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Once home to the legendary MGM Studios where classics like The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind were filmed, the neighborhood of Culver City is steeped in rich cinematic history.
The studio lot, now owned by Sony, offers daily tours to visitors, and the area even features its own mini-Walk of Fame, located on the east end of Washington Boulevard and commemorating sixty films that were produced nearby.
Although it has a glorified film history, Culver City is still known to have pockets of seedy sections, however, the area has seen a drastic revitalization in recent years that has transformed its downtown from a ghost town into a vibrant – though still somewhat limited – nightlife destination for young professionals and artsy types.
Short walking distances – yes, people do walk in LA – mean it’s easy to hop between the trendy organic restaurants, wine bars, gastropubs, and movie theaters.
Beyond downtown, several more raucous theme bars and craft beer lounges catering to a harder-drinking crowd have started popping up.
And not to be forgotten is the Culver City Art District, several blocks along Washington Boulevard chock full of art galleries and host to periodic art walk events.
20s and up / Beer & Wine Only
Reviewed by Lilit A.
"This place is a small place in a shopping center, nothing fancy at all but the food is mind blowing! My friends and I were hungry and decided to try ..." more
9824 National Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
30s / 40s / After Work / Beer / Casual
Reviewed by Gor G.
"The Father's Office Burger. It's a fluffy brioche baguette, baby arugula, gruyere & blue cheese crumble mix, super caramelized onions, and dry aged pa ..." more
3229 Helms Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
20s and up / Bar Food / Beer / Dive
Reviewed by Gor G.
"The drinks are well priced and they have fairly good shelves, the crowd that comes here is friendly and fun, and they often have live bands. I've f ..." more
3267 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Absinthe / Ambient / Bar / Beer / Jazz
Party Earth Review Built in tribute to Berna Oldfield, a famous race car driver buried in a cemetery two miles away, Oldfield’s Liquor Room is a classic drinking den that’s old-school right ... more
10899 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Asian Food / Barbeque / Beer / Sake
Reviewed by Rolando P.
"I went here with a group of about six people, and we easily found a place to sit and chat. We were served promptly by a friendly waiter, and we ordere ..." more
12236 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
All Ages / Beer / Casual / Dinner
Reviewed by Martin S.
"I've been here a few times and enjoyed their pies. The selections are abundant and fresh. I live close to this Pitfire and frequent this restaurant wh ..." more
12924 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90066
20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Ambient
Party Earth Review Although it offers more than twenty draft microbrews and a menu that includes everything from buttermilk-drenched cheesy poofs to pan-seared scallops, what really sets rustic City Tavern ... more
9739 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
30s / After Work / Blazers / Brunch
Reviewed by Gor G.
"Don't order the Old Fashioned ($10). It was bourbon, water, a cherry and a lemon peel(huh?) Tasted incredibly watered down, and just not at all how yo ..." more
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
20s / 30s / Actors / Bar Food / Casual
Party Earth Review Aspiring divas will want to head to Backstage Bar and Grill, a modest little dive bar that’s home to one of the best karaoke scenes in town. Located across the street from Sony Studios ... more
10400 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
30s / American Restaurant / DJ
Reviewed by Billy K.
"My Take: I used to live in Culver City and frequented Rush Street on Sundays to watch my Chicago Bears. As a “Chicago bar,” Rush roped off their top f ..." more
9546 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
Bar Food / Beer Lovers / Burgers
Reviewed by Lauren A.
"Overall: Public School 310 is an interesting spot, it feels like a gastropub that’s on the verge of being a hotspot for the “popular” kids, but falls ..." more
9411 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
20s / 30s / Bar Food / Casual / Darts
Reviewed by Amanda L.
"My Take: At first glance, Joxer Daly's could easily be mistaken for a seedy neighborhood dive bar -- you know the type... regulars with their heads on ..." more
11168 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232