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Akbar

Gay Bar and Night Club$$$$

Silver Lake

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Akbar

7.5^/10

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Ranked #10 for dancing in Los Angeles
The folks at Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly like this place. Would you agree?
"Craft Night is a blast!!"(2 Tips)
"crowded ambiance with a jukebox up front and DJ at the dance floor"(3 Tips)
"Best jukebox in LA?"(5 Tips)
"Love the atmosphere, good music, mix of queer and hip people."(2 Tips)

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Jay GrantJuly 29, 2016
Small place but you'll find all the hip people here. There's are two small bar areas with cheap drinks, and then a square dance floor. Check the website for the theme of the night.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
LAistJune 23, 2016
Akbar is intimate, casual, friendly, no-frills, and cheap. It's like a gay Cheers—everybody knows your name, from the bartender to the door man to the DJ. Read more
Jessica RaeSeptember 2, 2013
AW: gay bar, dive bar, neighborhood bar, dance bar, and one of SL's most fun bars. Epic DJ nights but also a very chill place to drink cheap, strong drinks on a Sunday night.
Upvoted Feb 24
Derek JonesSeptember 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
A brilliant mixture of gays, hipsters, and gay hipsters. Dark and crowded ambiance with a jukebox up front and DJ at the dance floor in the back area.
Adam SilverSeptember 6, 2015
Decent drinks, chill crowd, crabby bartenders. Don't dare move the bar stools or you will get a dose of LA 'tude #relaxbrah
Brandon HAugust 7, 2014
Best gay bar on the east side. Friendly. Intimate and full of great people from the non weho crowd. Grab a drink and dance in the back room.
Chris LFebruary 12, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Back lounge area for a kiki. Dance floor option for a shimmy. Drink specials are grand. People are usually nice.
Kevin HartMay 24, 2016
Woof. Smells like moldy cheese on one side. Attracts the hipster gay crowd and mostly everyone looks the same there. BUT my bartender bud Mike is the man.
Scott ZolnierczykSeptember 10, 2012
If you want a great time with friends. Gay or Straight, hit up Akbar!! A little expensive drink wise, but Super fun atmosphere.
Michael MacFarlandJanuary 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try it on the weekdays or before 8 on the weekends for a great chill place to hang with friends.
JustinDecember 8, 2014
Love the atmosphere, good music, mix of queer and hip people.
McCarthyDecember 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
This used to be a lazy watering hole, now it's kind of a club (some nights). Tip well and have fun!
Jathan McCollumAugust 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
FYI the men's bathroom has no door. So like if you have to poo, plan ahead. Or seize the opportunity to show off your goods. You've been warned. Or whatever. Man flesh.
Octagon BlixAugust 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Del taco is a hop and skip away. Dining room open til 2am. :-) :-) :-)
dedi hubbardApril 28, 2019
The drinks are not good, but they are *strong*. The jukebox however is a highlight and the vibe is queer af.
ManhuntSeptember 14, 2011
Eclectic music, so keep that in mind if you're looking for Gaga and Brit Brit. Gay hipster bar.
Alex RobertsonJune 28, 2022
Gay bar! $5 for cheapest beer which is like uhhh PBR and Miller or sumthn
Darleen GarciaMarch 10, 2014
You have to try the Whiskey and Ginger Beer.
VashMarch 30, 2012
Get here before midnight on Thursdays to catch Miss Barbie-Q's performance. Simply Fabulous.
Irina BoteaApril 27, 2019
Nice bar with a dance area in the back.
Thomas MAugust 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
It's alright. The drinks are cheap, the DJs are usually terrible, but people are nice and it's not weho.
PatriciaFebruary 8, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful Place Beautiful People🌈☀️🤪💋
Will KivinskiMay 31, 2013
They have Felicia Rashad on the Jukebox!!
David CaffreySeptember 14, 2011
This was a cool place... I think.. I was drunk so I can't be too sure
Alex AmendJanuary 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
You're in the right place but don't get pizza from Garage, those guys are assholes.
huyMarch 5, 2012
Pitcher of Anchor Steam during happy hour = best deal
Warren KingNovember 29, 2014
169 bar's West Coast Doppelgänger?
ClareNovember 30, 2014
Wednesday dance night!!!
Ashley CraftApril 22, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Craft Night is a blast!! $2 per person on Wednesday nights 10p to Midnight.
Mr. CaballeroJuly 10, 2013
Martininis are hella strong!
Luke LOctober 1, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Give Mikey a good tip and he'll give you a handjob in the corner.
Geno BApril 21, 2010
Great dancefloor, but better music in the front bar!
Caitlin WelshOctober 6, 2011
Best jukebox in LA?
Sidnee LewisMay 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best Gay & Neighborhood Bar in LA!
LA WeeklyDecember 9, 2010
LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Drunk on Stage= Best Queer Stand-Up Night!
Erin ColesJuly 7, 2011
craft night wednesdays! dreams!
Melissa A.April 13, 2011
Most. Amazing. Jukebox. Ever.
Brandon SchulzApril 20, 2012
If ur a NE MPLS gay, this the place
Chinarut RuangchotvitOctober 29, 2010
Dirty house on thu nite - absolutely awesome!
Martin Martinez JrOctober 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Akbar the place where hipsters with no rhythm come and dance.
Stephen KNovember 22, 2012
It's actually Trapbar.
Amber LynnMay 28, 2012
Rsl baby lovvve terry
Joey G.November 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Vodka tonics of DEATH.
Kali KrossNovember 18, 2011
Am I the only one who notices the overwhelming fragrance of pee here?
Randall OttJuly 10, 2011
On my way!
Chloe DraneOctober 15, 2011
It's a trap!
Angel RodriguezApril 3, 2010
Does Quinto still cruise here?
Rhiannon CharisseApril 28, 2009
go here and show gays Goatse for the first time!

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