The best bars & nightlife in Oxnard

39 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Frolic Room

Nightlife

Photos of movie stars deck the walls at this historic, no-frills bar, famous for its jukebox.

6245 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Photos of movie stars deck the walls at this historic, no-frills bar, famous for its jukebox.

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Second, spacious location of craft beer bar with plenty on tap & Mexican snacks.

1220 N Spring St (Los Angeles)

Second, spacious location of craft beer bar with plenty on tap & Mexican snacks.

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New York's famed spot for creative drinks with a New American menu & a speakeasy vibe.

818 E 3rd St (Los Angeles)

New York's famed spot for creative drinks with a New American menu & a speakeasy vibe.

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Small, old Hollywood hipster hangout featuring cocktails, dartboards & a jukebox.

1714 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Small, old Hollywood hipster hangout featuring cocktails, dartboards & a jukebox.

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La Descarga

Nightlife

A Cuban-themed nightspot with a dress code offering a cigar lounge & burlesque-style salsa acts.

1159 N Western Ave (Los Angeles)

A Cuban-themed nightspot with a dress code offering a cigar lounge & burlesque-style salsa acts.

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Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

1580 Industrial St (Los Angeles)

Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

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Contemporary rooftop bar (accessible by elevator down a questionable alley) serving Mediterranean small bites and creative cocktails.

617 S Spring St 8th floor (Los Angeles)

Contemporary rooftop bar (accessible by elevator down a questionable alley) serving Mediterranean small bites and creative cocktails.

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The Grant

Nightlife

Neighborhood cocktail lounge offering beer, wine, and happy hours.

3515 N Eagle Rock Blvd (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood cocktail lounge offering beer, wine, and happy hours.

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Dimly-lit sipping spot & music venue with unusual Asian drinks tucked inside Sticky Rice Echo Park .

1801 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Dimly-lit sipping spot & music venue with unusual Asian drinks tucked inside Sticky Rice Echo Park .

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Thunderbolt

Nightlife

Old school snacks along with craft cocktails from the Park's Finest group.

1263 W Temple St (Los Angeles)

Old school snacks along with craft cocktails from the Park's Finest group.

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Laid-back spot with a large outdoor area offering cocktails and bar food.

4327 W Adams Blvd (Los Angeles)

Laid-back spot with a large outdoor area offering cocktails and bar food.

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Chandeliers cast a warm glow at this vintage-chic cocktail bar, plus patio, fireplace & happy hour.

6423 Yucca St (Los Angeles)

Chandeliers cast a warm glow at this vintage-chic cocktail bar, plus patio, fireplace & happy hour.

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Dark & moody, this long-standing hangout offers classic cocktails, plus DJs, burlesque & live bands.

1123 Vine St (Los Angeles)

Dark & moody, this long-standing hangout offers classic cocktails, plus DJs, burlesque & live bands.

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Caña Rum Bar

Nightlife

Rum is the star spirit at this sleek indoor-outdoor bar where an annual membership fee is required.

714 W Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Rum is the star spirit at this sleek indoor-outdoor bar where an annual membership fee is required.

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Mixology-focused bar & event venue offering a swanky take on the Old West theme for private events.

1233 Vine St (Los Angeles)

Mixology-focused bar & event venue offering a swanky take on the Old West theme for private events.

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Ever Bar

Nightlife

Midcentury vibes greet hotel guests & Hollywood industry types for craft cocktails with snacks.

1800 Argyle Ave (Los Angeles)

Midcentury vibes greet hotel guests & Hollywood industry types for craft cocktails with snacks.

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Tiki-Ti

Nightlife

This local landmark whips up tropical drinks in a tiny room covered in tikis & Hawaiian decor.

4427 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

This local landmark whips up tropical drinks in a tiny room covered in tikis & Hawaiian decor.

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The Wiltern

Nightlife

Historic theater featuring mostly pop & rock bands in a sizable yet intimate art deco space.

3790 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Historic theater featuring mostly pop & rock bands in a sizable yet intimate art deco space.

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The Taproom at Wagon Wheel Brewing Company is brewing on site and cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients, so you can pair a juicy burger…

2601 Wagon Wheel Rd Ste 15

The Taproom at Wagon Wheel Brewing Company is brewing on site and cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients, so you can pair a juicy burger with a Wagon Wheel Blonde Ale, Roller Garden West Coast IPA, or Road Rash Hazy DIPA. Keep an eye out for trivia, live music, and neighborly hangouts.

From the Oxnard newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Tabula Rasa Bar pours 20 wines by the glass and backs it up with a 200-bottle list, plus a full food menu that makes lingering dangerously…

5125 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Tabula Rasa Bar pours 20 wines by the glass and backs it up with a 200-bottle list, plus a full food menu that makes lingering dangerously easy. They keep things lively with rotating events and food pop-ups, so swing by this week and let the staff point you toward a new favorite.

