Dive Bars 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

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

Precinct

(63 Ratings)

DTLA's spacious, fun loving gay bar

This party spot features bears, cubs, otters, hipsters, and misfits all looking to have a wild time. Get tickets for...

Downtown · 357 S Broadway, Los Angeles

The New Jalisco Bar

(21 Ratings)

Plump buns and smooth abs

Go-go dancers fill the floor as friendly guests flirt and frolic. Grab a cold beer or cocktail and get your dollar...

Downtown · 245 Main St, Los Angeles

The Boulevard Bar

(29 Ratings)

Friendly gay karaoke bar

This Pasadena enclave has a resident drag queen and is accessible by the Goldline metro.

Pasadena · 3199 Foothill Blvd, Pasadena

Alibi East & Back Alley Bar

(14 Ratings)

Friendly people and beer on tap

Waxed and oiled go-go's dancing the night away, drag performances, and a never-ending flow of drinks? Sign us...

Pasadena · 225 S San Antonio Ave, Pomona

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

C-frenz

(12 Ratings)

Casual and welcoming with a big patio

The mixed crowd is always friendly, making this hip lounge a great place to meet, mix, and mingle with folks in the...

7026 Reseda Blvd, Reseda

Eagle LA

Long-standing leather bar

Mother Lode

No WeHo attitude in sight

Akbar

Unpretentious lounge in Silverlake

The Bullet Bar

Roughin' it in the Valley

Precinct

DTLA's spacious, fun loving gay bar

The New Jalisco Bar

Plump buns and smooth abs

The Boulevard Bar

Friendly gay karaoke bar

Alibi East & Back Alley Bar

Friendly people and beer on tap

The Hook-Up

Casual dive

C-frenz

Casual and welcoming with a big patio

Map of Dive Bars in Los Angeles

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