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The 17 Hottest Clubs in Los Angeles 2024

Maya Irons

August 17, 2024

The world-renowned Los Angeles nightlife landscape is constantly changing, with new hot spots regularly entering the scene as others fade away into the night. Crowds of beautiful people partying in the hottest nightclubs in Los Angeles has always been the picture-perfect visual portrayed in entertainment, setting standards high for those looking to have their own glamorous night out in LA.

Recently, it’s become a common trend for LA bars to provide what was once a classic nightclub experience. You can visit plenty of bars for dancing to find a dancefloor and super chill dress code in a lively environment. However, for the purpose of this list, we’re going to highlight nightclubs specifically for those moments when you’re looking for an upgrade.

The current generation of LA clubs includes vibrant disco havens, rooftop hot spots, and exclusive hideaways where partygoers slink past velvet ropes and onto the dancefloor. Read on for our up-to-date recommendations for the hottest clubs in Los Angeles that are worth a visit in 2024! 🎉🍾

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1. Sunset at EDITION

The disco ball ceiling at Sunset at EDITION in West Hollywood

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The Studio 54 experience landed in modern day Los Angeles with Sunset at EDITION–a club and lounge in the basement of the West Hollywood EDITION hotel.

Owned by Studio 54’s co-founder Ian Schrager, Sunset at EDITION channels the bygone era of disco with an awe-inspiring disco ball ceiling installation that you’ll have to see to believe.

The dance music DJs, full dancefloor, bottle service booths, pool table, and private lounge all join together to create a well-rounded nightlife experience you can’t get anywhere else in LA.

Nights: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Music: Dance, Disco, House, Top 40

Dress Code: Fashionable

Cover Charge: None

Venue Size: Medium

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2. Bar Lis

Bar Lis at the Thompson Hollywood in Los Angeles

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Bar Lis at Thompson Hollywood may have “bar” in the name, but it takes on the structure of a traditional Hollywood club experience. Velvet rope with a line down the block? Check. Tough bouncers that will only let you skip the line if you know the right person? Check. Crowd of trendsetters, influencers, and socialites? Check.

That being said, it’s a great time. There’s space to dance with a disco ball overhead and isn’t overstuffed with bottle service tables. The patio is the best place to mingle with a view of Tinsel Town down below.

Nights: Tuesday-Saturday, Sunday

Music: Dance, Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Fashionable

Cover Charge: None

Venue Size: Small

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3. Keys

An LED light show at Keys nightclub in Los Angeles

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This new West Hollywood nightclub has filled the void left by the building’s former owner, 1OAK LA. Now you can visit Keys for live dance music DJs, dancing, cocktails, and bottle service on the legendary Sunset Strip.

You’ll be mesmerized by stunning LED light shows and entertained by dancers and even the occasional electric violinist. The trendy crowd is made up of LA’s finest and you’ll have to know the right person to get past the stylish mob of partygoers at the door.

Nights: Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Music: EDM, Dance, House, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Medium

Keys nightclub in West Hollywood

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4. Offsunset

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Only those who “know,” know about Offsunset, one of Sunset Boulevard’s most exclusive nightclubs. The incognito space was made famous by its previous star-studded venue Hyde, and now houses a glamorous club for a new generation.

You won’t find much information about the elusive hideaway thanks to its strict guest list and photo-free policy enforced by stickers over phone cameras. If you’re lucky enough to attend, you’ll get to experience live DJs, dancing on sofas, and the occasional celeb sighting.

Nights: Tuesday & Saturday

Music: Dance, House, Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Small

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5. Poppy

The garden lounge at Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood

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Poppy has spent years holding its own as one of the hottest clubs in Los Angeles. The exclusive West Hollywood spot is known for having a tough door, but if you get in, you’ll get to party in a whimsical venue that’s half garden dream and half library hideaway.

DJs play a variety of music depending on the night, and live hip hop acts often come through to perform for the crowd. There’s not much of a dancefloor here, so being at a bottle service table is your best bet for comfort.

Nights: Monday, Friday & Saturday

Music: Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Small

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6. Warwick

Warwick nightclub in Los Angeles

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It’s not often that a Los Angeles nightclub can stay open long enough to celebrate a decade of revelry. Warwick has been able to keep the attention of partygoers as one of the best LA nightclubs, with its rotating themes that always bring fresh energy to the warehouse-like space.

