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Akbar

(22 Ratings)
Alterna-cool lounge in Silverlake
The opposite of uber-trendy WeHo bars, this hipster crowd is for bears and disco daddies.


Hours
Daily 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
Opens at 4:00pm


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Reviews

Scott3320
Scott3320
Over a year ago

Nothing compares to Akbar L.A. - this place is an institution! And it just keeps getting better. The crowds are super fun, very festive and friendly, and always ready to dance. It's a small venue but seems to work, everyone fits in nice and cozy, but doesn't ever seemed uncomfortably packed. I love the music, always something new and different every night of the week, keeping it fresh. And Akbar seems to attract a wide variety of sexy faces from around L.A.. It's a great "eastside" escape from the craziness of West Hollywood. Love it!!


justvash
justvash
Over a year ago

Get here before midnight on Thursdays to catch Miss Barbie-Q's performance. Simply Fabulous.


jcanada
jcanada
Over a year ago

eclectic place

Lounge type bar, great for drinks and socializing.


jeffmkatz
jeffmkatz
Over a year ago

Hit and miss fun

Been a few times, found Friday nights to be the most fun.


scottcalvin
scottcalvin
Over a year ago

Not a Fan

I thought Akbar would be my favorite bar when I moved to LA, but was wrong. Very hipster crowd, really dark, and the dancing is only so-so. Parking is easy, but not convenient to hop around to other places. I understand why some people LOVE it, but it's not my scene.


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