2. The Great Greek
8.4
13362 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Greek Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
The Feast: This place might be loud and boisterous with singing, dancing and plates smashing, but order eggplant caviar, feta salad and roasted lamb, then join in with the crowd Read more.
Arshavir Saryan: Make a reservation for Thurs-Sun, and enjoy the amazing cuisine and dancing servers!
Dario: They kinda forgot about us. Food was ok (grilled octopus was re-heated in the m.wave, oven baked lamb was ok). Spotted Ariel Winter having dinner and dancing greek-style
3. The Abbey Food & Bar
8.6
692 N Robertson Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Gay Bar · 290 tips and reviews
Showtime Network: Always a good time. Mixed crowd. Fun during the day and dancing at night. -Francine, The Real L Word
Unique Styles: ~ super cool spot...good eats, drinks, dance floor and club by night with DJ and dancers. Free wi-fi...always my favorite..xo ~
Clare: Very fun! Quick bar service. Dance floor got packed but it was still a good time.
4. Avalon Hollywood
7.4
1735 Vine St (btw Hollywood Blvd & Yucca St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 111 tips and reviews
Viktor NL: If you love to dance til the sun comes up... AVALON is the place to be! Friday til 5am (18+) and Saturday til 8am(21+). Gay club Thursday nights. Keep on dancing til the world ends!!!
Justin Kent: Live Design EDM Master Class, here we go!
LAist: For the EDM heads, you can get your dose of pulsating bangers over at Avalon in Hollywood on Fridays for "Control" and Saturdays for "Avalon Presents." Expect big name DJs and some up and comers. Read more.
6. The Echo
8.7
1822 W Sunset Blvd (at Lemoyne St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · East LA · 59 tips and reviews
Augie Max: Dance, dance, dance!
Mick Management: Wear your dancing shoes and get ready to party when Walk the Moon opens for Kaiser Chiefs here on March 19, 2012!
Derek Blechinger: Awesome layout! Bar seating in the back with a slightly raised platform so you can still see the show. Dance floor on the right. Patio entrance at the back left. And cool staff to boot.
8. Micky's
7.8
8857 Santa Monica Blvd (at N San Vicente Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Gay Bar · 94 tips and reviews
Alissia Rose-Pait: Great for after hours dancing. Open late, nice patio for smoking, relaxed.
Humberto Martinez: Conveniently on the strip, an interesting mix of dancing or chilling on the patio. Watch the guys break it down upstairs on Latino night
Raymond Arturo: My fave dance spot in WeHo. I chose this over The Abbey based on slightly more chill peeps and more space to dance for your life.
9. La Cita Bar
8.0
336 S Hill St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · 64 tips and reviews
LogoTV: I go to their Mustache Mondays to hear DJ Josh Peace and his cadre spin fierce dance music and to spill cheap drinks on all the downtown hipsters. Mixed crowd and tons of fun. - Darryl Stephens, DTLA
graceface killa: Dance right: where white people dressed in weird shit can come dance as weird as they want to their weird heart's content.
LAist: The weekly Punky Reggae Party here starts at 9pm with DJs spinning on vinyl a mix of ska, post-punk and reggae tunes while party folks dance under colorful, glowing Christmas lights. Read more.
10. El Rey Theatre
8.5
5515 Wilshire Blvd (at Burnside Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Mid-City West · 85 tips and reviews
Ezzy Martin: completely awesome. saw los campersinos here. perfect dance floor space, vintage chandelier/red velvet decor, great acoustics.
TheDoLaB: We put on events here from time to time... Basically really fun dance parties. It's a great venue. We'll see you at our next one hopefully.
DJ Times: During our June 2013 feature interview with EDM act Disclosure, member Howard Lawrence, noted that their Halloween show at El Rey Theatre was one of their favorite shows of 2012!
Helena Delu: Summer nights bring Salsa dancing on Thursday nights at 6pm. A great night to dance under the stars!
Eric Chaves: Thursdays in July and August are Sizzling Summer Nights. Salsa from 6 pm to 9 pm with a live band. Bring your dance shoes
Los Angeles: Stroll along displays of family altars, watch ceremonial performances by Aztec and folkloric dance groups, and shop for Day of the Dead trinkets and treats at a traditional Mexican mercado on Oct. 26.
12. Akbar
7.4
4356 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave), Silver Lake, CA
Gay Bar · 48 tips and reviews
Jessica Rae: 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.
Brandon H: 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.
Derek Jones: 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.
13. Exchange LA
7.3
618 S Spring St (btwn 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · Gallery Row · 61 tips and reviews
Gina Kzlian: I love the Asians.. makes me feel tall. Awesome dance floor
DowntownLA.com: "We like electronic music and dancing, so Exchange LA & Elevate have some of the best sound systems & great people-watching" – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene
Taylor Loren: sweet venue in an old stock exchane. bottled water is $6 so refill it in the washrooms, which seem to be located as far away from the dance floor as possible.
15. Music Center Plaza
9.0
135 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · Civic Center · 14 tips and reviews
DowntownLA.com: When summer hits, this is the destination for free and low-cost live music, dance lessons, sing-alongs, and more. So bring the whole family!! Read more.
DowntownLA.com: "EVERYTHING for every budget and experience – dance, music, theater, events for families, free stuff" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian
Cristina Gonzales: Wonderful place to tea a book, and definitely worth every penny when you watch a show at the Opera or taper forum. Don't be afraid to feed the birds; toppins a bag~