Los Angeles After Dark: Finding the Most Exclusive Rooftops and Hidden Bars

LOS ANGELES NIGHTLIFE DIRECTORY

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Access: partybody.com/los-angeles
Categories: Rooftop Lounges | Hidden Speakeasies | Private Clubs

ROOFTOP SELECTION: BEVERLY HILLS & WEST HOLLYWOOD

Dante Beverly Hills

• Address: 9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
• Floor: 9th (Maybourne Beverly Hills)
• Hours: Mon–Thu 17:00–21:45; Fri–Sat 17:00–22:00
• Capacity: High-density lounge and terrace
• Entry: Reservations via Resy (7-day lead time)
• Drink Index: 10 martini variations; Signature "Fluffy" Orange Juice Garibaldi
• Atmosphere: Ritzy, panoramic views of Hollywood Hills

The Rooftop Beverly Hills

• Address: 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
• Venue: Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
• Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00; Sat–Sun 15:00–22:00
• View: 360-degree garden-like terrace
• Pricing: Premium/High-end
• Dress Code: Casual Luxurious
• Food: Asian-inspired small plates (Executive Chef Peleg Miron)

The Roof at EDITION

• Address: 9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
• Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
• Beverage Costs: $23–$26 per cocktail
• Food Costs: $16–$37 per item
• View: Unobstructed Sunset Strip
• Dress Code: Smart Casual

Petit Ermitage Private Rooftop

• Address: 8822 Cynthia St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
• Access: Hotel Guests Only (Strict)
• Style: Bohemian Oasis / Private Sanctuary
• Features: Saltwater pool, fire pits, butterfly sanctuary

HIDDEN BAR REGISTRY: HOLLYWOOD & DOWNTOWN

No Vacancy

• Address: 1727 N Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
• Entry: Room 1902 inside Victorian Hotel; requires interaction with performer
• Pricing: $10–$20 per drink
• Vibe: Old Hollywood / Speakeasy
• Entertainment: Tightrope walkers, live jazz

Tam O’ Shanter (The Secret Bar)

• Address: 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
• Access: Last Thursday of each month only
• Entry Requirement: Email Jake Larowe for secret password
• Hours: 19:00–01:30
• Format: Live Jazz / Rare Whiskies

Employees Only LA

• Address: 7953 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
• Storefront: Faux Psychic Shop
• Room 1: Standing Room (8 Signature Cocktails)
• Room 2: Main Room (25 Seasonal Cocktails)
• Aesthetics: Art Deco

The Varnish

• Address: 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
• Entrance: Unmarked door at the back of Cole’s French Dip
• Capacity: Limited / Low Lighting
• Focus: Classic Cocktails / Precision Mixology

Black Rabbit Rose

• Address: 1719 N Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
• Theme: Magic / Burlesque
• Entrance: Side door / Unmarked
• Experience: Table-side magic / Theater performances

Cold Shoulder

• Location: South Fairfax District
• Entry: Hidden within a standard coffee shop/deli setup
• Vibe: Dark / Intimate / Exclusive

DOWNTOWN SKYLINE ACCESS

Cara Cara

• Address: 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
• Floor: 15th (Proper Hotel)
• Cocktails: $21 avg
• Beers: $11 avg
• Views: Skyline focal point / Unobstructed
• Additional: Access to rooftop pool reserved for hotel guests

Perch LA

• Address: 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
• Floors: 15th (Restaurant/Bar), 16th (Rooftop Lounge)
• Hours: 12:00–00:00 Daily
• Music: Live DJs Thursday–Sunday
• Aesthetic: French-inspired bistro / Fire pits

Spire 73

• Address: 900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Floor: 73rd (InterContinental DTLA)
• Distinction: Tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere
• Entry: Cover charge applies for non-hotel guests

LOGISTICS & ENTRY PROTOCOLS

Dress Code Standards

• Rooftop Bars: Smart Casual / Upscale (No flip-flops, no athletic wear)
• Hidden Bars: Varied (The Varnish: Casual; No Vacancy: Business Casual)
• Private Clubs: High-end (Blazers/Heels recommended)

Reservation Channels

• Dante: Resy
• Perch: OpenTable
• Waldorf Astoria: OpenTable / Phone
• Tam O' Shanter: Direct Email

Transportation Data

• Rideshare: Recommended for Speakeasy crawls (Hollywood cluster)
• Valet Costs: $15–$55 (Hotel locations)
• Peak Hours: 22:00–01:00

VENUE COORDINATES

• @ by Beverly Hills: 90210
• @ by West Hollywood: 90069
• @ by Hollywood: 90028
• @ by DTLA: 90014, 90015

SERVICE CATEGORIES

• VIP Access Management
• Guest List Coordination
• Table Reservations
• Private Transportation
• Event Photography

UPCOMING EVENTS

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CONTACT DATA

• Platform: partybody.com
• Focus: Los Angeles VIP Nightlife
• Region: Southern California / Global Party Hubs
• Internal: partybody.com/los-angeles