Barfly where was it filmed?

"Barfly," the 1987 film directed by Barbet Schroeder and written by Charles Bukowski, was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California. Key locations included the iconic bar scenes shot at the historic "The Rainbow Bar & Grill" on the Sunset Strip, reflecting the gritty atmosphere of Bukowski's work. The film captures the essence of the city's nightlife and the struggles of its characters against a backdrop of urban realism.