Los Angeles Gay Bars

Most gay bars in Los Angeles are located in West Hollywood, east of Beverly Hills. Check our list of the best gay bars in West Hollywood.

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Known affectionately as Boys Town, the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles is notable for the sheer size of its queer population. As such, the neighborhood is also brimming with gay bars and clubs, and it’s no rarity to spot your favorite gay-famous celebrities drinking in one of these community watering holes. From western-themed venues to neon-lit discos reminiscent of Studio 54, West Hollywood has it all.

Los Angeles Gay Bars

We’ve sorted our Los Angeles gay bars by area:

West Hollywood/WeHo | Downtown | North Hollywood | Venice/Venice Beach | Pasadena

West Hollywood/WeHo

West Hollywood is the main hub of Los Angeles' huge gay scene. It's the home of the Sunset Strip. You'll see many rainbow flags on Santa Monica Boulevard. It's estimated that around 40% of people in WeHo are gay. This place is an undeniable gay mecca and the heart of gay Los Angles.

The Abbey

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692 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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Based on 3 votes

This multi-level cafe bar in West Hollywood is an L.A. gay institution and definitely makes for one of the best nights out in town, with eye candy aplenty and all those Californian Muscle Mary's seeing and being seen.

The Abbey won the MTV Logo Best Gay Bar In The World Award twice. You can eat, drink, dance and watch Drag Race. Head out onto the terrace to wine and dine in the sunshine.

If you're planning to make a night of it, you can dance until the early hours. This bar is very popular and the dance floor can get packed.

Check out their sister venue, The Chapel.

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3

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Based on 3 votes

Weekday: 11:00am - 02:00am

Weekend: 09:00am - 02:00am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Hi Tops

8933 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

Hi Tops is a gay sports bar in WeHo. It originally opened in San Francisco. Gay sports bars are popular in America - they may catch on in Europe one day.

The owner described Hi Tops as so: “It’s a gay bar where you can bring your parents. It’s friendly and welcoming, not intimidating and cliquey.”

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Weekday: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-12am

Weekend: Sat: 10am-2am Sun: 10am-12am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

GYM Sportsbar

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8737 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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A West Hollywood gay sports bar showing all the major games. You can watch baseball games and check out some excellent eye candy.

It's a laidback bar - masc for masc, you could say. This is a real sports bar, so do spare a thought for the odd straight guy who might be taking a while to figure out what's going on. You can head to the cellar bar as the night progresses and get a little more sweaty, if the mood takes you.

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Weekday: 16:00 - 02:00

Weekend: 10:00 - 02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

TRUNKS

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8809 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA

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Based on 6 votes

TRUNKS is West Hollywood's traditional gay sports bar. It's a no-attitude spot for cocktails, and is a short walk from several other gay bars in the area.

After 25+ years, TRUNKS is still the place for fun times and good cocktails, with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Enjoy drinks on the new outdoor patio while the friendly bartenders serve drink specials from 1pm-8pm every day.

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3.8

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Based on 6 votes

Weekday: 13:00-02:00

Weekend: 13:00-02:00 / 12:00-02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Beaches WeHo

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8928 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA

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Beaches WeHo is one of the newer additions to West Hollywood's gay scene. It's in a great location. There's a lot of seating inside and a smaller outdoor patio. The Pina Coladas taste pretty great! This is a worthy addition to the gaybourhood.

It takes the form of a hybrid restaurant and lounge. The lively decor celebrates the style of 80s Miami and the motto is to "be wild and free and look good doing it."

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2.5

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Based on 2 votes

Weekday: Mon: Closed Tues-Fri: 4pm-2am

Weekend: Sat-Sun: 11:30am-2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

The Bayou

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8939 California State Route 2, Los Angeles, USA

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Southern rowdiness and West Hollywood debauchery collide spectacularly in this hole-in-the-wall New Orleans themed gay bar on Santa Monica Blvd, the heart of LA's LGBTQ scene.

Enjoy beads, open shirts, Cajun food, loud music, and a liquored-up crowd as you dance. There are two happy hours: 4pm-8pm and 10:30pm-12:30am - drinks include $2 draft beers, $4 wells and $5 call drinks.

