Infamous West Hollywood Nightlife

Come out at Night

Have a full dose of West Hollywood nightlife, on and off the exhilarating Sunset Strip. Whether you feel like hiding out with celebs or living it up with the locals, the variety of West Hollywood bars nearby is sure to keep you dancing, sipping, flirting and… whatever else you feel like all night long. Check out our faves below:

Skybar

Mondrian Hotel
8440 Sunset Blvd.
323.650.8999

In terms of celebrity sightings, this would definitely be the place to be and be seen. Their strict guest list -only policy keeps their profile even more mysterious. The quintessential "Gerber-esque" décor and ambiance make this bar in West Hollywood a serene getaway from bustling Sunset Blvd. Located in the Mondrian Hotel- next door.

Bar Marmont

Chateau Marmont
8171 Sunset Blvd.
323.650.0575

"The interior is darkly lit to mysteriously cloak well known faces hiding in corners." The butterflies on the ceiling of this West Hollywood bar make this delicious dream a wonderland to Alice.

The Standard Bar

The Standard Hotel
8300 Sunset Blvd.
323.650.9090

The Diesel-clad crews are abundant at this hip lounge and bathing suit optional pool. This retro fabulous place can double for model-watching.

Viper Room

8852 Sunset Blvd. (Larrabee St.)
310.358.1880

This dark and mystical place is a great venue for rock shows and legendary Hollywood nightlife.

Key Club

9039 Sunset Blvd.
310.274.5800

This spacious music factory is famous for their shows, whether it be rock bands, jazz, comedy or a DJ. Check out their calendar to see what’s going on.

The Roxy

9009 Sunset Blvd.
310.276.2222

This crazy classic showcase venue/ club books excellent shows. This is the perfect hideaway for people who come out for the music, not the pretentious people. Jack and Kelly Osbourne’s hang out…!

Troubadour

9081 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.276.6168

Some of the best indie rock bands come through this joint. This place stays true to its roots- reeking of rock n’ roll. Check out their calendar for upcoming shows.

Barney’s Beanery

8447 Santa Monica
323.654.2287

Tons of beer on tap, and pool tables at this unpretentious bar . What more can you ask for? Karaoke on Wednesday nights! All the Hollywood hopefuls come and sing to see if any agents are in the audience… so you actually hear some decent voices. And eat good food! The cheese fries are delicious! Come early- they get packed pretty quickly.

House of Blues

8430 Sunset Blvd.
323.848.5100

Great verve on the strip! Big names in a cozy, yet famed venue. Standing room only. Dine-in the Foundation Room prior to show time. VIP access.

Area

643 N. La Brea
310.652.2012

Funky 60’s style decor with sleek bars provide an area for one of West Hollywood’s most trendy dance club scenes. Hip Hop and Top 40’s. Bottle service reservation is recommended to avoid long lines.

Hyde Lounge

8029 Sunset Blvd.
323.525.2444

Yet another super trendy hotspot and celeb hangout from the creators of Industry and S bar is,- Hyde. Decorated in all gold. A girl could only feel rich in this environment. A super decorated West Hollywood bar with a super trendy crowd. Try and reserve a table or else you might get thrown into the back bar – and it ain’t gold back there!

Night Life - Gay Hotspots

Abbey

692 N. Robertson Blvd.
310.289.8410

Serving food and drinks to both the gay community and others. A great neutral spot to start the night off and a favorite of the locals – trendy too!

Here Lounge

696 N. Robertson Blvd.
310.360.8455

Studio-sized gates and a sprawling patio – all in a post-modern style mark this bar & restaurant a popular gay and neutral favorite.

Trunks

8809 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.652.1015

Cozy, low-key West Hollywood gay bar with a non-“meat market” feel that’s popular with an older crowd. For a low-key tranquil night, intimacy, and a good game of pool—this is your spot.

Rage

8911 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.652.7055

Sleek decor and high energy make this gay bar popular with young patrons and dancers alike. Boys without shirts optional!

Normandie Room

8737 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.659.6204

Friendly people & “generous” sized drinks are found in this popular lesbian and neutral bar – on the scene for years.

Eleven

8811 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.855.0800

Restaurant and bar within a historic West Hollywood building dating back to the 20’s. Dine the night away in this elegant setting but, mind your heads, as an aerialist performs among the diners! Gay and neutral friendly!

O-Bar

8279 Santa Monica Blvd.
323.822.3300

Elegant restaurant and social bar with drinks as delicious as the desserts. Voted the best gay happy-hour in the neighborhood.

East|West

8851 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.360.6186

Bamboo flooring, a huge West Hollywood gay bar and a blending of East and West. A VIP upper level is a great place to get together with a group of friends. Definitely for the chic.

Factory & Ultra Suede

652 N. La Peer Dr.
310.659.4551

Gay-owned bar with 2 dance spaces straddling La Peer Drive and Robertson Blvd. A must-do when painting the town in this West Hollywood community.

Night Life - Hollywood

Avalon

1735 N. Vine St. 
323.462.3000. 

A dazzling colossal and historic space spanning over 1200 sq ft.  This giant club thrives & intreprets high energy onto its dance floor.  You'll find the cream-of-the-crop performers from world-class DJs to bands.  Check out their calendar and you may just be dancing your tootsies all the way through the night!

Kress

6608 Hollywood Blvd.
323.785.5000.

Three levels of club bliss! This Hollywood nightlife club haven and restaurant has outdone itself! The amazingly colorful palate--whether decor or cuisine--is a clubber's paradise. Wine, dine and get down!

