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Hollywood is without a doubt the beating heart of LA’s nightlife scene, where a diverse crowd from all over the city – whether chic or grungy, urbane or alternative – comes out to dance and party hard every night of the week.

Though a steady influx of posh condos and retail chains keeps the neighborhood in a constant state of gentrification, it still retains a fairly prominent seedy element. Along the gritty, bustling sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard, glitz and grime come face to face, with many of the city’s most exclusive nightclubs and trendy restaurants sandwiched between dark lounges, down-and-dirty dives, and souvenir shops.

During the day, the area around the Hollywood & Highland shopping and entertainment complex is gridlocked with tourists, on foot or in tour buses, who show up to photograph iconic Tinseltown sites like Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood sign, and the circular Capitol Records building. Meanwhile, outdoorsy locals and dog owners can burn carbs by hiking up the scenic Runyon Canyon.

By night the streets heat up as celebs, paparazzi, girls in micro-skirts, and guys in fedoras all jostle for position around the myriad velvet ropes; in fact, many of the high-end spots are nearly impossible to get into without being on a list, having starred in a TV show or movie, or being wealthy enough to shell out for bottle service.

But not to worry – Hollywood is nothing if not diverse, and people of every stripe and with every type of budget will find something to do in LA’s hottest nightlife neighborhood.

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Hollywood Hookah

18 and over / 20s and up / Chill

Reviewed by Victoria O.

"This being my first hookah bar has set my standards extremely high. Walking up to the building with the red ropes lined up outside I didn't believe we ..." more

6512 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

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Hemingway's

20s / 30s / After Work / Artists / Bar

Party Earth Review Just off the bustling star walk of Hollywood Boulevard lies Hemingway’s, an exclusive lounge that’s lovingly dedicated to Papa. Once past the infamously difficult doormen, in-the-know ... more

6356 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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The Library @ The Redbury

Blazers / Cocktails / Dressy

Reviewed by Daniel B.

"My Take: The Library at Redbury is a nice lounge and small music venue with a great view of Hollywood. The place makes for a great date night, but as ..." more

The Redbury Hotel
1717 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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AV Nightclub

Bottle Service / Celebrities

Party Earth Review Of all the good things to come out of two letters – TV, E.T., R&B –there’s one more to add to the list: AV, an ultra-swanky Hollywood nightclub that began life as a Monday-only hotspot ... more

1601 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

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Katsuya Hollywood

20s / 30s / Asian Restaurant / Bar

Reviewed by Rachel L.

"Katusya Hollywood is the "IT" restaurant. Whether you're coming for the fun atmosphere, the delicious food, or the chance to spot your favorite celebr ..." more

6300 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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The Happy Ending

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review Quite possibly Hollywood’s most energetic and unapologetic meat market, The Happy Ending caters to a rowdy crowd of jocks and sorority types in tight t-shirts and baseball caps. The ... more

7038 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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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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Harvard & Stone

20s / 30s / Artists / Bar / Blues / DJ

Party Earth Review If Rosie the Riveter bought a western saloon, decorated it like a mineshaft, hired a devout mixologist to plan the menu, and convinced her sexy friends to dance above the bar – it would ... more

5221 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Lure

A-list / Affluent / Bar / Club / DJ / DJ

Party Earth Review With a clear quest to catch big international DJs, land plenty of A-listers, and hook a boatload of ravishing revelers, Lure is a see-and-be-seen megaclub that drops major Vegas ... more

1439 Ivar Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028

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Piano Bar

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Blues

Party Earth Review An incongruous gem tucked away on a quiet block in the heart of Hollywood, Piano Bar presents an ever-changing roster of live music and resident artists that bring a welcome and high ... more

6429 Selma Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Franklin & Company

Beer / Beer Lovers / Brunch / Lunch

Reviewed by Amanda L.

"My Take: I first came upon Franklin & Company by accident. My friends and I were looking for a place to grab dinner after class, and Birds was far to ..." more

5923 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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La Poubelle

20s / 30s / Artsy / Bar / Bistro / Brunch

Party Earth Review Guests heading to La Poubelle (“trash can”) might think the name refers to a down and dirty dive bar, but the quaint French bistro with great food and a bustling bar scene is actually ... more

5907 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068

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