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Booze, bands and barbecue

Don't have a backyard barbecue to go to? These venues are happy to host you--and they won't run out of beer.

1. Safari Sam's   Hollywood

At Safari Sam's Sunday Brunch Americana, biscuits, ham and eggs plus live country and rockabilly music plus a Bloody Mary or 3 equals the perfect formula to help you forget you have to work in the morning.


Safari Sam's
2. The Echo   Silver Lake / Echo Park

On Sundays, the Echo becomes the Grand Ole Echo, when locals feast on BBQ in the club's backyard, while alt-country, Americana and country/rock bands play on several stages.


The Echo
3. Cowboy Palace Saloon   Chatsworth

This authentic honky tonk features a dozen hitching posts outside its doors. Every Sunday afternoon, cowpokes line up for free dance lessons, mouthwatering BBQ, and a hot country band.


Cowboy Palace Saloon
4. Crane's Hollywood Tavern   Hollywood

Sundays are fun days at this unpretentious club's legendary Do-overs, where a diverse crowd eases their hangovers with the help of grilled meats and groovey beats spun by mystery A-list DJs.


Crane's Hollywood Tavern
5. Akbar   Silver Lake / Echo Park

From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 4th, you can gorge yourself on kid food (hot dogs, ice cream) and adult beverages in Akbar's parking lot. There’ll also be picnic games, a Bouncy House, live music and DJs.


Akbar
6. Alex's Bar   Long Beach

Sunday afternoons, this rough and tumble rock venue offers drink specials from noon to 3 p.m., and free BBQ (including veggie burgers) and DJs from 2 to 7 p.m.


Alex's Bar
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