Thanks to an item in the L.A. Times, we have a listing of the city’s top gay bars, prepared by Sharon Raiford Bush and Alan R. Carter. We’ve reformatted the list into the following table, which also contains excerpts from the article.
Top Gay Bars in Los Angeles
|
Bar and Location |
Contact Information | Comment |
| PUMP 8948 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.pumprestaurant.com01.310.657.7867 | “The brainchild of restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump and her husband Ken Todd, PUMP Restaurant is technically a restaurant/bar, but nonetheless the local crowds come out to play at this beautiful eatery and hangout.” |
| Fubar 7994 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 |
www.fubarla.com01.323.654.0396 | “Fubar gets a decidedly young crowd…do these boys have jobs? Don’t they have to get up in the morning? Monday night the young crowd dances to 80s music…” |
| The Abbey 692 N. Robertson Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.abbeyfoodandbar.com01.310.289.8410 | “…has since been hailed ‘the best gay bar in the world’ by Logo TV. The now 16,000-square-foot food and drinking establishment has been featured prominently in a number of television projects” |
| Rage 8911 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.theragenightclub.com01.310.652.7055 | “…one of West Hollywood’s hottest places to see (and be seen) does not disappoint. Be warned: if you’re over 30, you will get looked at like you’re ready for your AARP card.” |
| Micky’s 8857 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.mickys.com01.310.657.1176 | “For more than two decades, this oft-raucous nightspot has been one of L.A.’s hottest neighborhood bars. Guests are entertained by male go-go dancers, drag queens and provocative live shows on select evenings.” |
| Gold Coast 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 |
www.goldcoastweho.com01.323.656.4879 | “Established in 1981, the joke around WeHo is that some of the original patrons haven’t left since they opened. And, yes, some affectionately call the place “Mold Coast” because the patrons tend to be older.” |
| Revolver 8851 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.revolverweho.com01.310.694.0430 | “A neighborhood favorite, this venue is a cross between a traditional gay lounge and go-go club. It’s become quite a hit among those looking for 80s and 90s dance music, popular videos and a delightful environment …” |
| Faultline 4216 Melrose Avenue Silverlake, CA 90029 |
www.faultlinebar.com01.323.660.0889 | “This bar’s Facebook page boasts 1,121 friends and just about all of them are big, tattooed, hulking servings of macho … No worries. The guys might be bear-like, but they are quite friendly.” |
| Trunks 8809 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.trunksbar.com01.310.652.1015 | “A landmark in West Hollywood for more than 25 years, this genial venue remains a traditional gay sports bar that offers a bank of television monitors and strong cocktails at low costs. A toy train adds nostalgia to the pub’s décor …” |
| Mother Lode 8944 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
www.facebook.com/motherlodewesthollywood/
01.310.659.9700 |
“It’s not trendy or pretty or even fancy. But the neighborhood bar (it’s ‘Cheers’ without Carla or Cliff) is where men go to play pool or avoid the hair-flippers at some of the trendier joints.” |
Source: L.A. Times
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Source: L.A. Times
