What are the Best Gay Bars in Los Angeles?
LA's gay bar scene stretches across West Hollywood, Silver Lake, and beyond — with everything from legendary dance clubs to dive bars and leather haunts.
West Hollywood (Santa Monica Blvd)
- The Abbey Food & Bar (692 N Robertson Blvd) — LA's most famous gay bar and a two-time "Best Gay Bar in the World" winner. Multi-room venue with dance floors, drag shows, and upscale cocktail lounges
- Micky's Weho (8857 Santa Monica Blvd) — High-energy dance club known for drag performances and packed weekend nights
- Mattie's WeHo (Santa Monica Blvd & San Vicente Blvd; formerly Rocco's) — Corner spot at the rainbow crosswalk, popular for weekend drag brunch
- Hi Tops WeHo — Gay sports bar with big screens, craft beer, and a lively patio
- Trunks (8809 Santa Monica Blvd) — Beloved dive bar with 30+ years in WeHo, happy hour Mon–Fri, free pool Mondays
- Mother Lode (8944 Santa Monica Blvd) — One of the oldest gay bars in WeHo with cheap drinks and an eclectic jukebox
- GYM Bar WeHo — Casual neighborhood bar with a fitness-inspired vibe
- Bayou — Known for themed party nights and a "queer chaos" energy
- Beaches Weho — Tropical-themed bar on the Santa Monica strip
Silver Lake & Beyond
- Akbar (4356 W Sunset Blvd) — Neighborhood queer institution since 1996 with DJ nights, game nights, and summer "Bears in Space" outdoor series
- Eagle LA (4219 Santa Monica Blvd) — Leather and bear bar with Sunday Beer Bust at 2pm and BLUF LA (leather/gear night) on the 3rd Friday
- Precinct — DTLA's largest gay nightclub and community gathering spot
- The New Jalisco Bar — Historic Latinx gay bar in DTLA, a fixture of queer nightlife since the 1990s
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