2. The Roxy
9.1
9009 W Sunset Blvd (at Hammond St), West Hollywood, CA
Rock Club · 80 tips and reviews
Melinda Jackson: Awesome music venue but I came for RockSweat, a high intensity interval workout on Saturday mornings. They have a DJ who plays classic rock.
LA Weekly: Since it opened in 1973, the Sunset Strip nightclub has presented a stellar array of musicians, comedians & theatrical revues. The adjoining upstairs lounge On the Rox is good for celebrity sightings! Read more.
Mashable: If you're looking for a venue that promotes social sharing from shows, The Roxy provides free Wi-Fi to encourage livestreaming, Twitpic-ing, et al. - Barb Dybwad Read more.
3. Hollywood Palladium
8.5
6215 W Sunset Blvd (at Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Rock Club · Central Hollywood · 102 tips and reviews
Shane Dee F3rgusson: go see live music here. the acoustics in nothing short of amazing. definately in the top 3 of best sound systems and accoustics packages in a music venue
Chevrolet: The music fills the air, and so does the Chevy Sonic! Look up during tonight's show for a Sonic sighting!
Live Nation: To grab a bite to eat before or after the show check out Magnolia, Fabiolus Cafe, The Hungry Cat or The Waffle--all within walking distance!
6. The Viper Room
7.9
8852 W Sunset Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Rock Club · 69 tips and reviews
Hillary Noelle: Great for live music. Bar downstairs is cozy. Great intimate venue ❤️
LA Weekly: No longer owned by Johnny Depp, this nightclub remains a popular destination for live-music fans. Sadly, River Phoenix died outside on Halloween 1993. Check out the intimate lounge downstairs. 21+ Read more.
4sqDay: Site of the Los Angeles 4sqday swarm with a SwarmChal from Beijing. Read more.
8. The NOVO by Microsoft
7.7
800 W Olympic Blvd Ste A335 (at Figueroa St.), Los Angeles, CA
Rock Club · South Park · 69 tips and reviews
Akinbode Oguntuyi: Stumbled into a lively street party. Right in front of Staples Center. Lovely Friday evening experience.
Decibel Magazine: On 02/08/2011 the Decibel Sponsored Creatures from the Black Abyss Tour stops here! Featuring Cradle of Filth, Nachtmystium, Turisas and Daniel Lioneye
Myspace: In addition to being conveniently downtown near Staples Center & The Grammy Museum - this venue is HUGE! Multiple floors, beautiful VIP areas, & the stage/sound is impeccable. We love it here!
12. The Satellite
7.2
1717 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Rock Club · Silver Lake · 82 tips and reviews
Sam Wing: Solid PBR prices. Get the 24ozer
LA Weekly: The venue is synonymous with the Silver Lake music scene, launching such crucial local indie icons as Beck, Silversun Pickups and Elliott Smith. Monday nights are usually no cover. Plus a pool table! Read more.
Dany Sloan: More v-necks than you can throw an out-of-print Smiths vinyl at
13. The Dresden Restaurant
8.7
1760 N Vermont Ave (btwn Melbourne Ave. & Kingswell Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Los Feliz · 59 tips and reviews
D O: Amazing space, great music and pretty good food. It's like a time travel in another era of Los Angeles.
Peter Cheng: MARTY AND ELAINE PERFORMED STAYIN ALIVE FROM SWINGERS...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH IM SO HAPPY
Miramax: "You're so money & you don't even know it." You're on Swingers turf! This is where Trent encouraged Mike to meet the Starbucks waitress at the bar. Marty & Elayne still perform here nightly!
14. El Rey Theatre
8.7
5515 Wilshire Blvd (at Burnside Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Mid-City West · 85 tips and reviews
Ezzy Martin: completely awesome. saw los campersinos here. perfect dance floor space, vintage chandelier/red velvet decor, great acoustics.
Bravo: Mid-sized concert venue that has the best of the new music coming through. Get tickets when you can. Don’t worry who is playing, it will be great. -Mark Peel, Top Chef
Darren Kim: No matter what. Stay behind the black lines!!!! :)
15. Hotel Cafe
8.8
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Central Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews
Elisabeth Longshore: Intimate, cozy venue. Loved it.
IFC: LA's most charming place to watch live music. It's tucked away in an alley, so try not to pass it. This tiny venue has launched the careers of some of music's brightest. -IFC Viewer
Hé Ré A: If you go to the Hotel Cafe, go to LISTEN not to talk (of if you must talk, do it between sets or outside because the rest of us are there to listen). Thanks! :)