625.7500 Map G17
the must Wine bar with 50 local and global wines; board games on Sundays. 118 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.627.1162 Map H16
myhouse Home-styled nightclub from David Judaken (Mood, Opera). 7080 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, 323.960.3300 Map H13
ORPHEUM THEATRE Historic venue offers alt rock and special events. 842 S. Broadway, downtown, 877.677.4386 Map I16
The Otheroom Microbrews and wines by the glass, New York City-style. 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.6230 Map N9
pagoda bar Reopened poolside lounge at palatial restaurant with panoramic views of Hollywood. Yamashiro Restaurant, 1999 Sycamore Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.5125 Map H13
playhouse hollywood Features entertainment from burlesque dancers and acrobats; attached diner, Sweet Love Hangover. 6506 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, 323.656.4800 Map H14
pop champagne & DESSERT bar Bar focuses on bubblies; dinner, brunch offered. 33 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.795.1295 Map Q19
pourtal Self service, pay-by-the-pour Enomatic dispensers; great bar bites, cheeses. 104 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.393.7693 Map L8
THE ROXY Historic rock ‘n’ roll venue. 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.2222 Map H12
THE roger room Speakeasy with creative cocktails from Damian Windsor. 370 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.854.1300 Map J12
rush street Culver City’s full of wine bars, but this huge Chicago-style hangout has all the libations. 9546 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.837.9546 Map L11
saints & sinners LOUNGE Surprisingly sleek hangout on an industrial strip adjacent to Culver City. 10899 Venice Blvd., L.A., 310.842.8066 Map L11
salaryman New. Japanese-inspired beer bar; order eats from adjacent eatery Umami Burger. 4655
Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.669.3922 Map W23
salutE wine bar Sampling from automatic wine dispensers. 2435 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.450.3434 Map M9
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. 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 spot at historic Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.769.8882 Map H13
Tower Bar Tony bar at Sunset Tower Hotel; pianist in tails plays at the baby grand. 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
the varnish The mixing of Prohibition-era cocktails is an art form at this bar in the back of Cole’s restaurant. 118 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.622.9999 Map I17
VILLA Small, exclusive lounge with “celebrity karaoke” on Mondays. Reservation needed. 8623 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.289.8623 Map I12
voyeur New. Provocative, Eyes Wide Shut-inspired lounge; burlesque shows. 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.255.1111 Map I13
west 4th/jane Sports bar with artisanal brew list and grub like bacon-crusted French toast. 1432A 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.395.6765 Map L8
Whiskey Blue Rande Gerber goes Polynesian. W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, 310.208.8765 Map J10
Whisky a Go-Go Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still rocks. 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.4202 Map H12
WINSTON’S Small bar with ‘20s vibe. 7746 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.0105 Map H13
WurstKÜCHE Exotic sausage and beer hall is a popular, boisterous neighborhood hangout. Try the duck-bacon-jalapeño. 800 E. Third St., downtown, 213.687.4444 Map I17
X BAR Indoor-outdoor playpen for CAA and ICM talent agents. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.228.1234 Map J11 |
