360 6290 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 323-871-2995 With a spectacular view, an
excellent menu and slick clientele, this venue fulfills most people's
expectations of a night on the town.
4100 Bar 4100 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 323-666-2407 Neighborhood drinking made
simple.
Bar Deluxe 1710 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood 323-464-5571 Theme nights feature
deejays mixing hip-hop, funk and rock.
Barfly 8730 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 310-360-9490 Barfly symbolizes
all that is the glitzy, thoroughly overdressed side of L.A.
Barney's Beanery 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 323-654-2287 The old stomping
grounds of '60s drug-rockers Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison is still one of
the best beer joints around.
Comedy Sportz 5919 Franklin Ave., at the Tamarind Theatre, Hollywood 323-856-4796
The twisted gladiators of Comedy Sportz use humor as a means for comedic
battle. Here you'll find improve games in an athletic format.
Comedy Store 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 323-656-6225 This venue is known
not only for quality stand-up acts but for being located on the grounds of
the legendary Ciros nightclub, where alleged mob "hits" took place in the
back rooms.
Groundlings Theater 7307 Melrose Ave., L.A. 323-934-9700 Chicago has Second City. New
York has the Upright Citizen's Brigade. And Los Angeles has the
Groundlings.
HBO Workspace at the Melrose Theater 733 N. Seward St., Hollywood 323-993-6099 One of the true
laboratories for experimental comedy, the Melrose Theater/HBO Workspace
offers a chance to see creativity at the comedic edge.
Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood 323-651-2583 The lineups are now
diverse and interesting, and most are pros that you can catch on
television--if you look hard enough.
ImprovOlympic West 6366 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 323-962-7560 Though not as famous as the
Groundlings or Second City, ImprovOlympic West manages to hold its own in
producing an eclectic mix of stand-up, improv and spoken word
performances.
Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 323-656-1336 This is a great club. It's
clean, the acts are vibrant, the shows run on time and the audience is the
most responsive in town.
Arena 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 323-462-0714 If you're looking for
a large, throbbing warehouse scene, look no further.
Bar Deluxe 1710 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood 323-464-5571 Theme nights feature
deejays mixing hip-hop, funk and rock.
Bar Sinister 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood 323-769-7070 The place for all
things dark... with alternative, industrial and Goth spinning and live
music.
Barfly 8730 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 310-360-9490 Barfly symbolizes
all that is the glitzy, thoroughly overdressed side of L.A.
Blue 1642 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood 323-462-7442 Collectively, Blue's
owners run some of L.A.'s most successful 18+ Gothic, industrial and
darkwave dance clubs.
Circus 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 323-462-1291 This enormous venue
spreads them out in seven areas, including a VIP lounge, bungalow, patio
and disco room.
360 6290 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 323-871-2995 With a spectacular view, an
excellent menu and slick clientele, this venue fulfills most people's
expectations of a night on the town.
Bar Sinister 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood 323-769-7070 The place for all
things dark... with alternative, industrial and Goth spinning and live
music.
Dorscia 665 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood 310-652-6364 Dorscia (formerly
Moomba) hosts "Glojob," a new Saturday night dance club that's off the
hook.
Dragonfly 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 323-466-6111 This Hollywood
nightclub offers an array of entertainment, from local and touring
underground bands to Latin rock to dance nights with disco and house
music.
Gabah 4658 Melrose Ave., L.A. 323-664-8913 The Club formerly known as
"Anti" still offers up a spirited urban scene.
House of Blues 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 323-848-5100 This has become the
room of choice for up-and-coming and established performers of all genres.
The Garage 4519 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. 323-662-6802 The Garage was one of the
first live music venues to showcase music from the local Silver Lake
scene.
Arena 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 323-462-0714 If you're looking for
a large, throbbing warehouse scene, look no further.
Bar Sinister 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood 323-769-7070 The place for all
things dark... with alternative, industrial and Goth spinning and live
music ... more
Boardner's 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood 323-462-9621 This old rock 'n' roll
bar has gone through several incarnations over the years...
Cat Club 8911 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 310-657-0888 This simple, sexy
voodoo lounge is a great place to hook up before or after shows.
Circus 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 323-462-1291 This enormous venue
spreads them out in seven areas, including a VIP lounge, bungalow, patio
and disco room.
The Cat & Fiddle 6530 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 323-468-3800 It's good-time British pub
meets Southern California outdoor living at this Hollywood favorite.
Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub 8240 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 323-656-0100 Dublin's features
such sports bar traditions as darts, lots of wide-screen TVs and pool
tables. Oh, and there's a wide beer selection, too.
J. Sloan's 8623 Melrose Ave., L.A. 310-659-0250
Silver Screen Sports Bar 8401 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 323-656-4101 The pool table,
sports decor, jukebox and six television screens make this hotel bar a
casual and relaxing spot.
