Silver Lake, Echo Park

THE NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

Silver Lake nightlife guide to hipster hangouts, live music venues, funky bars and dance clubs (includes Echo Park and Los Feliz)

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With off-beat bars, funky dance clubs and an artsy aesthetic throughout, this northeast area of Los Angeles has been ranked the #1 hipster neighborhood in the country by Forbes magazine. Featuring a population of musicians, artists, writers and yoga instructors, the trendy area of Silver Lake is one of the best destinations for nightlife in Los Angeles. From dogs with blue fauxhawks and organic vegan eateries to record store performances and food trucks galore, this unique artist enclave is a thrill to discover. <br /><br />
Right above Silver Lake is Los Feliz, a more affluent area favored by celebrities for its historic homes and unique collection of bars, restaurants and theaters. Nightlife is concentrated along Vermont Avenue and the Hillhurst corridor. Top venues include The Dresden Room and the Greek Theatre, both famous from their appearances in Hollywood movies. <br /><br />
South towards downtown you'll find Echo Park, a diverse destination that has only begun to be gentrified. Home to working class Angelenos, Latino families and starving artists, this neighborhood feels less pretentious than Silver Lake and Los Feliz. Explore a wide range of restaurants, bars and live music venues, including the sister nightclubs of The Echo and The Echoplex. - Shilo Urban

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LOCAL FAVORITES

Featured venues

Dive Bar

Short Stop

1455 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90026 Short Stop in Los Angeles is a lively spot with a laid-back atmosphere, and live music popular among locals for its casual vibe and late-night dance parties

Bar

The Airliner

2419 N Broadway, Los Angeles 90031 For cutting-edge electronic music, instrumental hip hop and "LA beats," head to The Airliner and let the magic of this grimy dive bar wash over you along with the massive bass from the mega-watt sound

Lounge

The Virgil

4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90029 Order a Caipirinha to quench your thirst while grooving to the soulfully eclectic sounds of everything from Afro-Cuban rhythms to hip hop soul classics provided by your favorite DJ's and bands.

Bar

Thirsty Crow

2939 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90026 Strap on your best hipster suspenders and wade into this whiskey lover's paradise this weekend.

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Bar

1642 Beer and Wine

1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026

Bar

4100 Bar

4100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90026 4100 Bar is a vibrant neighborhood dive bar located in Los Angeles, offering a relaxed atmosphere and eclectic drinks that fuel their free-spirited souls

Bar

Akbar

4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake 90029 Akbar Bar in Silver Lake is a popular, laid-back old-fashioned gay bar known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, craft cocktails, and a indie dance parties made for tearing up the dance floor like nobody's watching. But also praying that everybody is watching.

Cocktail Bar

Bar Flores

1542 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90026

Wine Bar

Barbrix

2442 Hyperion Ave, Silver Lake 90027 A friendly neighborhood wine bar with an innovative take on small plates cuisine, Barbrix in Silver Lake offers an extensive wine list, friendly service and a rustic, low-key environment.

Theater

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre

4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90027

Cocktail Bar

Big Bar

1929 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles 90027

Bar

Bigfoot Lodge

3172 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles 90039 Whiskey and woodsmoke set the tone in a bar that's like an Alpine hunting lodge gone hipster-hideaway. And yes, Bigfoot's real.

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