Friday Night Clubs and Bars in Los Angeles

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From the archives: November 09, 2007

Just got paid, it's Friday night .... Now that the workweek is over it's time to get down tonight and party! Whether it's free dancing at Akbar, an all-night party at Spider Club or a DJ battle at "Firecracker," get ready to start your weekend right.

Friday Hot Spots

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Seven -- Closed
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    7929 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

    Ultra hip and mostly straight WeHo lounge plays an eclectic music for those looking to dance as they drink.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Green Door
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    1429 Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Akbar
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    4356 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map)

    Tired of spending money to have a great night of dancing? Fridays are completely free at this gay Silver Lake haven.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Boardner's
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    1652 N Cherokee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map)

    The second and fourth Friday of every month brings dancing locals ready to sweat it out to UK house music till 3am.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bardot
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    1737 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    DJ Sweet P hosts the hottest Friday after-hours event. The packed dance floor goes until 7am with an eclectic music set.

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average The Factory
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    652 N La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    WeHo locals who like to dance call this always-busy event home, with cheesy pop music, cheap drinks and muscle boys who aren't afraid to flaunt it.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Crown Bar
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    7321 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Leave the paparazzi outside and enter an A-list party with DJ Pesce at the helm spinning 80s pop and electronica. This cool '40s throwback fills with scenesters ready to drink and gossip.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jimmy's Lounge
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    6202 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    The former El Centro space is now a loft-style lounge and dance club calling all hipsters for the popular "PYT" party on Friday nights.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Griffin
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    3000 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (map)

    Friday nights at this stylishly gothic Atwater tavern is when to find European beer on tap and a range of vodkas and whiskies.

  10. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tropicana Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel
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    7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Can't get in to Teddy's? Stop by the pool with the rest of the leftover lounge crowd. But don't worry--everyone here is still beautiful (and sometimes famous).

  11. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Eleven
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    8811 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Talk about nightlife with a twist: This snappy WeHo supper club is the hottest ticket every Friday night with electro beats--and exotic aerial acrobats at 11pm.

  12. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Boulevard 3
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    6523 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Pretty but not pretentious? This no-cover spot brings Hollywood's beauties looking for a more laidback atmosphere than neighboring Social Hollywood.

  13. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Les Deux
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    1638 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Friday is VIP night at this French styled club, luring tabloid starlets for a night of patio partying. The club has gone downhill since opening but every Friday it still fills to capacity.

  14. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Dakota
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    7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    Now that the scary Mizz Demme is out, this former wine cellar even gets Perez Hilton's endorsement: "Teddy's on Friday nights is so hot!"