usually on TV, and there are copious drink specials, bands and DJs. EIGHTYTWO 707 E. Fourth Pl., eightytwo.la
➽ It’s a bar. It’s an arcade. It’s a barcade! Drink and dance the night away, play some Street Fighter or pinball, and grab food from the trucks parked outside. EVERSON ROYCE BAR 1936 E. Seventh St., erbla.com
➽ This beautiful Arts District bar features a lovely patio, ample parking, vintages by the glass or bottle, a sprawling cocktail program and tasty eats. GOLDEN GOPHER 417 W. Eighth St., pouringwithheart.com
➽ Exposed brick walls, chandeliers and golden gopher lamps augment a rocking jukebox and a cozy patio at this longtime hangout. HANK’S BAR 840 S. Grand Ave., (213) 623-7718
➽ This longtime dive bars has free popcorn, a great jukebox and stiff drinks that won’t break the bank.
➽ Think of this place as a sort of burger speakeasy. There’s a rustic bar serving beer and handmade drinks. There is live music every night of the week. No cover. Lot parking available. FIVE STAR BAR 267 S. Main St., fivestarbardtla.com
➽ Art, music, burgers and cheap beer. It’s the kind of no-frills dive you’ll wanna get lost in for a few hours. Cash only. GRAND STAR 943 N. Broadway, grandstarjazzclub.com
➽ This vintage Chinatown hangout serves wicked rum drinks and plenty of kitsch. There’s lively karaoke and a lineup of jazz, hip-hop and R&B. HAM & EGGS TAVERN 433 W. Eighth St., hamandeggstavern.com
➽ This two-room locals’ haven serves a selection of beer and wine stronger than the divey look suggests. On weekends, squeeze into the narrow back room where rock bands, DJs and singer-songwriter types play on a tiny stage.
LEXINGTON 129 E. Third St., thelexingtonbar.com
➽ A small, dark haven with affordable pitchers of beer, chalkboard walls and murals. There is live music, as well as open mic and comedy nights. MICROSOFT THEATER 777 Chick Hearn Court, microsofttheater.com
➽ This L.A. Live venue boasts the largest stage in Southern California, as well as a 7,100-seat configuration in which no seat is further than 220 feet from the action. It hosts concerts, comedy acts, awards shows and TV specials. MOROCCAN LOUNGE 901 E. First St, themoroccan.com
➽ The Arts District joint is one of Downtown’s most intimate and unique performance venues. Enjoy a mix of local and some touring national bands. MRS. FISH 448 S. Hill St., mrsfish.com
KING EDDY SALOON 131 E. Fifth St., kingeddysaloon.com
➽ This holdout neighborhood dive, which opened in 1933, has been updated to include some new craft brew options. The clientele is mixed and the prices are cheap. LA CITA 336 S. Hill St., lacitabar.com
➽ This Mexican ranchero bar draws just about every demographic. Booze is cheap, lighting is dim, DJs rock and the covered patio is a gem. THE MERMAID 428 E. Second St., themermaidla.com
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➽ Located inside Honda Plaza, this tiny space features bold cocktails and a solid tap list. The nautical theme isn’t overwhelming, but try drinks like the Mermaiden Voyage. The kitchen also turns out tasty small bites for when you want to hang out at a local establishment. REDWOOD BAR AND GRILL 316 W. Second St., theredwoodbar.com
➽ This maritime-inspired tavern is decked out with fishing nets, weathered wooden planks and the stumps of dock timbers. There are frequently live and loud rock bands. RESIDENT 428 S. Hewitt St., residentdtla.com
➽ An Arts District oasis, Resident is a hybrid bar, beer garden and music venue. A vintage trailer on the patio serves drinks, and eats are provided by food trucks. TONY’S SALOON 2017 E. Seventh St., pouringwithheart.com
➽ There’s a casual, Prohibition-era charm at this Arts District locale. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, muscular drinks, pool, ping-pong and darts. WENDELL 656 S. Main St., wendellbardtla.com
➽ Beyond the red neon sign is a relaxed hangout with a jukebox, about a dozen beers on tap, dark wood and plenty of neighborhood folk. WOLF & CRANE 366 E. Second St., wolfandcranebar.com
➽ East meets West at this intimate Little Tokyo haunt, where the house special is a can of Sapporo and a shot of Johnnie Walker Red. The Japanese bar snacks rock and DJs spin.
➽ LIVE MUSIC BLUE WHALE 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., #301, bluewhalemusic.com
➽ A hidden gem in Little Tokyo’s Weller Court, this jazz bar is intimate and chill. CONGA ROOM 800 W. Olympic Blvd., congaroom.com
➽ Located at L.A. Live, the Conga Room offers salsa dancing, three bars, and top-notch Latin bands. ESCONDITE 410 Boyd St., theescondite.com
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