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Discover Los Angeles's Most Interesting Bars

Discover Los Angeles' diverse bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars offering Hollywood views, beachfront venues along the Pacific Coast, and trendy speakeasies in Downtown LA. Experience craft beer bars in the up-and-coming neighborhoods, sophisticated cocktail lounges in Beverly Hills, and traditional bars in the historic districts. From classic California hospitality to experimental molecular mixology, LA offers a unique blend of Hollywood glamour, beach culture, and cutting-edge cocktail innovation in America's entertainment capital.

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Night on Earth

3256 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Night on Earth is a neon‑lit, futuristic cocktail hideaway in L.A.’s Cahuenga Pass. Born from the minds behind Thunderbolt, it offers space‑age vibes, creative riffs on classic party drinks, DJs, retro vending snacks—and endless energy.

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speakeasy
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Break Room 86

The LINE Hotel 630 S Ardmore Ave Los Angeles, CA 90010

Step into Break Room 86—a high‑energy, ‘80s‑themed speakeasy in Koreatown with retro arcade games, hidden karaoke suites, boombox DJs, nostalgic cocktails and surprise dance performances—where throwback fun meets late-night LA glam.

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live-music
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speakeasy

La Descarga

1159 N Western Ave, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA

Step through a hidden armoire into a sultry 1940s Havana lounge—La Descarga is Hollywood’s top-tier Cuban speakeasy, with live Latin music, burlesque shows, hand‑crafted rum cocktails & a secret cigar lounge.

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cosy

Scum & Villainy Cantina

6377 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Step into Hollywood’s intergalactic geek hub! At Scum & Villainy Cantina, costumed bartenders whip up epic sci‑fi cocktails in a windowless, immersive “Star Wars”-meets-fandom cantina—where cosplay, trivia & camaraderie reign.

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Cocktails
Fancy
Experience

Thunderbolt

1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA

Southern charm meets cocktail innovation at Thunderbolt, a tech-forward bar in LA's Historic Filipinotown, serving inventive drinks and Southern-inspired bites in a welcoming, inclusive setting.​

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