Named for the historic Silver Lake bar that was the site of the first known LGBT civil rights demonstrations in 1966, The Black Cat honors its legacy with an inclusive, community-forward ethos. The spacious bar and adjacent restaurant serve a neighborhood crowd that values quality cocktails and historical significance in equal measure.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating
Is that score good?
Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Los Angeles, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.
Rated higher than 72% · tied with 19% · lower than 9% of the others
· median ★ 4.6
Across the US537 rated venuesTop quarter
3.03.54.04.5THIS SPOT4.85.0
Rated higher than 77% · tied with 17% · lower than 6% of the others
· median ★ 4.6
Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.
Getting there
3909 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 · (323) 833-8990
