Restaurant & Lounge

On the site of the historic Little J’s, a hangout of celebs such as Natalie Cole, Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder, this South Park lounge offers signature cocktails, fine spirits, cigars, beer and wine by the glass.At 1119 S. Olive St., (213) 746-7746. jloungela.com

Library Bar

This Financial District pub has seven craft beers on tap — some brewed locally like Pasadena’s Craftsman Brewing Co., all of them artisan or small batch — and serves another dozen high-end bottled beers, including several Belgian ales.At 630 W. Sixth St., (213) 614-0053. librarybarla.com

Redwood Bar & Grilldaily

It’s a pirate’s life now for the Redwood Bar & Grill, the former Los Angeles Times watering hole. Nautical gear is everywhere, including fishing nets and floats, weathered wooden planks and the stumps of dock timbers. A rusty anchor and reproductions of pirate flags adorn the ceiling of the entryway.At 316 W. Second St., (213) 680-2600 . theredwoodbar.com

Bar 107

Dark and kitschy. Dance floor, Ms. Pac Man and photo booth included. Just a bunch of 20- to 70-somethings tossing back strong ones and exchanging stories.At 107 W. Fourth St., (213) 625-7382.

Blue Velvet

The Blue Lounge features a sunken, 17-foot granite communal table, while the Red Lounge includes a glass fireplace and dramatic wall sculpture.At 750 S. Garland St., (213) 239-0061.

Bona Vista

Located in the heart of the Financial District in the landmark Westin Bonaventure Hotel, this revolving cocktail lounge offers a 360-degree view of the city.At 404 S. Fihueroa St., (213) 624-1000. starwoodhotels.com

Zita Trattoria

Located within steps of the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center, this skylight-lit trattoria and bar offers many wines by the glass.At 825 James M. Wood Blvd., (213) 488-0515.

Windows

Located on the 32nd floor of the AT&T; Center in South Park. Great views, along with a litany of beer and martini specials.At 1150 S. Olive St., (213) 746-1554.

Stock Exchange

This nightclub is located on the site of the old Los Angeles Stock Exchange. Expect house, top 40, Spanish rock and merengue music. Dressy attire required.At 618 S. Spring St., (213) 489-3877. stockexchangela.com

Point Moorea

A multiplex tiki lounge with a 45-seat martini bar and a 30-seat “boat deck.” Plus a giant video screen and music by an in-house DJ. The grand bar has a marble top, pool tables and a dartboard.At Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., (213) 833-5100. wilshiregrand.com

Oiwake

The first karaoke restaurant and bar Downtown boasts a monster songbook.At 122 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, (213) 628-2678.

Moody’s Bar and Grille

Located on the lobby of the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, Moody’s is a traditional sports bar, serving pub grub from steaks to sandwiches.At Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., (213) 617-1133. marriott.com

Weiland Brewery

This Brewery with two Downtown outposts hosts one of the friendliest happy hours in town.At 400 E. First St., (213) 680-2881 . weilandbrewery.net

Trifectadaily

The former Epicenter restaurant at the Kawada Hotel is reinvented as a stylish sports lounge. The decor features plush leather couches, 12 plasma screens, a private room and a 25-foot video wall.At 200 S. Hill St., (213) 625-0000 . trifectalounge.com

Tatou

Located inside singer Prince’s old Glam Slam club, the sprawling space pays homage to the old Cocoanut Grove nightclub. Tatou features a 40-foot stage, two dance floors, multiple levels and bars, an Asian cantina, a smoking patio and 30 plasma screens.At 333 S. Boylston St., (213) 382-2000 . tatoullc.com

Sabor

This margarita lounge also offers karaoke and dancing.At 847 S. Union Ave., (213) 388-3311. saborlounge.com

La Cita

La Cita’s original foundation dates to 1879, and the decor is what all kitschy, youth-driven venue owners want their bars to be. Twisted brass railings line the rooms, rod-iron chandeliers hang from the ceilings and red and white tiles crawl up the walls.At 336 S. Hill St. , (213) 687-7111.

Royal Clayton’s Pub

An inviting urban tavern on the ground floor of the Toy Factory Lofts. The industrial space attracts a diverse crowd well into the evening. Royal Claytons offers 30 or so brews and a tasty menu: filet mignon, Philly steak spring rolls, blue cheese mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries. Neighborhood touches include a pool table, flat screen TVs and DJs.At 1855 Industrial St., (213) 622-0512 . royalclaytonspub.com

Mayan

A multi-level nightclub in the refurbished Mayan Theatre features Latin dance, Spanish rock, house and tropical music on the main floor. Upstairs, its ’80s music, KROQ selections, disco, hip-hop and R&B.;At 1038 S. Hill St., (213) 746-4287. clubmayan.com

Golden Gopher

This sleek, dimly lit space with exposed brick walls has a rockin’ jukebox, cheap Pabst Blue Ribbon and an outdoor lounge for smokers. But, best of all, it also has Ms. Pac Man.At 417 W. Eighth St., (213) 614-8001 . goldengopher.com

Grand Star Jazz Club

The Quon Brothers offer food, tropical cocktails and karaoke. Club “Firecracker” takes over the second floor with soul, hip-hop, jazz, house and breaks.At 943 Sun Mun Way, (213) 626-2285.