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Downtown Los Angeles & Chinatown

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Downtown Nightlife

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 & Chinatown

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!

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Venues

Irish Pub

Casey's

  • 613 S Grand Ave

For a proper Irish drink to wash down corned beef and cabbage followed by live music and Billiards, Casey’s is a guaranteed go-to for a good time.

Cocktail Bar

Seven Grand

  • 515 W. seventh St.

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.

Lounge

The Edison

  • 108 West 2nd Street

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.

Latin Dance Club

La Cita

  • 336 Hill Street

A chill downtown hangout with live music and a leafy back patio, La Cita is a popular choice for its dance nights, cheap happy hour and fun party atmosphere.

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Night Club

EDM Nightclub

Exchange LA

  • 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.

Hip Hop Nightclub

The Reserve

  • 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.

EDM Nightclub

1720 Warehouse

  • 1720 E 16th Street
    Los Angeles CA 90021

Deep in the industrial heart of Los Angeles, a music venue is making waves with its unapologetic vibe and top-notch sound. 1720 is a haven for fans of underground music, offering a unique experience that's equal parts gritty, dark, and exhilarating

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The Continental Club

  • 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.

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Cocktail Bar

Bar Jackalope

  • 515 W 7th St
    Los Angeles CA 90029

An intimate Japanese whisky oasis within Seven Grand, offering personalized curated flights for an immersive whiskey journey.

Cocktail Bar

Chatterbox

  • 351 S Broadway
    Los Angeles CA 90013

Chatterbox Bar in Downtown Los Angeles is a lively neighborhood eatery and bar featuring expertly made classic cocktails

Cocktail Bar

General Lee

  • 475 Gin Ling Way
    Los Angeles CA 90012

General Lee in Los Angeles is a revitalized cocktail lounge with a rich history dating back to 1878, offering a tropical-inspired ambiance and an innovative menu of Daoist-themed drinks

Cocktail Bar

The Slipper Clutch

  • 351 S Broadway
    Los Angeles CA 90013

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Dance Club

Latin Dance Club

Club Bahia

  • 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.

Latin Dance Club

Leonardo

  • 6617 Wilson Ave
    Los Angeles CA 90001

Large venue featuring Mexican performers and old school/upcoming urban Spanish rock bands

Dance Club

Cicada Club

  • 617 South Olive Street
    Los Angeles CA 0

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Lounge

Lounge

Dama

  • 612 East 11th Street
    Los Angeles CA 90015

Lounge

Elevate Lounge

  • 811 Wilshire Blvd
    Los Angeles CA 90017

Located 21 floors above the streets of downtown LA, Elevate Lounge is an upscale nightclub with lively music and amazing panoramic views of the city.

Lounge

Treehouse Rooftop

  • 686 N Spring Str
    Los Angeles CA 90012

Experience the vibrant energy of a bustling nightspot from a unique perspective, as you dance the night away and sip on cocktails on top of a rooftop in the heart of Chinatown

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Lucky Strikes Lanes and Lounge at L.A. Live

  • 800 W Olympic Blvd
    Los Angeles CA 90015

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Downtown Los Angeles & Chinatown Nightlife

Interesting Facts

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.

Tips

First-timers should check out the Downtown LA Art Walk every first Thursday for a fun introduction to the neighborhood.

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