Bottle service tables draw in big groups to celebrate, but the layout still lends itself to mixing and mingling at the bar or dancefloor. Sparkling disco balls and flashing lights in their “Warwick Midnight” design bring glitz and glamor to your night out in Hollywood.

Nights: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Music: Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Medium

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7. Sinners y Santos

Sinners y Santos nightclub at Level 8 DTLA

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Downtown LA’s Level 8 has become one of the hottest clubs in Los Angeles thanks to its variety of venues you can visit on just one floor of the Moxy & AC Hotel DTLA.

Sinners y Santos, the only nightclub concept within the space, offers an incredibly unique experience that involves a church confessional, Mexican wrestlers, and a dancefloor.

It’s impossible not to be impressed by the theatrics and attention to detail that comes standard with Houston Hospitality’s portfolio of LA nightlife venues. Don’t leave before you see the big performance!

Nights: Thursday-Sunday

Music: Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop

Dress Code: Smart Casual, Fashionable

Cover Charge: None

Venue Size: Small

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8. Academy

Afrojack at Academy LA in Hollywood

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It’s impossible not to have a good time at Academy, one the best dance clubs in LA. The massive space fills with fans ready to see some of the biggest DJs in the world perform live.

Their impressive lighting system includes curved LED ceiling panels that display graphics to immerse you into the sounds. They’ve also got a huge dancefloor and bottle service tables surrounding the crowd.

Also, keep an eye out for summertime events that extend into the outdoor patio–a hidden gem spot for day drinking in Los Angeles.

Nights: Thursday-Sunday

Music: EDM, Dance

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Cover Charge: Buy Tickets

Venue Size: Large

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9. The Spotlight

The Spotlight nightclub in Los Angeles

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Recently opened in the former space of Avenue nightclub, The Spotlight has taken over the Selma & Cahuenga building offering live performances by some of the biggest up-and-coming DJ acts.

Music event producers Framework manage the schedule, booking a variety of dance and electronic performers. There’s a decent-sized dancefloor surrounded by bottle service tables as well as a garden lounge for mixing with the crowd of trendsetters.

Nights: Thursday-Saturday

Music: Dance, House, EDM

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Free RSVP (Doesn’t Guarantee Entry)

Venue Size: Medium

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10. The Highlight Room

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Rooftop celebration is an essential part of Los Angeles nightlife, and The Highlight Room delivers just that. This spot at the top of Dream Hollywood is known for its spacious, outdoor layout that draws in clubgoers to sip cocktails and dance with a beautiful panoramic view.

Their indoor lounge is the place to party during winter, while summertime means the outdoor terrace will be open for enjoying the LA weather. Day parties are also often on the schedule for holiday weekends and summer events.

Nights: Friday & Saturday

Music: Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Medium

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11. Exchange

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Electronic music lovers always appreciate a night out at Exchange, one of the best nightclubs in Downtown LA. Guests can get tickets to events featuring live performances from all kinds of dance music artists from around the world.

The spacious layout makes the night feel grand with state-of-the-art audio and visuals complementing the historic 1930s architecture. They’ve got an ongoing schedule of events and artist performances to keep you entertained every night of the week.

Nights: Varies

Music: EDM

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Cover Charge: Buy Tickets

Venue Size: Large

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12. Raspoutine

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If you ask a Los Angeles local if they’ve been to Raspoutine in West Hollywood, their answer is probably going to be no. So why add this cozy nightspot to the list?

Raspoutine is a global nightlife brand with two other locations in Paris and Dubai. Its international reputation means it draws in a highly multicultural crowd of clubgoers from around the world.

You’ll hear global dance music and get to party with a non-LA crowd that doesn’t shy away from letting loose on the dancefloor. Dress to impress to get into this small and exclusive club on Melrose Avenue.

Nights: Thursday-Saturday

Music: Dance, House, Deep House

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Small

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13. Sound

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One of Los Angeles’ best EDM clubs, Sound has always offered an unforgettable live music experience. They bring in talented DJs to play underneath their signature geometric lanterns and impressive LED light displays.

You’ll have to buy tickets to events to reserve your spot for performances, but getting to witness the incredible acts that come through their doors is worth every penny.

Nights: Varies, usually Thursday-Saturday

Music: EDM, Dance

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Cover Charge: Tickets

Venue Size: Large

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14. Bootsy Bellows

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Any LA clubgoer knows that Bootsy Bellows is a classic for a night out. The globally known venue was opened by actor David Arquette and The h. Wood Group in 2012, and still brings in a crowd ready to party more than a decade later.

