Best of Citysearch: Nightlife in L.A.

by Mar Yvette - Citysearch Editor - 368 Reviews - 112 Lists

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Updated: July 01, 2009

We love the nightlife. And we know you do too. That's why we've launched our new Best of Citysearch campaign to find out where your favorite places are for after-hours fun. Know of the absolute best bloody mary in town? Coolest hotel bar? Happy hour haunt you just can't live without? Just go to that business listing on our site, click on the "Nominate for Best of Citysearch" tab and vote! To get you in the spirit, here are a few of my personal favorites ...

My Nightlife Nominations

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Asia de Cuba at Mondrian
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    8440 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    BEST MOJITO: I check out new places just about every night of the week, but this gorgeous white-on-white wonderland inside the Mondrian hotel continues to be my favorite spot for the classic Cuban cocktail. Served in a Collins glass, the concoction is a mix of freshly muddled mint, club soda, rum, lime juice, a little sugar and fresh fruit juice. (I love pineapple). Oh, and a stalk of fresh sugar cane which I just can't resist chewing on. It's like an edible swizzle stick!

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bar Centro at the Bazaar
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    465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    BEST HOTEL BAR: When this swishy spot inside the SLS hotel opened late last year, it sent the mixology world into a tizzy. After all, this is where you can experience wild libations of Wonka-esque proportions: Edible sorbet-like caipirinhas made with liquid nitrogen? Margaritas topped with "salt air"? Yeah, it's all here. And then some.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chloe
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    1449 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    BEST ROMANTIC BAR: This low-key, jewel box of a bar is my go-to spot for a well-made drink (especially the Pimm's Cup) and a dash of Parisian charm. Which is all you really need to create a romantic vibe. Every time I step beyond its unmarked door I imagine for just a moment that I'm in France ... but with the Pacific Ocean just a block away.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
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    1760 N Vermont Ave, Hollywood, CA 90027 (map)

    BEST LOUNGE: Three words: Marty and Elayne. Really, what more do you need?