43 Best Dive Bars near North Hollywood

1

NoBAR

NoBAR Bar • $
10622 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood

“Love this NoHo hidden gem of a bar, very local and passer through friendly.

Parking is the biggest obstacle in the area as it's only street, but it's worth it. Great drinks, prices, places to sit, hang, and enjoy an afternoon or night.

The jukebox is digital and stacked with everything your heart could desire. Flat screens in the main bar area.

Huge spacious patio with picnic style tables or a few couches.

Water dispensers are usually available out here as well.

Pool table + indoor lounge area that is first come, first serve unless there's a party who has reserved this area.

Michelle is the coolest bartender. Very go with the flow.

Drink specials daily, typically on Whiskey.

Open every day of the week from 5pm to close.

Note: If their door is locked at or just after 5pm give it a knock. They might wait to open it if there's no one around for safety reasons.“

4.5 Superb19 Reviews
The Good Nite Dive Bar • $
10721 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Cocktails
Full Bar

“cool spot kareoke rocks“

4 Good56 Reviews
The Brickyard Pub North Hollywood Pubs • $
11130 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood

Customers` Favorites

Golden Road Mango Cart 4

“Fun! Fun! Fun! With a VIEW! Owned/run by the same guys who own/run iconic Bar Chain MR. FURLEY’S — which just had it’s grand opening in my hometown GLENDALE on Brand Blvd. — DEFO CHECK THEM OUT!!! 🙌🏻“

3.9 Good68 Reviews
Crawfords Bar • $
2616 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles - 10.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Regular Fried Chicken and Mac N Cheese
Spicy Fried Chicken with Coleslaw
Nice Selection of Beers
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Dinner
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Hot Chicken Basket
Hot Fried Chicken
Basket of Chicken
Mac and Cheese

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4.5 Superb78 Reviews
Power House Bar Dive Bar • $$
1714 Highland Ave, Los Angeles - 6.36 miles

“great atmosphere and welcoming“

4.5 Superb61 Reviews
The CanTiki Bar • $
11100 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood - 1.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Three Dots and a Dash
Fly for a Mai Thai
Banana Hammock
Kill Mai Pain
Baby Scorpion

“Do they have dj what kind of music they play“

4.4 Superb76 Reviews
The Brickyard Pub Hollywood Bar • $
1810 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles - 6.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Glutenberg Blonde
805 Blonde 4 7
La Hazy

“Fun! Fun! Fun! With a VIEW! Owned/run by the same guys who own/run iconic Bar Chain MR. FURLEY’S — which just had it’s grand opening in my hometown GLENDALE on Brand Blvd. — DEFO CHECK THEM OUT!!! 🙌🏻“

4.4 Superb63 Reviews
The Bar • $
5851 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 7.14 miles

“loved it 😅😆😆😊😊😇bdh😅😉😅😅😉“

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
Frank 'n Hank Cocktail Bar • $
518 S Western Ave, Los Angeles - 9.41 miles

“Great crowd around the pool table! Right between a dispensary AND a Japanese infused, vegan hotdog joint!“

4.7 Superb44 Reviews
Ireland's 32 Irish Pub • $
13721 Burbank Blvd, Valley Glen - 3.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Potetos Bowl Stuffed Bacon and Cheese
Mozzarella Sticks with Tomato Sauce
Pickled Fried Cucumber
Tuesday Chicken Tacos
Chicken Saute Platter
Corned Beef Sandwich
Hamburger Deluxe
Breakfast Burger
English Breakfast
Sampler Platter

“Delicious food, great music, and even better service. Highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: There's only one table that works with kids. Regardless, everyone has been really accommodating and sweet when we bring our baby.“

4.7 Superb80 Reviews
The Kibitz Room Bar • $$
419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles - 7.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Monte Cristo Sandwich
Homemade Cole Slaw
Matzo Ball Soup
Pastrami Rueben
Reuben Sandwich
Motza Ball Soup
Turkey Sandwich
Sierra Nevada
Pickles

“The food is great and can’t forget the greatest service ever!!“

4.4 Superb57 Reviews
Drawing Room Cocktail Bar • $
1800 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles - 7.89 miles

“The Drawing Room and their bartenders are truly overwhelmed by the kindess, generosity, and compassion shown by each and every one of you during our these two days donation drive to support the brave firefighters of the Los Angeles Fire Department and fire victims in our community!