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Weekday: 4pm-2am

Weekend: 2pm-2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

AKBAR

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4356 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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A trendy hipster gay bar on sunset Boulevard. A good alternative to the more polished West Hollywood venues.

Offering a fun and relaxed atmosphere in an intimate setting, AKBAR is perfect for those looking to unwind to some live music.

Visiting AKBAR has been an Eastside LGBTQ right of passage for over two decades. From alternative rock celebrities to Full Frontal Disco Saturday dance party, Akbar has something for everybody.

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3

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Based on 2 votes

Weekday: 4:00pm - 2:00am daily

Weekend: 4:00pm - 2:00am daily

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Revolver

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8851 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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An events-packed West Hollywood gay bar, featuring contemporary styling, go-go dancers and video mash-ups. This iconic venue has a relatively small, often overflowing bar with a rowdy crowd. It's credited with having the ‘friendliest staff on the Boulevard’.

Revolver has a huge bar and it's always a good place to people watch.

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: Mon-Tue CLOSED Wed-Thu 5PM-12AM Fri 5PM-2AM

Weekend: Sat-Sun 3PM-2AM

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Fiesta Cantina

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8865 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA

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Fiesta Cantina brings the beach right to WeHo 'gayborhood' with its tropical vibe and plenty of outdoor space. This gay bar has huge flat screen HD TV's for your favorite shows, Drag Race, live UFC fights and hottest music videos.

Sip on a refreshing Mega Margarita on the rooftop deck, feast on killer fajitas and nachos, or get the party started with ice-cold shots of Patron. So skip your siesta and join the Fiesta.

There's no cover charge. The 2-for-1 happy hour runs everyday 4:30pm-8pm and 10:30pm-2:30am. Check their Facebook for weekly events.

Located between Santa Monica and San Vicente Blvd, just minutes away from The Bayou, The Abbey, RAGE, etc.

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4

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: 12pm-2am

Weekend: 12pm-2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Precinct

357 S Broadway, Los Angeles, USA

Located in Downtown LA, Precinct, is the place to go for a drink with a view of DTLA.

This gay bar has a large outdoor patio and dance floor where you can mingle, as well as regular drag shows and other entertainment.

Weekday: Mon-Wednesday: CLOSED Thurs: 5pm -2am

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 5pm - 2 am Sun: 3pm - 2am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Hamburger Mary's WeHo

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8288 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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Based on 60 votes

Hamburger Mary's is a well known gay bar and burger restaurant with many outlets throughout the USA. Don't miss the Drag Brunch, your burgers will be served by some of the fiercest queens in town. Other events include HamBINGO and MarOKE.

The first outlet opened in 1972. Hamburger Mary's always makes for a fun day out.

Eat, drink and be Mary.

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3.5

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Based on 60 votes

Weekday: Mon-Tues: Closed Weds-Fri: 1:00pm to 10:00pm

Weekend: 11:00am to 10:00pm

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

St Felix Hollywood

1602 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

St Felix Hollywood is a gay restaurant and lounge located in central Hollywood. There is a cozy outdoor patio, and they have a varied cocktail and food menu.

Weekday: Mon: Closed Tue-Thur: 5pm - 12am

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 5pm - 2am Sun: 1pm - 12am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Downtown

Downtown LA encompasses Little Tokyo, Chinatown and the Arts District. With many restaurants, bars and museums, Downtown has become a happening destination over the last few decades.

The New Jalisco Bar

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245 S Main St , Los Angeles, USA

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Based on 8 votes

This no-frills downtown LA gay bar boasts cheap drinks, a raucous dance floor, regular drag shows, and no cover charge. The New Jalisco attracts a largely local and Latin crowd.

The music ranges from pop to cumbia and reggaeton. Only cash is accepted.

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2.8

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Based on 8 votes

Weekday: Monday - Saturday 9:00 pm to 2:00 am Sunday’s 5:00 Pm to 2:00 am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Redline

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Today: Thursdays Are A Drag -

Tomorrow: Fridays We Party - Every Friday

131 E 6th St, Los Angeles, USA

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Based on 5 votes

Popular gay bar & lounge in downtown LA, with nearly 2,000 ft² space and 20-foot high ceilings. At Redline, you can enjoy classic bar bites and DJ spinning tunes in a large open bar area.

