Dive Bars in Los Angeles

Mother Lode

No WeHo attitude in sight

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

2nd place in Best of GayCities 2022 - Greatest Comeback

West Hollywood · 8944 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• pub
• $$
• dive

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

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• nightclub
• lively

Gay pub downtown

A low-key wine and beer spot with occasional drag shows and go-go dancers.

Downtown · 245 S Main St, Los Angeles

• dive

Friendly gay karaoke bar

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

Pasadena · 3199 Foothill Blvd, Pasadena

• 30+
• karaoke
• dive

Casual place to hookup

Pomona's friendly neighborhood gay bar for nearly 20 years.

Pasadena · 1047 E Second St, Pomona

• karaoke
• dive

Dive bar with bites

Taco night is a main attraction at the Green Horse, which tends to draw an older crowd.

LAX · 1662 W Centinela Ave, Inglewood

• pool table
• dive