Thanks to your contributions - whether it was donating water, drinks, essential supplies or simply spreading the word - we were able to make a real difference in a time of great need!

To our donors, your generosity is a beacon of hope. To our volunteers and bartenders, your dedication and hard work made this drive possible.

Let's continue to support one another, uplife our community, and honor the heroes who protect us every day!“

4.3 Superb33 Reviews
Fox Fire Room Cocktail Bar • $
12516 Magnolia Blvd, Valley Village - 2.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jameson
Stella

“I mean … being a regular for almost 10 yrs. This place never disappoints …. Never…. The cast of characters is entertaining and the history etc … the owner Mark is the best… I’m not gonna go in too much cuz they already know how much we love and haunt this place…. You’re missing out if you don’t come.“

4.6 Superb44 Reviews
Copper Bucket Sports Bar • $
17715 Vanowen St, Reseda - 7.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer Pitchers
Jack Daniels

“Ive been hanging out here for over 25 years.. Great place, Great bartenders and Atmosphere.“

4.2 Good36 Reviews
Frolic Room Cocktail Bar • $
6245 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles - 6.68 miles

“Came here after seeing Wicked at the Pantages. What can I say? Joe is a phenomenal bartender. Makes one hell of a cosmo.

This is definitely a dive bar. Very small, phenomenal atmosphere. Definitely a place to go when you want a little adventure alone.“

3.8 Good98 Reviews
The Fifth Bar • $
4821 Whitsett Ave, Valley Village - 2.44 miles

“wonderful atmosphere ..and people“

4.6 Superb35 Reviews
Blipsy Bar Bar • $
369 N Western Ave, Los Angeles - 8.59 miles

“The absolute best combination of dive bar and arcade you could ask for! It was the bartenders first day (sorry I forgot your name) but he was friendly, engaging and knew his stuff about the games. Cash only, which is honestly part of the charm. Highly recommended!“

4.2 Good32 Reviews
The Barrel Tavern Bar • $$
4547 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks - 4.48 miles

“I'm so excited you all are reopening This Wednesday! I have so many fun and fond memories of great afternoons into nights at the Barrel. Karaoke with the locals is always fun. congratulations see you all soon“

4.4 Superb68 Reviews
Hanks Bar Bar • $
840 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles - 12.07 miles

“Great "Hidden" off the beatn path. Dark (New York Style), Old, Wooden Historic Bar!!With stong *Inexpensive* drinks! Located in a haunted hotel. Yup!! (All my photos taken there seemed to have disappeared????)

Parking: Park on street paid. Can find some "unmetered spots." But can park in hotel and get validated.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes its wheelchair friendly.“

4.4 Superb23 Reviews
Lotus Lounge Bar • $
1135 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles - 8.32 miles

“It's a good place if you just want to have a beer and just chill if you like the dive bar atmosphere bartender ladies are awesome, occasional DJ that plays good music and they're starting to get rid of the riff Raff so locals can now come and enjoy“

4.7 Superb18 Reviews
21

Pogo's

Pogo's Cocktail Bar • $
17314 Saticoy St, Van Nuys - 7.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

Taquitos a Place Orper Wih Bartenderii
Carne Asada Tacos Three
Carne Asada Fries
Pitcher of Beer
Chicken Wings
Grilled Cheese
Cheeseburger
Beef Nachos
Cold Modelo
Onion Rings

“A must place for a sports“

4.4 Superb41 Reviews
22

Dime

Dime Pubs • $
442 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles - 7.53 miles

“There is no other place I love to let loose and dance my heart out more than The Dime! I had such a fun night being transported back to when bars were casual and fun to go to. Good drinks, great music, loved the vibe!“

4.1 Good53 Reviews
Snake Pit Alehouse Whiskey Bar & Kitchen American • $
7529 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles - 7.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken Wings
Shrimp Ceviche
Caesar Salad
Calamari
Fries

“been hanging there since it opened. they always take care of me..love the Snake Pit. and my regular friends..“

