The Tower Bar

"Tower Bar—or, the bar at Art-Deco landmark Sunset Tower Hotel—has been the ultimate L.A. see-and-be-seen place since opening in 2006 (although details about who is in the room never really leave it, thanks to the strict no-photo policy). The feel is retro Hollywood. The martinis are strong. And, most importantly, the vibe is always impeccable. Although word to the wise—make a reservation." —Elise Taylor"

The Best Martini Spots In America - The Infatuation

"LA’s Tower Bar is best known for ice cream sundaes and enraged talent agents throwing cellphones into the pool, but this hotel restaurant and bar is also an idyllic place to drink many ounces of vodka and practice your side-eye. It’s an unmitigated joyful mess that makes people-watching at other places feel like a waste of time. Spend even an hour here and you’ll see stressed-out momagers sobbing in the corner, the Olsen twins sucking the youth out of anyone who gets too close, and all those agents desperately fishing their burner phones out of the pool. Drinking martinis is the only way to make sense of it all." - bryan kim, team infatuation

Where To Drink With Your Out-Of-Town Friends In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, if you’re visiting LA for the first time you have one goal - to lock eyes with a celebrity. Quick tip: it won’t happen on one of those terrible celebrity bus tours with made-up addresses. It will, however, probably happen at Tower Bar. The scene at this classic Sunset Strip bar/restaurant is a chaotic blend of aging celebrities boozing their way through pitch meetings and young celebrities trying to get photographed. There’s also a whole pool area and a build-your-own-sundae situation that you’re obviously getting involved with." - brant cox, brett keating

The LA Day Drinking Guide - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Spending an afternoon at Tower Bar sipping martinis and watching the celebrity-laden crowd slowly devolve into chaos is an LA rite of passage. Even on quiet days, this classic Sunset Strip spot still promises stressed-out managers sobbing in the corner, the Olsen twins sucking the youth out of anyone who gets too close, and every agent west of Century City throwing their burner phones into the pool out of pure spite and rage. End your power lunch with a  build-your-own sundae to sweeten the experience even more." - brant cox

The Spots Of The Summer, LA Edition - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"LA contains multitudes, and sometimes, especially over the summer, it's worth leaning into the clichés. Sit by the pool at Tower Bar. Order a martini. See someone famous (or pretending to be famous). Have a pig in a blanket." - brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins, jess basser sanders