Bars & Clubs

WEST HOLLYWOOD

The Abbey 692 N. Robertson Blvd, 310-289-8410 – A West Hollywood staple. Wear your nicest jacket and t-shirt and enjoy pricey but tasty mojitos and martinis. http://www.abbeyfoodandbar.com

Bar Lubitsch 7702 Santa Monica Blvd, 323-654-1234 – Russian vodka bar with creative selection of cocktails from strong to mild. Chill atmosphere most nights.

Digits 8741 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-652-7700 – Formerly Numbers, Digits caters to a mature clientèle that tend to have an eye for younger guys.

East West Lounge 8851 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-360-6186 – This lounge brings bamboo floors, cabanas with bottle service, and upscale drinks to the heart of Boystown. http://www.eastwestlounge.com

Eleven 8811 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-855-0800 – Initially a straight club, this gigantic and classy place has become one of the hottest gay spots in L.A. http://www.eleven.la

The Factory 661 N. Robertson Blvd, 310-659-4551 – The hottest dance club in West Hollywood, without question. Open Friday and Saturdays. http://www.factorynightclub.com

Fiesta Cantina 8865 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-652-8865 – Enjoy the South of the Border atmosphere and the great two-for-one margaritas during happy hour.

Fubar 7994 Santa Monica Blvd. 323-654-0396 – New York’s East Village comes to West Hollywood at Fubar. Cheap drinks and mild debauchery and a sexy clientèle. http://www.fubarla.com

The Gold Coast 8228 Santa Monica Blvd, 323-656-4879 – A crowded no frills bar with pool, beer and strong drinks. Tends toward a mature crowd. http://www.goldcoastweho.com

Here 696 N. Robertson Blvd, 310-652-5252 – Celebrate true West Hollywood style as you dance and drink with the pretty people. http://www.herelounge.com

Marix 1108 N. Flores Street, 323-656-8800 – Every bit as much a bar as it is a restaurant. Droves of boys fill the joint particularly on Tuesdays for Taco night. http://www.marixtexmex.com

Mother Lode 8944 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-659-9700 – It’s dark and dingy but the draw is the low-key atmosphere, strong drinks and its pool table.

The Normandie Room 8737 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-659-6204 – One of the best places in WeHo to just sit and have a drink. Friendly bartenders and pool. http://www.thenormandieroom.com

O-Bar 8279 Santa Monica Blvd, 323-822-3300 – This upscale bar and restaurant is home to the world’s fastest open bar. Packed to capacity every Thursday night. http://www.obarrestaurant.com

The Palms 8572 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-652-6188 – One of the oldest established lesbian nightclubs in the city. Checkout the recently revamped dance area. http://www.thepalmsbar.com

Rage 8911 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-652-7055 – This old favorite seems to always be able to attract a young crowd. Packed to the brim with dancing bois most nights. http://www.ragewesthollywood.com

Trunks 8809 Santa Monica Blvd, 310-652-1015 – Cheap, strong drinks, pool and Tiffany lamps who could ask for anything more?

Ultra Suede 661 N. Robertson Blvd, 310-659-4551 – Home of Girl Bar and Buddah Lounge. http://www.factorynightclub.com/ultra-suede.htm

HOLLYWOOD

Arena 6655 Santa Monica Blvd, 323-462-1291 – A huge Hollywood dance club. Home of the infamous Thursday night 18+ Tigerheat party. http://www.arenanightclub.com/

Boardner’s 1652 N. Cherokee Ave. 323-462-9621 – It’s been around since 1942 but you’d never know it. Hip and eclectic mixed crowd – very queer. http://www.boardners.com

Circus Disco 6655 Santa Monica Blvd, 323-462-1291 – Behind Arena, another huge dance club with a slew of gay events. http://www.circusdisco.com

Club Tempo 5520 Santa Monica Blvd, 323-466-1094 – Hot, hot, hot latino studs party hearty. Don’t forget your cowboy hat on Friday nights. http://www.clubtempo.com

The Falcon 7213 Sunset Blvd, 323-850-5350 – Art deco meets Miami chic. Join the crowd of beautiful people every Tuesday night for Beige. The Falcon is a restaurant or hosts private parties otherwise. http://www.falconslair.com

The Plaza 739 N La Brea Ave, 323-939-0703 – Two cabaret shows nightly. Sip amaretto sours with a sexy Latino stud or a colorful drag queen.

Spotlight 1601 N. Cahuenga Blvd, 323-467-2425 – Lots of history. The oldest gay bar in the city. It’s a dive. We’re not exaggerating. Bring a friend.