4.3 Superb46 Reviews
Dave's On Broadway Cocktail Bar • $$
708 E Broadway, Glendale - 8.19 miles

“Low key unpretentious bar. Good bang for your $$ buck !!“

4.2 Good21 Reviews
The Echo Dive Bar • $$
1822 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 10.24 miles

“This medium-small, former cool dive bar was bought out by a corporate entity that has changed the vibe of this place for the worse, I'm sorry to say. Real money isn't even good enough for this place--it's no cash allowed! How crazy is that? They must love paying those fees to the banks! Wait, WE'RE the ones paying those bank fees as it's included in the prices. I hate this policy. It's unAmerican not to accept our currency. Who do they think they are? Not everyone has a card with money on it. I guess if u don't, you're probably not welcome here. Metal detectors at the door, then they wand u again for entry. Purses get searched too. The security here seems excessive overall with security guys watching u everywhere. It's unnerving + a buzzkill.
On the positive side, the live music presentation of this club is well done. Nice stage size--not too big, waist high so everyone can get a good view of the bands. Smaller sized audience area so you feel up-close + personal. Excellent sound system + monitors, sound guy is quick + very good at his job, + lighting is nice. It IS undeniably a good place to see + hear a band.
What's crazy is there's nowhere to sit inside, not even a bench along the wall. How lame is that? Gen X says Thumbs Down + my disabled BF was not happy about it. Large outdoor patio is the only place with any seating.
Decent drink variety here but all come in a can, even the cocktails. Mix of craft beers + bubbly fruity drinks, mainstream beers + pre-mixed cocktails at standard bar prices. No cash allowed, remember.
Overall, if a band i want to see is playing here, I'll go again. But this place no longer has any warmth or personality so I'd never go there to just hang out. It's become just another corporate venue now. The Echo has no parking lot. Street parking is busy but possible plus there are 2 big paid parking lots around the corner. Next door is a pizza slice place + ice cream place too if u get hungry.“

4.2 Good81 Reviews
26

Bayou

Bayou Gay Bar • $$
8939 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood - 7.1 miles

“Thanks for the good times and good music. Had a blast.“

4.2 Good17 Reviews
Knucklehead Hollywood Bar • $$
6202 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles - 7.41 miles

Customers` Favorites

Whiskey Coke
Negra Modelo

“Always a great time at knucklehead especially on CholoGothNight! 🤘🏽🦇⛓️“

4.2 Good49 Reviews
Residuals Tavern Irish Pub • $
11042 Ventura Blvd, Studio City - 3.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Angel City Pilsner
Angry Orchard
Stella

“🙂👍 Nate does a great job!“

4.2 Good49 Reviews
The Rattler Bar • $
7803 Foothill Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga - 6.72 miles

“Always having a good time“

4.5 Superb10 Reviews
Burgundy Room Bar • $
1621 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles - 6.67 miles

“Where the lights are dim, the drinks are strong, and the vibe is unapologetically rock 'n' roll. It’s divey in the best way, with a jukebox that slaps. Perfect for late-night rebels. Pro tip: don’t expect fancy—this place thrives on grit and charm.“

4.2 Good34 Reviews
El Potro Bar Bar • $$
1113 San Fernando Rd, San Fernando - 7.51 miles

“*Unexpected Gem - My New Go-To Spot!*

I'll admit, I didn't expect to fall in love with El Potro Bar. At first glance, I thought it might not be my vibe, but boy was I wrong! This hidden gem has become my regular haunt, and for good reason.

The real stars of the show are bartenders Alejandra and Raquel. They're two of the kindest, most attentive, skilled and attractive bartenders I've encountered in ages. Their warm smiles, quick wit, and expertly crafted drinks make every visit a delight.

Sure, the atmosphere might be laid-back and slow-paced, but that's exactly what I've grown to appreciate. No pretentiousness, just genuine hospitality and a cozy ambiance that makes me feel right at home.

Alejandra and Raquel know their stuff, always willing to offer recommendations or whip up something special. Their passion shines through in every pour, and it's infectious.

Don't let the slow pace fool you - El Potro Bar has become my favorite spot to unwind, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a perfectly chilled beer.

*Recommendations:* Come on Thursday and Ask Alejandra for a bucket of cold beers!

