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The Best Bars In Venice
From dive bars to dance parties and tiki themes, these are the 10 best places to grab a drink in Venice
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Most bars in Westwood, Brentwood, and West LA completely suck - but these 12 spots are highly worth your time.
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Level 8
A one-stop-shop for DTLA nightlife, Level 8 is a massive restaurant and bar complex at the Moxy Hotel. Think casino levels of gaudiness.
The Arroyo Club
The Arroyo Club is a moody, low-lit bar in Highland Park where you can sip fancy cocktails and order an excellent smashburger.
Dada Echo Park
Dada Echo Park is a hybrid restaurant-listening bar hidden in a service alley off Sunset Blvd.
Union
Union is a decent Filipino fusion restaurant inside of Long Beach's Compound art center. Sit on the patio.
Lancers Family Restaurant
Lancers is a old-school diner in Burbank with a full bar where you can pair a Bloody Mary with your tuna melt.
Old Lightning
Old Lightning is a reservation-only cocktail bar hidden in the back of Scopa Italian Roots in Venice.
Kushiba
Kushiba is an izakaya in Echo park serving Osaka-style fried skewers and fantastic cocktails.
Lucky Tiki
This secretive, reservations-only tiki bar in West Hollywood is one of the most theatrical drinking experiences in town.
Strong Water
Strong Water is a tiki bar in downtown Anaheim that's a must if you're in the mood for a one-of-a-kind night out.
Puesto
When it comes to finding decent food within walking distance of Disneyland, Puesto is your best bet.
The Best Bars In Venice
From dive bars to dance parties and tiki themes, these are the 10 best places to grab a drink in Venice
The Coco Club
The Coco Club is a fun rooftop bar in Santa Monica where you can have a sunset drink and dance.
Holy Water
Holy Water is a cocktail bar attached to an upscale dispensary in West Hollywood. Yes, it's as intriguing as it sounds.
DiDi
DiDi is a Vietnamese spot in West Hollywood where having a good time is more important than having dinner.
Mars
Mars is a hidden cocktail lounge in Hollywood that wants to be a private members club. It’s mysterious and expensive but ultimately unremarkable. Reservations required.
Norma
Normas is a generic upscale American restaurant that fits right in on West Hollywood's La Cienega Blvd.
Si! Mon
Si! Mon is an upscale Panamanian restaurant in Venice with food that's both outstanding and unique.
Lustig
Lustig is a modern Austrian restaurant in Culver City with a snoozy menu but good cocktails. Get the wienerschnitzel.
Cold Shoulder
Cold Shoulder is a speakeasy in Beverly Grove with elaborate cocktails that range from good but pricey to so-expensive-it's-gimmicky.
The Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian is a historic Laguna Beach tiki bar and restaurant that was recently brought back to life. Pupu platters plus mai tais equals a fun night.