After dark · Los Angeles, United States
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Los Angeles
Perch leads the night. The rest of Los Angeles's best pours follow, by real review volume.
Order reflects real review volume, out of 51 tracked Los Angeles places. Refreshed monthly.
Perch
BarPerch is a rooftop bar and lounge situated on the 15th floor of the historic Pershing Square Building in downtown Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →Seven Grand
BarFree entrySeven Grand is a celebrated whiskey bar located on the second floor of a historic building in downtown Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →Good Times at Davey Wayne's
BarFree entryGood Times at Davey Wayne's is a whimsical, time-warp bar located in the heart of Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →Everson Royce Bar
BarFree entryEverson Royce Bar is a cornerstone of Los Angeles' Arts District, offering a relaxed yet sophisticated drinking experience.
Read our full guide →Library Bar
BarFree entryLibrary Bar is a hidden gem tucked away in a downtown Los Angeles apartment building on West 6th Street.
Read our full guide →Frolic Room
BarThe Frolic Room is a classic Hollywood dive bar that has been serving drinks since the 1930s.
Read our full guide →Tiki-Ti
BarTiki-Ti is a legendary tiki bar located on Sunset Boulevard in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →Caña Rum Bar
BarFree entryCaña Rum Bar brings a taste of the Caribbean to the heart of Los Angeles, specializing in an extensive collection of rums from around the world.
Read our full guide →The Escondite
BarFree entryThe Escondite is a lively bar and grill located on Boyd Street in downtown Los Angeles, near the Arts District.
Read our full guide →Rhythm Room L.A.
BarRhythm Room L.A. is a basement-level bar located at 206 W 6th St in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →Death & Co Los Angeles
BarDeath & Co Los Angeles is a celebrated cocktail destination that brings the legendary New York speakeasy experience to the West Coast.
Read our full guide →The Rooftop
BarPerched atop a high-rise on Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles, The Rooftop is a chic bar that delivers sweeping views of the city skyline.
Read our full guide →The Wolves
BarFree entryTucked away on Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles, The Wolves is a hidden gem that combines rustic charm with modern sophistication.
Read our full guide →Thunderbolt
BarTucked away on a quiet stretch of Temple Street in the Echo Park neighborhood, Thunderbolt offers a refined yet unpretentious drinking experience.
Read our full guide →Power House Bar
BarFree entryPower House Bar on Highland Avenue is a quintessential LA dive bar, beloved for its gritty charm and unpretentious atmosphere.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Los Angeles ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 51 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Los Angeles fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Los Angeles?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Los Angeles so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Los Angeles?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Los Angeles good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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