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Akbar

Gay Bar and Night Club$$$$
Silver Lake
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    Michael M.
    "fun dance floor"(4 Tips)
    Ashley C.
    "Craft Night is a blast!!"(2 Tips)
    Sidnee L.
    "Best Gay & Neighborhood Bar in LA!"(2 Tips)
    Caitlin W.
    "Best jukebox in LA?"(5 Tips)
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  • Jay G.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • LAist
    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
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  • Jessica R.
    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.
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  • Derek J.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    One of my favorite gay bars in LA! Nice bartenders, good drinks that aren’t expensive, fun dance floor, and a chill area with seating.
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  • Brandon H.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Adam S.
    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
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  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Jathan M.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Kevin H.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Scott Z.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Justinheart icon on user image
    JustinDecember 8, 2014
    Love the atmosphere, good music, mix of queer and hip people.
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  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonJune 28, 2022
    Gay bar! $5 for cheapest beer which is like uhhh PBR and Miller or sumthn
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  • Vash
    VashMarch 30, 2012
    Get here before midnight on Thursdays to catch Miss Barbie-Q's performance. Simply Fabulous.
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  • McCarthy
    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!
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  • Irina B.heart icon on user image
    Irina BoteaApril 27, 2019
    Nice bar with a dance area in the back.
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  • Octagon B.
    Octagon BlixAugust 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Del taco is a hop and skip away. Dining room open til 2am. :-) :-) :-)
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  • Darleen G.heart icon on user image
    Darleen GarciaMarch 10, 2014
    You have to try the Whiskey and Ginger Beer.
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  • Manhunt
    ManhuntSeptember 14, 2011
    Eclectic music, so keep that in mind if you're looking for Gaga and Brit Brit. Gay hipster bar.
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  • Patriciaheart icon on user image
    PatriciaFebruary 8, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful Place Beautiful People🌈☀️🤪💋
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  • dedi h.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Alex A.
    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.
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  • huy
    huyMarch 5, 2012
    Pitcher of Anchor Steam during happy hour = best deal
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  • Thomas M.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Will K.heart icon on user image
    Will KivinskiMay 31, 2013
    They have Felicia Rashad on the Jukebox!!
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  • Warren K.
    Warren KingNovember 29, 2014
    169 bar's West Coast Doppelgänger?
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  • Clareheart icon on user image
    ClareNovember 30, 2014
    Wednesday dance night!!!
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  • Luke L.
    Luke LOctober 1, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Give Mikey a good tip and he'll give you a handjob in the corner.
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  • Mr. Caballero
    Mr. CaballeroJuly 10, 2013
    Martininis are hella strong!
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  • Brandon S.
    Brandon SchulzApril 20, 2012
    If ur a NE MPLS gay, this the place
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  • Ashley C.
    Ashley CraftApril 22, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Craft Night is a blast!! $2 per person on Wednesday nights 10p to Midnight.
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  • Geno B.
    Geno BApril 21, 2010
    Great dancefloor, but better music in the front bar!
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  • LA Weekly
    LA WeeklyDecember 9, 2010
    LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Drunk on Stage= Best Queer Stand-Up Night!
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  • David C.
    David CaffreySeptember 14, 2011
    This was a cool place... I think.. I was drunk so I can't be too sure
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  • Sidnee L.
    Sidnee LewisMay 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Gay & Neighborhood Bar in LA!
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  • Caitlin W.
    Caitlin WelshOctober 6, 2011
    Best jukebox in LA?
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  • Erin C.
    Erin ColesJuly 7, 2011
    craft night wednesdays! dreams!
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  • Melissa A.
    Melissa A.April 13, 2011
    Most. Amazing. Jukebox. Ever.
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  • Stephen K.
    Stephen KNovember 22, 2012
    It's actually Trapbar.
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  • Kali K.
    Kali KrossNovember 18, 2011
    Am I the only one who notices the overwhelming fragrance of pee here?
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  • Chinarut R.
    Chinarut RuangchotvitOctober 29, 2010
    Dirty house on thu nite - absolutely awesome!
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  • Amber L.
    Amber LynnMay 28, 2012
    Rsl baby lovvve terry
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  • Martin M.
    Martin Martinez JrOctober 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Akbar the place where hipsters with no rhythm come and dance.
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  • Joey G.
    Joey G.November 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Vodka tonics of DEATH.
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  • Randall O.
    Randall OttJuly 10, 2011
    On my way!
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  • Chloe D.
    Chloe DraneOctober 15, 2011
    It's a trap!
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  • Rhiannon C.
    Rhiannon CharisseApril 28, 2009
    go here and show gays Goatse for the first time!
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  • Angel R.
    Angel RodriguezApril 3, 2010
    Does Quinto still cruise here?
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