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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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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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.
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.
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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