6 lgbtq+ in Los Angeles, editor-picked by TableJourney. All Los Angeles nightlife.

The Abbey Food and Bar ★ 4.6

West Hollywood · 692 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

The Abbey on Robertson has been West Hollywood's flagship gay bar since 1991, a sprawling indoor and patio dining, dance and drag destination.

Tip: Weekend drag brunches book through Resy. Stonewall Inn Gives Back certified LGBTQ Safe Space.

Akbar ★ 4.6

Silver Lake · 4356 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Akbar at Sunset and Fountain in Silver Lake, founded 1996, is the LA queer neighborhood bar with rotating DJs, comedy and a back dance floor.

Tip: No cover most nights. Tuesday comedy and Saturday Dance Yourself Clean DJ set are the regular standouts.

Micky's ★ 4.3

West Hollywood · 8857 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Micky's on Santa Monica Boulevard is the two-story West Hollywood gay nightclub, a downstairs floor and upstairs terrace in the Rainbow District.

Tip: Extended-hour license to 04:00 Saturday, Sunday and Monday under Hamburger Marys ownership since 2025. Free entry most nights.

The Bullet Bar ★ 4.2

North Hollywood · 10522 Burbank Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601

The Bullet Bar on Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood is the Valley's leather and Levi gay dive with a patio, karaoke and no-attitude door.

Tip: Karaoke nights run mid-week, dress-coded leather parties most weekends. Free parking lot behind the bar.

Hi Tops ★ 4.3

West Hollywood · 8933 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hi Tops on Santa Monica Boulevard is the West Hollywood gay sports bar, with screens on every wall, a Thursday Gym Class go-go night and weekend drag DJ sets.

Tip: Game-day brunches fill early; weekday happy hour runs 12:00 to 19:00. Walk-in, no cover most nights.

Beaches WeHo ★ 4.1

West Hollywood · 8928 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Beaches WeHo on Santa Monica Boulevard is the two-story 80s Miami disco-themed LGBTQ lounge with neon tropical walls and Cuban Carta recipes.

Tip: Reservations through the venue site for VIP booths. Happy hour drink specials run weeknights before 19:00.