Top 6 Best Clubs in Hollywood, [2025 GUIDE]
Top 6 Best Clubs in Hollywood, [2025 GUIDE]
Best of Los Angeles
Academy
Beginning January 2018, ACADEMY will enter the Los Angeles nightlife space. A location with over 20 years of dance music history, 6021 Hollywood Blvd, the former Create Nightclub, Vanguard, and Qtopia, will be transformed, rebranded, and upgraded for the modern and immersive dance floor experience. The mission is simple -- to provide a welcoming environment for fans to enjoy the music they love, while maintaining the highest level of production, sound, and programming standards. With over 600 successful partnered events between Insomniac and Exchange LA, an alliance of curators, marketers, operators, and production staff with decades of combined experience, will be developing this new Los Angeles platform for artists to connect with their fans. Shortly after the 2018 New Year, the stage will be set for hundreds of memorable events for years to come. January 12th through January 14th, Academy debuts with a stretch of four grand opening weekend events. We hope that you can join us.
6021 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hollywood
10 PM – 4 AM on Fridays & Saturdays
Dress Code: Strict
$$$
Sound
Sound nightclub is THE bastion of deep house / underground electronic music in LA. It’s a small, intimate venue with a one-of-a-kind Pioneer sound system that will rock your socks. The venue has a raw and industrial look with lots of California redwood furniture and walls and offers a fairly spacious dance floor located right in front of the DJs perch. As suggested in the name, the venue boasts a unique and cutting edge sound system and a killer A/V system, so the visual elements are as stimulating as the unbelievable audio. This is a great place to go in Hollywood that actually books talents who play good deep house and more minimal/artful house rather than your typical top 40 hits and popular house music bangers. Space Yacht on Tuesdays mostly features bass heavy lineups and has garnered one of the fastest growing followings in the bass music scene. Framework Fridays are about underground deep house and techno music and the people who live for it. Sound Presents mainly features house music. On occasion Sound will host some well known DJs (Kaskade, Afrojack, Markus Schulz, etc) but more often than not you’ll get the likes of Guy Gerber, Seth Troxler, EDX, Digweed, etc. This is one of our favorite clubs in LA!
- 1642 North Las Palmas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Hollywood
- 10 PM – close on Friday, Saturdays & Monday, some Thursdays
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$
Avalon
Located on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, Avalon is conveniently located in the middle of Hollywood’s tourist area. This historic venue first opened its doors in 1927 and has featured talented and famous entertainment for decades, from the Beatles playing their first West Coast performance to the present day transformation into LA's EDM mecca. This historic nightclub was the first in Los Angeles to truly embrace dance music, even before the EDM craze. What is unique about Avalon is that it is often open past 6 AM, making it the premier destination for people looking to extend their partying session or for night owls looking for an after-party location. Tickets or bottle service are highly recommended here, especially to see the popular DJs. Avalon Hollywood recently completed a million dollar renovation of the club which included brand new lighting and sound systems.
- 1735 Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Hollywood
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
Jungle Hollywood
Jungle Hollywood Night Club captures the essence of the jungle with its immersive décor, pulsating music, and electrifying entertainment, offering an unforgettable adventure for all who dare to enter its untamed realm, with breathtaking fusion of chic and natural beauty with intricate wall paper, depicting lush rainforests, majestic plants, and exotic nature. As you step through the doors, you are instantly transported into a lush, vibrant jungle oasis nestled within the heart of the city.
