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All Ages / All Types / Burgers
Reviewed by Lilit A.
"Anytime you pass by Pink's you can see the long line of hungry people! But it is So worth the wait! Waiting in line and chatting with everyone and thi ..." more
709 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
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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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All Ages / All Types / Breakfast
Reviewed by Kristen D.
"This place has great sandwiches the only down side is the line. There is always a line here but the food is worth it. This place is historic and a LA ..." more
1001 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Anything goes / Beer / Casual
Reviewed by Yvonne B.
"Originally I was suppose to be meeting a group of friends at The Down and Out, but when we got there, the line was around the corner, we assumed there ..." more
118 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
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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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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 / All Ages / Burgers
Reviewed by Mariana A.
"If you're from either from the Silver Lake or Echo Park area you’ve probably heard of Tommy’s, and if you haven’t yet visited the establishment make s ..." more
2575 West Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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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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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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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.
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Rainbow Bar & Grill
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Harvelle's
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El Cid
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Los Globos
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Cole's
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Townhouse + The Del Monte Speakeasy
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Chateau Marmont
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Barney's Beanery
Regulars / Bar Food / Historic
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