Bars, Pubs and Lounges

There are tons of bars in Los Angeles, from upscale establishments where the stars hang out to dives where you'll find cheap drinks to lounges where you can relax at happy hour. Here are our recommendations on some of the best Los Angeles bars, pubs and lounges to knock back a few with your friends.

Barney's Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 - (323) 654-2287
Landmark Hollywood drinking hole where Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin hung out. Huge domestic and international beer list plus 20 or so televisions make this one of the most popular bars in Los Angeles on game night. More info.

Beauty Bar
1638 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 - (323) 464-7676
Manicures, pedicures and martinis. What more could a woman want from a Los Angeles bar?More info.

Belmont
747 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 - (310) 659-8871
Hip young crowd, upscale dinner fare and laid back lounge. More info.

Boardner's
1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90029 - (323) 462-9621
Small dark dive serving cheap drinks in the heart of Hollywood with an outside patio area/bar. One of the older bars in Los Angeles.More info.

Brass Monkey
659 S Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 - (213) 381-7047
Plush cabin lounge, popular karaoke spot and pick-up joint. More info.

Cat & Fiddle
6530 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 - (323) 468-3800
Popular British-themed bar and patio restaurant. Parts of the film Casablanca were filmed in this Los Angeles bar's party room.More info.

Coach & Horses
7617 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046 - (323) 876-6900
Neighborhood dive bar with blaring jukebox. This is one of those Los Angeles bars where you could spot a rocker or starlet who has descended from the Hollywood Hills. More info.

Irish Times
3267 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 - (310) 559-9648
One of bars in Los Angeles that can truly claim to be an authentic Irish pub. Local clientele, pool tables and live music. More info.

Jones
7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 - (323) 850-1727
Movie biz lounge, laid-back atmosphere with high end drinks and service. More info.

Joxer Daly's
11168 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230 - (310) 838-3745
One of other bars in Los Angeles that can truly claim to be an authentic Irish pub. Cute female bartenders, eclectic jukebox tunes and karaoke. More info.

Lola's
945 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90036 - (213) 736-5652
Huge martini menu, including the original apple martini (seriously, they invented it) and a high-end supper club. More info.

Standard Downtown
550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 - (213) 892-8080
Unique rooftop bar with views of the city. One of many things that make this Los Angeles bar cool are the private "space pod" seating areas on the roof. More info.

St. Nick's Pub
8450 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 - (323) 655-6917
Cozy neighborhood pub popular with the younger crowd that often frequents the hip 3rd Street neighborhood. More info.