Dive bars

in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Dive Bar

We're paying homage to the kings of all bars, the bars who are there for you through all your celebrations, your tears, your triumphs, and your failures. That's right, hail to the almighty dive bar. We present to you the dingiest, darkest, dirtiest, most diviest of all dive bars, in all their resplendent glory. Read on to find the best Los Angeles dive bars!

We have gathered 66 dive bars in the City of Angels. So, which are the best dive bars in Los Angeles? Just scroll down and find the LA dive bars best suited for you.

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Boardner's

  • 1652 N Cherokee Ave

    Hollywood CA 90029

Boardner's is best known for its goth night, Bar Sinister, on Saturday nights, and talk about being whisked far away from the bass thumps of other Hollywood clubs.

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Shellback Tavern

  • 116 Manhattan Beach Blvd

    Manhattan Beach CA 90266

A classic dive bar, Shellback Tavern guarantees ice cold beers, a sparkling view of the Pacific and a random array of floating bar belongings.

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Liquid Zoo

  • 7214 Sepulveda Blvd

    Van Nuys CA 91405

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Dolphin Lounge

  • 1274 S Magnolia Ave

    Anaheim CA 92804

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Copper Bucket

  • 17715 Vanowen St

    Reseda CA 91335

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El Diamante

  • 331 E. Mission Blvd.

    Pomona CA 91766

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Pat's II Cocktail Lounge

  • 1312 S Pacific Coast Hwy

    Redondo Beach CA 90277

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El Paradise

  • 1124 S Atlantic Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 90022

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Bac Street Lounge

  • 2422 Artesia Blvd

    Redondo Beach CA 90278

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The Nectar

  • 8626 Balboa Blvd

    Northridge CA 91325

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Thirsty Club

  • 2705 Artesia Blvd

    Redondo Beach CA 90278

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The Offbeat Bar

  • 6316 York Blvd

    Los Angeles CA 90042

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The Dime

  • 442 N Fairfax Av

    Los Angeles CA 90036

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Snake Pit

  • 7529 Melrose Ave

    Los Angeles CA 90046

Snake Pit is an eclectic, long-standing bar in Los Angeles offering a variety of beverages, including craft beers, cocktails and wines in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

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Purple Orchid

  • 221 Richmond Street

    El Segundo CA 90245

A laid back Tiki lounge.

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Permanent Records Roadhouse

  • 1906 Cypress Ave.

    Los Angeles CA 90065

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Baddeley's Pourhouse

  • 3348 E Broadway

    Long Beach CA 90803

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Godmothers Saloon

  • 302 W 7th St

    San Pedro CA 90731

Dive Bar in Historic Downtown San Pedro. Godmothers has been owned and operated by the same family for over 30 years. Most customers are regulars. Live music on weekend.

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El Potro

  • 1113 San Fernando Rd

    San Fernando CA 91340

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Footsies

  • 2640 N Figueroa St

    Los Angeles CA 90065

Footsies in Los Angeles is a retro-inspired dive bar that offers a laid-back atmosphere, pool table and great drinks

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The Shot Exchange

  • 26891 Bouquet Canyon Rd

    Santa Clarita CA 91350

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Drawing Room

  • 1800 Hillhurst Ave

    Los Angeles CA 90027

Drawing Room Dive Bar in Los Angeles is a laid-back, neighborhood watering hole known for its affordable drinks, vintage jukebox, and lively late-night crowd