Best places: Live music bars in Los Angeles, United States

Funky breakfast, burger & sandwich shack at the beach since 1969 with beer, games & live music.

Showcasing singer-songwriters before they break big, this cozy spot boasts a full bar & small bites.

Plush, ’50s-era spot featured in many films & TV shows offering steakhouse fare, cocktails & music.

A subterranean bar rich with history, offering regular live jazz, occasional dancing & billiards.

This wine bar & restaurant offers pizza, pasta & salads plus live jazz nightly on the patio.

A range of sandwiches, Mediterranean dishes & smoothies fill out the menu of this cafe with a patio.

Vibrant haunt with an edgy atmosphere, featuring cocktails, pub grub & regular live music.

Cocktails turned out in time-tested, wood-paneled surrounds with pool tables & live jazz music.

Old-school vinyl shop with a laid-back bar featuring micro-brewed beers & a patio for sunset sips.

Intimate hangout in an easygoing setting offering wine & craft beers, plus live music nights.

Handsome, low-lit & moody lounge for mixology & cocktails with a focus on whiskey.

Trendy spot offering hip decor & a drink program that features unexpected ingredients.

Veteran eatery & watering hole offering pub grub, live music, pool & games in a comfy, woody space.

Classic cocktails amid neon graffiti & pinball in a hidden spot behind Bar Clacson.

Venerable, old-school bar offering pub food, outdoor seating & turtle races twice a month.

👍👍 What a gem. Had no idea, hidden behind a fence with vines would be a lovely restaurant with a fabulous patio for dining. Stopped in for a light bite, early dinner and left excited to return and explore more of the menu. The servers work as a team, so service was great. Tables are a little more s...

👍 It's a tiny place. Some may find it more intimate for shows. It has a nice atmosphere even though it smelled like pee when I first walked in, but that's just the smell of Hollywood I suppose. The stage is tiny and awkward because it's also the pathway to the restrooms. You literally walk up to the s...

This lively & dimly lit saloon features karaoke (with a 2-drink minimum) plus frequent specials.

👍👍 Love the newly renovated Barrel Tavern. From the front door to the rest rooms. No longer a dive bar, a much needed coat of paint, new tables, fresh clean floors and newly remodeled bathroom with Nouveau art, gave this space a nice open modern look. Sundays and Thursday's Kareoke is a smash hit,...

👍👍 Friday night Popping Spanish music. Huge bar, sports bar style, tons of TVs games are on replay. Great music. Tons of alcohol options beers are 6$ each good vibes all around