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Bars in Los Angeles

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. L.A. Live4.6· 5.1kBar · South Park

    1. L.A. Live

    High-energy bowling, craft cocktails, and social lane-side entertainment for groups.
  2. Thunderbolt4.7· 371Cocktail bar · Angeleno Heights

    2. Thunderbolt

    Cozy speakeasy cocktail bar with handcrafted drinks, whiskey focus, small plates.
  3. Alibi Room4.6· 779Bar · Culver Garden

    3. Alibi Room

    Relaxed coastal bar with inventive cocktails, comfort food, and sunny patio.
  4. Elbow Room4.6· 729Bar · Yucca Corridor

    4. Elbow Room

    Casual bar & grill with classic burgers, inventive cocktails, and lively crowds.
  5. Banter Bar4.8· 173Bar · Westside Village

    5. Banter Bar

    Lively West LA bar with craft cocktails, beer, sports on big screens.
  6. EightyTwo4.5· 2.7kBar · Little Tokyo

    6. EightyTwo

    Buzzy bar with live music, craft cocktails and a retro video arcade vibe.
  7. The Wolves4.6· 430Bar · Gallery Row

    7. The Wolves

    Intimate DTLA bar with craft cocktails, live music, and relaxed social vibe.
  8. Tiny's Hi-Dive4.7· 235Bar · Sawtelle Japantown

    8. Tiny's Hi-Dive

    Lively cocktail bar with creative drinks, small plates, and lively happy hour crowd.
  9. The Roger Room4.6· 370Bar · Beverly Grove

    9. The Roger Room

    Intimate West Hollywood cocktail bar known for craft cocktails and expert bartenders.
  10. Gold Diggers Bar4.6· 306Bar · Melrose Hill Historic Preservation Overlay Zone

    10. Gold Diggers Bar

    Lively bar with local live music, craft cocktails, and a casual, trendy vibe.
  11. Karl Strauss Brewing Company4.5· 868Pub · Jewelry District

    11. Karl Strauss Brewing Company

    Downtown brewpub with rotating craft beers, lively patio and approachable gastropub menu.
  12. Caña Rum Bar4.5· 740Bar · Financial District

    12. Caña Rum Bar

    Vibrant rum-focused bar with handcrafted cocktails, lively music and tropical vibes
  13. Rhythm Room L.A.4.5· 717Bar · Gallery Row

    13. Rhythm Room L.A.

    Intimate basement jazz bar with craft cocktails, live music, and board games.
  14. The Escondite4.5· 700Bar · Skid Row

    14. The Escondite

    Lively gastropub with craft beer, inventive burgers and creative cocktails.
  15. Old Man Bar4.7· 159Bar · Culver Garden

    15. Old Man Bar

    Cozy neighborhood bar with craft cocktails, local beers, and live music.
  16. Bar Americano4.5· 560Cocktail bar · Arts District

    16. Bar Americano

    Cozy, trendy cocktail bar serving craft cocktails and sharable American small plates.
  17. Sassafras Saloon4.5· 546Bar · Hollywood

    17. Sassafras Saloon

    Soulful blues venue with craft cocktails and energetic live performances.
  18. Death & Co Los Angeles4.5· 491Cocktail bar · Little Tokyo

    18. Death & Co Los Angeles

    Intimate cocktail bar with expertly crafted drinks and a cozy, stylish vibe.

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