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Historic Bars in Los Angeles

Chateau Marmont

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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Magic Castle

20s / 30s / 40s / Bar / Cocktail Dress

Reviewed by Chad F.

"My Take It's exclusive, expensive, and exciting. The Magic Castle has tricks and surprises around every corner and is a must-see for anyone visiting ..." more

7001 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028

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Los Globos

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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Old Place

Beer / Beer Lovers / Breakfast

Reviewed by Lauren A.

"There are very few bars or restaurants in the Malibu/SFV area that do not seek to be widely acknowledged for their excellence. When a sexy person is h ..." more

29983 Mulholland Highway
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

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Uncle Bill's Pancake House

All Ages / All Types / Breakfast

Reviewed by Billy K.

"My Take: Finally, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House did not have a line that stretched back far enough north to reach Santa Monica. I was thrilled to get to ..." more

1305 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers

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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Rainbow Bar & Grill

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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Dominick's

20s / 30s / Bar / Button-downs / Pasta

Reviewed by Tasha G.

"I stopped by Dominick's last week to meet some friends for Happy Hour; boy am I glad I did! This cute little place has a truly unique old-school decor ..." more

8715 Beverly Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90048

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El Cholo

20s / 30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types

Reviewed by Julio D.

"El Cholo has to be one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants around the LA area. Authentic food and drinks and the ambiance is fantastic all around. Tota ..." more

1121 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90006

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Los Toros Mexican Restaurant

Breakfast / Brunch / Casual / Lunch

Reviewed by Lauren A.

"My Take: One of the many advantages to living in SoCal, (not to mention the weather, the attractive people, and the beaches) is the Mexican food. If y ..." more

21743 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311

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Canter's Deli

20s / 30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types

Reviewed by Rolando P.

"I ate Canter's one night after bar-hopping (it seemed like other people there had been, too) and I was jonesing for some breakfast food. I ordered the ..." more

419 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Cole's

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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LA Historic Bars Overview

Chateau Marmont - Historic Bar | Hotel Bar | Restaurant in LA

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.