Bludso's BBQ ... La Brea
Build a smoked-meat meal at the La Brea restaurant. This is the sit-down branch rather than the separate Van Nuys takeout outlet.
Bo Daddy's BBQ
Smoked meats, sandwiches and sides on South Hill Street. Make this a Downtown lunch and choose from the current menu.
Crossroads Kitchen ... Melrose
A plant-based dinner on Melrose with a bar and weekend brunch. This record follows the Los Angeles restaurant rather than the Calabasas or Las Vegas branches.
Daisy Margarita Bar
Margaritas and Mexican food on Ventura Boulevard. Sherman Oaks is part of Los Angeles, with its own evening out in the Valley.
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Daisy Margarita Bar
Margaritas and Mexican food on Ventura Boulevard. Sherman Oaks is part of Los Angeles, with its own evening out in the Valley.
Highland Park Bowl
Bowling, a meal and restored lanes in Highland Park. All ages are welcome before 8 PM; the venue becomes 21+ afterward. A lane booking decides when the whole crew can play.
Bowling is part of the room. All ages before 8 PM, then 21+.
Mírate
Mexican food and agave-focused drinks on Vermont Avenue in Los Feliz. Choose the dinner or bar experience from the current restaurant menu.
The Abbey Food & Bar
A West Hollywood food-and-drinks stop with dance-party nights. The Abbey and neighboring Chapel have separate rooms and events; choose the actual venue on the calendar.
Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.
The Bungalow Santa Monica
A cocktail lounge at the Fairmont Miramar with pool and ping-pong. This is the Santa Monica branch. A past all-ages event does not establish ordinary family admission.
The Fox and Hounds
A neighborhood pub with published sports viewing. Check the current fixture and opening time before making the trip.
Thunderbolt
Cocktails and Southern-inspired food on West Temple Street. The bar sits near the meeting of Historic Filipinotown and Echo Park; its own schedule currently lists Tuesday closed.
Ye Olde King's Head
A neighborhood pub with published sports viewing. Check the current fixture and opening time before making the trip.
What these spots are known for
The same over 50 spots, sorted by the reasons people actually pick them.
In the MICHELIN Guide
Who has the inspectors paying attention?
BBQ and Smokehouses
Who is actually running a pit?
Live Music
Where can I eat and hear a real band?
Sports on TV
Where can I watch the game with food and drinks?
The Whole Family Table
Will they be fine with a four-year-old?
Seafood and Oysters
Who is getting good product in?
Rooftops and Patios
Can we sit outside?
Vegan and Plant-Based
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