Searching for Bars near me in Los Angeles? Los Angeles bars range from polished cocktail rooms and whiskey specialists to rooftops, tiki landmarks, wine bars and live-jazz venues. Choose Perch for views and music, Vibrato for refined jazz, Library Bar for an intimate lounge, Far Bar for lower-priced drinks and food, or Seven Grand for reliable late-night whiskey service.
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| # | Place | Best for | Drinks | Atmosphere | Music | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perch | Rooftop occasions | Handcrafted cocktails and French small plates | Glamorous rooftop with grand city views | Nightly live music, 7–10 pm | 4.4 (7,680) |
| 2 | Everson Royce Bar | Polished cocktails | Polished cocktail spot with menu depth | Backlit bar with banquette seating | — | 4.5 (1,097) |
| 3 | L.A. Live | Event-night meetups | Multiple drinking and dining options | Large complex suited to event meetups | Entertainment complex; specific music varies | 4.6 (5,194) |
| 4 | Far Bar | Food-and-drink flexibility | Beer and cocktails with food pairing | Casual Little Tokyo food-and-drink stop | — | 4.4 (1,440) |
| 5 | Library Bar | Intimate downtown lounge | Handcrafted cocktails and gastropub bites | Book-lined walls and leather couches | Conversation-first music not specifically verified | 4.3 (994) |
| 6 | Seven Grand | Whiskey-focused nights | Massive whiskey selection and old-school cocktails | Stylish hunting-lodge decor | — | 4.6 (1,980) |
| 7 | Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles | Rooftop cocktails | Inventive cocktails with vintage styling | South Beach vibe on a rooftop | — | 4.1 (821) |
| 8 | Vibrato Grill Jazz | Refined jazz evenings | Cocktail bar with New American dining | Refined venue with table service | Big-name live jazz acts | 4.7 (1,333) |
| 9 | Tiki-Ti | Classic tiki drinks | Tropical drinks in a classic tiki setting | Hawaiian decor in a local landmark | Because “they don’t take reservations” and “the music isn’t themed”. | 4.7 (779) |
| 10 | Good Clean Fun | Wine and patio gatherings | Wine-bar focus with approachable positioning | Sunny patio and convivial community feel | Music and weekend DJs documented | 4.9 (364) |
Top 10 explained
1Perch
Rooftop occasionsPerch combines a glamorous rooftop, grand city views, French small plates and handcrafted cocktails. Matching evidence also describes nightly live music from 7 to 10 pm. It is open late on Friday and Saturday, while the French-restaurant positioning and listed $50–100 range make this a more occasion-oriented choice.
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2Everson Royce Bar
Polished cocktailsEverson Royce Bar centers on a polished cocktail experience with a backlit bar, banquettes and bar bites ranging from burgers to bao buns. Its listed $20–30 range is comparatively approachable for the category. Friday and Saturday service runs until 2 am, while Monday and Tuesday are closed.
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3L.A. Live
Event-night meetupsL.A. Live is a massive entertainment complex with a theater, The Grammy Museum, hotels and restaurants, plus multiple drinking and dining options. Its all-day listed hours suit event schedules. Because it is a complex rather than one focused bar, the specific venue, atmosphere and pricing will vary.
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4Far Bar
Food-and-drink flexibilityFar Bar offers a chill gastropub format with American and Asian food, including burgers and sushi, alongside beer and cocktails. Its listed $10–30 range is among the more accessible options here. It stays open until 1:30 am Friday and Saturday, making it practical for flexible downtown plans.
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5Library Bar
Intimate downtown loungeLibrary Bar is a cozy cocktail and lounge bar with book-lined walls, leather couches, handcrafted drinks and gastropub bites. Matching evidence calls it an intimate parlor and notes no reservations. It runs until 2 am Friday and Saturday, balancing date-friendly atmosphere with late-night availability.
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6Seven Grand
Whiskey-focused nightsSeven Grand is built around old-school cocktails and a massive whiskey selection, presented in stylish hunting-lodge surroundings. Matching evidence also notes daily 4–8 pm happy hour and a $10 Toki Highball. It is open daily until 2 am, though the broad $10–60 range depends on selection.
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7Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles
Rooftop cocktailsBroken Shaker brings a South Beach-inspired rooftop setting with vintage flourishes and inventive cocktails. Its listed hours run noon to midnight every day, offering unusually broad daytime access for a rooftop bar. The supplied facts do not establish pricing, reservations, music style or whether the rooftop is quiet or busy.
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8Vibrato Grill Jazz
Refined jazz eveningsVibrato Grill Jazz is a refined New American venue presenting big-name live jazz acts. Matching evidence confirms music programming, reservations and table service. The listed $100+ price places it firmly in premium territory, and evening-only hours mean it suits planned dinners or concerts more than spontaneous late-night bar hopping.
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9Tiki-Ti
Classic tiki drinksTiki-Ti is a tiny local landmark covered in tikis and Hawaiian decor, specializing in tropical drinks. Its $20–30 listing is relatively approachable, but the compact room may not suit larger groups. It closes at midnight and is closed Sunday through Tuesday, so planning around its narrow schedule matters.
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10Good Clean Fun
Wine and patio gatheringsGood Clean Fun is a wine bar with a welcoming, convivial feel, a sunny patio and tall ceilings. Matching evidence notes music, weekend DJs and an approachable community-driven atmosphere, with medium sound levels reported elsewhere. Reservations are accepted, but the venue closes by 11 pm Friday and Saturday.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Los Angeles bar is best for live music?
Vibrato Grill Jazz has the clearest live-music evidence: it presents big-name jazz acts and accepts reservations. Perch also has matching evidence of nightly live music from 7 to 10 pm, while The Mint is identified as a live music venue without further programming details.
Which choices work best for a date?
Library Bar is the strongest intimate option, with leather couches, book-lined walls and handcrafted cocktails. Perch offers a more glamorous rooftop setting with city views and music, while Vibrato suits a planned premium dinner-and-jazz evening. Compare atmosphere, price and reservation needs before choosing.
Which bars are easiest to plan for late night?
Seven Grand is open daily until 2 am, while Everson Royce Bar reaches 2 am Friday and Saturday. Library Bar also runs until 2 am on those nights. Tiki-Ti closes at midnight and has several weekly closures, so it requires more schedule checking.
