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5 Best Cabarets in Los Angeles (2026)

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Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A cabaret night in Los Angeles usually means buying a ticket in advance, not just walking up to a bar. These cabaret and live-show venues have logged just over 4,000 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.2 stars or better, so the real question is which kind of show, magic, flamenco, or live music, fits the night you're planning.

Short answer: The Moroccan Lounge, Black Rabbit Rose and Harvelle's all share the top rating at 4.6 stars, while the Globe Theatre is the most-reviewed venue at 1,096 ratings. Expect $20 to $100+ per person depending on whether you're buying a ticketed show, a dinner package, or just a cover charge at the door.
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The Shortlist, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Globe Theatre Los Angeles 4.4 ★ 1,096 Large-scale events / DJ nights View ›
2 The Moroccan Lounge 4.6 ★ 780 Intimate live music View ›
3 Black Rabbit Rose Magic 4.6 ★ 677 Magic show / dinner package View ›
4 Harvelle's 4.6 ★ 634 Sunday cabaret show / dancers and band View ›
5 El Cid 4.2 ★ 824 Flamenco dinner show View ›
5 Best Cabarets in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Globe Theatre Los Angeles logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Globe Theatre Los Angeles

4.41,096 Google reviews

The Globe Theatre is a historic Downtown LA venue, originally built in 1913 and given a major renovation in 2025 that added an Art Deco-inspired Absinthe Lounge and a VIP mezzanine. It hosts a mix of concerts, DJ nights, comedy shows and industry events across multiple levels, functioning more as a large-format entertainment space than an intimate cabaret room.

What people praise

  • Grand, historic interior reviewers describe as ornate and old-Hollywood
  • Multiple levels and outdoor smoking area give it real scale
  • Staff repeatedly praised for going out of their way to help
  • Wide range of programming from comedy to DJ sets

Worth knowing

  • VIP table service has drawn complaints about crowding and pricing
  • Better suited to a big night out than a quiet, seated show
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,096 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and largest-scale venue on this list, best for a group heading to a specific event rather than a classic cabaret dinner.

Website Directions

740 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

The Moroccan Lounge logo
#2

The Moroccan Lounge

4.6780 Google reviews

The Moroccan Lounge is a live-music venue in the Arts District with a front bar and a separate, more intimate performance room. It books a steady rotation of touring and local artists across early and late shows, and reviewers repeatedly describe the room as small enough to feel personal without losing sound quality.

What people praise

  • Sound quality reviewers call excellent for a room of its size
  • Comfy bar area to hang out before the show starts
  • Line moves quickly and staff are described as helpful
  • Good sightlines from nearly anywhere in the room

Worth knowing

  • Small format means shows can sell out fast
  • Parking near the venue takes some planning
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume780 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the highest rating here, and the pick if you want a genuinely intimate live-music night over a big production.

Website+1213-295-0610 Directions

901 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Black Rabbit Rose Magic logo
#3↩ Responds to reviews

Black Rabbit Rose Magic

4.6677 Google reviews

Black Rabbit Rose is a Hollywood magic-show lounge and theatre that also serves Thai-Chinese small plates and cocktails, evolving from the earlier Butchers & Barbers space. It runs live magic performances most nights, with reviewers describing multiple magicians rotating through a single evening and audience members regularly pulled into the acts.

What people praise

  • Live magic reviewers describe as genuinely impressive, not gimmicky
  • Performers pull guests into the act, which reviewers say makes birthdays and celebrations memorable
  • Long-running mixology program going back over a decade
  • Staff singled out by name for making special occasions feel personal

Worth knowing

  • Dinner and show timing can be tight if you want a full meal beforehand
  • Street parking near the Hollywood location is limited
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume677 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clearest true cabaret-style experience on this list, a scripted, ticketed show built around live performance and dinner.

Website+1323-461-1464 Directions

1719 N Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Harvelle's logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Harvelle's

4.6634 Google reviews

Harvelle's is a Santa Monica live-music club with a prohibition-era history, running nightly shows including a dedicated Sunday cabaret night with dancers and a live band. It also hosts live-band karaoke and themed music nights throughout the week, all inside a red-leather, stage-lit room reviewers describe as steeped in old LA character.

What people praise

  • Sunday cabaret show specifically called out by reviewers as jaw-dropping
  • Talented house bands reviewers say rival what you'd expect from a much bigger venue
  • Food trucks out back cover the food side since the venue itself doesn't serve meals
  • Historic, atmospheric room with red leather and stage lighting

Worth knowing

  • No kitchen inside, so dinner means the food truck out back
  • Best experienced on the specific cabaret or themed nights, not just any night
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume634 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the top rating and the most direct match for a true cabaret night, with dancers, a live band, and a dedicated weekly show.

Website+1310-395-1676 Directions

1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

El Cid logo
#5

El Cid

4.2824 Google reviews

El Cid is a Sunset Boulevard venue billing itself as LA's premier flamenco club and live event destination, pairing a restaurant and bar with regular flamenco performances. Reviewers describe the space as cave-like and atmospheric, with dancers performing between courses and an intermission that walks the audience through flamenco's history.

What people praise

  • Flamenco performances reviewers call passionate and genuinely skilled
  • Intermission history segment adds depth beyond just watching a show
  • Atmospheric, historic room reviewers compare to a cave in Andalusia
  • Works well for a date night or special-occasion dinner

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers note it's not accessible for guests with mobility limitations, with steps throughout and no nearby accessible parking
  • Food gets mixed reviews compared to the show itself
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume824 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown59% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The specialty pick for flamenco specifically, a genuine dinner-and-performance format rather than a general live-music room.

Website+1323-668-0318 Directions

4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the venue’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles cabaret and show venues. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a cabaret night cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on whether you’re buying a general cover, a ticketed show, or a dinner-and-show package, and reviewers give a real sense of what they paid.

JobTypical price
Cover charge / general entry$12 - $30
Dinner with a show, per person$50 - $100+

Ranges compiled August 2026 from cover charges and per-person price data reported directly in Google reviews for the venues on this page. These reflect what real customers said they paid, not published menus, so confirm current ticket and dinner pricing directly with the venue before you go.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These cabaret and live-show venues cover Downtown LA, Hollywood, the Arts District, and out to Santa Monica, so there’s a real option whether you’re staying near the beach or in the city core. Searching for a cabaret near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number, address and directions to the closest option.

What to ask before you book a cabaret night

  • Do I need to buy tickets in advance, or is it walk-in?
  • Is dinner included, or is it a separate reservation?
  • Is there a minimum age or dress code?
  • How accessible is the venue if anyone in your group has mobility needs?
  • What time does the show actually start versus when doors open?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these cabaret and show venues?

We started from cabaret and live-show venues in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which venue is the closest to a traditional cabaret experience?

Black Rabbit Rose’s magic-and-dinner format and Harvelle’s dedicated Sunday cabaret with dancers and a live band are the two closest to a classic cabaret night, both built around a scripted live performance rather than open-format nightlife.

Do I need to book ahead?

Yes, for most of these. Reviewers at the Globe Theatre, Black Rabbit Rose and El Cid all mention buying tickets or reserving ahead of time, especially for weekend shows.

The bottom line

Harvelle’s Sunday cabaret and Black Rabbit Rose’s magic-and-dinner format are the two truest cabaret experiences on this list. Whichever you pick, book your tickets ahead of a weekend visit.

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