Drinks & Nightlife
30 beers on tap, with a great sandwich menu. It's one of the only bars dt with dedicated outdoor communal seating. You're bound to meet the locals and spark a great conversation!
18 locals recommend
Spring Street Park
428 S Spring St30 beers on tap, with a great sandwich menu. It's one of the only bars dt with dedicated outdoor communal seating. You're bound to meet the locals and spark a great conversation!
221 7th St
221 7th StreetGreat vodka bar, cool atmosphere, outdoor seating and walk in vodka ice bar.
Originator of the french dip! GREAT Old Fashions, at night time The Varnish opens, which is a lounge style bar at the back of Coles
108 locals recommend
The Varnish
118 E 6th StOriginator of the french dip! GREAT Old Fashions, at night time The Varnish opens, which is a lounge style bar at the back of Coles
A dark-Gothic spot. 50 foot centerpiece circular bar, a full bar mezzanine, sumptuous decor, and smoking patios with unrestricted views of Broadway.
Happy Hour: Tuesday to Friday, 5PM – 8PM
830 S Broadway
830 South BroadwayA dark-Gothic spot. 50 foot centerpiece circular bar, a full bar mezzanine, sumptuous decor, and smoking patios with unrestricted views of Broadway.
Happy Hour: Tuesday to Friday, 5PM – 8PM
You get great beer, scotches, games and music. Enjoy great views from the bar's striking indoor/outdoor smoking patio. Happy Hour: All Night Sunday & Monday, 8PM – 2AM. Tuesday to Friday, 5PM – 8PM
417 W 8th St
417 West 8th StreetYou get great beer, scotches, games and music. Enjoy great views from the bar's striking indoor/outdoor smoking patio. Happy Hour: All Night Sunday & Monday, 8PM – 2AM. Tuesday to Friday, 5PM – 8PM
A freak fusion whisker bar/hunting lodge, Irish pub, Celtic and rock music. You get 300+ premium whiskeys, rare ryes and small batch bourbons or puff a cigar.
Happy Hour:
Daily until 7PM
515 7th St
515 7th StreetA freak fusion whisker bar/hunting lodge, Irish pub, Celtic and rock music. You get 300+ premium whiskeys, rare ryes and small batch bourbons or puff a cigar.
Happy Hour:
Daily until 7PM
Known for the their great margaritas!
Happy Hour: All Night Monday
Tuesday to Friday, 7PM – 8PM
$6 margaritas
$2 off cocktails & spirits
$1 off beer & wine
107 E 6th St
107 East 6th StreetKnown for the their great margaritas!
Happy Hour: All Night Monday
Tuesday to Friday, 7PM – 8PM
$6 margaritas
$2 off cocktails & spirits
$1 off beer & wine
110 E 6th St
110 East 6th StreetHas been filmed in many movies, cool lounge/bar atmosphere, and good drinks.
A blend of LA's historic downtown past with a touch of Gothic romantic fantasy. Drink excellent cocktails enjoy the scene and indoor smoke area.
Higgins Building
108 West 2nd StreetA blend of LA's historic downtown past with a touch of Gothic romantic fantasy. Drink excellent cocktails enjoy the scene and indoor smoke area.
This spot is “A Scene” with an unmatched visual feast of surrounding skyscrapers and panoramic views of Dt. Eye-candy and fancy cocktails. Be sure to jump on one of the vibrating waterbed pods.
330 locals recommend
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StThis spot is “A Scene” with an unmatched visual feast of surrounding skyscrapers and panoramic views of Dt. Eye-candy and fancy cocktails. Be sure to jump on one of the vibrating waterbed pods.
Shots and beer drinking galore. The place opens up in all different directions and will remind you of a room in Captain Hook’s cabin. You get Irish style drinking, attitude and cool secretive rooms.
31 locals recommend
Casey's Irish Pub
613 S Grand AveShots and beer drinking galore. The place opens up in all different directions and will remind you of a room in Captain Hook’s cabin. You get Irish style drinking, attitude and cool secretive rooms.
Bar 107
118 W 4th StOne of the most popular bar/restaurants in downtown.
Food Scene
200 W 6th St
200 West 6th StreetA brand new Starbucks has just opened.
548 S Spring St
Known for their innovative brewing methods, and personally sourced coffee
408 S Main St
408 Main StreetOne of the best new restaurants of 2012, tapas style, delicious food
Very popular Italian restaurant, it's loud, but food is very good - brunch on Sunday is great too. They have their own bakery as well, if you need to pick up a last minute gift.
700 S Grand Ave
700 South Grand AvenueVery popular Italian restaurant, it's loud, but food is very good - brunch on Sunday is great too. They have their own bakery as well, if you need to pick up a last minute gift.
Best seafood restaurant and bar dt, amazing atmosphere and service. Delicious oysters and fish selection.
544 S Grand Ave
544 South Grand AvenueBest seafood restaurant and bar dt, amazing atmosphere and service. Delicious oysters and fish selection.
Located in the Walt Disney Concert Hall, I'd recommend making reservations in advance, but you shouldn't miss out on this amazing French restaurant.
16 locals recommend
221 S Grand Ave
221 S Grand AveLocated in the Walt Disney Concert Hall, I'd recommend making reservations in advance, but you shouldn't miss out on this amazing French restaurant.
You shouldn't miss this wonderfully rich French restaurant. The industrial atmosphere is the epitome of the downtown restaurant scene.
1850 Industrial St
1850 Industrial StreetYou shouldn't miss this wonderfully rich French restaurant. The industrial atmosphere is the epitome of the downtown restaurant scene.
