Los Angeles · Los Angeles County, CA
Nightlife in Los Angeles
Scout analyzed 159 Los Angeles places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
159
Matches
14
Typical spend
$100
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Los Feliz
Home Restaurant
This bar & grill is suitable for a casual date or group outing for comfort food and drinks, particularly enjoyable on their heated patio. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person.
Echo Park
The Echo
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
Elysian Valley
Zebulon
Historic Core
Rhythm Room L.A.
A subterranean bar rich with history, offering regular live jazz, occasional dancing & billiards.
East Hollywood
The Vermont Hollywood
Westlake South
The Teragram Ballroom
General admission–only live-music venue with multiple bars presenting big-name rock & indie bands.
South Park
The Mayan
Lavish Mayan decor, pulsing eclectic beats & lucha libre matches at this tri-level dance club.
Wilshire Center
The Wiltern
Historic theater featuring mostly pop & rock bands in a sizable yet intimate art deco space.
Financial District
Spire 73
Spire 73 is a high-rise open-air bar ideal for a special date night or a weekend outing with stunning views. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for drinks and a light snack, enjoying a 1.5-hour visit.
South Park
Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles
Broken Shaker is a rooftop bar good for evening cocktails, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for drinks in about 1.5 hours.
Hollywood
Desert 5 Spot
This lounge bar is suitable for an evening out, offering cocktails and often live music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.
Financial District
The Rooftop
The Rooftop is a vibrant outdoor bar ideal for an evening out, offering city views and a lively atmosphere with DJs and cocktails. Expect to spend $50-100 per person over a couple of hours, perfect for capping off a downtown Los Angeles experience.
South Park
The Rooftop
The Rooftop is a downtown LA spot for an upscale evening, perfect for cocktails and global snacks with city views. Plan for a 2-hour visit and expect to spend $50-100 per person.
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What Scout found
- 13 of the 159 analyzed Los Angeles places fit nightlife.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 0% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Social, Upscale, Relaxed, Playful, Scenic, Romantic.
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