Here are the best cocktail lounges in Los Angeles, no matter what type of drink suits your mood.
Bar Lis at Thompson Hollywood
Immerse yourself in fine spirits, premium liquor and sophisticated bistro-style bites with sweeping sunset views and French ambiance atop the Thompson hotel in the heart of Hollywood. www.barlisla.com
Relax and soak in panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline from the rooftop of 1 Hotel West Hollywood as customers revel in hand-crafted, fruit-infused cocktails and a twist on classic American cuisine. www.harrietsrooftop.com
This speakeasy-style bar in the L.A. Arts District offers an alluring candlelit ambience to set the mood for seasonal artisan cocktails and company. www.deathandcompany.com/dcdtla/
Lose yourself in this Downtown L.A. hidden gem and watch authentic mixology as bartenders become alchemists concocting unique elixirs. www.thevarnishbar.com
For an East L.A. lovers’ staple, sit back and sip on fine wines and spirits in a decadent Art Deco-designed space in Glassell Park. www.instagram.com/thegrant_la/?hl=en
Ready, set, strike! Experience classy bistro ease in this vintage gaming parlor as you sip on moderns takes on classic cocktails. www.spareroomhollywood.com
With a peaceful patio experience beneath string lights and stars, customers can kick back with L.A.’s finest margarita, infused with fruity flavors such as prickly pear, pineapple and hibiscus, and complemented by agave and lime. www.erbla.com
Though best known for delicately crafted takes on traditional mixes, this intimate dining excursion also allows clients to design customizable cocktails. www.therogerroom.com
Sample unique spins on traditional drinks, made with homemade tinctures, syrups and tonics—proving that the craft cocktail will never go out of style. www.melroseumbrellaco.com
Uncover the best Highland Park has to offer and venture where locals gather to enjoy the delicacy of biodynamic wines, house cocktails or an assortment of spirits. www.goodhousekeepinghlp.com
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