Los Angeles is the land of endless possibilities, and when it comes to nightlife, the city does not disappoint.
From a trendy atmosphere to well-made cocktails, there are plenty of options for those in search of a good night out. Whether you’re looking for industry parties or just to let loose and dance, here are four of the newest and hottest nightlife spots worth checking out in Los Angeles.
Apt 200
Originally based in Toronto and Montreal, Apt 200 opened its Los Angeles outpost in the fall. Located behind a nondescript facade, Apt 200 offers a range of parties and DJ sets, including their newest monthly series, JANO (Just Another Night Out). Apt 200 aims to be a community-focused lounge and venue, rather than just another trendy spot.
JANO premiered in December and is currently set to take place on the second Thursday of every month through March. There are plans to explore new ways to partner with Apt 200 beyond that. Together, Apt 200 and JANO have attracted a music industry-heavy crowd, including Soulection co-founder Joe Kay, ASAP Nast, Coco & Breezy, Quincy, Elie Maroun, Jazz Cartier, and Buddy. Apt 200 has a unique space that has a luxurious apartment aesthetic, making it a perfect spot for those who want to relax and socialize. The JANO experience is all about creating an inclusive space where everyone is somebody, and somebody knows everyone.
Grandmaster Recorders
Located in Hollywood, Grandmaster Recorders was once a recording studio that hosted Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and No Doubt. Opened in late 2021, Grandmaster Recorders has ramped up its music programming this year, starting with an emerging artists night on Tuesdays. The venue has a restaurant that serves Italian and Australian dishes, like Australian Wagyu, as well as a rooftop bar and Studio 71, a place where you can see live music and have a drink. Grandmaster Recorders is part of Hollywood’s Vinyl District, which includes such music and nightlife spots as The Hotel Cafe and Desert 5 Spot (atop the tommie hotel), plus The Record Parlour vinyl store.
On weekends, Grandmaster Recorders is packed with various DJ sets, making it a growing LA destination. The Vinyl District has even made a board that works on different events throughout the year, especially around the time of the Grammys.
Intercrew
Intercrew is a venue that has been open for about a year and a half. It is run by two of the founders of the hip-hop group Far East Movement.Paak. The huge ground floor is home to a bar and restaurant that serves food like duck bao buns and Wagyu Bolognese. It used to be the store of furrier Willard H. George, who was known as ‘the chinchilla industry’s best friend’.
A central spiral staircase leads to a second level with private rooms available for rent for karaoke nights and other events, a second bar, cozy VIP nooks, and a DJ booth that’s set up for music-driven nights after food service ends. Intercrew is a one-stop-shop for a night out, providing everything from food to entertainment.
The Let’s Go! Disco & Cocktail Club
The Let’s Go! Disco, a brand-new drinks-only club in the downtown Arts District, draws inspiration from Southern Italian discos of the late 1970s and early 1980s to create a late-night dance atmosphere. The venue, designed by the same group that built the pizza restaurant De La Nonna next door, is a rose-hued fantasy land furnished with disco balls, patterned booths, glass brick, mirrored ceilings, and lots of neon lighting. Their goal is to create a setting that is a little bit more enjoyable, relaxed, and laid-back than many of the new bars and clubs opening up in Los Angeles, which tend to be a little bit more exclusive and [emphasis on] clout. They offer a really high-quality product in a very high-quality setting – the ambiance is great, the design is great, and the music is fantastic.
The bar menu offers beverages including a saffron soda with white wine, campari, and about 20 different varieties of amaro, an Italian herbal liqueur. Radio DJs from the circuit, such as Jeremy Sole of KCRW, DJ Shana of KPFK, and Eric Tucker of Melody, are some of the resident DJs. The Italian disco and European house that the venue prefers to play fit well with the hi-fi sound system. It simply depends on the night, though. The space is fun because it really does lend itself to being more open format, just like our music does.
