los Angeles Dive Bars

Los Angeles dive bars are not what most people think of in the city that is known for its glitz and glamour. However there is hope for those of us who like a bit grit and grime with their whisky or beer. These diamonds in the rough span across a vast spread of land, cities and neighborhoods. With this vastness comes commonality and yet uniqueness that each one brings with its own flavor. Below is an overall list of our favorite LA hunts. Look for our post where we break it down into neighborhoods and bar crawls. 

Amigos Cantina Bar

Amigo’s Cantina

Amigo’s Cantina is not exactly a dive bar strictly speaking, it’s not exactly a bar because half the place is an excellent Mexican restaurant

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Frolic Room Sign

Frolic Room

Since 1930 the Frolic Room, on Hollywood Boulevard, off the corner of Vine, has been doing its dive bar best to keep not only the

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Museum Club

We made it here after a long day of exploring pueblos, Apache death caves, drinking, playing pool, taking photos and did I fail to mention

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