Roof Bar at the Standard Downtown
(213) 892-8080
550 S Flower St
(at Sixth Street)
Los Angeles,
CA
90071
34.0508
-118.2566
Neighborhoods: New Downtown, Downtown, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Roof Bar at the Standard Downtown
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
The Scene
Downtown L.A.'s skyline frames the ultimate outdoor pool and lounge party. Large couches--the preferred spot for groups of friends--are conveniently located only a huff and puff away from the roomy dance floor. Just around the corner lies the Roof's singular bar. Looking like the set of a White Stripes video, the vibrant candy apple-red bar contrasts with a stark white wall. For more visual stimuli, there's a projector screening epic Tinseltown flicks (yes, that's "Wizard of Oz") on the wall of an adjacent building. A small pool lined with chaise lounges offers stacks of towels for anyone brave (or drunk) enough to take a dip. This spot is hopping any night of the week with hipsters, in-the-know tourists, and others vying for a turn in one of the vibrating space-pod waterbeds.
User Reviews
iluvroger
June 25, 2009
My favorite place to hang on a Sunday Night. Its not too busy, cool couches and fireplace, decent music but mostly a great place to spend some time with friends and enjoy the cool LA nightline. I havent had any bad experiences with doormen, but I recommend trying the back door (take the stairs instead of the elevator) to avoid any rush.
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ohclementine
June 09, 2009
What a waste of a view! Music is pop and old at that, the drinks are overpriced, the wait staff is rude and it's full of wannabes trying to look cool. It's bad. Go somewhere else, trust me!
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alantgray
May 22, 2009
The view is the reason to go here. The drinks are drinks, but pricey. The waitress are good looking, but like to serve some attitude with the drinks. Customers look like they're trying very hard to be cool. Bouncers don't like to let guys in, so I only think about coming really early or on typical dead nights. I don't wait in "Velvet Rope" lines anymore. Come to think of it, I haven't been in a while. After you've taken in the view a few times, the rest of it just gets old really quick.
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Parking:
Valet for $15, or $9 for self-parking in an adjacent lot. Some people take their chances on street parking.
Know Before You Go:
Call ahead to make sure there's not a private party. A cover is often required Thursdays through Sundays.
When to Go:
Raise the rooof: Sunday afternoon means it's party time at the pool with a live DJ from 12pm-7pm. Entry is $20 after 2pm.
Category:
Nightclubs, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Hotel Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
DJ - 80s & New Wave, DJ - Electronica, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop, DJ - Soul & Funk, Electronica
