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Although home to a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic groups, Silver Lake (sometimes written as Silverlake) is best known as the epicenter of the Los Angeles hipster culture – independent thinking, progressive politics, creativity, and trendsetting in fashion and music. Consequently, this increasingly gentrified neighborhood attracts a crowd of stylish urban tastemakers, bohemian types, and a substantial LGBT community.

The winding Sunset Boulevard offers plenty of au courant independent boutiques, outdoor cafés, and popular ethnic restaurants where flannel-clad professionals can spend sunny days shopping and brunching at popular diners.

The nightlife scene in Silver Lake is simultaneously laid back and too-cool-for-school, with ironic theme bars, low-key lounges, playful wine bars drawing hip crowds, and a bevy of food trucks and cute gelato shops catering to the nightly strollers.

And adding to the funky tastemaking appeal of the area is the Silverlake Farmers Market that sets up every Saturday right off Sunset and the Art Craft & Vintage fair held every second Saturday at the Micheltorena Street Elementary School.

Cool painfully hip factoid: Local indie band Silversun Pickups gets their name from a liquor store across from the landmark live music dive the Silverlake Lounge, right near the intersection of Silver Lake Boulevard and Sunset.

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Smog Cutter

20s / Anything goes / Artists

Party Earth Review Characterized by cranky bartenders and a hipster clientele, the offbeat Smog Cutter is a potent mix of one part karaoke, two parts dive, and eight parts attitude. The place is all but ... more

864 North Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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El Cid

20s / 30s / Balcony / Button-downs

Party Earth Review Visitors to El Cid may feel like they’ve time-traveled into a 16th-century Spanish tavern, but this multilevel club actually offers a very modern spot to drink and dance ... more

4212 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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Cafe Stella

20s / 30s / Ambient / Blazers / Dinner

Reviewed by Maria H.

"Quietly tucked away under the Sunset Junction sign, Stella is not only a must for all visitors of the artsy Silver Lake district but is also the best ..." more

3932 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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Red Lion Tavern

30s / Average Joes / Bar / Beer / TVs

Party Earth Review For a kitschy Oktoberfest vibe fueled by authentic German beers that really pack a wallop, patrons will want to head to the Red Lion Tavern, a Silver Lake staple with a loyal following ... more

2366 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039

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The Black Cat

Ambient / Beer / Burgers / Cigars

Reviewed by Brett C.

"My Take: I went to The Black Cat last week at the end of a night of bar-hopping and could not have been happier with this last stop of the night. We f ..." more

3909 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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barbrix

40s / Ambient / Blouses / Bohemian

Party Earth Review Set back from the street in a 1940s house, barbrix is a chic little spot that specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plates and a large selection of wines from around the globe ... more

2442 Hyperion Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Jay's Bar

Bar Food / Beer on Tap / Casual

Reviewed by Gor G.

"I was initially a little taken aback by the mini-mall location and the darkened windows - would I find a girlie bar, a real dive, or wall-to-wall bike ..." more

4321 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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Cha Cha Lounge

20s / 30s / 80s Music / Bar / DJ / Dive

Party Earth Review A magnet for Silver Lake denizens, Cha Cha Lounge is a kitschy party bar where cheap drinks and a wacky décor keep the crowds of alternative types and young professionals coming. Scruffy ... more

2375 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Akbar

30s / 40s / After Work / Comedy / DJ / DJ

Party Earth Review Booked nightly with an eclectic mix of music, comedy, and various theme parties, Akbar puts an alternative twist on the traditional gay dive bar. Accents like marble columns, pointed ... more

4356 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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The Virgil

Bar / Casual / Cocktails / Crowded

Reviewed by Taylor B.

"As you walk through the side door of The Virgil, you are given two choices: (1) Take the blue pill, and wonder up to the lounge area and enjoy a nice ..." more

4519 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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Good Microbrew & Grill

20s / 30s / 40s / Bar / Bar Food / Brunch

Reviewed by Gor G.

"My friends and I were at a Los Angeles magazine event down the street at another Silver Lake spot, when we ventured out in search of more food. We st ..." more

3725 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Thirsty Crow

20s / 30s / Bar / Bluegrass / Blues

Party Earth Review A favorite haunt for local hipsters and Silver Lake denizens, Thirsty Crow is a homey neighborhood bar whose saloon atmosphere and excellent whiskey drinks have made it a destination ... more

2939 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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