The Grand Star Jazz Club, located in historic Chinatown, has been in the forefront of promoting live jazz in downtown Los Angeles for decades. It prides itself on having some of the greatest jazz musicians live and available to you.
Power House has been a staple of Hollywood for almost 20 years. Patrons and employees affectionately refer to it as a "dive bar," and it's hard to imagine many would disagree. Though very clean, and staffed by very affable bartenders and doormen, the dark atmosphere and rock music make it the go-to spot for those wanting to avoid long lines and pricey drinks at nearby clubs. Hollywood locals and Hollywood elite alike go for the eclectic jukebox, name-remembering staff, and of course, $3 Pabst Blue Ribon pints. Just don't ask for an energy drink! It allows customers to take their drinks into the back alley while they smoke, and it has an electronic dartboard.
Joseph's Cafe has been a restaurant and nightclub spot in Hollywood since the early eighties. Its menu offers moussaka, Athenian chicken pasta and Achiote swordfish. It has a happy hour from 3pm - 7pm, Monday through Friday. Its nightclub features a dance floor and occasional guest DJs and performers. The nightclub and restaurant are Greek and Moroccan themed, with colorful murals and several statues. It us available for corporate and private events.
The Cellar Bar and Grill is a Century City hangout that is popular with local professionals for lunch and dinner. In contrast to the building's exterior, the inside of the restaurant feels like a neighborhood pub, with brick walls and cozy decor.
The Cellar becomes a sports bar during the football and baseball seasons. Happy hour, from 4pm to 8pm, offers appetizer and drink specials, and daily specials are available. A full bar and food catering is available for corporate events, weddings and other gatherings. The restaurant is also available to host parties.
Voted one of L.A.'s best, The Well is a cool, unpretentious bar located in the heart of Hollywood. The entrance is on Argyle by the bright, blue neon sign. Inside this ultra-modern space is an island bar with a cascading martini glass display. Signature appetizers include tomato and goat cheese pizza, pesto chicken sandwiches and sweet potato fries, which pair with the signature cocktails — the hot 'n' dirty martini, rumba punch and mango martini. Happy hour specials are from 5pm to 9pm, and there's on-site valet parking for $7.
The Habibi Café has been a part of the Westwood Village architecture since the year 2000. The café offers 23 different flavors of hookah tobacco such as mint, coconut and Egyptian pharohs. A late-night haunt for many a local UCLA student, the café also offers delicious, reasonably-priced Egyptian and Middle Eastern food. If you are out and about with a group of friends, choose the Habibi platter, a generous feast of chicken and beef kabobs, hummus, mutabel and pita, which feeds up to four people. Catering and a VIP private party room are available.
Hollywood Hookah Lounge is conveniently located on Hollywood Boulevard. This hip hookah lounge is ready to make your night a fun one. Stop by and try all the different flavors, it's open late every day.
