If you enjoy a delicious cocktail or craft brew as you unwind in the evening, there’s nothing better than a good hotel bar when you’re on vacation. You can get a satisfying sip just steps from your room, with no worries about the drive back. Try these hip hotel bars around Los Angeles for a delicious drink on your next visit to the city.
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles: Best Girl
You’ll find the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles in the historic United Artists Building downtown. The hotel’s distinctive features include a restored movie palace, chic terraced rooms, and the neighborhood bistro Best Girl. So named for the 1927 film that was the first screened at the theater, Best Girl features a cozy atmosphere and diverse menu.
Among your drink options are several sparkling, white, rose, and red wines, a handful of cocktails, and an assortment of beers. For a touch of local flavor, try one of the rotating draft beers from LA’s Indie Brewing or order the Golden State Bay Brut Cider.
The Standard Downtown LA: The Rooftop
Head up to The Rooftop at The Standard and you’ll find delicious drinks and dining hosted alongside a sparkling swimming pool, outdoor fireplace, and happening dance floor. The dress code after 8 p.m. upgrades to smart casual. Use Hipmunk to book a room at the hotel, so you’ll be particularly well-placed to pop downstairs after your day at the pool and dress for the after-dark festivities.
The menu includes sweet and fruity cocktails, a variety of wines, and several beers. Even the brews have an added touch of fruit flavor, with options like the Grapefruit Sculpin, Hell or High Watermelon, and Angel City Saazberry.
LINE Hotel: The Lobby Bar
The Happy Hour Agency brings guests an artistic drink experience at the Lobby Bar in the LINE Hotel. Sleek and simple, this atmosphere is everything you want for a casual drink. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try one of the cocktails, like the Mary Seoul featuring red jalapeño-infused vodka, or the Senor Right, which pairs tequila with flavors of prickly pear and salted plum.
The wine and beer selections are pleasantly diverse, with beverages from around the globe. Take a world tour with your brew, sampling flavors from Belgium, Korea, Denmark, and even right in California.
Hotel Normandie: Normandie Club
Hotel Normandie, originally constructed in the 1920s, is a great choice if you’re using Hipmunk to find LA hotels with historic charm. The equally beguiling Normandie Club offers an exclusive air while still keeping the doors open to everyone. Though the menu lists several cocktails, guests are also encouraged to order custom drinks from the skilled bartenders. The wine selection includes a lite and full option for your reds, whites, and roses. Among the brews are local flavors like the Smog City Sabre-Toothed Squirrel.
Include some local brewery highlights in your stay, or expand your cocktail experience far beyond the basics when you slip into a seat at one of these hotel bars. Choose the accompanying hotel for your stay, and you’ll never be far from a relaxing evening.
