The Most Haunted Bars in Los Angeles
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Sassafras
Location: Hollywood
Established in 1933, this New Orleans centered saloon not only brings western charm and antique displays, but the very decor continues to haunt customers. Staff have come out to warn patrons to avoid looking into the eyes of the portraits on the walls, and have claimed that most of the paranormal activity happens near the chandeliers. So grab a cocktail and take in the haunted history of Sassafras Saloon.
Victorian
Location: Santa Monica
Although The Victorian may be known for the fun sporty ambiance and multiple floor dj rooms, there may be a long lasting customer still haunting the house. Since 1892, Caretaker Delia’s ghost has reportedly been seen in the basement, so pay a visit to the house and see if you hear any footsteps from the Tavern bar.
El Cid
Location: Silver Lake
From a long history of a once established jail-themed cafe, to a Cabaret theater, and now a famous Flamenco Club, El Cid brings a night of charming performances and chilling presence. With previous claims of display dolls watching customers around the bar, guitar playing on an empty stage, and bottles floating across the bar, come experience your own paranormal night out.
Formosa Cafe
Location: West Hollywood
Visit infamous mobster Budgy Siegel’s operation hideout spot at your local Formosa Cafe where people have reported hearing and seeing him near his favorite table. If you are lucky enough to be seated in booth #8, keep up with your drink or you might feel a pinch from the owner, ghost Lem Quon himself. Enjoy a drink with the ghosts of notorious figures.
Hank's Dive
Location: Downtown LA
Hank's Dive Bar in DTLA, located beneath the 100-year-old Stillwell Hotel, carries a dark history of tragedies. This eerie energy seems to have seeped into the bar, where staff have reported paranormal encounters, including feeling touched or tapped by an unseen presence.
Redwood Bar
Location: Downtown LA
The Redwood, formerly the Old Redwood Saloon in downtown Los Angeles, has a long history of hauntings. Guests report eerie sensations, cold spots, and strange occurrences, such as ghostly faces in mirrors and moving apparitions. Once frequented by figures like Mickey Cohen, Richard Nixon, and John F. Kennedy, the bar has a nautical theme today. Legends include a "tall man in a gray suit" haunting the basement and unnatural light shifts, keeping its haunted reputation alive.
Rhythm Room
Location: Downtown LA
DTLA’s underground jazz speakeasy provides an original nightlife experience with live music, billiards, dancing, and so much history. The marble checkered flooring was allegedly a secret signal for the mob, and relied on the underground tunnels in the boiler room to crawl out to the city. With this bar operating for over 118 years, there are sure to be ghosts lingering around and whispering names.
Bourbon Room
Location: Downtown LA
One of the oldest bars in Hollywood, this place brings a classic gothic ambiance. Naturally filled with red lighting and candles, this dark bar creates the perfect setting for haunted activity. Bartenders see bottles flying off the shelves and ghost hunters have been known to try speaking to ghosts. Grab yourself a bourbon and see if you can experience a night of the unseen.
Viper Room
Location: West Hollywood
The infamous Viper Room in West Hollywood has a dark history, leading many to believe it’s one of LA’s most haunted spots. Once a jazz club called The Melody Room, it was frequented by mobsters Bugsy Siegel and Mickey Cohen, who may have handled hits there. The energy is so intense that patrons and staff have passed out near the bar. During a Ghost Adventures investigation, ticket operator Rita shared eerie encounters, including hair-pulling ghosts and receiving texts from a female spirit.
Musso & Frank
Location: Hollywood
Come dine with the ghost of Hollywood’s elite. Open for over 100 years, Musso & Frank has held the title of Hollywood’s classic hangout hotspot. With reserved rooms exclusive to socialites and celebrities, the restaurant has had memorable patrons like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Charlie Choplin. Reports of Charlie Choplin’s ghost have been seen sitting in his usual booth. Although they are no longer regulars, the spirit of some welcomed elites still reserve their spot at the restaurant.
Townhouse & The Del Monte
Location: Venice
Located on Windward Avenue near Venice Beach, the historic Townhouse and its basement venue, the Del Monte, opened in 1915 as Menotti’s. During Prohibition, the Townhouse posed as a grocery store while the Del Monte operated as a speakeasy for rum runners. After Prohibition, it reopened, drawing regulars like Jim Morrison of The Doors. Today, it remains a Venice staple with craft cocktails and live entertainment. The spirit of former owner Frank Bennett, who passed in 2003, is said to linger in his favorite corner booth.
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