On Sundays, Redline serves brunch between noon and 4pm and drag theme on Wednesday nights.

Nearest station: Pershing Square Station

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3

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Based on 5 votes

Weekday: Mon: Closed Tues-Thurs: 6:00 PM – Midnight

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 6:00 PM – 2 AM Sun: 12:00 PM – 4 PM

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

North Hollywood

North Hollywood (NoHo) is southeast of San Fernando Valley. It's less of a go-to destination than its more famous neighbours, but it does boast affordable rents which are certainly hard to come by in LA!

The Bullet Bar

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10522 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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No-attitude bar in North Hollywood and a casual hangout that serves food and hosts live events. Enjoy cheap beer and the dark leathery interior while partaking in one of the regular karaoke or movie nights.

The large patio houses a GEARWORXX custom leather and gift shop on the weekends. The Bullet is a stomping ground for several gay subcultures, but it's popular among the leather fetish community.

Nearest station: North Hollywood Metro

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Shop

4.5

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Based on 2 votes

Weekday: 12pm-2am

Weekend: 12pm-2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Venice/Venice Beach

Venice is a buzzing district in LA. It has an artsy vibe and it's home to the well known Venice Beach. It's bordered by Santa Monica and Marina del Rey. If you're in LA you'll probably end up in Venice at some point. It's a rather cool area.

Roosterfish

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1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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A long-standing kitschy gay bar in Venice. This delightful dive bar has served the area for over 40 years with drinks, pool tables, jukebox tunes and local artwork.

A rustic wood and brick décor punctuated by beer signs, cowboy paintings, and rotating exhibits of homoerotic art creates an atmosphere that’s welcoming and sexy.

A perfect match for the outgoing patrons who stop in day and night to hang out at the bar or play darts and video games in the back. It has a famous old-school men’s bathroom ceiling with some none-too-subtle adult images.

Roosterfish lives up to its inclusive slogan: "We’re a neighbourhood gay bar, but Los Angeles is a very big neighbourhood."

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: MONDAY - THURSDAY 4PM–2AM

Weekend: FRIDAY - SUNDAY 2PM–2AM

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Birdcage Venice Beach

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2640 Main Street Santa Monica, Los Angeles, USA

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Established in 2016, The Birdcage Venice Beach is one of the most popular new gay bars in Santa Monica, LA. The decor is chic, as are the clientele. There's a fab selection of cocktails too.

If you want to see and be seen on the gay scene in LA, this is a great spot to be in. Expect lots of house music. If you'd like a bit of peace and quiet you can chill on the patio. The drinks aren't cheap but they sure taste good. Try La Rosa Blanca, if you're a cocktail fan. You won't be disappointed.

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: -

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 22:00-02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Jumbo's Clown Room

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5153 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

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Based on 4 votes

Popular bar & adult entertainment venue, specifically catering to the lesbian crowd.

Inside, you'll find feisty alternative dancers, adorned with piercings and tattoos, ready to entertain. At Jumbo's Clown Room there's never a cover charge, so you can splash the cash on stiff drinks instead.

No DJ required - dancers select music to perform to from the retro jukebox, which is filled with 80's classics and rock music.

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4.5

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Based on 4 votes

Weekday: Mon-Tues: Closed Weds-Fri: 7:30pm-2am

Weekend: Sat-Sun: 7:30pm-2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Pasadena

Pasadena is a city within Los Angeles County (in San Gabriel Valley). It's about a 40-minute drive from Santa Monica.

The Boulevard Bar

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3199 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, Los Angeles, USA

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Gay-popular bar in Pasadena area. The Boulevard has karaoke, a pool table, drag shows and a bar patron’s holy grail: a heavy pour for a cheap price.

There is a nice patio at the back. The excellent karaoke system comes complete with LCD projection and video monitors throughout. Come by and sing with some of the friendliest DJ's in Southern California.

Located a little off-the-beaten path and far outside WeHo’s party orbit, this longstanding Pasadena joint remains a favorite among locals, young and old.

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: 18:00 - 02:00

Weekend: 15:00 - 02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

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