Cool Clubs and Bars That Aren’t On The Strip
Although many people think of the Sunset Strip as the epicenter of L.A. nightlife, this vast city offers entertainment galore in nooks and crannies, on boulevards and side streets.
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This unbelievably cool downtown tiki bar sits within the Wilshire Grand hotel. Reminiscent of 1950's-1960's "tiki-ness," this plush club features three separate lounges where you can be as sociable or private as you like.
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Also downtown, locals hail the Redwood as a favorite watering hole. Pirate-themed, with perchance a skull or two atop the bar, the Redwood offers plenty of booze and a hearty gastropub menu.
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Set in the San Fernando Valley, ultra-modern Clear Lounge features Plexiglass stools and white-leather walls. Six nights a week hip djs spin funk, hip-hop, Motown, rock 'n roll, and other tunes. Sunday nights are devoted solely to the 1980's. Remember them?
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Funky, faux log cabin ambiance lives within the Los Feliz neighborhood. Come early as the place fills up with local and visiting hipsters. Among the specialty cocktails are Toasted Marshmallow, Girl Scout Cookie, and Smokey's Moonshine.
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