Gay Bars for 40+ in Los Angeles

Eagle LA

(749 Ratings)

Long-standing leather bar

This famous chain never disappoints. Come spend some time with hunky, burly men at this long-standing watering...

Silverlake · 4219 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

Mother Lode

(124 Ratings)

No WeHo attitude in sight

Strong men drinking even stronger cocktails. Mother Lode dismisses the pretense of its neighboring bars by creating...

West Hollywood · 8944 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

Akbar

(125 Ratings)

Unpretentious lounge in Silverlake

The opposite of the uber-trendy WeHo bars, this hipster crowd is for bears and disco daddies.

Silverlake · 4356 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles

Trunks

(82 Ratings)

Friendly faces, low prices

This casual and welcoming WeHo bar has pool tables, sports on multiple TVs, and well-drink specials.

West Hollywood · 8809 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

The Bullet Bar

(67 Ratings)

Roughin' it in the Valley

This leather/Levi's bar in North Hollywood has bare chest contests, karaoke and great happy hours.

North Hollywood · 10522 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles

Club Tempo

(48 Ratings)

Latin fever

Latino gay club, often featuring live Mariachi music and energetic drag shows.

Hollywood · 5520 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

Chico

(40 Ratings)

Latino hotspot in Montebello

Known for its inclusive and friendly atmosphere, Chico is a lively and energetic hotspot. It features a spacious...

Hollywood · 2915 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello

Redline

(21 Ratings)

DTLA gets gay

Located in the Historic Core, Redline hosts drag shows, brunch, and theme nights from day to night.

Downtown · 131 E 6th St, Los Angeles

The Hook-Up

(15 Ratings)

Casual dive

Pomona's friendly neighborhood gay bar for nearly 20 years. Cold beer, friendly bartenders, and a casual game of...

Pasadena · 1047 E Second St, Pomona

Artesia Bar

(7 Ratings)

Easy-going watering hole

Visit South Bay's only LGBTQ+ bar for karaoke, cocktails, and a casual game of pool.

LAX · 1995 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach

Eagle LA

Long-standing leather bar

Mother Lode

No WeHo attitude in sight

Akbar

Unpretentious lounge in Silverlake

Trunks

Friendly faces, low prices

The Bullet Bar

Roughin' it in the Valley

Club Tempo

Latin fever

Chico

Latino hotspot in Montebello

Redline

DTLA gets gay

The Hook-Up

Casual dive

Artesia Bar

Easy-going watering hole

Map of Gay Bars for 40+ in Los Angeles

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