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This West Adams bar doesn’t have much to do with Paris, but still makes for a fun night out.

Come to No Not Bar in Santa Monica for the tropical cocktails and disco, stay for the excellent Neapolitan-ish pizza.

Come to this classic Irish pub on Fairfax for a pint, stay to catch a show at the live music venue next door.

Casey's is a reliable Irish pub in DTLA with a huge brick patio downstairs and occasional beer pong games.

Formosa Cafe is a slice of Hollywood history and one of the coolest spots to drink in Weho.

Louders is a pub in Koreatown with buldak cheese torched tableside and excellent, unconventional chicken wings.

Zero Lounge is an absurd Y2K-themed bar in Hollywood with sugary drinks and Kesha remixes. Expect Furbies.

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Night On Earth is a kitschy 80’s-themed bar along Cahuenga Pass with innovative cocktails.

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If you're looking live music and a late night drink in Idyllwild, head immediately to Taryn's.

The Wicked Wolf is a quirky cocktail bar with Victorian couches and murals of enchanted forests.

Free Spirited is a cozy sober lounge in Alhambra that serves an entire menu of inventive zero-ABV drinks.

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Real Charmer is a moody, pirate-y bar in Virgil Village with a bubbling stone fountain and elaborate cocktails.

This quirky, Southern-leaning bar in East Hollywood bar is a great place to go for casual cocktails and delicious fried chicken.

Silverlake Lounge is a lo-fi dive and indie music venue in the heart of Silver Lake that often turns into a dance party.

Jaguar Room is a fun and campy cocktail bar attached to Silver Lake’s Tacolina. Expect animal print, strong guava daiquiris, and psychedelic rock.

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Part speakeasy, part dive bar, The Slipper Clutch is a gritty cocktail spot in DTLA known for cheap drinks and edgy bands.

Lost is a picturesque rooftop in Downtown LA with solid cocktails and great skyline views.

Rokusho is a concrete-brutalist Japanese bar in Hollywood that’s fine for cocktails and a small bite.

Countdown to the holidays with a cocktail (or three) at these 12 spots.

The Stowaway is a candlelit basement bar that's perfect for a date night in DTLA.

If you’re looking for an easy pre-dinner drink in Santa Monica, AJA Vineyards is a great choice.