Came once again and met Joshua he's amazing and super sweet thank you for the flaming homo drink

i met my current boyfriend there they have a cozy bar area and a fun intimate dance area the drinks aren't crazy overpriced

Akbar we meet again! ... "That's that me, espresso!!" Showing up early for a Sunday Funday event I partook in adult beverages, small vendor supporting, drag performance recording and a magical day behind McDonald's (nextdoor) in the Akbar patio/parking lot as well as inside in the lounge with friends and friends of. The music was amazing with great DJs for the day. I stuck with Hella (good) canned margarita cocktails - the Hella Habanero being the best... yes, the name of the beverage is Hella. Restrooms inside both near the exit to the outside patio and inside near the lounge. Beverages are powerful and so is the welcoming energy . Parking in the Los Feliz/East Hollywood/Silver Lake area is what it is... Rideshare, public transit and carpooling is all your friend - still lots of fun food closeby such as Garage Pizza (open until 2/3AM), My Vegan Gold, Bulan Thai, fast food cuisine, Indian and once and a while an awesome street vendor. It was my first time at Akbar's Bears In Space event running into so many amazing people including the owner David who I met last year. Seeing Meatball (the drag queen), shopping at Horse & Horn and living it up was beyond fun and then some! Be back soon for a Bear Happy Hour Thursday, Craftaoke (craft night + karaoke), Disco Night or one of the many amazing events they put on as well as vendors they support with space to share and sell their quality services and/or products. Turn up that Sabrina Carpenter track and let the music play! #SupportLGBTQOwned #SupportYourLocalWateringHole

Akbar is the ideal spot for friends of any sexual identity to intermingle over strong drinks. What I like: The juke-box: the music ranges from 70s disco, 80s New Wave, to early 2000s alternative rock. I would bet money that the day this juke box is laid to rest, so will Akbar itself. The bartenders: from Forrest, Stephen, to the rest of the lovely gentlemen running things behind the bar, the bartenders are always welcoming and will get you tipsy in no time. What I could do without: Dance floor cover fee: Look, I get it: Akbar is a business. That noted, most weekends come with a cover fee for the dance floor. With the recent spike in drink prices, paying a cover fee for the dance floor isn't worth it, especially when the music is significantly better on the other side of the bar, courtesy of the jukebox. I can go to West Hollywood to listen to Britney, Gaga, and Rhianna for free. Bathrooms: Don't even bother. From the line to the smell, take your chances at McDonald's or Del Taco instead. I love Akbar, and the pros will always outweigh the cons. I recommend this Silver Lake gem to anyone with decent taste in music and looking for a strong drink to unwind going into the weekend.

Fun local gay dive bar, always a good time to be had. Strong drinks and great dance floor

I always loved this bar. It feels so comforting and welcoming. Every other bar or club in LA has some specific click it caters to and although this does seem to bring an older crowed, it really has a little bit of everybody. It's a small cozy place but enough room to dance. It always feels so safe here and everyone is always so friendly. This is definitely the bar to come to if you're also going solo. There's always a few solo or duo people and it's so chill so you won't feel awkward or anything. There's also a stage in the back I believe but I haven't been in a while so not entirely too sure. The drink prices are pretty decent as well. This is a great place to pregame or if you want to talk and hang with friends. It can get busy and loud so that's not always the case but either way a fun bar.

Staple gay bar in the Los Feliz and Silverlake adjacent. Went with my sister and her two lesbian friends. The bartender was so nice and bought us our first round. Hard to describe, but it's not a friendly place for straights, unless you're comfy with yourself and others and/or come with friends. Security was rude and didn't let us check out the dance floor, and didn't use words - just stuck his arm out and was rude. Other than that, it got pretty packed. Had to just check it out once!

This spot is so great and has always stayed true to itself : it's not a dive tho : it's fun and clean just with the best lighting and ambiance! Jennifer behind this bar is like none other : such great make up and phenomenal jewels & has always made us feel welcomed! I also won a Madonna contest here! They hosted an actual Madonna trivia night and I dominated it winning the grand prize! As if a daily AKBAR Happy Hour : 4-7 Daily, wasn't enough!