The complete guide to the sexiest, sleekest and most talked about bars and Hollywood nightclubs.

Hollywood’s reputation as an upscale playground for celebrities and studio executives dates back to the early days of film. Stars would snooze at the Hollywood Hotel (currently the Hollywood and Highland Complex), dine at the Brown Derby and cozy up over cocktails at the still standing Frolic Room. And though Hollywood nightclubs and bars have seen incredible highs and heart breaking lows, this town simply bounces back every time.

Hollywood’s current nightlife landscape is as eclectic and endearing as ever. On the flashy front, there’s nightlife mogul Sam Nazarian and his slew of sultry SBE venues. From dance clubs My House and My Studio, A-List eatery Katsuya and the intimate and exclusive Sayers Club, SBE knows how to hook the city’s hottest patrons. Outside of SBE, there are still dozens electric Hollywood dance clubs and bars, infamous for the unbelievably attractive crowd, no-nonsense bouncers and knack for showcasing the nation’s top DJs, with Bardot, The Avalon and Supperclub LA pulling partyers in droves.

Despite Hollywood’s obsession with youth and renovation, a few original hangouts still remain. Musso and Frank, the area’s oldest restaurant, still serves Hollywood’s elite after more than 90 years, with the recently opened bar, The Writer’s Room, occupying the eatery’s old backroom. The Hollywood Roosevelt, home to gaming parlour and lounge The Spare Room and restaurant Public Kitchen and Bar, is still a hit with young tastemakers, despite stiff competition from trendier hotels The W and The Redbury.

For something a little more low key, head to the Cahuenga Corridor’s army of eateries and lounges, including the rock star-worthy St. Felix and round-the-clock favorite Kitchen 24. Also on the corridor is indie venue Hotel Café, popular for highlighting rising singers and musicians on the quest for stardom. Fitting for a town that is famous for making dreams reality. - Shontel Horne