Like the original, this one serves handcrafted cocktails and seasonal share plates. Read Next | These 15 LGBTQ Podcasts Will Keep You in the Know Employees Only One of New York’s most celebrated speakeasies landed on the West Coast in April and opened in the former Baby Blues BBQ space on a prime stretch of Weho turf. Think “Love Boat” meets “Miami Vice.” 8928 Santa Monica Blvd., Beaches Bar & Grill Despite the kitschy décor and a focus on spiked slushies, this bright, bubbly spot actually has some serious cred since its backers were some of the folks behind downtown cocktail den, The Edison, back in the day. Though the space is cavernous and service spotty, this is the place to be on Saturday night, and a good alternative to the out-of-town crowds at The Abbey. Bar10 Casual dining and classic cocktails, what more do you need? Except a pool table right at the front so you can cruise the boys strolling along Santa Monica Boulevard as you shoot some balls.
Strong cocktails, model-handsome bartenders, and an over-the-top interior all add to the venue’s allure.
West Hollywood Gay Bars The Abbey WeHo’s most famous – and crowded – spot, The Abbey draws sexy guys and gals from near and far, even in winter when you’ll find folks frolicking by the roaring fireplace.
