While the city of West Hollywood, located in Los Angeles County, contains the majority of the gay bars in the area, the city of Los Angeles itself offers plenty of popular gay clubs of its own. From leather bars such as The Eagle, to dance clubs such as Arena, the city offers a diverse range of gay nightlife.
Located in the neighborhood of Silverlake, MJ's features go-go boys and the latest running happy hour of any local bar, extending until 10 p.m, and including $4 well drinks. Thursdays' theme is Middle Eastern night, known as Club Nur, while underwear parties are held on Saturday nights. The music generally consists of hip-hop, pop, and top 40 hits. The club also hosts birthday parties, and provides champagne and free entrance to everyone in the party.
Mj's
2810 Hyperion Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-660-1503
mjsbar.com
Open Wednesday through Sunday, Faultline is a leather bar located in the Silverlake region in the City of Los Angeles. Every night the bar is open offers a different theme. Wednesdays is known as Dark Bar; the lights are set to low, and drink specials include $5 well drinks, and $3 Bud Drafts. Thursdays offers Undy Night, in which guests check their pants in at the door, and has no cover. Fridays feature a stripper night, while Saturdays have a beer bust.
Faultline
4216 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-660-0889
faultlinebar.com
Located in the region of Silverlake, Akbar club offers a lounge-like atmosphere, with various drink specials. Happy hour extends daily from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., offering $4 well drinks and $3 draft beers. The music typically consists of rock and roll and alternative style music.
Akbar
4356 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-665-6810
akbarsilverlake.com
Arenas night club features hip-hop nights on Wednesdays, and Latin nights on Saturdays. The club boasts of having the largest dance floor in the region. Wednesdays and Thursdays open the club to anyone 18 years of age or older, while Fridays and Saturdays are exclusive to 21 years and on. A dress codes is enforced, and the club mandates you "dress to impress."
Arena
6655 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90038
323-462-0714
arenasnightclub.com
The leather bar in Los Angeles opens seven days a week, starting at 4 p.m. weekdays, and at 2 p.m. on weekends. Valet parking is available Thursdays through Sundays, and various drink specials include $4 domestic pitchers of beer on Wednesdays, and all day happy hour on Mondays.
Eagle L.A.
4219 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-663-8845
eaglela.com
