Downtown LA Art-Driven Bar Tour

Step into Downtown LA’s most stylish bars and speakeasies with a night designed for curious explorers who love art, design, and new experiences. Wander through century-old buildings filled with ornate details, discover rooftop lounges with cinematic skyline views, and enjoy cocktails crafted as works of art. Along the way, hear stories of Prohibition rebels, jazz clubs, and Hollywood icons while immersing yourself in the city’s creative energy. This isn’t just a bar tour—it’s a design‑driven nightlife adventure perfect for anyone ready to sip, socialize, and be inspired by the hidden beauty of LA after dark.

Meeting Point

Perch

448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

We will meet in the lobby of the building at the ground floor.

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Perch

448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

A French-inspired rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the skyline. Perfect for starting the evening with style and atmosphere.

30 minutes

Pershing Square

Boundaries are South Hill St, South Olive St, West Sixth St, and West Fifth St, , Los Angeles, 90015, California

Once the bustling civic heart of Los Angeles in the 1920s, today it remains a symbolic gathering spot in downtown

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Downtown

Los Angeles, California

An introduction to the rich history and architecture of DTLA, setting the stage for the night ahead.

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Angels Flight Railway

351 S. Hill St, , Los Angeles, 90013-1003, California

This iconic orange funicular has carried Angelenos up and down Bunker Hill since 1901.

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Grand Central Market

317 South Broadway, , Los Angeles, 90013-1222, California

A century-old food hall where diverse cultures of LA meet over tacos, noodles, and more. A chance for a quick bite.

30 minutes

Bradbury Building

304 S Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, 90013-1224, California

A marvel of 1893 architecture with its ironwork and skylit atrium, famous from Blade Runner.

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Old Bank District

400 S Main St, Los Angeles, 90013-1314, California

Once the financial hub of LA, now a vibrant residential and nightlife area.

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Continental Building

Corner of 4th and Spring streets, , Los Angeles, 90013, California

LA’s first skyscraper, a symbol of the city’s vertical ambitions in 1904.

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The Continental Club

116 W 4th St, Downtown, Los Angeles, 90013-1308, California

An intimate speakeasy-style venue with craft cocktails and live music tucked underground.

30 minutes

The Stowaway

416 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Retro speakeasy with a nautical theme, glowing neon, and live piano creating a golden-age feel.

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Bar Franca

438 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Stylish and artsy cocktail bar with European-inspired drinks and a creative downtown crowd.

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Cole's French Dip

118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

LA’s oldest public house, famous for inventing the French Dip sandwich and now home to hidden bars inside.

30 minutes

Rhythm Room L.A.

206 W 6th St BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

A basement speakeasy known for live jazz, classic cocktails, and an old-school vibe.

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Florentin Rooftop Bar

612 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Trendy rooftop with Mediterranean flair, offering cocktails with sweeping downtown views.

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BROADWAY ARCADE BUILDING

BROADWAY ARCADE BUILDING, 543 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Built in 1924 as LA’s first indoor shopping arcade, still buzzing with local shops.

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Garçons de Café

541 S Spring St UNIT 114, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Chic French wine bar and boutique offering natural wines in a cozy European atmosphere.

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Historic Broadway Theater District

400-1000 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

The largest concentration of historic movie palaces in the U.S., a glimpse into Hollywood’s golden age.

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Los Angeles Theatre

615 S Broadway, , Los Angeles, 90014-1803, California

A lavish 1931 movie palace with baroque interiors and incredible history.

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Palace Theatre

630 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Another gem of Broadway, once hosting vaudeville and concerts; Michael Jackson even performed here.

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Clifton's Republic

648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

An eccentric, multi-level nightlife playground with themed bars and historic flair, from redwood forests to tiki lounges.

30 minutes