And you’ll see plenty of shirtless dancing at the Adonis Lounge show on Wednesdays and Sundays (featuring 20 ripped performers). You might see shirtless bartenders here, too. There are lots of other daily specials, including Hotrod (lubin’ you up) Wednesdays and Launch Fridays (where the weekend takes off) – Top 40 downstairs and Hip Hop upstairs – with no cover until midnight.įubar is a little on the rowdy side, this watering hole is known for good music and good prospects for hooking up. The later show on Mondays is “Showgirls,” hosted by Raven, with music by Paulo Ramirez. Fridays and Saturdays other nights until 2 a.m.īut why wait for Friday? Get your week off to a fun start by checking out Micky’s stand-up comedy hour on Mondays, hosted by Samantha Hale (no cover).
Another plus: Micky’s stays open until 4 a.m. There are plenty of places to eat, drink and dance to tunes from stellar DJs in this two-story club with a spacious patio. Micky’s delivers more of a diverse crowd and a popular Top 40 soundtrack. Check out Musical Mondays (think “Hairspray,” “Grease” and “Chicago”), comedy and karaoke on Tuesdays, Drag Show Thursdays and Latin Saturdays. There’s a whole lotta dancing going on and you can eat there, too. Rage, typically catering to younger guys, loves to pack the dance floor with pop and other themed music nights. The best rotating parties include the pansexual palace of A Club Called Rhonda, Ostbahnhof, and Spotlight.Then amble down Santa Monica Boulevard. If you're looking for a leather daddy or cub scout, The Eagle and Faultline will not disappoint.ĭowntown, sip speciality crafted cocktails at Bar Mattachine while watching hot go-gos read books, or try Redline for the Spanish-infused Top 40. Silver Lake hosts the long-standing Akbar with few frills but commendable drink prices and a well known “Bears in Space” party on select summertime Sundays. The Bird Cage in Santa Monica is a safe haven on weekends for West Side LGBTs with a spacious day-drinking patio. When you're in the mood to get away from the crowds in West Hollywood, head to nearby Santa Monica, Silver Lake or DTLA. Whatever your scene, there are plenty of gay clubs in Los Angeles to choose from!
One of the longest-standing weekly parties, it brings the right amount of kink, with shockingly clad go-go boys, a backroom photo contest, and decently-priced drinks. At Micky’s bar, its “Showgirls” Monday nights is a classic drag performance with many RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni turning up… bring your single bills, hunty! For a more riotous and alternative party, visit “Queen Kong” Friday nights in DTLA’s Precinct club, where the ghoulish Boulet Brothers host a devilish show infused with downright sickening performers.įor all the size queens out there, FUBAR’s “B.F.D.” (Big Fat Dick) Thursdays can’t be missed. It wouldn’t be Los Angeles without queens. Because of its global success, The Abbey recently opened The Chapel, a separate bar under the same roof, targeted toward a specifically gay clientele. From its infamous brunch celebrations with mimosas by the pitcher to heated weekend nights with acrobatic go-gos, this establishment attracts LGBTs and their straight friends. The Abbey, West Hollywood, takes the cake and also serves the cake (!), as one of the most famous gay bars in the world. Although the city is best known for its WeHo nightlife, there are plenty of other alternatives to find surfer boys, fishy queens, Instastuds and mustache-donning hipsters. It really is a must-see for any LGBT traveler. The streets and bars of this stretch are completely packed Thursday through to Sunday night. Los Angeles has a strong reputation for its gay bars and clubs, with an entire strip dedicated to gay establishments on West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard. Although the city is best known for its WeHo nightlife, there are plenty of other alternatives to find surfer boys.