Pubs in Los Angeles worth going out for.

I think in terms of which side of town you're on, because everyone who lives here does.

I keep track of pubs in Los Angeles and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

Maui Sugar Mill Saloon

Tarzana • $$

Intimate blues dive bar

First Cabin Bar

First Cabin Bar

Arcadia • $

Cheap drinks & live bands

Weary Livers

Weary Livers

Pico • $$

Quirky games & drinks

El Chucho

El Chucho

Mar Vista

Dive bar meets natural wine

Great terrace
Pogo's

Pogo's

Van Nuys • $

All-day breakfast dive

Cole's French Dip

Cole's French Dip

Downtown • $$

Historic sandwich saloon

Adams Pack Station

Adams Pack Station

Arcadia

Rustic mountain refuge

Casey's Tavern

Casey's Tavern

Canoga Park • $

Intimate jazz hideaway

OyBar

OyBar

Studio City

Dive bar, chef-driven eats

The Crest

The Crest

North Long Beach • $

Neighborhood gay bar

Great terrace

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D’Argenzio Wine

D’Argenzio Wine

Burbank • $$

Neighborhood winery & flatbreads

Vandell

Vandell

Los Feliz • $$

Vintage spirits & market fresh

Trendy
Fox Fire Room

Fox Fire Room

Valley Village • $$

Dark dive bar & darts

The Rosegold Saloon

The Rosegold Saloon

Sawtelle • $$

Brunch & budget saloon

Pawn Shop - Sports Bar & Kitchen

Pawn Shop - Sports Bar & Kitchen

Hancock Park • $$$$

Sports bar, chef-driven

The Buccaneer Lounge

The Buccaneer Lounge

Sierra Madre • $

Retro dive bar

Great terrace

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pubs in Los Angeles chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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