Gay Bars in Los Angeles, CA — Page 2

Or Bar opens at 10am daily, making it one of the few West Hollywood cocktail lounges that works for both a morning coffee and a late-night drink. This lesbian-owned, women-led spot brings an upscale yet relaxed vibe to Weho, with a granite wrap-around bar and a schedule that includes live entertainment and cabaret. The menu covers coffee by day and expertly crafted cocktails by night, so you can settle in for an after-work happy hour or stay through the evening. It’s trans-friendly and draws a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd, including plenty of 20-somethings. For a full night out, Micky's Weho is nearby and easy to add to your plans.

In West Hollywood's nightlife corridor, this Art Deco-inspired spot reimagines a 1920s supper club for today. Delilah serves American, European, and fusion dishes alongside seafood, with live performances and bottle service in a dressed-up lounge setting. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 6:30pm until 2am, it draws a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd of all ages. The upscale vibe means most people dress for the occasion, and reservations are wise on weekends. Many visitors start at The Abbey Food & Bar, then head here for dinner and dancing.

If you're looking for handcrafted cocktails and a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd that spans ages 20s to 40s, this is your spot. The Wild has been ranked as one of the best LGBTQ+ bars in Los Angeles, with a weekend brunch that draws a lively crowd. The vibe is good for groups, and the cute bartenders are part of the appeal. Hours run late Tuesday through Saturday until 2am, with Sunday brunch wrapping by midnight. It's a cocktail lounge that doubles as a dance spot, so you can nurse a drink or hit the floor. Check the weekend brunch menu if you're coming Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

A mixed-age crowd of locals fills Schmitty's West Hollywood most nights, from after-work regulars to nightlife seekers in their 20s through 50s. The vibe leans cocktail lounge by day and nightclub later, with shirtless bartenders and strong drinks as standard draws. The neighborhood scene puts you close to other staples like The Abbey Food & Bar if you want to bar-hop. It's queer-owned and proudly neighborhood-focused.

A Yelp notice suggests this venue may be permanently closed, so confirm before heading over. The Ruby Fruit was a lesbian-owned wine bar with a no-reservations, standing-room-only setup in Silverlake. Bright colors and playful art set the tone, with a diverse wine, beer, cider, and snack menu that drew a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd. If it's still operating, you'll find it open Wednesday through Sunday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. The vibe leaned toward after-work casual, fitting right in with nearby spots like The Abbey Food & Bar if you're bar-hopping.

Silver Lake's go-to neighborhood sports bar, 33 Taps offers a casual spot to watch the game with 33 rotating beers on tap and a wall of TVs including a jumbotron. The mixed LGBTQ+ crowd and trans-friendly vibe make it a welcoming hangout for locals. The bar serves handcrafted American food with vegan options, and the outdoor patio is popular during happy hour. It's an after-work favorite that stays open late on weekends.

This multi-level techno palace in Downtown LA pulls in 20- and 30-somethings with its massive sound system and vaulted ceilings. The Mayan hosts some of the city's biggest parties, drawing a mixed gay and straight crowd that keeps the energy high. Open late Friday and Saturday nights, it's a solid anchor for a night out. Regular drag shows and live entertainment add variety to the dance floor. If you're bar-hopping, Micky's Weho is nearby for another round.

Not every indie rock venue has a dance floor that fills up between sets, but this one does. Echoplex pulls a mixed straight-and-gay crowd of 20- and 30-somethings for live acts and late-night dancing in DTLA's Echo Park area. The bar serves standard drinks and the energy stays high past midnight. Most shows are 18+, so you'll see a younger crowd early. Check their website for the calendar; touring bands and local headliners rotate weekly. The space itself is a converted parking garage with decent sightlines and a low-ceilinged main room.

You get craft beer, cocktails, and arcade games under one roof here. Arts District Brewing Company has been pouring its own beers for nearly a decade, pairing them with a full cocktail program and a garden patio. The crowd is a mix of 20-somethings and 30-somethings, both gay and straight, drawn by the upscale yet casual feel. Bar food like burgers and sandwiches keeps things easy. The outdoor seating area doubles as a chill spot to hang with locals. If you're bar-hopping, The Abbey Food & Bar is nearby for a more overtly gay nightlife scene.

An upscale cocktail bar that originated in New York, Death & Co brings its refined mixology to a moody, modern space in DTLA. The crowd here spans multiple decades, from 20-somethings to 50-somethings, creating a relaxed but sophisticated vibe that's mixed gay and straight. Cocktails are the main event, with a menu that changes seasonally. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends when the bar stays open until 2am.

Drag shows, karaoke, and stand-up comedy rotate through this Highland Park watering hole. The Offbeat pulls in a mixed gay and straight crowd that gives every night a different feel, from casual drinks to full-on entertainment. Happy hour runs early, and the vibe stays laid back throughout the evening. It's open from 5pm to 2am every day, with the crowd shifting later as events start. Regulars know to check the schedule for which act is on a given night.