Precinct

The self-dubbed “rock % roll gay bar” serves as a cool update for a turn-of-the-century building that once housed the Department of Corrections by going classic in decor—exposed brick, lots of black and a red arrow above the door to mark the spot. The expansive 8,500-square-foot second-floor space includes a bar, dance floor, performance space and its best feature, a wrap-around terrace with commanding views that feels more Bourbon Street than Downtown L.A.—and serves as the perfect place to swig back a few beers and hang out. Precinct also hosts a ticketed drag brunch on Sunday afternoons.