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Time Out has also instituted a sitewide change in review policies. Find the best gay bars, clubs, saunas cruise clubs and gay-friendly hotels in Los Angeles. To its credit though, the Abbey famously announced in that it would ban bachelorette parties until marriage equality was achieved, which helped to shore up its gay street cred.

The spacious interior and patio is the perfect place for larger groups, and the cocktails and bar food—including the fried chicken sandwich—are better than they need to be. The best gay bar and club options L.A., from flirty West Hollywood institutions to hip Silver Lake alternatives, plus bars in Venice and the Valley.

Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city. In recent years the crowd has become a little more mixed, with revelers from nearby pockets of cool—Echo Park, Highland Park and other parts of Northeast L. The drinks are reasonably priced and the monthly calendar is full of recurring parties, game nights and other events, including Bears in Space, an outdoor DJ series from May to September thrown by locals Chris Bowen and Victor Rodriguez.

A longtime gay bar in Silver Lake known for its stylish, mixed-orientation crowd. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

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Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. The gin-based Mr. Clutch made with rosemary cordial, grapefruit and lemon juice is a winner, and the Haterade served in a take-home reusable bottle is just the type of thing you need to keep going all night long.

Time Out tip: The Abbey is also home to one of the best drag brunch shows in the city. Thanks for subscribing! Just know that Hi Tops is an actual sports bar, too, which means it can get particularly crowded on game days. Check reviews, photos, and more on Check out our ultimate gay guide to Los Angeles to find the best gay bars, gay hotels, and activities in this iconic gay friendly destination.

To help you pick the best spots for dancingboozing, flirting and cruising in HollywoodSilver Lake and beyond, check out this list of our favorite queer bars and clubs in L. Now get out there, tiger. For more on our new policies, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out.

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