Nightlife + Dining

It wouldn’t be LA without exclusive nightlife, and Loop Magazine is here to navigate the scene with you. We’ve got the intel on engaging stories from crowded clubs, chill bars where singles can mingle, delicious dining experiences, and live music! Essential to Loop’s targeted storytelling, our suggestions for nightlife venues vary depending on age and taste, but, regardless, we’re sure to guide you to the luxury you deserve. Click below to spend the night with Loop Mag. 

Dry January Drinks: Zero-Proof Sippers

You don’t have to give up the “drinking” experience for a good resolution. From non-alcoholic aperitivi to canned mocktails, there are plenty zero proof options to try whether you are fully committed to Dry January or just looking to balance your sipping routine.

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Where To Dine & Drink In LA This Christmas

Cooking for the holidays can be frightful, but dining out is so delightful. Whether you are spending the yuletide season with family, friends or rolling solo, LA is stacked with dining destinations eager to share their merry menus with festive foodies and jolly imbibers.

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Festive AF: Holiday Bars In LA

Los Angeles may never truly experience a white Christmas, but that doesn’t mean we are lacking in holiday spirit. This December, there are a number of bars that have transformed into bonafide winter wonderlands that are sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit.

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Killer Fun: Friday The 13th Parties In LA

Friday the 13th has long been considered a day to be feared, but here at Loop we just consider it another excuse to party. So on Oct. 13, grab your freakiest friends and get ready for a spine-chilling night out at one of LA’s killer Friday the 13th parties.

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BAR CDMX

New Bar CDMX Brings Mexico City Nightlife To DTLA

Bar CDMX is a love letter to Mexico City in the form of Downtown Los Angeles’ newest nightlife destination. Located below the iconic Seven Grand in DTLA, this secret basement bar celebrates the music, art and subculture of Ciudad de México.

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L.A.’s First Vegan Sushi Barbie Roll Debuts at Niku Nashi

Niku Nashi, the vegan sushi restaurant located in A Plant-Based Bar (APB) on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles has introduced the Barbie roll to its rotating menu of seasonal offerings. All dolled up in pink soy paper, this limited-time creation features fried oyster mushroom, pickled cabbage, plant-based caviar, plant-based spicy tuna, burdock root, and avocado.

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Aww Shucks: 8 Outstanding Oyster Bars In Los Angeles

If you are a lover of oysters, or any type of seafood for that matter, mark your calendars for National Oyster Day, happening Saturday, Aug 5. In honor of the holiday for these slippery (and sexy) little suckers Loop Magazine is diving into the standout oyster bars in Los Angeles, from Fishing With Dynamite in Manhattan Beach to ETA in Highland Park.

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The History Of The Sidecar Cocktail

The Sidecar, arguably one of of the chicest classic cocktails of all time, comes with an origin story muddled in mystery. The exact origin of the drink is unclear, but it is thought to have been invented around the end of World War I in either London or Paris.

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Yaamava’ Resort and Casino Serves Up $1,000 Tequila Cocktail

Just in time for National Tequila Day, Yaamava’ Resort and Casino is mixing up an extra decadent cocktail. “The Rock Star” is a kick-ass blend of Patrón En Lalique Serie 2 Extra Añejo, blood orange, butterfly peaflower honey, fresh pressed lime juice, and topped with a house-made Remy Martin Louis XIII orange liqueur. The price tag for the luxe libation: $1,000!

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Cheers To The 125th Anniversary Of The Daiquiri

This year, the iconic daiquiri cocktail celebrates its milestone 125th anniversary. The drink —which derives its name from a beach and an iron mine near Santiago de Cuba—was said to have been invented in 1898 by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox, who was in Cuba at the time of the Spanish–American War.

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Knife Steak

Knife Modern Steak Slices Into Southern California

Knife Modern Steak, the West Coast iteration of Chef John Tesar’s critically acclaimed Texas-based steakhouse restaurants, Knife, has officially opened its doors at Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa in Orange County, California. Perched cliffside in Dana Point, Chef John Tesar’s first West Coast concept showcases the award-winning, James Beard nominated chef’s unique approach to a reinvented steakhouse menu.

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Christmas In July: Holiday Pop Up Bar Blitzen’s Returns To Here & Now

Here & Now, the beloved cocktail haven in Los Angeles’ downtown Arts District is bringing back its mega-popular holiday pop up bar Blitzen’s for a limited Christmas in July run. With an over-the-top overlay, the bar will be completely transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with fresh falling snow out front, ugly sweater-adorned bartenders, kitschy decorations and a festive menu stacked with Santa-approved bites and booze.

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Mon Ami

Inside Santa Monica’s New Mediterranean-Inspired Hotspot Mon Ami

Mon Ami, an elevated Mediterranean fusion restaurant and lounge concept, has officially opened its doors in downtown Santa Monica. The new hotspot hails from Pacific Coast Hospitality (PCH Group), the team behind Canary, the buzzy Santa Monica nightclub inspired by the Canary Islands, as well as several restaurants located across Europe. 