- 1640 N Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Hollywood
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$
Boardners (Club Decades)
cated on a relatively quiet side street off Hollywood Boulevard is one of Hollywood’s oldest gathering spot. Established in 1927 and named after the famous hit song ‘My Blue Heaven’, and actually owned by the famous hit songwriter himself Gene Austin. Through Prohibition AS Morressy’s Hair Salon before becoming the Legendary Boardner’s in 1942 when Steve Boardner lost his lease in the Cross Roads of the World, he relocated Boardner’s bar to 1652 N. Cherokee where it still stands today. This long time Institution has endured much from Man to Acts of God, and still continues to thrive as one of the most welcoming and comfortable watering hole’s in Hollywood. Through card gambling, prohibition, the depression, the rock n’roll explosion of the 1980’s and the Hollywood Redevelopment, generations have made their mark on Boardner’s. Hollywood’s constant change and rapid growth seems to evolve around Boardner’s as it is discreetly located and its low-key unassuming appearance. Yet you step inside of Boardner’s and a jukebox plays popular hits just loud enough to bring in a good time mood amongst good conversation. In addition to the main bar area, Boardner’s offers a secluded outdoor patio complete with a full bar and stage for live performances… or one might just enjoy a sunny afternoon in Hollywood with a cold beverage and one of the best burgers in town! Boardner’s recent expansion incorporates a huge dance floor, fully equipped dj booth and state of the art PA System, VIP lounge with an awesome view of the entire venue and three full bars which all makes for a full house of fun! Frequented by neighborhood residents, Hollywood movie stars, and an occasional tourist, Boardner’s stands as a pillar to the community. Boardner’s ambiance and historical characteristics make for an ideal film location and has been a popular venue for many television and film scenes such as Hollywood Homicide, LA Confidential, Beverly Hills 90210, NCIS-LA, Gangster Squad, Swingers, Gone Girl, Don’t Trust the B in Apt 23, Arrested Development, Ed Wood, Wag The Dog, Leaving Las Vegas, Murder in the Mirror, Up Close & Confidential, The Client List, Southland, Don’t Trust the B in Apt 23, True Blood, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Two Cops, Alias, Numbers, NCIS: Los Angeles, Angel, How to Get Away with Murder and Cold Case to name a few. Film Stars Robert Mitchum, Ryan Gosling, Tommy Dorsey, Andy Griffith, Errol Flynn, W.C. Fields, Lucille Ball and the entire Cast, Gorilla Jones, Charles Bukowski, Ed Wood, Donald Sutherland, Keifer Sutherland, Edward Herman, Vince Vaughn, Quentin Tarantino, Scott Wolfe, Tim Burton, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Ben Affleck, Courtney Love, Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Peter Weller, Michael Cera, Piper Perabo, Rose McGowan, Fran Drescher, Tony Todd, Jason Patric, Peter Green, Johnette, Tommy Lee, Axl Rose, Slash, and John Lennon are just a few who have made Boardner’s a home for a good stiff drink. Boardner’s resides in a historical landmark building, the Cherokee Building, designed by Norman Alpaugh, also the architect for the Sheraton Townhouse and Santa Monica’s Elmiro Theater. The Cherokee Building was Hollywood’s first drive-in business having a large motor entrance at the rear of the building where motorists could park, then walk through a Spanish courtyard complete with its original Moroccan tile fountain as the center piece of Boardner’s patio. Moorish flourishes, carvings, scrolling ironwork, gothic hand paintings, by Grey, and arched entryways, are perfectly incorporated aesthetics of this Hollywood landmark and add to the beauty of “The Boulevard”. Boardner’s discreet location and comfortable ambiance makes for the perfect place for any size party, film premiere, wedding receptions and wrap parties as well as simply the most relaxing and welcoming establishment for a cocktail and a good home cooked meal any day or evening of the week.
RSVP at Boardners (Club Decades)House Noir
House of Noir is a multi-sensory experience, designed to intrigue and satisfy those in need of more than the plastic fantastic can create.
- 7080 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Hollywood
- 10:30 PM - 2 AM on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$$
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Los Angeles Clubs FAQ
What time does the headlining DJ usually start performing in Los Angeles clubs?
The headlining DJ will usually start performing around 12:00 AM.
How long do DJs play in Los Angeles?
The headlining DJ or artist usually plays a 1 to 2 hour set.
What is the dress code like at Los Angeles Clubs?
Guys can wear nice jeans and a form fitting plain t-shirt or a nice button down shirt. Girls can wear jeans or a comfortable but stylish dress if they prefer. Of course guys and girls can never go wrong with dressing up even more – there is no such thing as overdressing when it comes to clubs.
How can I get into Los Angeles Clubs for free?
Some Los Angeles Clubs have a free ladies guest list, and have a free even ratio guest list – free if you have the same number of girls (or more) in your party.
Keep in mind that many Los Angeles Clubs are more exclusive and require bottle service to get in. You can sign up for the guest list on our events page.
How can I book bottle service for Los Angeles Clubs?
You can book bottle service directly on Discotech by visiting the Los Angeles page
How much is bottle service at Los Angeles Clubs?
Bottle service and table minimums at Los Angeles Clubs can get pretty expensive in Los Angeles, but every nightclub is different.
The best way to find out is to visit the events page and and and choose the event you're thinking of going.
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