Bars

in Los Angeles

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Looking for the best bars in Los Angeles? Discover the ultimate guide to Los Angeles bars and find the perfect spot that suits your style. Diverse, trendy and always evolving, LA bars continuously up the ante to appeal to the city's hunger for the new and improved. Outdoor patios and courtyards abound, and many bars offer some combination of food, live music, specialty themes or all of the above. You can sip an artisan cocktail next to a rooftop pool, slam a cold beer in a dive bar or savor a glass of wine with a view of the ocean. Head to a swanky hotel lounge to rub shoulders with the rich and famous, or party underground at an unmarked tavern. Hang out by the Westside beaches at an easygoing surf shack, or visit one of the Eastside's many dive bars for PBR specials and hipster-friendly fun. Relax at an intimate wine bistro, chill out at an Irish pub or spend a few hours at an outdoor beer garden in the sun. From happy hour watering holes to late-night haunts and everything in between, the wide variety of bars in LA make it easy to get your swerve on in style.

We have gathered 632 bars in the City of Angels. So, which are the best bars in Los Angeles? Just scroll down and find the LA bars best suited for you.

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Oldfields Liquor Room

  • 10899 Venice Blvd

    Culver City CA 90034

If you are feeling nostalgic for the bygone era of the 1930's, you don't have to buy a time machine, you just have to mosey on down to Oldfield's in Culver City.

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Clancy's

  • 111 Main St

    Seal Beach CA 90740

Day or night, visit Clancy's to watch your favorite LA-sports team in a brick, farmhouse style venue with daily happy hours to wash down your corned beef.

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Sassafras

  • 1233 Vine St

    Los Angeles CA 90038

If you are feeling nostalgic for the hospitality of the deep South circa 1920, Sassafras is more than ready to fill the void for Hollywood residents.

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La Descarga

  • 1159 N Western Ave

    Los Angeles CA 90029

Step into Havana's hidden past at La Descarga Hollywood's speakeasy, where Cuban influence meets craft cocktails

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Mother Lode

  • 8944 Santa Monica Blvd

    West Hollywood CA 90069

Mother Lode is a rustic, low-key gay bar in West Hollywood, known for its strong drinks, friendly staff, and fun, inclusive and lively atmosphere.

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Interlude

  • 1710 Clark Ave

    Long Beach CA 90815

Dive bar known for its retro vibe and affordable drinks. Pool tables and dart boards available.

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Micky's

  • 8857 Santa Monica Blvd

    West Hollywood CA 90069

Hot go-go boys, karaoke, stiff drinks and flamboyant drag shows. No inhibitions and all fun!

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The Abbey

  • 692 N Robertson Blvd

    West Hollywood CA 90069

The Abbey in West Hollywood is not just a bar; it's an iconic, vibrant hub of the LGBTQ+ community. Known for its welcoming vibe and eclectic crowd, it's the go-to spot whether you're in the mood for a chill coffee date or a night of energetic dancing.

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Trunks

  • 8809 Santa Monica Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 90069

Trunks in West Hollywood is a lively gay bar, known for its energetic music, vibrant dance floor, welcoming crowd, and fun-filled drag shows

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Mine Shaft

  • 1720 E Broadway

    Long Beach CA 90802

Mine Shaft is a popular gay bar in Long Beach, known for its casual atmosphere, pool table, diverse clientele, and regular events, including karaoke nights.

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The Falcon

  • 1435 E Broadway

    Long Beach CA 90802

The Falcon is a lively gay bar in Long Beach, known for its friendly atmosphere, strong cocktails, weeknight karaoke sessions and lively weekend dance parties.

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Executive Suite

  • 3428 E Pacific Coast Hwy

    Long Beach CA 90804

Executive Suite is a lively gay bar in Long Beach, offering diverse entertainment, including drag shows and dance parties, in a welcoming, inclusive and fun atmosphere.