(323) 848-6025

8440 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0949 -118.3741

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Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Hotel Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Celeb Hangout

Bar & Club Special Features:

Outdoor Seating, Romantic Nightlife, 21 & Over

Minimum Age:

21

What People Are Saying About Skybar

Featured Review

Mar Yvette

Contributor

A must-see on every trendy tourist's to-do list, this rooftop bar is still able to keep 'em coming (and waiting in line) after all these years. To go with the 2009 rehaul of the Mondrian hotel (including newly furnished rooms, an eye-popping, orange-hued lobby bar by the name of ADCB and an updated Asia de Cuba), the ivy-covered patio still offers some of the best views--and people-watching--in town. The swishy yet simple open-air thatched hut has been updated with cushy gold and yellow furnishings (handmade in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico), while the teak-lined deck and pool is equipped for…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
How to get in: Call ahead and drop industry connections; book a room at the Mondrian, which includes four spots on the list; dine at Asia de Cuba and migrate; or show up before the doorman--he doesn't appear until 8pm.
Parking:
Park in a nearby pay lot or cab it to avoid the expensive and slow valet.
Look Good:
The scene is lively on summer days--some people discreetly slip in to swim, lounge and drink.
Know Before You Go:
How to get in: Call ahead to reserve a table and/or bottle service; book a room at the Mondrian, which includes four spots on the list; dine at Asia de Cuba and migrate; or show up before the doorman--he doesn't appear until 8pm.
Parking:
Park in a nearby pay lot or cab it to avoid the expensive valet, which runs from $20 to $29.
ambiance
89.93000030517578% positive
  1. cuz it's an open space w/ huge glass windows so everyone has a view of the city lites.
  2. The view of LA was amazing and the bar was very trendy.
  3. The outside setting has a great view because it's on a hill.
  4. thought that the Skybar was a very trendy place with a great atmosphere.
  5. Nice atmosphere and Nice crowded.
  6. upscale, swanky, expensive, but worth the view!
  7. The atmosphere was nice but the view wasn't that stunning.
  8. It is small with a great view of the city and is worth checking out on a week night.
  9. Otherwise the service was good, the view was amazing, it wasn't too crowded and us 2 nobody's got in with no problem.
  10. But once you do, the view is incredible and the crowd is glamorous.
  11. The atmosphere was beautiful, everything was decorated glamorously.
  12. We've seen celebrities there and the view is fabulous as well as the service!
  13. This is a great looking place with an awesome view of L.A.
  14. It has a magnificent view, and the waitresses do the best they can given how busy it gets.
  15. Enjoyed the view, lounged on a poolside mattresses and mused at the people who cared way too much that they made it inside.
  16. definitely beautiful and has great views, but I felt like the crowd was a little pretentious.
  17. Everyone there was either drunk or stuck-up, truly no fun at all.
  18. The view is great, the decor is awesome, the people watching is excellent and drinks are VERY expensive.
  19. Great views in the evening and could be a good spot to get one of the tables on the back wall with a date for a quiet drink on a weeknight early.
  20. Everything about it is fun.
  21. great view, but ridiculous food and drink service ordering policies
  22. great view but $$$ on the drinks
  23. just went to the sky bar last weekend due to all the hype that i have heard, the view is fantastic, but the crowd is a bit uptight and the drinks are way to much, we bought 4 drinks total, the bill was about $55.
  24. We were just lounging around, conversating and looking at the beautiful views.
dessert
50.0% positive
  1. Our boss was cool and we happily obliged, giving them some very expensive cakes.
drinks
80.41999816894531% positive
  1. just went to the sky bar last weekend due to all the hype that i have heard, the view is fantastic, but the crowd is a bit uptight and the drinks are way to much, we bought 4 drinks total, the bill was about $55.
  2. Of course drinks are pricey, but what did you expect?
  3. The drinks were good: but served in plastic due to the pool's proximity.
  4. The staff was nice enough and my drinks were delicious, though a little pricey!
  5. To make our time there even more delightful, we met another couple that enjoyed the bar as much as we did.
  6. It is a cool bar.
  7. Sure, drinks were expensive but I think it comes w/ the territory, so whatever.
  8. great view but $$$ on the drinks
  9. the couches around the bar and pool were super comfy and you can easily keep back and soak in the LA experience.
  10. If I spend 15 bucks per drink there had better be someone interesting to distract me from that expense.
  11. The view is great, the decor is awesome, the people watching is excellent and drinks are VERY expensive.
  12. The view of LA was amazing and the bar was very trendy.
  13. Hands down the best bar in town no matter what others says about pretentiousness and all.
  14. Everyone is super friendly and the drinks are great!
  15. great view, but ridiculous food and drink service ordering policies
  16. Save your money and keep your soul intact and find a bar where they have at least some modicum of trust in people who come in to attemp to enjoy a business' offerings.
  17. The bar itself is beautiful and the service was good, but the crowd was absolutely monotonous.
  18. It's a good group setting bar.
  19. However, the drinks are pricey and they seem diluted when you order from the waitress.
  20. Great views in the evening and could be a good spot to get one of the tables on the back wall with a date for a quiet drink on a weeknight early.
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. Good food
  2. Then we sat and wanted to order some food.
  3. The staff was nice enough and my drinks were delicious, though a little pricey!
  4. When asked whether we could just order a few orders of french fries, she requested money up front.
  5. Good food but not favorable towards women.
  6. great view, but ridiculous food and drink service ordering policies
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. RH boasts such an extensive menu that it would take many, many trips before you can try everything.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. thought it was a great place to stay too (mondrian).
  2. We went down the street and got right in a great place and spent $800 on bottle service and had a great time.
  3. This is a great looking place with an awesome view of L.A.
  4. This is a great place to go to when you want to remember why LA is called La, la, land.
  5. small, hip, and a good place to get your people watch on.
service
72.32999801635742% positive
  1. Servers and staff are cute and well dressed but their service sucks.
  2. The doormen are so lame and they have to know what loosers theyare because they treat people like garbage.
  3. Save your money and keep your soul intact and find a bar where they have at least some modicum of trust in people who come in to attemp to enjoy a business' offerings.
  4. Enjoyed the view, lounged on a poolside mattresses and mused at the people who cared way too much that they made it inside.
  5. Otherwise the service was good, the view was amazing, it wasn't too crowded and us 2 nobody's got in with no problem.
  6. small, hip, and a good place to get your people watch on.
  7. This place is great for people watchers like myself and my girlfriends.
  8. We've seen celebrities there and the view is fabulous as well as the service!
  9. The waitresses were actually very nice and accomodating.
  10. The waitress was cool; obviously the woman who sat us was trying to get us to use up the gift card right away so we'd actually be paying customers.
  11. The bar itself is beautiful and the service was good, but the crowd was absolutely monotonous.
  12. However, the drinks are pricey and they seem diluted when you order from the waitress.
  13. Everyone is super friendly and the drinks are great!
  14. The view is great, the decor is awesome, the people watching is excellent and drinks are VERY expensive.
  15. made reservations prior to my visit at the Mondrian (great suite), and well-eventually I had to head down to the Skybar later on that night at about 10:45 P.M. Everything went well, no hassle getting in, met beautiful women, spoke to various people in t
  16. For bottle service / VIP Birthdays and big groups email me at:
  17. bad service!
  18. The staff was nice enough and my drinks were delicious, though a little pricey!
  19. The sevice is amazing and the staff is friendly.
  20. great view, but ridiculous food and drink service ordering policies
  21. It has a magnificent view, and the waitresses do the best they can given how busy it gets.
  22. We went down the street and got right in a great place and spent $800 on bottle service and had a great time.
  23. We called and emailed (a ridiculous lengthy email that they requested) a week in advance for 7 people with bottle service (2 guys & 5 hot girls).
  24. Nobody was rude.
  25. In fact, the staff was pretty friendly.
value
67.30999946594238% positive
  1. There were huge beds and white candles everywhere.
  2. upscale, swanky, expensive, but worth the view!
  3. However, the drinks are pricey and they seem diluted when you order from the waitress.
  4. Sure, drinks were expensive but I think it comes w/ the territory, so whatever.
  5. The view is great, the decor is awesome, the people watching is excellent and drinks are VERY expensive.
  6. cuz it's an open space w/ huge glass windows so everyone has a view of the city lites.
  7. Save your money and keep your soul intact and find a bar where they have at least some modicum of trust in people who come in to attemp to enjoy a business' offerings.
  8. It is small with a great view of the city and is worth checking out on a week night.
  9. If I spend 15 bucks per drink there had better be someone interesting to distract me from that expense.
  10. When asked whether we could just order a few orders of french fries, she requested money up front.
  11. Our boss was cool and we happily obliged, giving them some very expensive cakes.
  12. The staff was nice enough and my drinks were delicious, though a little pricey!
  13. Of course drinks are pricey, but what did you expect?
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/24/12

