Downtown Los Angeles is well known for its gourmet restaurants, delicious happy hour cocktails, and of course, the Downtown LA Artwalk. But lurking in the streets, behind closed doors and a booming sound system are some of the most unforgettable club experiences in all of Los Angeles. If you're looking for a wild night, the clubs in Downtown LA are the place to get it started!
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Downtown Los Angeles holds a wide variety of clubs, from La Cita where the young hipsters tend to congregate, to the Conga Room which attracts a trendier crowd, to the all-out no-holds-barred dance party that is Club Mayan, you can find it all in Downtown LA. The great thing about these clubs is that they're all in walking distance to an all-night bistro, the latest bar, and all things cutting edge. Make a night of it!
877 S Figueroa St
The Original Pantry Cafe serves huge portions of traditional diner food in a casual atmosphere twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in downtown Los Angeles.
800 E 3rd St
Sausage goes gourmet with a world of flavors at Wurstküche in downtown LA, which features exotic meats, Belgian frites, gourmet sodas and a wide variety of imported beers on tap.
118 E 6th St
Dark and discreet, The Varnish is a speakeasy lounge located in the historic core of downtown LA that features a vintage wooden bar, intimate atmosphere and immaculate hand-crafted cocktails.
316 W 2nd St
A pirate dive bar with live punk and rock music every night, Redwood Bar and Grill is a low-key hangout with dark lighting, delicious food and a fun attitude.
618 S Spring St
Los Angeles CA 90014
Top-notch talents, several levels of dance floors, massive LED screens and a world-class sound system create a truly immersive experience.
650 S Spring St
Los Angeles CA 90014
Sip on dirty martinis and other handcrafted cocktails in a vintage vault where the beats are hot and the drinks are chilled, all under the dazzling lights of money and diamonds from a 1920s Beaux-Arts-style bank.
116 W 4th St
Los Angeles CA 90013
Don't be fooled by the unassuming entrance – this downtown cocktail lounge is a posh place for a drink. Order from a menu of old-school favorites, and chillax in a sophisticated atmosphere with occasional DJ sets.
515 W. seventh St.
Los Angeles CA 90012
A downtown LA bar made for whiskey lovers, Seven Grand provides a dark and masculine atmosphere where its dynamic crowd of upscale urbanites and hipsters lets loose for the night.
830 S. Broadway
Los Angeles CA 90014
A historic hot spot in downtown LA's Theatre District, Broadway Bar offers trendy drinks in an old school atmosphere, perfect as a drinking destination for the night or for pre/post-show cocktails wit
800 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90015
Located in Downtown LA, this energetic Latin lounge features live bands, DJs, and a large dance floor for salsa dancing. Co-owned by J-Lo, The Conga Room hosts big-name performers in many genres, and is one of the top Latin nightclubs in the city.
1130 W Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90012
For over four decades, this lively nightclub on deep Sunset Boulevard has offered live Latin music, dancing, and DJs for the Echo Park community. Now a Live Nation venue, it's a fun place to get down to salsa, merengue, cumbias, reggaeton, and funk.
108 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles CA 90012
The Edison Downtown is an excellent reason for the downtown commuters to stay put after work and for everyone else to come to this special section of Los Angeles and put up their feet.
404 S Figueroa
Los Angeles CA 90071
Enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles from this revolving cocktail bar, which is situated on the 34th floor of The Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Sip a specialty drink amongst the sparkling skyscrapers of Downtown LA – and take home a souvenir glass.
626 S Spring St
Los Angeles CA 90014
The Falls Lounge – Glamourous chandeliers, plush couches, wood décor, and a hip 70s feel pervade this luxe lounge, located in the heart of Downtown LA. Music includes live jazz, hip hop, and “kinky karaoke.†Hit up the late-evening happy hour, whic
The neighborhood around the nightclubs in downtown LA can be intimidating; only a decade ago this area was derelict and abandoned to the homeless and drug addicts. But a recent renaissance has changed the face of the heart of the City of Angels, and now 30,000 new residents plus a bevy of new art galleries, restaurants, bars and clubs call downtown LA home. The new vibe is young, artistic and progressive, and the nightclubs in downtown LA have answered the call of its new youthful populace with a collection of unique lounges and nightclubs.
First-timers should check out the Downtown LA Art Walk every first Thursday for a fun introduction to the neighborhood.
Silver Lake nightlife guide to hipster hangouts, live music venues, funky bars and dance clubs (includes Echo Park and Los Feliz)
