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Historic Bars in Los Angeles
All Ages / Bohemian / Brunch / Café
Reviewed by Lauren A.
"My take: Down a windy, dirt road in Malibu, you’ll find yourself at the grand entrance of the famous Calamigos Ranch. Tucked quietly behind a tea-lit ..." more
Calamigos Ranch
327 Latigo Canyon Road
Malibu, CA 90265
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20s / 30s / 40s / Dance / DJ / Electronic
Reviewed by Efterpi Z.
"I was there for the monthly 'A club called Rhonda' night and the DJ's were amazing. If you like deep house and electro and heavy beats, this is the pl ..." more
3040 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / TVs
Party Earth Review The quintessential Hollywood roadhouse since its opening in 1920 on historic Route 66, Barney’s Beanery transformed from a place where travelers could trade in their license plates for a free beer, to a gathering spot for Tinsel Town icons like Clark Gable and Errol Flynn, to a rowdy hangout for rockers like Hendrix, Joplin ... more
8447 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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ATM / Artists / Bohemian / Casual / DJ
Party Earth Review Opened by Italian immigrants in 1915, Townhouse and its basement counterpart The Del Monte Speakeasy have withstood the test of time, and together remain a lively and whiskey-charged Venice destination. During prohibition, the staff at Townhouse smuggled alcohol into the downstairs through underground caves. The secret ... more
52 Windward Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
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All Ages / All Types / Beer / Chill
Reviewed by Argine O.
"Two words-bottomless mimosas. The Warehouse is a great place to take care of the post Saturday night blues and welcome a sunny Sunday morning. Every S ..." more
4499 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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30s / 40s / A-list / After Work / Chic
Party Earth Review Perched on the Sunset Strip hillside and modeled after a French villa, Chateau Marmont is perhaps Hollywood’s most historic celebrity hideaway, most likely thanks to a staff known to turn a blind eye to outrageous behavior – after all, this is the place where John Belushi overdosed, Jim Morrison fell off the roof, and members ... more
8221 West Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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20s / 30s / 40s / Button-downs / Lunch
Reviewed by Zach H.
"The only drink capable of going toe to toe with a Musso and Frank prime rib or porterhouse is their estimable vodka martini. To call it a drink is a d ..." more
6667 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
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20s / 30s / Casual / Chill / Dinner / TVs
Reviewed by Hannah A.
"Formosa Cafe was one of the first places I ventured to in West Hollywood when I moved here less than a year ago. As an outsider, I hardly knew what th ..." more
7156 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient Rock / Drunk
Party Earth Review Though its authentic rocker edge may have faded a bit since its heyday, Rainbow Bar & Grill is still an ideal spot to soak in some rowdy Sunset Strip history…and probably spot a soaked-up celebrity too. Opened in 1972, the venue’s early days saw regulars from Neil Diamond to the members of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses ... more
9015 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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LA Historic Bars Overview
Sometimes there’s really nothing better than curling up and throwing back a few drinks in a place that has been around forever, and that’s where Los Angeles historic bars come into play. Sure, you could probably get a cheaper drink at that mass-market chain bar down the street, but how cool is it to sit in a tired old booth and think, “Cary Grant may have sat here,” or “John Belushi may have snorted a line off this table,” or “Lindsay Lohan….ah, who cares.”
There are several cool LA historic bars worth dropping in on, and they range from chic to incredibly budget friendly, so chances are good there’s one out there to suit everyone’s tastes. Over by the lovely Pacific Ocean, Townhouse and its basement counterpart The Del Monte Speakeasy have withstood the test of time, and together remain a lively and whiskey-charged Venice destination that’s been doling out fine spirits since 1915.
Then over in Hollywood, Barney’s Beanery transformed from its 20s-era roadhouse beginnings (where travelers could trade in their license plates for a free beer), to a gathering spot for Tinsel Town icons like Clark Gable and Errol Flynn, to a rowdy hangout for rockers like Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison.
And, of course, who could forget the famed Chateau Marmont hotel, a French villa icon where John Belushi overdosed, Jim Morrison fell off the roof, and members of Led Zeppelin rode their motorcycles through the lobby?
The oldest bars in LA are spread across this fine city, and unlike so many made-up celebrities, they only get better with age.
More Bars & Clubs in Los Angeles
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Cole's
Early 30s / Students / Hipster -
El Cid
Flamenco / Trance / Open Mic / DJ -
Rainbow Bar & Grill
Pasta / Drunk / Industry Types -
Los Globos
House / Unpretentious / DJ / Rum
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Townhouse + The Del Monte Speakeasy
Musicians / T-shirts / Jeans / DJ -
Harvelle's
Burlesque / Moderate / Groups -
Barney's Beanery
Pool (Billiards) / Jocks / 20s -
Chateau Marmont
After Work / 30s / 40s / Lunch / Chic
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