We're paying homage to the kings of all bars, the bars who are there for you through all your celebrations, your tears, your triumphs, and your failures. That's right, hail to the almighty dive bar. We present to you the dingiest, darkest, dirtiest, most diviest of all dive bars, in all their resplendent glory. Read on to find the best Los Angeles dive bars!
1652 N Cherokee Ave
Hollywood CA 90029
Boardner's is best known for its goth night, Bar Sinister, on Saturday nights, and talk about being whisked far away from the bass thumps of other Hollywood clubs.
116 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach CA 90266
A classic dive bar, Shellback Tavern guarantees ice cold beers, a sparkling view of the Pacific and a random array of floating bar belongings.
1912 W Willow St
Long Beach CA 90810
Crows Nest in Long Beach is a relaxed watering hole offering large screen TVs, diverse beer selection and a wide variety of cocktails
3636 E Broadway
Long Beach CA 90803
The Thirty Six Thirty Six Club in Long Beach is a lively venue offering pool tables, DJ nights and a broad range of beers and cocktails.
4319 E Carson St
Long Beach CA 90808
One of Long Beach’s oldest dive bar beloved by locals for its friendly bartenders, relaxed atmosphere, shuffleboard and strong drinks
5335 E 2nd St
Long Beach CA 90803
Shannon's Bayshore is a lively Irish pub in Long Beach, featuring live music, hearty pub grub, a wide range of beers, and an inviting ambiance.
5728 E 2ND St
Long Beach CA 90803
Crow's Cocktail Dive Bar in Long Beach offers an unpretentious, laid-back ambiance, serving a wide variety of craft cocktails and beers in a nostalgic, retro setting.
2310 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90405
Unleash your inner beer enthusiast at The Daily Pint in Santa Monica, a vibrant pub boasting an eclectic array of hoppy delights and robust whiskeys.
6412 E Stearns St
Long Beach CA 90815
Classic dive bar with cheap beer, strong pours, jukebox, sports on TV, and a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere