Hi Tops is a vibrant West Hollywood sports bar with a playful high-school theme, serving up tasty bar bites and creative cocktails alongside lively trivia nights and a spacious patio perfect for people-watching.
"Hi Tops Bar is an iconic San Francisco gay sports bar with two outposts in Los Angeles in West Hollywood and Los Feliz. Find a patio at both locations, plus a menu that pairs well with beer featuring delicious cauliflower on a stick, pretzels, and a classic cheeseburger. Watch out for trivia nights, dance parties, and more events posted on the bar’s Instagram." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"We respect any bar that pulls off a punny name, and Hi Tops has that going for it. This popular SF transplant is still on the newer side by West Hollywood standards, and for that reason alone, it’s crowded. The high-school-themed space is big and open, which is ideal for people to stand around and look at each other until somebody makes the first move. Tuesday night trivia is very popular, and some people here are watching sports unironically. That said, the most surprising aspect of this place is its excellent craft cocktails. So instead of your usual vodka soda, go for the mezcal-heavy Magic Hour, or The Klaw, which is made with gin and cardamom bitters." - brant cox
"We respect any bar that pulls off a punny name, and Hi Tops has that going for it. This popular SF transplant is still pretty new by West Hollywood standards, and for that reason alone, it’s crowded. The high-school-themed space is big and open, which is ideal for people to stand around and look at each other until somebody makes the first move. Tuesday night trivia is very popular, and some people are here to watch sports unironically. That said, the most surprising aspect of this place is its excellent craft cocktails. Go for the mezcal-heavy Magic Hour, or The Claw, made with gin and cardamom bitters." - brant cox
"We respect any bar that pulls off a punny name, and Hi Tops is the current reigning champ of West Hollywood. Right in the thick of things on Santa Monica Blvd., this high-school-themed bar is big, open, and always crowded—ideal for people to stand around and stare at each other until somebody makes the first move. Tuesday night trivia is very popular, and some people here watch sports unironically. That said, the most surprising aspect of this place is its excellent cocktails. So instead of your usual vodka soda, go for the mezcal-heavy Magic Hour, or The Klaw, which is made with gin and cardamom bitters." - brant cox
"This Weho sports bar never met a pun it didn’t love (the sign outside reads “Cold pitchers, hot catchers,”) but there’s much more happening here. The crowd is lively, the drink specials are generous, and with plenty of TVs and a full kitchen, it’s the kind of place anyone can watch a game." - kat hong, james montgomery
