THE ABBEY Fixture of the WeHo gay scene serves renowned martinis with American comfort food. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12
AIR CONDITIONED Stylish Westside supper club and bar. 2819 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.829.3700 Map L9
AREA Hot club, sleek white décor. 643 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.2012 Map H12
AVALON Concert venue featuring name bands, plus DJs on Saturdays. 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.6031 Map H14
The BaCKROOM Hidden lounge with marble bar inside 1938 wine shop. Morry's of Naples, 5764 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, 562.433.0405 Map O17
The Baked Potato Top jazz venue. 3787 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, 818.980.1615 Map H13
THE BAR AT SOCIAL HOLLYWOOD Hip nightspot at redone landmark. 6525 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5222 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 bar. 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.2287. 1351 3rd St., Santa Monica, 310.656.5777 Map H12, M8
BAR NINETEEN12 Superswank at Beverly Hills Hotel. Delish menu, gourmet Jell-o shots. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.273.1912 Map I11
THE BEACH ON SUNSET Dramatic, tropically inspired lounge. 8240 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.654.8100 Map H12
Blue Velvet Seductive bar with poolside lounge in hip urban setting. The Flat, 750 S. Garland Ave., downtown, 213.239.0061 Map H15
Broadway Bar 1940s glam. Huge circular bar downstairs; lounge upstairs. 830 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.614.9909 Map I16
Cabana Club Elegant outdoor oasis. 1439 Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 323.463.0005 Map H14
Cameo Bar Extends outside around pool and cabanas. The Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.260.7500 Map L8
CATALINA BAR & GRILL Top club for jazz and jazz fusion. 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.2210 Map H13
CENTRAL New. Woodsy lounge with treehouse DJ booth. 1710 N. Las Palmas Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.8022 Map H13
CHLOE New. Parisian-inspired lounge offers eclectic small plates and luxe cocktails. 1449 Second St., Santa Monica, 310.899.6999 Map L8
Cinespace Dinner and movie, then club. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.817.FILM Map H13
CRASH MANSION L.A. Multiple stages for well-known headliners and local bands. 1024 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.747.0999 Map I16
CRIMSON Rock counterpoint to adjacent club Opera; snakeskin–faux fur décor. 1650 Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.3300 Map H14
CROWN BAR New. The team behind Winston's and tiny Dime open lounge with Old (West) Hollywood décor. 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.882.6774 Map H13
EASTSIDE LUV WINE BAR Y QUESO Cabaret, art shows and "mariachioke" night. 1835 E. 1st St., Boyle Heights, 323.262.7442 Map southwest of S18
 THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early. Dress code. 108 W. 2nd St., downtown, 213.613.0000 Map H17 www.edisondowntown.com
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. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400 Map J13
Eleven Sexy lounge in 1922 building. 8811 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.855.0800 Map H12
Falcon Large modern bungalow, cozy patio;
restaurant gets new chef. 7213 Sunset Blvd.,
Hollywood, 323.850.5350 Map H13
Father's Office Microbrew meccas; one of L.A.'s best burgers. 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.2337. 3229 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.736.2224 Map L8, L11
THE GARTER New. Sultry red-themed lounge; popular Nintendo Wii tournaments on Sundays. 2536 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 310.577.3741 Map N8
GOA New. Superhot lounge with Indian-inspired interiors and Japanese menu. 1615 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.465.1615 Map H14
Golden Gopher Chandeliers and Pac-Man tables. Outdoor and indoor hangout options. 417 W. 8th St., downtown, 213.614.8001 Map I16
GREEN DOOR Parisian-style bar and lounge with cushy décor. 1429 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 323.463.0008 Map H14
THE GRIFFIN New. Hipster hang has medieval-esque interiors; excellent beer selection. 3000 Los Feliz Blvd., Atwater Village, 323.644.0444 Map east of V23
Guy's Sleek WeHo, valley hot spots. 8713 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.360.0290; 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.980.4245, ext. 130 Map I13, U19
HARVELLE'S Burlesque and music in dark digs. 1432 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.395.1676; 100 J Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, 310.406.1931 Map L8, M13
HERE Lounge in the heart of Boys Town. Heat and Truck Stop themed nights. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.360.8455 Map H12
Holly's Moulin Rouge-inspired lounge. 1651 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, 323.461.1400 Map H14
Holly's West Venetian-inspired lounge on the Westside has lingerie-clad cocktail waitresses. 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.828.3304 Map K8
HOPSCOTCH Playful poolside lounge with cabanas, retro arcade games—and hopscotch! Custom Hotel, 8639 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 310.645.0400 Map O9
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. Guaranteed good time. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.5100 Map H12
Hyde Venture from nightlife gurus Sam Nazarian and Brent Bolthouse. Reservations needed. 8029 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.525.2444 Map I14
