Pinkies up, folks. The best bars in Beverly Hills are glitzy, glamorous and—let’s be honest—probably in a hotel.
Welcome to the 90210, a neighborhood where steakhouses and swanky Italian restaurants abound. But cocktail bars? They’re few and far between. If you’re looking for a great cocktail bar in Beverly Hills, it’s probably going to take the form of a hotel bar, where drinks will cost you a pretty penny and a Bud Light is a little harder to find. There’s a time and a place for everything though, and if you’re looking to treat yourself—or maybe your date?—these Beverly Hills bars will do just the trick.
The Garden Bar
Sure, there’s exotic tea, caviar service and backgammon. But the Garden Bar, the Montage Beverly Hills’ ground-level lounge, is anything but stodgy. There’s a palpable sense of style from the moment guests step inside: Mid-century modern sofas, posh brass light fixtures, rich finished wood and verdant indoor palms give the former Parq Bar space a chic, contemporary vibe. White-jacketed bartenders craft cocktails with only the finest ingredients, which is why the going rate for a sidecar is $22 (made with top-shelf Hennessy Vsop Cognac, if it’s any consolation). You may gawk at the price, but you’ll gawk even more at the bar’s 35-page wine collection covering the globe from British Columbia to the Canary Islands. Sip your crystal glass of Italian orange wine (yes, it’s a thing) as you gaze upon the hoi polloi beyond closed glass doors.
Address: 225 North Canon Dr / Los Angeles / 90210
Contact: montagehotels.com
Honor Bar
Located adjacent to South Beverly Grill, Honor Bar offers up their take on classic finger foods, such as burgers, sandwiches, fries and even sushi—along with outstanding drinks, all set to a sleek yet casual atmosphere. A must try? Ding’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich is a hit among regulars. But if you’re here for the alcohol, the pours are aplenty—Honor Bar has a separate wine by the glass list, a cocktail menu and draft and bottled beer options. Be sure to leave plenty of time to snag a booth in the back or grab a seat at the bar, especially during the rush of the post-work crowd since the small bar doesn’t take reservations.
Address: 122 S Beverly Dr / Los Angeles / 90212
Contact: hillstone.com
The Club Bar
The Club Bar is all swagger, a masculine lounge within the Peninsula Beverly Hills that begs to be admired with a scotch swirling in one hand. Dark wooden panels line the walls, while leather chairs are illuminated under sultry lighting. The menu consists of a beautiful lineup of rare scotches, cognacs and tequilas, along with a craft cocktail menu that boasts barrel-aged classics (old-fashioneds, negronis, Manhattans) and specialty drinks. Nibble on mini lobster rolls, short rib tacos and charred Caesar salad while you people watch.
Address: 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd / Los Angeles / 90212
Contact: peninsula.com
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