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Our bar hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. While you can straight people just about anywhere in Los Angeles, these watering holes offer unmatched vibes, with a constant buzz of locals and visitors alike. Dating in L.

From beachside hangouts to happy hour spotsL. For a sense of class, stop into a wine bar filled with friendly faces and strike up a conversation about your favorite bottle or glass, or stop into an old-school bar for a pinball tournament which is maybe one of the greatest icebreakers ever?

Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. The hidden literally gems are a barbershop by day and a speakeasy by night, serving up some tasty libations. In Culver City, nearby locals like the hip Venice crowd mix with those simply looking for a quality quaff and, hopefully, someone to share it with.

Think: tree house hideaway by the Pacific, clad with an outdoor fire pit, ocean views, a pool table, dart boards, a ping-pong table and near specialty drinks that set the mood and get you in the mood for a Baja getaway. After 10pm, this place fills up most weekend evenings with folks from all over the city—and everyone, whether you like it or not, will be dancing to a throwback-heavy mix.

With a pink tile floor, baby blue wall paneling, plants everywhere and a pinball machine at the door to greet you, the decorative theme is confusing but deliciously alluring. The drinks are strong, the disco ball is bright, and the space itself is a conversation starter for any fellow bargoer. Looking for something on the other side of town?

Check out the Little Friend in Venice for a more Westside vibe curated by the same masterminds.

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On the weekends, Angelenos fill up the tiny dancefloor on weekends to soak up the party-hearty atmosphere under glittering disco balls. This cozy beer and wine bar in Echo Park offers a well-curated selection of often local beers, red, white, and sparkling wine, as well as small bites—think mixed olives, cheese and crackers.

Exposed brick, a wood bar, and soft, yellow glass light fixtures give this place a comfortable feel without sacrificing style. The music here comes from an old-school record player and an ever-changing vinyl collection, which adds to that warm, homey feeling—however, the scene changes on weekends.

A DJ booth replaces the piano that sits beside the bar and vinyl sets are spun by local mixing masters. As the night unfurls, seating becomes increasingly scarce as a line begins to form outside. Though one could almost say that the restaurant is Mama Shelter—walk into the lobby of the hotel and you are immediately faced with a bar on your left, a smattering of tables on your right, and entertainment all around you in the form of a foosball table, TVs and more.

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