This friendly and comfortable bar is a favorite Eastside hangout, and it's easy to see why. The Asian-inspired décor features cozy couches and booths, tapestries covering the walls, and a massive Buddha that surveys the whole scene. A jukebox provides the music - its eclectic collection of tunes, from such diverse artists as Elvis and Velvet Underground, perfectly suits the equally diverse clientele. And while the popular bartenders are expert mixologists, there's a good selection of beer as well.

WEST HOLLYWOOD. This chic bar and restaurant has a California-meets-Tuscany ambiance. Models, actors, and studio execs sip imported chianti and check out the competition while they have low-key lunches and business dinners. Hang out inside or on the outdoor patio, and take advantage of the scene and the ambience. To keep up with the visuals, make sure to dress in trendy or business-casual attire. FYI to celebrity-seekers: Robert DeNiro is an investor.

VIEW PARK. For over 30 years, Babe's & Ricky's has been bringing live blues to LA music lovers. Past guests have included notables like Duke Ellington, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, and Big Mama Thornton. The fantastic house band plays every weekend, and Monday night's jam session is a popular training ground for up-and-coming young artists. With inexpensive drinks and authentic fried chicken and soul food, the club is a fun place for just about everyone who walks through the door!

WEST HOLLYWOOD. This elaborately decorated bar features a tropical motif with a stuffed peacock holding court and faux monarch butterflies dotting the ceiling. The bar itself is bathed in red light while neighboring tables are illuminated by white lamps. It all creates a romantic, Eastern ambience, attracting famous folks like Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp, who relish Marmont's martinis. Gin and vodka varieties are both available, and many house drinks are served in glass jars with accents of pineapple, ginger, or vanilla.

WEST HOLLYWOOD. While La Boheme as a restaurant is known for its elaborate chandeliers, roaring fireplace, lengthy drapes, and touches of Gothic decor, it's also a terrific place to have drinks. Bar Tosca delivers a range of specialty cocktails, which patrons enjoy there or take to the outdoor patio. Romantic and quiet, the candlelit venue is perfect for a drink à deux or a peaceful cocktail in solitude. Plus, this alternative to the heavily-decorated interior offers privacy from passers-by thanks to an encircling stone wall. If you choose not to indulge in the dining room's Californian and French fare, know that the bar serves burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers.