The Ultimate Guide to Rooftop Bars in LA

Located a half-mile from the Academy Museum, LACMA and the Petersen, the AC Hotel Beverly Hills features an 11th floor Rooftop Lounge that serves signature cocktails and tapas to share. Sit at the indoor bar, or step outside to enjoy the expansive views of the Miracle Mile and beyond.

Take a trip to the French Riviera at Bar Lis, which evokes the South of France with a chic design that includes a central water fountain, plush banquettes and dozens of cypress trees. Sip the spirit of the Cote D'Azur with a glass of champagne or signature cocktails like the Parisian Sunset (Sipsmith Gin, basil, Passionfruit Purée, Amaro Nonino, Angostura Bitters, ginger beer) and Mon Chéri made with Absolut Vodka, Lychee Liqueur, St-Germain, Rhubarb Liqueur and lemon.

A James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award, Broken Shaker serves up an eclectic menu of craft cocktails and small bites. The playful drinks include Bikini Mai Tai (Plantation Overproof Rum, Malibu Rum, Blue Curaçao, guava, pineapple, lime), Let's Archipela "Go!" (Don Papa Rum, Chinola, passion fruit, lemongrass/lime-leaf syrup, cardamom, cherry bitters) and Espress Yo Self, made with your spirit of choice, cold brew, Mr. Black, Crème de Cacao, demerara and Amaro de Angostura.

James Beard Award winning restaurateurs, Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne helm three culinary destinations at the Downtown L.A. Proper: Dahlia, the ground-floor cocktail lounge; Caldo Verde, the hotel's signature restaurant; and the rooftop Cara Cara, an all-day bar and restaurant with unobstructed 360-degree city views, al fresco dining, intimate nooks and cozy fire pits.

Seasonal menus include snacks and shares and pizzas, as well as salads and grilled items, while the bar serves an impressive wine selection along with seasonal cocktails. Follow on Instagram for new menu items and rooftop events, like DJ nights. 

Pioneertown meets Tinseltown at Desert 5 Spot, the rooftop bar and live music venue at Hollywood Volume. The retro decor is inspired by everything from vintage Palm Springs to Joshua Tree hideouts, roadside motels and cosmic Americana. Enjoy music from old-fashioned jukeboxes, weekend DJs and nightly performances by the house band, The Desert 5.

Round up your pardners and kick back with signatures like the Heartache Medication (Tres Generaciones Blanco, Velvet Falernum, orgeat, passion fruit, lime) and the Desperado with Beefeater Gin, Amaro Nardini, Campari and lemon. The music theme continues with the Jolene (Avión Tequila, watermelon, strawberry, agave, lime) and the spicy Ring of Fire, made with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, prickly pear, lemon and ginger honey.

At Élephante, restaurateur Nicholas Mathers transports guests from LA to the Mediterranean with a coastal Italian menu, ocean views, and a stylish interior filled with custom furniture and design pieces from Southern Italy and Northern Africa.

Three bars offer wines by the glass that showcase the regions of Italy, along with classic cocktails like the Cadillac Margarita (Élephante Select Batch El Tesoro Reposado, Cointreau, lime, dry Curaçao float) and Moscow Mule (Tito's Vodka, house ginger beer, lime). Guests pick the base spirit (tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin or rum) for the signature Élephante with passion fruit, lemon, orgeat, Amaro Montenegro and Calabrian chili.

Part of the spectacular Level 8 dining and nightlife complex at AC/Moxy, the Carnival-inspired Golden Hour is a poolside oasis featuring tropical cocktails by Melina Meza served at a rotating carousel bar; fire dancers and city views from its eighth-floor rooftop perch.

Throughout the summer, Golden Hour is home to frequent pool parties hosted by local party promoters who book top-tier DJs from LA and beyond. Follow on Instagram for updates. 

Operated by LA-based h.wood Group, Harriet's Rooftop is designed by John Sofio (Built, Inc.) with pinstriped furniture, tasseled umbrellas, and burgundy awnings. Take in the sweeping city views from above the Sunset Strip while you sip the Spicy Siena (818Blanco, Fresh Lime, Agave, Fresno Chili) or Spirit in the Sky with Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Jim Beam Bourbon, Apricot, Lime, Ginger and Peach Bitters. Non-alcoholic cocktails are also available. 

The restaurant's menu focuses on sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes, including a matcha pot de crème for dessert. 

