Venice, Los Angeles ยท bar
Abbot Kinney's last real dive bar has been holding it down for over 70 years, which by LA standards practically makes it a protected landmark. DJs spin nightly, pool tables stay busy in the back, and the parking lot doubles as ground zero for LA's food truck scene -- Kogi, Dogtown Dogs, and Grilled Cheese Truck all rotate through. The mojitos are surprisingly legit, and the retro-Palm Springs-meets-dive energy keeps the Saturday night crowds coming back.
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.