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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | 8171 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood,
CA
90046
323-650-0575 | | | | | Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. This elaborately decorated bar features a tropical motif with a stuffed peacock holding court and faux monarch butterflies dotting the ceiling. The bar itself is bathed in red light while neighboring tables are illuminated by white lamps. It all creates a romantic, Eastern ambience, attracting famous folks like Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp, who relish Marmont's martinis. Gin and vodka varieties are both available, and many house drinks are served in glass jars with accents of pineapple, ginger, or vanilla.
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| 3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90039
323-662-9227 | | | | | Description: GRIFFITH PARK. Prepare for an evening in the north woods, but leave your flannels at home Bigfoot Lodge caters to urban lumberjacks. Campy-chic is the rule at this fun bar, where an electronic raccoon cavorts beside a huge fireplace while patrons suck down "Toasted Marshmallows" and "Girl Scout Cookie" cocktails. (Any hangovers can be remedied at the weekly Bloody Mary Sunday.) DJs spin tunes according to the theme of the night; expect anything from Frank Sinatra to the New York Dolls.
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| Mixville Bar at Edendale Grill2838 Rowena Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90039
323-666-2000 | | | | | Description: SILVER LAKE. Situated in an old firehouse, Mixville Bar boasts one of the most comfortable and attractive lounges in the city. The building's original pressed tin ceiling and fire truck doors add priceless ambience while newer additions like the 38-foot mahogany bar and cushy sofas blend in well. Locals love the place, and Mixville's popularity is growing fast. A bar menu of gourmet appetizers, courtesy of Edendale Grill, is available, and items like pecan-crusted brie and hand-battered onion rings can be had for only $5 during the daily happy hour (5pm to 7pm).
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| 9882 Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills,
CA
90212
310-551-2888 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. For a touch of class and the chance to feel like a true Beverly Hills local, visit The Peninsula, where you can sit among lovely art and sip port and cognac with the city's trendsetters. Wine lovers appreciate the vast selection of labels, which range from affordable varieties to vintages that are pricey but memorable. Amiable atmosphere and a menu of light dishes heightens the appeal.
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| 692 N Robertson Blvd
Hollywood,
CA
90069
310-289-8410 | | | | | Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. Retaining its original touch of Gothic decor, this hotspot of gay and lesbian (and increasingly, straight) nightlife has evolved to include three distinct bars, a hip lounge, and several coveted outdoor cabanas. A relaxed coffeehouse and restaurant by day, The Abbey effortlessly transforms into a lively nightspot in the evenings. Elaborate and decadent martinis are the libation of choice, and the selection ranges from chocolate raspberry to caramel apple. Fortunately, there's plenty of great food to accompany your drink grilled barbecue teriyaki salmon and penne with apple chicken sausage are favorite choices.
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| 4500 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
323-663-8979 | | | | | Description: EAST HOLLYWOOD. For 20 years, this place was home to Hollywood's famous Brown Derby and was the place to be seen if you were anybody at all. Its distinctive domed ceiling was covered up during the '60s when the building was a restaurant. Today though, the lofty space has been exposed anew, and the 1930s-era decor hearkens back to what might be called Hollywood's heyday. Music ranges from swing (with dance lessons) to rare grooves, alternative, goth, reggae, and jazz. A fun, unpretentious hangout.
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| 417 W 8th St
Los Angeles,
CA
90014
213-614-8001 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Somewhere between kitschy and cool, you'll find this former dive bar, now a downtown hipster hangout. Large chandeliers, gopher-shaped lamps, and vintage Atari games (think Centipede and Ms. Pac-Man) demonstrate that the bar doesn't take itself too seriously, and the mixed crowd of locals couldn't be happier. The tiny patio is an adequate place for a smoke break, but most patrons stay indoors, listening to an eclectic mix of tunes on the jukebox. Boasting one of the city's oldest liquor licenses, The Golden Gopher also has a small takeaway liquor store.
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| 4427 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
323-669-9381 | | | | | Description: EAST HOLLYWOOD. Polynesian drinks and Hawaiian shirts abound at this tiny bar. Although small on space, it's big on fun. Enjoy a dynamic crowd and the large selection of fruit drinks. For something deliciously different, try "Ray's Mistake" a mistake that went terribly right! Keep your eyes peeled as the rich and famous have been known to enjoy Tiki Ti right alongside commoners.
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| 939 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles,
CA
90015
213-627-8971 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in a stylishly decorated 1920s-era hotel, the visually stunning Veranda Bar overlooks the pool and oozes atmosphere. Moroccan in design, the bar features hand-detailed woodwork, hanging lanterns, and Middle Eastern-style furnishings. Bougainvillea, cacti, and succulents occupy every nook and cranny, making the ambience even more compelling. Top it all off with a good selection of cocktails and other beverages, and you've an ideal spot for wrapping up after-hours business or even conducting a romantic rendezvous.
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| 8400 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90069
323-848-2360 | | | | | Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. While La Boheme as a restaurant is known for its elaborate chandeliers, roaring fireplace, lengthy drapes, and touches of Gothic decor, it's also a terrific place to have drinks. Bar Tosca delivers a range of specialty cocktails, which patrons enjoy there or take to the outdoor patio. Romantic and quiet, the candlelit venue is perfect for a drink à deux or a peaceful cocktail in solitude. Plus, this alternative to the heavily-decorated interior offers privacy from passers-by thanks to an encircling stone wall. If you choose not to indulge in the dining room's Californian and French fare, know that the bar serves burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers.
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