Forty Deuce

5574 Melrose Ave. (Gower St.)
323.466.6263

You definitely need a reservation to see this strip-tease burlesque show. Capped at 75 people, this celebrity hot spot is quite sought after. Watch the show, and stay after for drinks and music.

Façade Ivar

6356 Hollywood Blvd.
323.465.4827

This sprawling loft space with cool décor is the perfect place to dance to excellent house and hip hop. Come check out the great local Deep House DJs on Thursday nights.  The week end nights bring in the beautiful Paris Hiltons of LA. You have to be on the list, or you might be waiting in line for a while…

Cinespace

6356 Hollywood Blvd. (Ivar)
323.817.3456

Nestled above Facade, you can watch an indie movie while you mingle at the bar and make your way to the outdoor patio overlooking Hollywood Blvd. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the hottest nights. Saturdays, you'll find top 40 beats spinning.

The Highlands

6801 Hollywood Blvd. (Highland)
323.461.9800

The new Hollywood and Highlands center has everything, including a huge cool club. This venue packs in the people for the club on the weekends while hosting A-list parties after the awards shows at Kodak Theater. Bling-blingers can have a coveted table on the second floor balcony. Friday & Saturday nights – Enjoy Hip Hop!

LAX

1714 N. Las Palmas Ave. (Hollywood Blvd.)
323.464.0171

The aqua décor is a reason in itself to check out this club. Beautiful people and hip hop are abundant on the weekends.

Naçional

1645 Wilcox Ave.
323.962.7712

"Hollywood Design Divas high on Havana" flock to this Cuban inspired joint. Celebrities gather at this cool bar in West Hollywood to enjoy the scene and the music. The owners know how to stay on top with an edge.

H Wood

1738 Orange
323.871.2262

Antique salvaged bricks and window frames from Andy Warhol's NY Factory adorn the décor at this really cozy, yet ever-popular lounge. Check it out on a Thursday, as it has a theme of surprise for the night - or any other eve too!

Greendoor

1429 Ivar Ave.
323.463.0008

Both a popular lounge and restaurant, this invigorating space calls to mind a cozy Parisian palace with an abundance of luxurious materials, grandiose chandeliers, and water color images throughout. Dress your best and enjoy an elegant night out.

Lucky Strike

Hollywood and Highland
323.467.7776

The creators of this place are ingenious! Who would ever imagine a bowling alley to be cool? This creative team did! As soon as you walk into this hip alley, you are in a wonderland of a bar, bowling alley, cool people, and Giant ads… what is going on?!

Mood

6623 Hollywood Blvd.
323-464-6663

With a Baliensesque environment and young celeb hangout Mood creates a truly Hollywood vibe at this restaurant and bar. Expect to pay a cover unless you are a super model! Hip Hop and Top 40.

Citizen Smith

1600 N. Cahuenga
323.461.5001

This is a revival of Hollywood’s elegance, designed by Thomas Schools. The vibe creates an atmosphere worthy of its popularity amongst the trendy and beautiful!

Element

1642 N. Las Palmas
323.460.4632

Dance the night away at this warehouse-like club. Bored on a Tuesday night? Check out this Hollywood dance floor for enticing West Hollywood nightlife!

Forbidden City

1718 Vine St.
323.461.2300

Ever feel that you want the best of both worlds? – A reasonably priced bite to eat and then, the ability to work off all those calories to House music on a Friday night or hip hop on Saturdays...If so, this is a good place to start off a wild night!

Opera & Crimson

1650 Schrader Blvd.
323.960.3300

Two lounges & one address – party the night away at these chic West Hollywood bars. Look your most handsome to avoid those lines on the weekends.

My House

7080 Hollywood Blvd.
323.960.3300

With over 10,000 sq ft of dancing, moving, & grooving space, this Todd Mitchell-designed club is not to be missed - it's the "Ohhhh! So Hollywood" place to be! Bottle service recommended or get on the guest list, as you may not get in otherwise!

Cabana Club

1439 Ivar Ave.
323.463.0004

An outdoor-indoor space where you truly reap the benefit of an LA lounge. Drink, be merry, and look cute! Enjoy your evening at this popular Hollywood club.

Social

6525 Hollywood Blvd.
323.462.5222

Restaurant & lounge located in a historic LA landmark – once a hotspot for the famous back in the 30’s remains to be a celeb hangout.

Playhouse

6506 Hollywood Blvd.
323-656-4800

"Sordid secrets and indiscrete actions..." - that's what they're saying about Playhouse. So, with that in mind - it's time to party!! This club has a Vegas meets Miami comes to LA feel, so get ready!

Club Play

6423 Yucca Street
323.962.2913

Party the night away at this Cahuenga corridor hotspot. The perfect place to drink, dance and feel at peace amongst the Zen-like decor.

Boulevard 3

6523 Sunset Blvd.

323.466.2144

From the makers of Sky Bar, this urban space is the quintessential LA club adored by the  gorgeous and wealthy!

King King

6555 Hollywood Blvd.

323.960.9234

A house music lovers spot. Dance the night away and rest your tootsies at 4am when the sound system is put to rest. Just the right sized space to make friends. Check out their calendar to see all that spins.

Vanguard

6021 Hollywood Blvd
323.463.3331

This is LA’s answer to raving! You can always rely on this West Hollywood bar to provide world class dj’s spinning trance and super deep house. Check out the website for the nights act – it may be your favorite dj! Open til 4am.