Hollywood's live music scene runs from intimate singer-songwriter rooms to celebrated bars where the stage is always set. These are the spots where you can count on finding something worth listening to any night of the week.
Hollywood · 1521 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
A speakeasy above 800 Degrees pizza on Vine Street, accessed through the back of the restaurant into a dim, wood-paneled room with records on the walls. The eight cocktails are named for classic rock songs (Pet Sounds, …
Hollywood · 5632 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
A rock and roll palace with just the right amount of sleaze. Velvet, disco balls, gold-Deco pendant lamps, dark wood chevrons. Sexy décor with elbow room for sweaty DJ sets and surprise shows.
Hollywood · 900 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
A HiFi listening bar in Hollywood that treats vinyl like a religion and cocktails like a close second. The room is dark, minimal, and acoustically obsessed. Towering speakers, no chatter near the decks, and a crowd that…
Hollywood · 1719 N Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
A Hollywood magic club that refuses to phone it in. Tucked just off the Walk of Fame, it’s all velvet drapes, hidden doors, and candlelight that makes you question your peripheral vision. One minute you’re sipping a pro…
Hollywood · 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tucked into the mezzanine of the Hollywood Roosevelt, The Spare Room is a cocktail lounge built around two vintage bowling lanes from the early 1900s and a collection of handcrafted board games. The drinks are serious (…
Hollywood · 5907 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
For decades, this French bistro has been the go-to for wine, sidewalk people-watching, and a little old-school Hollywood magic. The film playing in the background is always a classic, the wine list is thoughtful, and th…
Hollywood · 1233 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038
New Orleans meets Tombstone: taxidermy, velvet, dark wood, and a balcony made for dramatic entrances. The cocktails are stiff, the piano’s usually tinkling, and the dance floor gets loose enough to make you forget what …