Los Angeles Dive Bars Paradox
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…
Monte Carlo Bar
They say, (whoever the hell they are,) that the Monte Carlo Bar is a dive bar that gives fuck-all about anything. Or anybody. But that’s not true. Come on, go…
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 hordes of celebrities who occasionally…
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
The Colorado Bar
Located on a leafy, isolated corner of East Pasadena, on Colorado Blvd (Route 66) off San Gabriel, across the street from a “Denny’s”, snuggled between the Guitar Center and an…
Chez Jay
https://youtu.be/k7IUd1r8FDw Chez Jay is at the beginning or end of the line of Route 66. A great old time bar with very good food. Place hasn’t changed much. The day…
Monty Bar
The Monty is a dive bar in downtown Los Angeles with a mirror ball, buffalo head and Charles Bronson how can you go wrong with this spot.
Frank N Hanks
In the heart of KoreaTown, a very dense part of LA, is Frank N Hanks. This bar is right along busy Western Ave. and acts as a refuge to someone…
Oasis Lounge
Truly, an Oasis. In the middle of nothing. It was a hot day, noon and we had to get a drink and cool off. The owner of the bar was…