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Daddy Needs A Drink: 12 Cocktails To Sip This Father’s Day

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for on Father’s Day. So this year, serve up something something he’ll really enjoy: a good stiff drink. Whether you are hosting a dinner or just hanging out exchanging dad jokes, mix him up one of these handsome cocktails, ranging from smooth whiskey sippers to creative tequila concoctions.

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8 Great Cocktails To Enjoy On World Gin Day

World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, held on the second Saturday in June. To celebrate this year, we rounded up eight great cocktail recipes, ranging from a chic and simple G&T to a modern twist on a Tiki classic. Cheers!

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National Wine Day

Where To Celebrate National Wine Day In Los Angeles

National Wine Day is May 25, which means the sound of glassing “clinking” will be heard from coast to coast. While Los Angeles isn’t exactly known as the vino capital of California, there are still plenty of fabulous wineries and tasting rooms ready to pour their hearts out (and more).

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ABERFELDY Strawberry Basil Smash

Mixing Up Memorial Day Cocktails

Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off of summer, so whether your plans involve grillin’, chillin’ or wilin’ out, a good drink is one the the best accessories one can sport over the long weekend. From patriotic punches to sophisticated slushies, check out our favorite MDW-approved cocktail recipes.

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7 Celebrity Hotspots In West Hollywood

For those wanting to party like the stars in Los Angeles, the best place to head is West Hollywood where the clubs and restaurants are overflowing with A-Listers. From Drake’s favorite after-party spot to the poolside party palace owned by an iconic supermodel’s spouse, check out these celebrity hotspots.

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Koi Restaurant

Located in vibrant La Cienega Boulevard, with Barton G and Nobu just up the road. Koi is definitely in good company. This is by no means a new restaurant – in fact, it’s a staple, but it was new to me having been in LA for just a year and a half.

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Hottest Hotel Bars

Fall is cuffin’ season, after all, and September is certainly upon us. Los Angeles boasts some of the hottest hotel bars from the coast to I-605, and in true West Coast fashion, their cocktail venues are visually stunning and bubbling with ambiance.

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Saturday Night in Los Angeles with Jacqui

Planning a night out in LA sometimes feels like shopping in Kim Kardashian’s closet. With so many options, where do I start? Not to mention, there seems to be a new spot opening every month. And of course, you need to plan ahead, reservations and all. In New Zealand and Australia, we used to roll up to a venue at midnight after having drinks at some house party.

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Las Perlas: The Best of Oaxaca Right Here in Weho

Though my Loop Magazine features have been littered with recommendations for mezcal cocktails from various LA venues, I have yet to review an actual mezcal bar. Well, it’s about damn time, and what better place to start than with Las Perlas WEHO.

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A Night at The Victorian: LA’s Most Poppin’ ‘House’ Party

I’m all up for trying new places and always ready to explore the many unique spots that LA has to offer. So, when I was asked to check out The Victorian, I was like sure – it’s been a while since I had a proper night out. Plus, The Victorian is currently one of the IT spots for nightlife and touted as ‘the new Bungalow,’ so I also had to see what all the fuss was about!

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The Pier House: Revamped and Reopened

While the venues on Rose or Abbot Kinney provide a chic backdrop for a GNO or date night, the bars on Washington Blvd are cool and casual – from funky, dive style to DJs with light shows. But recently, Venice’s most coveted reservation is at The Pier House, which reopened this June with a fresh interior and fun new menu.

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A Miracle on Melrose

Now, E.P. & L.P., Catch Steak, and Melroseplace LA are all a hop, skip, and a jump away, located
near the intersection of Melrose and La Cienega.

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Pick Your Pasta

From fine dining to neighborhood hotspots, restaurants throughout Los Angeles offer pasta dishes in a range of flavors. Check out my favorites.

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LA’s Best Craft: A Cocktail City Tour

Although I find all these to be crucial parts of the nightlife experience, one of my favorite aspects would have to be the cocktails. There is nothing I love more than a crafty mixed drink that is sweet, strong, and instagrammable.

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A Night at Zebulon

A Night at Zebulon Image via Pexels “Whether you are looking for live music, an extensive bar/food menu, or an outdoor patio area, Zebulon has

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Going Meatless

Going Meatless Photography via Pexels Ok if you need an introduction to the vegan life you could start here… As we all know, ‘going vegan’

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Deral Boykin: King of Brunch

“Jamie Foxx had just finished the movie with Tom Cruise. Low and behold, we’re doing this party, and Tom Cruise comes in through the back and actually sits down next to me. . .”

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La Boheme: Best Oysters in Town

The décor, which clearly spared no expense, grabbed my instant affection (you should know by now, I love an ambiance), and I was brimming with enthusiasm as I glanced over the cocktail menu.

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Calling All 30+ Singles

Calling All 30+ Singles Image: Loop Magazine Let’s mingle at The Maybourne Bar It’s Saturday night, and I’m single. In New York, I had it

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