Great Spot! Guest List & Table Info

by NightLifeGirl102

I love it here. This is definitely one of my favorite Hollywood spots and I try to frequent the club with friends as much as possible! This is really a great spot...you just need to know how to get in. Jen Lawson gets me in everytime, just shoot her an e-mail and she can set you up: jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/17/12

overrated

by nadiam0505

this place was nice but its not what everyone makes it seem like. its just whatever and the music is not even loud enough to hear it.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/22/11

Great Spot! Guest List & Table Info

by NightlifeGirl888

I love it here. I've been here many times with friends and always had a great experience. Absolutely worth checking out. To get on the list you should contact: jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/18/11

Great spot! Guest List & Table Info

Contributor

I love it here. I've been here many times with friends and always had a great experience. Absolutely worth checking out. To get on the list you should contact: jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/11

Great spot! Guest List & Table Info

Contributor

I love it here. I've been here many times with friends and always had a great experience. Absolutely worth checking out. To get on the list you should contact: jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

The Details on Skybar

Place Categories:

  • great view
  • great place
  • pricey drinks
  • best bar
  • nice atmosphere
  • favorite hollywood hot spot
  • good food
  • good group
  • nice staff
  • ridiculous drink service
  • cool waitresses
  • good service
  • best skybar halloween party
  • beautiful women
  • pretentious crowd
  • expensive upscale
  • nice sofa couches
  • super friendly everyone
  • great suite
  • obnoxious fools
  • very expensive cakes
  • great welleventually
  • best saturday
  • awesome decor
  • love scene esp

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