West Hollywood Date Night Bars: Romantic Spots That Still Feel Like a Night Out
- By: Ani Gutierrez
West Hollywood doesn’t really do casual date nights, not past the first drink at least. Here, the mood always escalates a little: the lighting gets lower, the music gets louder, and suddenly you’re not just on a date, you’re out out. These are 7 bars where romance is served with a side of something worth lingering over, and where your next date night unfolds exactly how you hope it will.
1. Delilah
You’ll think you’re coming to Delilah for cocktails and dinner, then find yourself staying for the live music, alluring entertainment, and that unmistakable see-and-be-seen energy. Delilah comes correct for date night with its intimate low lighting, perfectly executed signature cocktails, and a chic crowd that fully understands the assignment, creating just enough intimacy to make you and your date feel that spark.
@delilah
Mon: Closed
Tue-Sun: 6:30pm-2am
7969 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
When you want romance with a view, Harriet’s delivers sweeping skyline vistas, a polished yet easygoing atmosphere, and cocktails that feel made for golden hour melting into night. It’s easy to come for the scenery, but you stay for everything else. As the sun sets and the city lights take over, the rooftop shifts into a softer, more romantic rhythm with an energy that feels effortlessly elevated.
@harrietsweho
Mon: Closed
Tue-Wed: 5pm-10:30pm
Thrus: 5pm-12am
Fri: 5pm-2am
Sat: 4pm-2am
Sun: 4pm-9pm
8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
3. Bar Jubilee
Just a little under-the-radar in the best way possible, Bar Jubilee is where you go when you want the night to unfold like an intimate scene you can’t quite script. This carnival-themed bar delivers cocktails that are thoughtful, a space that prompts you to fully lean into your date, and a crowd that seems like they discovered a gem before everyone else did.
@barjubilee
Mon-Sat: 7pm-2am
Sun: 7pm-12am
8911 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
This is where date night turns into a full scene. Drake’s is loud in the right way, from the live music and strong drinks, to a crowd that never really settles. It’s as much about the atmosphere here as it is the food and cocktails, which means you and your date aren’t just sitting across from each other, you’re fully immersed in the night together. Come here when you want your date to blur seamlessly from dinner and drinks into something bigger.
@drakeshollywood
Mon-Wed: 5pm-11pm
Thurs-Sat: 5pm-12am
Sun: 5pm-10pm
8747 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
5. Laurel Hardware
Unassumingly disguised as a hardware store from the outside, Laurel Hardware opens into a dimly lit, beautifully layered space that feels worlds away from its storefront facade. Known for its lush, string-lit patio and consistently sharp cocktails, it’s that perfect in-between where you can have a real conversation over dinner, then suddenly you’re a few drinks in, the patio is glowing, and you’re left wondering where all the time has gone.
@laurelhardware
Mon-Wed: 5pm-11:30pm
Thurs-Fri: 5pm-12am
Sat: 12pm-12am
Sun: 12pm-11pm
7984 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
6. The Nice Guy
Elevated, moody, and just exclusive enough to feel like you’re in on something, The Nice Guy sets the tone the second you walk in. Between their signature cocktails, late-night crowd, and a menu of elevated Italian-American staples, the space blurs the line between an intimate dinner date and full-on night out without ever risking the romance.
@theniceguyla
Mon-Sun: 6pm-2am
401 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
7. La Bohème
If you want drama (the aesthetic kind), this is it. From the dazzling chandeliers and romantic fireplaces to the live entertainment and plush everything, La Bohème makes sure you’re not settling for a bare-minimum night out. It’s been a date-night staple forever, and for good reason: classic cocktails, a slightly theatrical dining room, and the kind of setting that makes even a mid-week drink feel like a special occasion.
@labohemeweho
Mon-Thur: 5pm-10pm
Fri: 5pm-12am
Sat: 11am-12am
Sun: 11am-10pm
8400 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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In West Hollywood, date night is never just dinner. It’s the slow build, the second round, the shift in music, and the feeling that something more is about to happen (and it usually does). These are the spots where the mood builds, the drinks keep coming, and the night unfolds exactly how you want it to.
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