From the Los Angeles newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Magnavino Cellars pours award-winning, handcrafted wines in a beautifully curated Oxnard tasting room built for lingering chats and making…

961 Rice Ave · ✓ checked Jul 27

Magnavino Cellars pours award-winning, handcrafted wines in a beautifully curated Oxnard tasting room built for lingering chats and making memories. Peek their calendar for community events, grab a bite from the food menu, or plan a private celebration that actually feels like you.

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This week, duck into The Cave inside Ventura Wine Co for a rotating lineup of 40-plus wines by the ounce, cozy candlelit tables, and…

4435 McGrath St Unit 301 (Ventura)

This week, duck into The Cave inside Ventura Wine Co for a rotating lineup of 40-plus wines by the ounce, cozy candlelit tables, and seasonal plates that actually live up to the pour. Then grab a bottle from their shop with hundreds of options to keep the Camarillo evenings easy.

From the Camarillo newsletter, August 3, 2026

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LP Vinyl Bar

Nightlife

Handsome, low-lit & moody lounge for mixology & cocktails with a focus on whiskey.

1704 Vine St (Los Angeles)

Handsome, low-lit & moody lounge for mixology & cocktails with a focus on whiskey.

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Stylish outdoor steakhouse offering choice cuts, seafood & more with Bowl views. Open seasonally.

2301 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Stylish outdoor steakhouse offering choice cuts, seafood & more with Bowl views. Open seasonally.

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Kippered

Nightlife

Laid-back spot serving up tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese and caviar, plus beer and wine as well as other small plates.

361 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

Laid-back spot serving up tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese and caviar, plus beer and wine as well as other small plates.

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Surfboards & vintage photos add to the contemporary beach theme at this bright bar & grill.

1031 Harbor Blvd

Surfboards & vintage photos add to the contemporary beach theme at this bright bar & grill.

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Casual bar featuring beers, wines and pub fare in a cozy setting with darts, shuffleboard tables and board games.

206 Ocean Dr

Casual bar featuring beers, wines and pub fare in a cozy setting with darts, shuffleboard tables and board games.

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Relaxed mainstay for British & American tavern fare & draft beer, plus darts & pool tables.

1413 S Victoria Ave F (Ventura)

Relaxed mainstay for British & American tavern fare & draft beer, plus darts & pool tables.

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Hipsters fill up on heaping plates of homestyle comfort grub plus cocktails on the big heated patio.

1760 Hillhurst Ave (Los Angeles)

Hipsters fill up on heaping plates of homestyle comfort grub plus cocktails on the big heated patio.

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Neighborhood wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus pizza, pasta, and other Italian bites.

868 S Olive St (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus pizza, pasta, and other Italian bites.

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Modern Latin fare & house cocktails pair up in stylish, tropical environs with a large bar & patio.

612 E 11th St (Los Angeles)

Modern Latin fare & house cocktails pair up in stylish, tropical environs with a large bar & patio.

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Cozy taproom featuring an ever-changing lineup of hard ciders, along with wine and beer.

904 Virgil Ave (Los Angeles)

Cozy taproom featuring an ever-changing lineup of hard ciders, along with wine and beer.

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lolo wine bar

Nightlife

Wines by the glass, or to-go by the bottle, with globally-inspired bites in a candlelit room.

5140 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Wines by the glass, or to-go by the bottle, with globally-inspired bites in a candlelit room.

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Elbow Room

Nightlife

Lively eatery offering pizza, sandwiches, and other comfort foods with craft beer and a full bar.

1634 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Lively eatery offering pizza, sandwiches, and other comfort foods with craft beer and a full bar.

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Osteria Mamma

Nightlife

Family-run trattoria serves Italian comfort food, including handmade pasta, amid modest decor.

5732 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Family-run trattoria serves Italian comfort food, including handmade pasta, amid modest decor.

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Mignon

Nightlife

Quiet, cozy wine bar pairs unique pours with small plates of French bistro fare, plus happy hour.

128 E 6th St (Los Angeles)

Quiet, cozy wine bar pairs unique pours with small plates of French bistro fare, plus happy hour.

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Covell

Nightlife

Wines by the glass, plus craft beer & light nibbles, draw locals to this cozy, urbane spot.

4628 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Wines by the glass, plus craft beer & light nibbles, draw locals to this cozy, urbane spot.

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Renowned comedy club (part of a chain) opened in 1974 & featuring a roster of shows, plus dining.

8162 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Renowned comedy club (part of a chain) opened in 1974 & featuring a roster of shows, plus dining.

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Laugh Factory

Nightlife

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

8001 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

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