Best Gay Bars & Bathhouses In Inglewood
Inglewood sits about 12 miles southwest of West Hollywood and roughly 10 miles from Silver Lake — which means the city's LGBTQ+ residents are well-positioned to reach two of the most concentrated gay nightlife corridors in the United States. There are no dedicated gay bars or bathhouses within Inglewood's city limits, which is typical for LA County's smaller municipalities. Where Inglewood locals actually go is Los Angeles proper, and that scene is one of the best in the country.
The Inglewood LGBTQ+ Scene
Los Angeles has one of the largest and most diverse LGBTQ+ bar scenes in the world, and it is not all in one place. West Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard strip has the highest concentration, but some of the city's best queer nightlife lives in Silver Lake, Downtown LA, Long Beach, and neighborhoods you might not expect. LA's gay bars cluster in four zones: Santa Monica Blvd in WeHo (10+ bars walkable), Silver Lake around Sunset Blvd (2-3 venues), Downtown LA around Spring St (2 venues), and Long Beach's East Broadway corridor (3 venues). From Inglewood, WeHo is the most common destination — a roughly 20-minute drive without traffic — with Silver Lake and East Hollywood about the same distance in the other direction. Rideshare is the standard for a night out.
Top Gay Bars & Bathhouses for Inglewood Locals
The Abbey Food & Bar
Type: Gay bar / Restaurant / Dance venue
Location: 692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 — approx. 20 min from Inglewood
Features: A legendary LGBTQ+ landmark and one of the most iconic gay venues in the world; what began as a small coffee shop in 1991 has transformed into a vibrant, sprawling destination known for its welcoming atmosphere, world-class cocktails, and unforgettable nights. Four separate bars, a gigantic front patio, and a multi-tiered dance floor make it a reliable anchor for a WeHo night.
Website: https://www.theabbeyweho.com
Akbar
Type: Gay bar / Mixed queer bar
Location: 4356 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 — approx. 25 min from Inglewood
Features: For whatever The Abbey represents to you, Akbar is the antithesis — located on the Los Feliz/Silver Lake border, this is a true neighborhood bar with zero lines, cheap drinks, an unintimidating dance floor, and a staff that did not bring commercial headshots to work tonight. It functions as an unofficial queer cultural center presenting drag, dancing, theatre, performance art, a visual art gallery, and craft nights.
Website: https://akbarsilverlake.com
Eagle LA
Type: Gay leather bar / Cruising bar
Location: 4219 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 — approx. 25 min from Inglewood
Features: Serving LA's leather/BDSM community since 2006; Eagle has a large main bar and a smaller, more intimate one, with a patio out back. It hosts legendary events like the annual Mr. Leather Eagle LA competition and regular themed nights including Sunday Beer Bust and Leather Inferno. Bring cash — they do not accept cards.
Website: https://eaglela.com
Hamburger Mary's West Hollywood
Type: Drag venue / Gay bar / Restaurant
Location: 8288 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 — approx. 20 min from Inglewood
Features: Nightly entertainment, drag shows, and brunch, with a full bar in the heart of West Hollywood. Sunday is centered around Drag Queen Bingo — arrive for bottomless mimosas at brunch and stick around until 6pm when the show begins; it may not be a nightlife fixture every other day, but on Sundays it is a destination worth planning around.
Website: https://www.hamburgermarys.com/weho
FLEXspas Los Angeles
Type: Gay bathhouse / Men's spa
Location: West Hollywood area, Los Angeles, CA — approx. 20 min from Inglewood
Features: FLEXspas Los Angeles is an all-male private club serving Greater Los Angeles, with amenities including a full gym, showers, a jacuzzi, a dry sauna, a steam maze, an outdoor pool, TV changing rooms, gym lockers, a rustic garden, and a lounge — open 24/7. It carries slightly more polished, clubbier