It’s known to have a tough door, but once you’re inside, you’ll be able to experience the allure of the vintage Palm Springs-inspired design (featured as a backdrop in HBO’s The Idol).

Nights: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Music: Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List Only

Venue Size: Small

15. Avalon

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Only in Los Angeles will you find a historical Hollywood theater currently functioning as a lively electronic music hub for dancing the night away.

Avalon operates in an almost 100-year-old building that has been housing Los Angeles entertainment since 1927, and continues to offer nightlife events featuring impressive performances. You’ll immediately appreciate the eye-catching architecture in this hot spot just off of Hollywood Boulevard.

Nights: Friday & Saturday

Music: EDM, Dance

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Cover Charge: Buy Tickets

Venue Size: Large

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16. Hyde Sunset

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The Hyde brand has always been a go-to thanks to its former location being a legendary celebrity hot spot. The current Hyde Sunset boasts an expansive layout with lots of bottle service tables and musicians regularly stopping by to perform.

They also offer a dining experience beginning at 7pm for some pre-club grub. After things transition out of dinner service, you’ll find some of the world’s biggest rappers and hip hop artists coming through to take the night to the next level.

Nights: Thursday-Sunday

Music: Hip Hop, Top 40

Dress Code: Upscale, Fashionable

Cover Charge: Guest List only

Venue Size: Medium

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17. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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The recent disco bar trend in Los Angeles has brought places like The LINE LA’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to the scene. Enter through the speakeasy entrance and you’ll find yourself walking along light-up flooring with a pulsating soundtrack of disco and dance music.

They’ve got regular events that feature live music acts and DJs that always get people on the dancefloor. This Koreatown spot isn’t the place to come for a night of scrolling in the corner–plan to show up ready to party!

Nights: Thursday-Saturday

Music: Disco, Dance, House

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Cover Charge: None

Venue Size: Small

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Zouk LA

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Note: Zouk LA is expected to open by the end of 2024.

West Hollywood’s former nightclub Nightingale will soon be home to Zouk LA. Expanding from their current outposts in Las Vegas and around Asia, Zouk Group joins with sbe to inject some fresh energy into the Los Angeles nightlife scene.

You can expect a lively vibe at this centrally located property on La Cienega Boulevard. The space is expected to open soon, so keep your eyes peeled for an all new club in Los Angeles.

Dance Your Way Through LA

No matter what your vibe is for the night, there are plenty of trendy nightclubs in LA where you can find cocktails, dancing, and a crowd ready to party. There’s something for everyone–from electronic dance clubs bursting with energy to exclusive bottle service spots adding a dash of luxury to your adventure.

Bookmark this post to throw into the group chat the next time you’re planning to spend some time at the hottest clubs in Los Angeles. 🪩

The pool table at Sunset at EDITION

Sunset at EDITION by Nikolas Koenig

Los Angeles Nightlife FAQs:

Which Los Angeles clubs have closed?

If you encounter any info recommending the following nightclubs during your Los Angeles research, it’s outdated! All of these venues are permanently closed as of 2024:

Nightingale

Avenue

1OAK LA

Le Jardin

Playhouse

MELROSEPLACE

What part of Los Angeles has the best nightlife?

You’ll find the best nightlife in Los Angeles in West Hollywood, Hollywood, and Downtown LA. These neighborhoods house most of the city’s top clubs, bars, and lounges.

When do clubs close in LA?

Clubs in Los Angeles do last call at 1:30am and close at 2:00am. Doors usually close at 1:30am for entry as well. Some EDM clubs like Academy, Sound, and Avalon may stay open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights, but still do not serve alcohol later than 1:30am.

How do guest lists work at Los Angeles clubs?

If a club is guest list only, it means they don’t sell tickets for entry and you must be on the list to get in. You can otherwise gain access by purchasing a bottle service table.

Guest lists are run by club promoters, venue staff, and management. You’ll need to know someone who can get you on the list to be granted entry (your best bet is reaching out to a promoter). Walk-ins are at the doorman’s discretion and waiting in line does not always guarantee entry.

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Maya Irons

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Maya has spent 10 years living, partying, and experiencing Los Angeles as a hospitality industry insider. She’s a writer with a sense of adventure, always ready to explore what more the city has to offer. Follow her adventures on #LALAguide or on her Instagram: @mayatonight.

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