Bar Nineteen 12

08/07/07

Historic elegance harmonizes with contemporary style at this Beverly Hills Hotel bar.

by Alison Kramer at Citysearch

In Short
Once home to a traditional tea room in the ever-sophisticated Pink Palace, this indoor/outdoor space now houses an equally refined bar. Inside, stylish hotel guests, on-the-move hipsters and low-key A-listers lounge in luxury amid jewel-toned sofas and high-backed leather chairs. Palm-leaf fabrics frame an opulent onyx and mahogany bar where patrons can sip on pricey classic martinis or unique, new-age cocktails. A Southern-style veranda--with space for both open and private seating--provides a birds-eye-view of the hotel's palatial grounds and historic pool.

08/02/07

cool addition to beverly hills

by joey_mahma at Citysearch

I have gone to the beverly hills hotel since i was just a kid (i live right up the street). it's cool they finally added something for people like me who like to go out. it's way different than the polo lounge. the drinks are good, the service was great. i went there last wed nite, my server was a cute chick. the only complaint was the music was lame. if it didn't put me to sleep, i would have thought i was in a gay bar. definetly sit outside.

• Pros: great outside seating, you can smoke, best pre-going out spot
• Cons: music