Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Los Angeles, United States (2026)
Compare 66 bars in Los Angeles, United States, averaging 4.46 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 342 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 70% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Echo Park, West Hollywood, Larchmont. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Southland Beer
Upbeat craft beer shop & taproom
The House of Machines
2028 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Genever
Art deco-style plush cocktail bar
Seven Grand
Bustling, retro-style whiskey bar
Rhythm Room L.A.
Revived midcentury jazz club
El Carmen
Colorful cantina with Mexican eats
Crawfords
Unassuming beer bar with fried chicken
The Semi-Tropic
Hip, warehouse-like bar & cafe
The Wolves
Elegant, vintage-chic cocktail bar
Gold Diggers Bar
Bar, hotel & recording studio in one
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Los Angeles, United States?
We list 66 bars in Los Angeles, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Los Angeles, United States is rated highest?
Southland Beer currently tops our list with 4.7 stars from 271 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.