Make reservations WAY in advance. Best new Italian restaurant for 2013. Do NOT miss this great restaurant experience!
2121 E 7th Pl
Make reservations WAY in advance. Best new Italian restaurant for 2013. Do NOT miss this great restaurant experience!
In the heart of little Tokyo, this may be the BEST raman you have ever tasted. Wait time can be up to an hour, but put your name in, and go to Far Bar right down the street and drink for an hour!
327 E 1st St
In the heart of little Tokyo, this may be the BEST raman you have ever tasted. Wait time can be up to an hour, but put your name in, and go to Far Bar right down the street and drink for an hour!
633 S Spring St
633 South Spring StreetBest $5 burrito in the area. Quick, affordable - great local mexican food!
24 Hour! Great for a 3am burger, or lunch anytime. They are quick and affordable, and all around good experience.
639 S Spring St
637 South Spring Street24 Hour! Great for a 3am burger, or lunch anytime. They are quick and affordable, and all around good experience.
An elevated resting place. French inspired rooftop bistro that offers unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles. Great for sunday brunch (call ahead) or drinks at night.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StAn elevated resting place. French inspired rooftop bistro that offers unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles. Great for sunday brunch (call ahead) or drinks at night.
Long-standing Mondrian restaurant has added a ceviche menu and raw bar for the warmer months, plus created a new cocktail program (punch bowls!). Sipping atop West Hollywood never tasted so good
Asia De Cuba - Los Angeles
Long-standing Mondrian restaurant has added a ceviche menu and raw bar for the warmer months, plus created a new cocktail program (punch bowls!). Sipping atop West Hollywood never tasted so good
Joe's Pizza
8539 Sunset BlvdJust opened across the street. Stop by or have a pizza delivered.
Everything Else
One of the most popular clubs dt (featured in the Social Network and other movies). They bring big name dj's and it's always packed.
618 S Spring St
618 South Spring StreetOne of the most popular clubs dt (featured in the Social Network and other movies). They bring big name dj's and it's always packed.
Arts & Culture
Its collection runs the gamut: Renaissance, Impressionism, Modern Expressionism, Islamic, Egyptian, modern American, pre-Columbian, Ancient Near East art. The museum receives rare collections on tour.
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdIts collection runs the gamut: Renaissance, Impressionism, Modern Expressionism, Islamic, Egyptian, modern American, pre-Columbian, Ancient Near East art. The museum receives rare collections on tour.
1000 Vin Scully Ave
1000 Vin Scully AvenueCatch a Dodgers game, a short trek from dt.
Home of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and LA Lakers. Come watch a game, or a concert, and dine at one of multiple restaurants in this massive complex.
1226 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StHome of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and LA Lakers. Come watch a game, or a concert, and dine at one of multiple restaurants in this massive complex.
Jewel of the LA Music Center. Home to the internationally acclaimed, Gustavo Dudamel–led LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. Offers a varied program of concerts throughout the year.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveJewel of the LA Music Center. Home to the internationally acclaimed, Gustavo Dudamel–led LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. Offers a varied program of concerts throughout the year.
Museum with underground galleries, a cafe, and the MOCA Store.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveMuseum with underground galleries, a cafe, and the MOCA Store.
Over two dozen exhibits that feature music that has been honored by the prestigious GRAMMY Awards, spanning many genres and generations.
262 locals recommend
GRAMMY Museum
800 W Olympic BlvdOver two dozen exhibits that feature music that has been honored by the prestigious GRAMMY Awards, spanning many genres and generations.
Entertainment & Activities
A fun place to go and an easy way to take in the beach when trying to see the best attractions in Los Angeles. A working roller coaster and Ferris wheel add to the amusement park atmosphere.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA fun place to go and an easy way to take in the beach when trying to see the best attractions in Los Angeles. A working roller coaster and Ferris wheel add to the amusement park atmosphere.
Contains a modern multiplex cinema, largest Barnes & Noble west of the Mississippi, Apple Store, and Nordstrom in an open pedestrian wonderland attached to the historic Farmer's Market.
2580 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrContains a modern multiplex cinema, largest Barnes & Noble west of the Mississippi, Apple Store, and Nordstrom in an open pedestrian wonderland attached to the historic Farmer's Market.
Regal LA Live & 4DX
1000 W Olympic BlvdNew and convient movie theater in the LA Live complex.
Features hands-on interactive science exhibits, the Air and Space Gallery, and an IMAX movie theater (huge screen). Free admission to all exhibits except IMAX Theater.
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrFeatures hands-on interactive science exhibits, the Air and Space Gallery, and an IMAX movie theater (huge screen). Free admission to all exhibits except IMAX Theater.
Home to some of LA's top cultural attractions and rose gardens. I recommend setting aside a minimum of four hours for exploring these great museums (including travel time from Downtown)
900 Exposition Blvd
Home to some of LA's top cultural attractions and rose gardens. I recommend setting aside a minimum of four hours for exploring these great museums (including travel time from Downtown)
Essentials
645 W 9th St
645 West 9th StreetWalking distance from the loft, best grocery store for all the basics in DT
A large open-air market offering fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, gift shops and restaurants. Open every day
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayA large open-air market offering fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, gift shops and restaurants. Open every day
Shopping
Southern California's premier fashion destination with over 100 distinctive specialty boutiques reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles.10-9pm mon-sat, 11-6pm on sundays.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdSouthern California's premier fashion destination with over 100 distinctive specialty boutiques reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles.10-9pm mon-sat, 11-6pm on sundays.