Jazz Bakery Jazz in Helms Bakery building. Reservations recommended. 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.271.9039 Map L11
Key Club Industrial-cool music venue on the Strip. 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.5800 Map H12
King King On certain Thursdays, catch Cati Jean's French cabaret L'Effleur des Sens. 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.9234 Map H14
Knitting Factory Music club of many rooms. Alt rock and jazz. 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.0204 Map H13
The Kress New. 1930s multi-floor venue. 6608 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.785.5000 Map H13
LARGO Restaurant, bar and entertainment; Italian cuisine, comedy, music. Reservation needed for shows. 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., 310.855.0350 Map I12
Laugh Factory Famed comedy nightclub. 8001 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1336 Map H12
La Velvet Margarita Blends "high-end Tijuana brothel" and "a bit of Elvis." 1612 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.2000 Map H14
LAX Club has an airport lounge theme, industrial cement floors, runway-like lights. 1714 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.0171 Map H14
Les Deux Cafe-turned-hot night spot. 1638 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, 323.462.7674 Map W21
LIBRARY BAR Classy nook with book theme is after-work go-to. 630 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.614.0053 Map H16
LOLA'S Jumbo specialty martinis on leopard-print couches. 945 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 213.736.5652 Map H13
L Scorpion Sultry tequila bar from owners of Table 8. 6679 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.3026 Map H14
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 Map H14, D3
MANDRAKE Local hang for gallerists and gallery-goers. Changing exhibits, performances, readings. 2692 S. La Cienega Blvd., Culver City, 310.837.3297 Map K12
MALIBU PIER CLUB New. Surf-themed Beachcomber Cafe's divey bar. 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.456.9800 Map northwest of K7
Mood Bali-wood! Sexy Bali-inspired club has hip-hop and rap soundtrack. 6623 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.6663 Map H3
Mountain Bar Hipster hang in Chinatown. 473 Gin Ling Way, downtown, 213.625.7500 Map G17
THE OCEAN LOUNGE New. Overlooks beach cliffs; Oceana Shakes cocktails poolside. Oceana Santa Monica, 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.0486 Map L8
On the Rox Intimate club above The Roxy, where John Belushi spent his last night. 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.9457 Map H12
OPERA Luxurious lounge with archways and fog screen adjoins club Crimson. Dress code. 1650 Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.3300 Map H14
ORPHEUM THEATRE Historic venue offers alt rock and special events. 842 S. Broadway, downtown, 877.677.4386 Map I16
The Otheroom Microbrews and wines by the glass, New York City–style. 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.6230 Map N9
RAINBOW BAR Nitty-gritty bar with rock ‘n' roll history. 9015 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.4232 Map H12
RITUAL Trendy supper club with pan-Asian cuisine and dancing. 1743 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.0060 Map H14
THE ROXY Historic rock 'n' roll venue. 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.2222 Map H12
S BAR New. Latest from nightlife kings Brent Bolthouse and Sam Nazarian. 6304 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.957.2279 Map H14
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 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
Stone Rose Lounge Rose-hued lounge from Rande Gerber at redone Sofitel hotel. 8555 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.278.5444 Map I12
Teddy's Dodd Mitchell-designed A-list spot at historic Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.769.8882 Map H13
THE TERRACE Old Hollywood ambience poolside; cabanas. Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.7100 Map H12
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
TRANQUILITY BASE New. Bar with color-kinetic lighting, located on ground floor of soaring Sky Lofts building. 801 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.404.0588 Map I16
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
VICE Site of the former Star Shoes has large bar and attracts pretty young things. 6364 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.7827 Map H14
VILLA New. Small, exclusive lounge with "celebrity karaoke" on Mondays. Reservations needed. 8623 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.289.8623 Map I12
The VILLAGE IDIOT Airy hip gastropub with exposed-brick décor. 7383 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.3331 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 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.4202. Map H12
Whiskey Blue Rande Gerber goes Polynesian. W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, 310.208.8765 Map J10
WINSTON'S Small bar with ‘20s decor. 7746 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.0105
Map H13
THE WOODS Mint juleps return at Great Outdoors–themed bar. 1533 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, 323.876.6612 Map H13
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
Zinc Lounge Sharp spot gets packed, closes early (10 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. Sat.). Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, 310.546.4995. Map L13
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