• Los Angeles has several gay- and lesbian-friendly bars.los angeles image by Pontus Edenberg from Fotolia.com
  
  According to Los Angeles.com, the Southern Californian city's nightlife scene has a wide variety of options to suit nearly every taste and mood, though many hot spots have a short life span in the city. However, L.A.'s lesbian bar and nightclub scene has a few long-established party institutions.
  
  

Girl Bar

• Since 1990, lesbians in Los Angeles have found a place to party on Friday nights at Girl Bar events held at various clubs around town. Founded by Robin Gans and Sandy Sachs, Girl Bar boasts an upscale atmosphere that has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly and the New York Times. As of September 2010, this long-running is held at Haute nightclub and the party begins at 9 p.m. and winds down around 2 a.m. Girl Bar features go-go dancers, DJs, dancing and networking opportunities for patrons.
  
  Girl Bar
  
  665 North Robertson Boulevard
  
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  
  310-659-4551
  
  girlbar.com
  
  

The Palms Bar

• This bar boasts a laid-back atmosphere and weekly drink specials, and according to its website, the bar has played host to notable clientele like Ellen DeGeneres and Melissa Etheridge. Weekly events at The Palms Bar include Sunday karaoke and Tuesday night comedy, and the club features drink specials every day. As of September 2010, The Palms Bar is open Monday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays.
  
  The Palms Bar
  
  8572 Santa Monica Boulevard
  
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  
  310-652-1595
  
  thepalmsbar.com
  
  

Jewel's Catch One

• Established in 1972, Jewel's Catch One touts itself as Los Angles' first black gay and lesbian disco. Today the venue is a dance club by night and a community health center by day, serving residents of all sexual orientations. Jewel's Catch One has three dance floors, three bars and weekly parties that draw a diverse crowd. Some events at Jewel's Catch One include karaoke, live musical performances and themed parties. Hungry patrons can also grab a bite to eat at the club's Vegan Village Internet Cafe.
  
  Jewel's Catch One
  
  4067 West Pico Boulevard
  
  Los Angeles, CA 90019
  
  323-734-8849
  
  jewelscatchone.com