Hotel Erwin is located just steps from iconic Venice Beach locales like the skatepark, Muscle Beach, and the basketball courts from White Men Can't Jump.

Enjoy epic sunsets at the hotel's Kassi Venice Beach, which features a Greek-inspired menu with mezze and skewers and cocktails like the Oracle of Delphi, a tequila-based drink with lemon, watermelon, mazzura, cucumber and za'atar. Catch DJs playing throughout the weekend. 

Located on the 7th floor of The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, the 12,000 square-foot I|O Rooftop features indoor and outdoor bars, pool and sundeck. Enjoy the views and nosh on light bites while you sip on classics liike the Daiquiri or Cucumber Gimlet; or try The Godfrey Signature Cocktail with Bar Hill Gin, cucumber, basil, honey, lime and cold seltzer.

Located on the 34th floor of the AC/Moxy in Downtown LA, the 4,000 square-foot La Lo La Rooftop is an expansive wraparound rooftop designed by award-winning studio Yabu Pushelberg. Guests are invited to enjoy specialty cocktails, shareable dishes, and a rotating program of live music and DJs — all with commanding 270 degree views of the city.

Featuring a striking indoor/outoor design, Margot serves up incredible views, coastal Mediterranean cuisine, regional wines and craft cocktails from the rooftop of Culver City's Platform. Signature cocktails include la sandía (mezcal, watermelon, aperol, jalapeño dust) and hugo (elderflower, mint, prosecco). Margot's menu also includes a weekend brunch.

Located atop the 16-story Pershing Square Building, Perch is a French-influenced bistro offering indoor-outdoor dining, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, and lounge seating to experience the unobstructed Downtown LA views. Signature cocktails include the Otto (Kikori Japanese Whiskey, Luxardo Maraschino, Angostura and Orange Bitters) and the no-abv French Riviera with Sparkling Blood Orange and ginger, strawberry and lemon. 

The West Coast's first Edition hotel offers a design-forward guest experience highlighted by the lush setting of The Roof - a rooftop bar with unforgettable views, terraced deck, and tropical and Latin-inspired cocktails with a local twist.

A hidden gem beloved by Beverly Hills locals and hotel guests alike, The Roof Garden serves up California cuisine that highlights herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel's garden (aka "The Farm"). Take a seat at the teak bar, or lounge around the fire pit while you sip signature cocktails like the Playing with Fire (Mejinta Blanco Tequila, Prickly Pear Shrub, Jalapeño) and the Mole Old Fashioned (Woodford Reserve, Mole, Chile Bitters). Snack on Chilaquiles and Cauliflower Ceviche, or level up with Grilled menu items like Ancho-Marinated Skirt Steak, Branzino, and Grilled Swordfish. Live music and BBQ classics are part of the program throughout the summer. 

The Rooftop at The Wayfarer Downtown LA is an urban oasis with in-pool chaise lounges and panoramic city views. Cocktails include Tiki classics like the Jungle Bird and Three Dots & a Dash; and modern tropical drinks like the Mango Unchained with choice of tequila. Scorpion bowls, frozen cocktails, hot cocktails and mocktails are also on the menu. 

Somewhere Special brings together locals and Stile DTLA guests with a calendar packed with day parties, happy hours and late night bashes on a rooftop overlooking downtown. The bar includes specialty cocktails and a mocktail of the day and the menu focuses on small bites. A late night menu is also available, if you're stopping by after 9 p.m. 

Spire 73 is the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere and boasts 360-degree views from the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The menu ranges from savory (truffle fennel fries) to sweet (tableside s'mores), with a mix of specialty cocktails and mocktails at the bar. 

Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra is a rooftop restaurant and lounge located on the third floor of Eataly in Century City. Programming throughout the summer includes sunset concerts, grill nights and cocktail classes. Terra also boasts a happy hour on weekdays from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Conveniently located a short walk from Museum Row, Videre at Kimpton Hotel Wilshire is a destination in itself, featuring a sleek and modern terrace setting, private cabanas, and breathtaking city views. The Happy Hour menu includes refreshing cocktails like strawberry vodka soda, hibiscus white negroni and toasted coconut margarita. 

In October 2024, the W Hollywood emerged from a complete renovation by the Rockwell Group, elevating the property to Marriott's West Coast flagship. The 319 updated guest rooms and suites now feature a color palette of blues, yellows and creams. The revamp includes the rooftop WET Deck, which now boasts luxury cabanas, daybeds and two bars, named Sunrise and Sunset.