Los Angeles is filled with iconic bars that make you feel as if you’ve stepped into a different decade. Check out our list of ten favorites, updated for 2019.
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154 S Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91205
The Famous it a bar that contains LA history. This bar is located in Glendale’s historic Huntley Evans, and embraces the old Los Angeles with its interior. Stepping inside will make you feel like you’re in an old Hollywood film. The Famous serves classic cocktails using fresh ingredients as well as bitters, juices, syrups, and infusions.
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819 S Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Circa 93 are known for their popular bars around LA, and Queensberry is their newest addition! This bar will make you feel like you’re in an exclusive gothic bar in London with it’s dark interior. They specialize in whiskey flights and they even have a special cocktail flight!
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1521 Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Head back to the ‘70s at Sunset and Vinyl on Vine St. The decor features retro velvet furniture and lots of vinyl records. To enter, pass through 800 Degrees, and go upstairs to what feels like a 1970s living space. cocktails and listening to groovy hits from the 70s.
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1207, 351 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Slipper Clutch transports you back to the ‘80s with its neon lighting and arcade games. Play classic arcade and pinball games such as Pac-Man and Frogger while enjoying a selection of highball cocktails.
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1611 N El Centro Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
If you want to get even MORE ‘70s than Sunset and Vinyl, you must hit up Good Times at Davey Wayne’s near The Fonda. Every inch of the bar is based off of the beloved decade from the furniture to the warm orange and olive colored walls. You’ll even feel like you’re stepping through a time machine based on the bar’s refrigerator entrance!
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7321 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
The set up of Harlowe is dedicated to Hollywood’s Golden Era. The antique look is European-inspired, and looks like something from the 1930s. Harlowe is well known not only for their vintage aesthetic, but also for their classic drinks like their gin and tonic.
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1638 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
This piano bar was opened by actor Darren Criss and his wife Mia Swier and is dedicated to the glitz and glamour of the 1920s. Along with their photogenic drinks, there’s much to see at Tramp Stamp Granny’s. The outside welcomes you with tattooed mannequins where you are then transported into the roaring ‘20s with its velvet seats and vintage decorations. Enjoy live music while ordering a drink at their glitter pink bar and eating rainbow popcorn!
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3256 Cahuenga Blvd W
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Located in Studio City, The Simple Bar will make you feel like you’re in Tron with their neon set up. Simple Bar has a wide variety of drinks as well, ranging from their specials to plenty of wine and beer options.
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810 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
The location of Crane’s Bar was once a bank vault, and still has the feeling of one. Inside the dark interior, play retro games and queue up the jukebox while you sip.
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1621 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
There was once a time where rock and roll dominated Hollywood, and the Burgundy Room is the place to experience that feeling. If you miss the days of the Sunset Strip, you will feel at home at the Burgundy Room.
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