The Stone Bar 1723 N. Western Ave, 213-464-9551 – Cool hipsters and queer industry types frequent this amazing bar where something is always going on. http://www.thestonebar.com

SILVERLAKE

4100 Bar 4100 Sunset Blvd, 323-666-4460 – Think Tao in Vegas only for a gay crowd. A giant Buddha, a very red room, minus the black booths. Great room. Sexy crowd.

Akbar 4356 W. Sunset Blvd, 323-665-6810 – A nice change from all of the to-do in West Hollywood. Reasonable drinks, extensive jukebox and welcoming nightclub atmosphere, yes it’s possible. http://www.akbarsilverlake.com

Eagle LA 4219 Santa Monica Boulevard, 323-669-9474 – The city’s favorite leather bar. Sticky floors, peering eyes and… thank you Sir may I have another? http://www.eaglela.com

Faultline 4216 Melrose Ave, 323-660-0889 – Leather, levis, bears, bodybuilders, body piercing, bikers, cigars, tattoos, and above all rock-and-roll. http://www.faultlinebar.com

Le Barcito 3903 Sunset Blvd, 323-644-3515 – A friendly and inviting neighborhood gay bar, pool ocassional strippers and a Sunday beer bust. http://www.lebarcito.com

MJ’s 2810 Hyperion Ave, 323-660-1503 – Porn stars, fetishes, and strong drinks. Be prepared for anything especial on Tuesdays for “Rim Job” and on weekends. http://www.mjsbar.com

The Other Side 2538 Hyperion Ave, 323-661-4233 – Feel like you’re in a New York piano bar without the expensive plane ticket.

DOWNTOWN

Bar 107 107 W. 4th Street, 213-625-7382 – Once entirely gay, now an eclectic, down-to-earth, come-as-you-are, mixed bar with deer on the walls and cheap drinks.

Club Coco Bongo 3311 S. Main St. - One of L.A.’s hottest lesbian bars. Oil wrestling on Thursdays, plenty of drink specials and delicious Mexican food.http://www.cocobongo.info

The Edison 108 W Second Street, 213-613-0044 – Art deco to die for in this swanky, dress-code enforced nightlife wonder. Mixed crowd. http://www.edisondowntown.com

Jalisco 245 S Main St, 213-680-0658 – The self proclaimed ranchero bar caters to a sexy gay Latino crowd.

VENICE

Roosterfish 1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd, 310-392-2123 – The last of Abbot Kinney’s gay bars. No frills, you’re never sure what the crowd will be like, though they are always friendly. Saturday nights can get very busy depending on what time of the year it is and what’s going on. There’s food and pool. http://www.roosterfishbar.com.

SOUTH BAY

Dolphin Bar 1995 Artesia Blvd, 310-318-3339 – The South Bay’s only gay bar, a truly fun place to hangout with pool, karaoke and friendly gay girls and boys. http://www.thedolphinbar.com

LOS ANGELES

El Carmen Restaurant 8138 W 3rd St, 323-852-1552 – Sexy Hollywood industry guys pay homage to tequila as they drink up at this trendy dive-wannabe.

Jewel’s Catch One 4067 W. Pico Blvd, 323-734-8849 – Join your brothers or test that “once you go black” saying. http://www.jewelscatchone.com

THE VALLEY

Bullet 10522 Burbank Blvd, 818-762-8890 – The Valley’s leather bar with a beer bust on Sundays, movie night and theme nights. http://hometown.aol.com/thebulletbar

C Frenz 7026 Reseda Blvd, 818-996-2976 – A sexy, well rounded nightclub in Reseda with karaoke, dance parties and sexy strippers. http://www.myspace.com/cfrenz

Cobra 10937 Burbank Blvd, 818-997-9666 – Country music and Latino heart-breakers keep the temperature hot, hot, hot. http://www.clubcobrala.com

Fuel 11608 Ventura Blvd, 818-506-0404 – Home of $2.75 well drinks military night and underwear night. http://www.clubfuel.us

Oil Can Harry’s 11502 Ventura Blvd, 818-760-9749 – Yeeha! Disco and two-stepping all at the same place. Dance lessons several nights a week, don’t forget your boots. http://www.oilcanharrysla.com

Oxwood Inn 137713 Oxnard St, 818-997-9666 – Everyone is welcome but it’s truly meant for the ladies. Pool, darts, karaoke night and plenty of dancing. http://www.oxwoodinn.com

PASADENA

The Boulevard 3199 E. Foothill Blvd, 626-356-9304 – A neighborhood gay crowd that loves to sing karaoke. On Sunday they have BBQ and a beer bust. http://www.blvdbar.com

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Chico 2915 W. Beverly Blvd, 323-721-3403 – The sexy Latino studs Montebello is known for and stiff drinks for cheap. There’s a reason more gays are moving to East L.A. http://www.clubchico.com