Top 10 Hotel Bars in Los Angeles

Located on the 34th floor of the Westin Bonaventure, this rotating lounge allows you to get 360-degree views of Downtown L.A. without leaving your seat. Enjoy cocktails and light bites while taking in all the city lights at this one-of-a-kind bar.

Get transported to another time at this swanky Downtown bar, located at the Millennium Biltmore, one of L.A.’s most historic and luxurious hotels. Take a seat at the bar or at one of the posh leather banquettes and marvel at the architecture while sipping on one of the venue’s many specialty cocktails. The Gallery Bar is best known for its Manhattan menu, which offers six distinctive versions of the popular whiskey drink, but their savvy mixologists can craft a drink to suit anyone’s tastes.

If you’re going to an event at STAPLES Center, this modern indoor-outdoor venue is an ideal stop before or after games and concerts. Located on the lobby level of the J.W. Marriott, The Mixing Room serves an expansive selection of wine, beer, cocktails and bar bites. It’s a go-to destination for L.A. Kings, Clippers and Lakers home games, when an $18 burger and beer combo is available!

Grab a drink or a bite at one of the newest and most popular additions to the Downtown L.A. nightlife scene. The trendy rooftop bar at the Ace Hotel is divided into an outdoor dining space, an inside bar, and a patio lounge area, so you can accommodate whatever mood you’re in all in one venue. Not only does Upstairs provide incredible views, but it also offers entertainment seven nights a week, including DJs, live music and pop-up shops – and as an added bonus, there’s a pool and hot tub.

Koreatown is one of the hottest nightlife destinations in the city, and The Normandie Club is one of the latest additions to the mix. The casual bar has a speakeasy vibe, and serves up modern takes on cocktail classics as well as a selection of beer, cider and wine. Guests are also encouraged to order off the menu, as their skilled bartenders can mix up a specially crafted cocktail that’s sure to please.

As the name implies, one of the signature features of this Hollywood hotspot is a built-in bowling alley, so you can try your luck at getting a strike while sipping on craft cocktails off a rotating seasonal menu. If bowling isn’t your thing, the old-school gaming parlor has a variety of other classics, including Jenga, checkers and Monopoly. Reservations are encouraged.

The glamour of old Hollywood is preserved and reinvigorated at this trendy nightlife destination. Located adjacent to the famous Chateau Marmont hotel, this famed Sunset Strip spot is a can’t-miss destination for fine dining, carefully crafted cocktails, and incredible people watching. Have a European-inspired meal in the plush dining area, or head to the outdoor patio to sip a drink under a canopy of lantern lights.

Rub elbows with Hollywood A-listers at this Beverly Hills staple. Snag a spot on the fairytale-like outdoor terrace to have a meal and drink under light-covered trees, or grab a banquette by the bar to enjoy live piano music every night. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to order the restaurant’s famous chocolate soufflé.

Nothing says relaxation like having a cocktail with a view of the ocean! High Rooftop Lounge is the only rooftop bar in Venice Beach, and is the perfect spot for an afternoon pick-me-up or a sunset treat. Snack on the bar’s delicious homemade guacamole while choosing from a list of inventive mixed drinks, wine and beer. Whether you go during the day or at night, the views overlooking the Pacific Ocean are truly one-of-a-kind.