THE NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

Downtown Culver City

Discover places to eat, drink and party in West LA, Culver City.

Culver City is fast becoming the go-to spot for Westside Angelenos. This upscale yet laid-back neighborhood is now home to a wide variety of bars, restaurants, art galleries, wine bars, and lounges, making it great for a night on the town with friends, or a romantic date for two. In the Culver City bars, you'll find every kind of concoction your heart desires. From fine wines poured from a vending machine at Ugo, to the potent Dark & Stormys at Mandrakes, to Smokey's Moonshine at Bigfoot West; you're sure to find the perfect way to begin and end your night. Live music is somewhat harder to find in Culver City. Just open your ears and you'll begin to hear the country-western-garage of The Cinema Bar, the roadhouse rock of Joxer Daly, the freeform jazz of the Industry Cafe, the eclectic bands of Fais Do Do, and the unknown bands of The Good Hurt. The Culver City music scene is laid-back, relaxed, and as unpretentious as you can get without leaving Los Angeles. In the trendy Rush Street, you'll find a taste of Chicago, an array of comfort foods, an eclectic beer selection and a stripper pole upstairs for your one-too-many Sugar Plumtinis. If you're looking for more of a divey experience, Carbon is well within walking distance from its fancier counterparts. Facing Venice Blvd, it's the dark, dimly-lit building with loud rock music and red lights pouring outside. If you're going to make a night of it, you can start as far east as Creole speakeasy Fais Do Do on West Adams and La Brea, and make your way down Washington Blvd, hitting up the jazzy Industry Cafe, homey Father's Office, all three Ugos (the cafe, the restaurant, and the wine bar), stop for some Korean barbeque at Gyenari, then head back out for some honky-tonk and a Pabst at The Cinema Bar, and if you make it all the way to Alibi on Washington and Grand View, we salute you. - Trisha Hanudel

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Bar

City Tavern

9739 Culver Blvd, Culver City 90232

Culver City's retro City Tavern is just classy and old school enough to make you feel like this could have also been Thomas Jefferson's favorite pub to stumble into for a cold brew.

Irish Pub

Irish Times

3267 Motor Ave, Los Angeles 90034

Explore Irish Times, a lively Los Angeles pub, where Guinness flows endlessly amidst boisterous singing, authentic Irish grub, and an infectiously rowdy yet welcoming atmosphere.

Irish Pub

Joxer Daly's Irish Pub

11168 West Washington Blvd, Culver City 90232

Even if you're not that into The Big Game, Joxer Daly's sporty Irish Pub will have you cheering- if not for your team, then at least for the awesome plate of nachos in front of you.

Restaurant

Picca

9575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles 90035

From fresh ceviche to frothy Pisco Sours and crispy quinoa salad to beef heart skewers, Picca Peruvian Cantina in downtown LA offers an authentic South American menu with style.

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Sports Bar

The Garage

3387 Motor Ave, Los Angeles 90034

Culver City's sports bar, The Garage, has everything you and your crew needs to get your motors revved up and running this weekend.

Cocktail Bar

Accomplice

3811 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles 90066

American Restaurant

Akasha

9543 Culver City Blvd, Cuver City 90232

Akasha American Restaurant in Culver City is a farm-to-table eatery offering a unique blend of locally-sourced, organic, and sustainable New American cuisine.

Lounge

Alibi Room

12236 W. Washigton Blvd., Culver City 90230

Serving tasty nosh from Kogi Korean BBQ, this dimly lit drinking den is a Culver City go-to for cheeky cocktails and craft beers. Order some famous tacos from the indoor takeout window, and grab a seat on the patio or at the showpiece bar.

Karaoke Bar

Backstage

10400 Culver Blvd, Culver City 90230

Backstage in Culver City offers lively, fun-filled karaoke nights with an extensive song playlist, drink specials, themed nights and a friendly crowd.

Cocktail Bar

Bar Bohemien

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City 90232

Step into a hipster's paradise, where boho vibes meet eclectic cocktails and live music in a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Culver City.

Japanese Restaurant

Bar Hayama

1803 Sawtelle Blvd, West Los Angeles 90025

Wine Bar

Belle Vie

11916 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90025

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