*Will I return?* Absolutely, and with friends in tow!“

4.3 Superb9 Reviews
Rodeo Room Cocktail Bar • $
1306 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles - 10.96 miles

“Very friendly and fun place“

4.3 Superb8 Reviews
Oh Gradys Lounges • $
17633 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills - 9.52 miles

“the only way i could ever be able is to get my own car to work for a month or so before the pandemic hit so that my parents can have the money for the trip to my house or something and then go back home to do my car and go back home to my mom would have a job to myself to get a job to pay my rent to my parents and i could have my car and i could afford to live there and have a job and i could be a millionaire for a year and i could get my own house but my mom and my parents are so much less money for the trip and my parents have no idea what it would be like to be in the future that would make my parents are my mom is so sad and my dad and i would never get to know my dad and dad is a very happy“

4 Good31 Reviews
The Roost Cocktails Cocktail Bar • $
3100 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles - 7.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

Kickin' Chikin' Flatbread Pizza
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra
Chicken Fried Rice
Miller High Life
Michelobe Ultra

“The Thai food is on point“

3.8 Good43 Reviews
Club Tee Gee Bar • $$
3210 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles - 8.39 miles

Customers` Favorites

Feather It in IPA

“I came here on a whim after wanting to avoid the crowds at Zebulon. Honestly this bar is a hidden gem, and thank god it hasn’t been flipped upside down and turned into condos. The outside is a neon lit heaven from the 1960s. You enter and the staff are warm from the get go. There is a left and a right side to the bar: The right side is a sizable dance floor complete with a gigantic disco ball, Dj booth, a couple leather booths, and panther sculptures. They played disco and funk this very day and the crowd was diverse and cool. The left side is the bar where there a probably 5 or six extremely comfortable retro leather booths. They have a great tequila selection but you can also order a $4 Tecate. My kind of joint full of vibe that i can’t wait to try again!“

3.8 Good47 Reviews
Gold Room Bar • $
1558 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 10.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Gold Room Special
Chronic Ale

“Very good place, friendly bartender very good cocktails 🍹“

3.8 Good49 Reviews
Paul's Tavern Bar • $
15425 Chatsworth St, Mission Hills - 7.34 miles

“Love the family treatment and my beers are always cold and tasty!“

3.9 Good8 Reviews
Lee's 4 Cocktails Cocktail Bar • $$
17040 Devonshire St, Northridge - 8.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tri Tip Sandwich

“Local bar, friendly staff, friendly patrons, pool table and darts. 🥂“

3.9 Good16 Reviews
The Nectar Bar • $
8626 Balboa Blvd, Northridge - 7.45 miles

“Had such a great time last night , great bartenders , loved my drinks and Jell-O shots ... u can actually taste the alcohol not like other bars .... I recommend this place , they made me feel welcomed“

3.8 Good48 Reviews
Harvard Yard Bar Bar • $$
1400 S Western Ave, Los Angeles - 10.58 miles

“It's so great to have a bar within walking distance of the Blvd!“

3.1 Average8 Reviews
Little Joy Cocktails Bar • $$
1477 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 10.58 miles

“This bar has some of the best drinks and atmosphere in all of Los Angeles. Service was top notch as the bartenders and managers went above and beyond. This will always be my go to bar in the are and I cannot recommend it enough for great drinks, music, vibes, and people.“

3.3 Good59 Reviews
Short Stop Bar • $
1455 Sunset Blvd #3457, Los Angeles - 10.63 miles

“First place I’ve seen with exceptional AC feels like an actual fan , on their dance floor. Amazing at cooling it down. On Dodgers Game days go early you will be in line. Super fun but small. $11 wells and $8 hard ciders/kombuchas/seltzers. Happy hour is 4-7 I think ?“

3.1 Average77 Reviews
Boardner's by La Belle Bar • $$
1652 N Cherokee Ave, Los Angeles - 6.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Cauliflower
Bdardner's Nachos
Chicken and Rice
Chicken Skewers
Burger and Fries
Mac and Cheese
Blade Runner
French Fries
Mac & Cheese

“Blue Monday event is surely the best place to go out in LA on a Monday night. Proper club vibes and it's PACKED after 11pm.

Two separate DJs both with impeccable music, crowd had good vibes (hipster but not annoyingly so), FREE WATER STATIONS, more quiet upstairs area for easier talking, security not overbearing.

$15 cover worth it“

3.2 Average139 Reviews