THE ABBEY Fixture of the WeHo gay scene serves flavored martinis galore. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12

Angels & Kings New. A duo of music biz veterans teamed up with the ubiquitous Dolce Group for this rock ‘n’ roll neighborhood bar. 1708 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, 323.468.8815 Map H13

AKBAR Gay bar is a “neighborhood oasis” with Moroccan murals, mellow music. 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.665.6810 Map W23

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 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; 250 N. 1st St., Burbank, 818.524.2912 Map H12, M8, A3

BAR 1200 Laid-back bar caters to music industry insiders. Sunset Marquis, 1200 N. Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 310.657.1333 Map H12

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

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

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

cana RUM BAR at the doheny New. Premium rum bar with some 140 small-batch rums and cigar pairings. 714 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.745.7090 Map I16

CHLOE Parisian-inspired lounge nearby Third Street Promenade. 1449 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.899.6999 Map L8

the colony New. The Hamptons meet Hollywood at this seaside-styled club. 1743 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.525.2450 Map H14

copa d’oro Design-your-own cocktails from a list of farmers-market ingredients. 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.576.3030 Map L8

crocker club Nightclub 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

Drai’s New. Vegas nightlife king Victor Drai’s flashy rooftop spot. W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.962.1111 Map H14

THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early—especially for the 35-cent cocktail offered Thursdays, 5–7 pm. 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 REY THEATRE Hot indie bands play art deco theater on Miracle Mile. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400 Map J13

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

guys & dolls Flashy party scene in the former Guy’s Bar. 8713 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.360.0290 Map I12

high Boutique hotel’s rooftop bar with 360-degree views of Venice Beach. Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice, 310.452.1111 Map N9

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 SBE lounge has spawned a duo of local offshoots. Reservation recommended. 8029 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.4933; Hyde at Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.742.7326; Hyde Beach at Gladstone’s, 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades 310.454.3474 Map I14, I15, northwest of K7

JaMES’ BEACH Pickup scene, super food. 60 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.823.5396 Map N9

Key Club Industrial-cool music venue on the strip. 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.5800 Map H12

la descarga Cuban-inspired rum bar. Live band and dance performances. Reservation recommended. 1159 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.1324 Map east of H14

LARGO AT THE CORONET Comedy and music. Reservation needed for shows. 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.855.0350 Map I12

las perlas New. Festive tequila and mezcal bar with sophisticated cocktails. 107 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.988.8355 Map I16

Laugh Factory Famed comedy nightclub. 8001 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1336; 151 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.495.2844 Map H12

LIBRARY BAR Classy nook with book theme is after-work go-to. 630 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.614.0053 Map H16

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

mi-6 Three-story dance club inspired by James Bond films. 9077 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.859.8369 Map I12

Mountain Bar Hipster hang in Chinatown. 473 Gin Ling Way, downtown, 213.625.7500 Map G17

myhouse Home-styled nightclub from David Judaken (Mood, Opera). 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.3300 Map H13

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

plush New. Vegas-style ultralounge in the middle of 90210. Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.887.6060 Map J11

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 roger room Speakeasy with creative cocktails. 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

salaryman New. Japanese-inspired beer bar; order eats from adjacent eatery Umami Burger. 4655 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.669.3922 Map W23

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 Local bands play on Mondays. 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

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

trousdale New. Sumptuous club from newly solo nightlife guru Brent Bolthouse. 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Map H11

upper manhattan lounge Martini bar and restaurant; live entertainment includes cabaret Th–Su. Upscale dress code. 3600 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.2091 Map L13

the varnish The mixing of Prohibition-era cocktails is an art form at this bar in the back of Cole’s diner. 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 Provocative, Eyes Wide Shut-inspired lounge; burlesque shows. 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.255.1111 Map I13

Viper Room Tiny, nitty-gritty live-music venue. 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.1880 Map H12

Whisky a Go Go Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still rocks. 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.4202 Map H12

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