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20 Hollywood Bars That Don’t Suck
Hollywood’s nightlife is intense. We’re here to help you navigate it.
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Kettle Glazed Doughnuts
Kettle Glazed Doughnuts in Hollywood nails the specialty flavors. Get the blueberry lemon fritter.
Petit Trois
Petit Trois is a narrow, dark-wood bar counter in Hollywood that serves classic French bistro food. It's perfect for a date or long lunch.
Iki Nori
Iki Nori is a sleek handroll bar in Hollywood that's perfect for a quick lunch that turns into a long lunch.
Horses
Horses is a bistro in Hollywood with an anything-is-possible-tonight feel and interesting food that’s kind of French and kind of Californian.
Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy on Melrose is a breezy, chilled-out wine bar with good food, great music, and excellent people-watching.
Lazzat Grill
Lazzat Grill is an Uzbek food vendor in Hollywood that operates out of a converted blue school bus. Their pilaf is excellent (and huge).
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.
20 Hollywood Bars That Don’t Suck
Hollywood’s nightlife is intense. We’re here to help you navigate it.
Chris N Eddy's
Chris N Eddy's is a smashburger spot in Hollywood that's a good option for late-night burgers on a budget.
Doomie’s NextMex
Doomie's NextMex is a Hollywood strip mall spot that makes our favorite vegan meat tacos in LA.
Jemma Hollywood
Jemma is a big, upscale Italian-American restaurant in Hollywood with underwhelming food. However, it's convenient for a pre-Pantages meal.
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is a Hollywood Italian restaurant cranking out good pizza. You can skip everything else on the menu.
For The Win
For The Win is a smashburger mini-chain with a couple of locations across LA. It's one of our favorites spot for gooey, lacy-edged burgers.
Sightglass Coffee
Sightglass Coffee in Hollywood is a great place to pull up with a laptop or pick up some wine and cheese before a Hollywood Bowl show.
Iki Ramen Hollywood
Iki Ramen in Hollywood is a splashy but affordable spot for noodle bowls and sushi on Western Ave.
Gwen
A meal at Gwen is going to cost you some money, but if you're OK with that, this upscale steakhouse is one of the best dinner spots in Hollywood.
Sincerely Syria
Hollywood Shawarma is a Middle Eastern spot on the Walk of Fame that makes incredible shawarma wraps.
Doomie's Home Cookin'
Doomie's Home Cookin' is a late-night vegan spot in Hollywood that's open 24-hours on weekends.
Los Balcones
This casual Peruvian spot in Hollywood is currently hosting a great year long pop-up called Colibri.
Wahlburgers
Wahlburgers is a solid fast-food chain that serves greasy burgers, boozy shakes, and beer.