Top 10 New Bars of 2005

Updated: November 26, 2004

From swanky lounges to local dives, check out L.A.'s hottest new bars of the year.

On this page:The Top 10, More of L.A.'s Top Bars.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended East/West Lounge
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    8851 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Eurasian-themed lounge lures local professionals and gay elite looking to find a balance between work and play.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Next Door Tapas
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    11814 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Broadway Bar
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    830 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (map)

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Mood
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    6623 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bowery
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    6268 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Cabana Club
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    1439 Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tropicana Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel
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    7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Golden age venue converges with New Hollywood crowds at Roosevelt Hotel's cool and casual poolside lounge.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Montmartre Lounge
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    6757 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

  9. 9 3 Star Rating: Average LAX
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    1714 Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

More of L.A.'s Top Bars

  1. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Basque
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    1707 N Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    Spanish-themed bordello-style club inhabits Deep's former confines.

  2. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Magnolia
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    6266 1/2 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)