Dive bars

in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Dive Bar

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!

We have gathered 65 dive bars in the City of Angels. So, which are the best dive bars in Los Angeles? Just scroll down and find the LA dive bars best suited for you.

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Boardner's

  • 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.

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Shellback Tavern

  • 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.

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Corner Pocket

  • 10781 Dale Ave

    Stanton CA 90680

Corner Pocket is a popular bar in Stanton, California known for its pool tables, darts, diverse drink selection, friendly staff, and inviting atmosphere for locals.

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Reno Room

  • 3400 E Broadway

    Long Beach CA 90803

Reno Room in Long Beach dimly-lit neighborhood dive bar offering stiff cocktails, pool tables in a cozy, relaxed environment

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Power House

  • 1714 N Highland Ave

    Los Angeles CA 90028

A hidden little bar at the corner of Hollywood and Highland.

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Barnacles

  • 837 Hermosa Ave

    Hermosa Beach CA 90254

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Our Place

  • 240 E Route 66

    Glendora CA 91740

Our Place in Glendora is a dive bar with cheap drinks and pool table

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Instant Replay

  • 21927 Saticoy St

    Canoga Park CA 91304

Classic sports bar offers great craft beers on tap that rotate and TV screens in every corner for maximum game-viewing potential

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Club Tee Gee

  • 3210 Glendale Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 90039

Club Tee Gee is a dark, vintage-style bar in Atwater Village, offering a unique blend of nostalgia, fun atmosphere, cheap cocktails, and authentic local vibes

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Foxfire Room

  • 12516 Magnolia Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 91607

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Short Stop

  • 1455 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 90026

Short Stop in Los Angeles is a lively spot with a laid-back atmosphere, and live music popular among locals for its casual vibe and late-night dance parties

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Las Torres Bar

  • 11717 1/2 Victory Blvd

    North Hollywood CA 91606

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Liquid Kitty

  • 11780 W. Pico Blvd,

    Los Angeles CA 90230

Sexy cubby hole with strong drinks and good looking clientele.

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R Place

  • 3739 E Colorado Blvd

    Pasadena CA 91107

An extreme dive bar in East Pasadena with a relaxed, casual vibe where the strong drinks flow and the good times seem to roll

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Carlitos Way Cocktails

  • 15238 Victory Blvd

    Van Nuys CA 91411

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Cozy Inn

  • 11155 Washington Pl

    Culver City CA 90232

Laid-back neighborhood bar featuring an array of games, affordable drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for casual gatherings

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Pogo's

  • 17314 Saticoy St

    Van Nuys CA 91406

Pogo's is a local bar in Van Nuys, offering an eclectic mix of beer, cocktails, live music, and welcoming atmosphere for diverse and friendly crowds.

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Little Joy Cocktails

  • 1477 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 90026

Little Joy Cocktails in Los Angeles is a vibrant, low-key bar offering diverse drinks, including unique craft cocktails, in a laid-back, yet hip atmosphere.

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OConnells

  • 2746 E 4th St

    Long Beach CA 90814

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Alex's Bar

  • 2913 E Anaheim St

    Long Beach CA 90804

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Liquid Lounge

  • 3522 E Anaheim St

    Long Beach CA 90804

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V Room

  • 918 E 4TH St

    Long Beach CA 90802

The V Room in Long Beach is a lively neighborhood dive bar, known for its inexpensive drinks, pool tables, jukebox, and friendly, laid-back atmosphere.