Hi Tops

Originally from San Francisco, this popular gay sports bar has a second location in Los Feliz, but it’s the original location in West Hollywood that hits the sweet spot between neighborhood bar and drinking destination. The spacious interior and patio is the perfect place for larger groups, and the cocktails and bar food—including the fried chicken sandwich—are better than they need to be. The gin-based Mr. Clutch made with rosemary cordial, grapefruit and lemon juice is a winner, and the Haterade (served in a take-home reusable bottle) is just the type of thing you need to keep going all night long. Stop by on Tuesday nights for trivia, a queer rock and post-punk music night on Wednesdays and live DJs every weekend. Just know that Hi Tops is an actual sports bar, too, which means it can get particularly crowded on game days.