The best bars & nightlife in South Bay LA

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

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Georgia’s Lounge

Nightlife

Sophisticated lounge mixing up unique cocktails and serving tapas-style bites.

1500 Aviation Blvd (Redondo Beach)

“Sophisticated lounge mixing up unique cocktails and serving tapas-style bites.”

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Barsha Wines & Spirits

Nightlife

Romantic spot for beer or wines & seasonal Tunisian menu of veggie dips, grilled seafood or meats.

917 N Sepulveda Blvd (Manhattan Beach)

“Romantic spot for beer or wines & seasonal Tunisian menu of veggie dips, grilled seafood or meats.”

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Keegan's Sports Lounge & Grill

Nightlife

Keegan's Sports Lounge & Grill is the kind of local spot where 30 TVs keep every game in play while you shoot the outdoor pool table or…

1434 Marcelina Ave (Torrance)

“Keegan's Sports Lounge & Grill is the kind of local spot where 30 TVs keep every game in play while you shoot the outdoor pool table or warm up by the fire pits. Fridays bring karaoke, the menu covers all the craveable grill bites, and the vibes stay delightfully low-key.”

From the South Bay LA newsletter, August 5, 2026

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The Hula Hula Room

Nightlife

The Hula Hula Room pours tropical cocktails in a laid-back tiki hideout that feels like a quick vacation right in Torrance. Swing by this…

20930 Hawthorne Blvd (Torrance)

“The Hula Hula Room pours tropical cocktails in a laid-back tiki hideout that feels like a quick vacation right in Torrance. Swing by this week when you need sunshine in a glass, and a mood reset without leaving the South Bay.”

From the South Bay LA newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Project Barley Square - Brewery & Restaurant

Nightlife

Proper pints of British ales are on tap at this brewery & pub, with bar games to boot.

1109 Van Ness Ave (Torrance)

“Proper pints of British ales are on tap at this brewery & pub, with bar games to boot.”

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Red Car Brewery & Restaurant

Nightlife

Unfussy pub offering house-brewed English beers, plus burgers, pizza, sandwiches & pasta entrees.

1266 Sartori Ave (Torrance)

“Unfussy pub offering house-brewed English beers, plus burgers, pizza, sandwiches & pasta entrees.”

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Friends of the Vine

Nightlife

Relaxed wine bar with an outdoor patio, for drinking by the glass or buying a bottle to take home.

221 Avenida Del Norte (Redondo Beach)

“Relaxed wine bar with an outdoor patio, for drinking by the glass or buying a bottle to take home.”

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