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.
1923 E 7th St
Long Beach CA 90813
Noted for live rock shows and DJ nights, this Long Beach hangout is a bit of a dive - making it the perfect choice for local hipsters and the people who love them. Find a lively funk and soul night called Good Foot every second Friday of the month.
801 S Spring St
Los Angeles CA 90014
Crane's Bar Downtown is a trendy hangout spot in downtown Los Angeles, offering live music, big screens for sports games, and ping pong in a converted bank vault
