The Bungalow

The Bungalow ranks 4th on the list of best bars for singles In Los Angeles This is what you expected LA to be like: an endless summer with margaritas flowing and the ocean just steps away. Brent Bolthouse's most recent (and first Westside) venture is also his most laid-back. The Bungalow, located on the grounds of Santa Monica's Fairmont Miramar, is a boho retreat decorated in Baja-Cali style, making a night of drinks feel like a house party. This is what you expected LA to be like: an endless summer with margaritas flowing and the ocean just steps away. Brent Bolthouse's most recent (and first Westside) venture is also his most laid-back. The Bungalow, located on the grounds of Santa Monica's Fairmont Miramar, is a boho retreat decorated in Baja-Cali style, making a night of drinks feel like a house party.

With this indoor/outdoor bar and lounge, Brent Bolthouse brings Hollywood to Santa Monica's Fairmont Hotel. Consider a tree house hideaway by the Pacific, complete with an outdoor fire pit, ocean views, a pool table, dart boards, a ping-pong table, and pricey specialty drinks that set the tone (and get you in the mood) for a Baja vacation. It's a wild weekend house party on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday afternoons, but if you want to avoid the sleaze, go on a weeknight.

Vitals

• Good for: Without a doubt, time your arrival to sunset. There's nothing like a round of drinks downed while watching the sky turn a gorgeous pink-gold. So what if they owe the colors to the city’s smoggy atmosphere?
• The Scene: The Bungalow has a split personality. Tuesday through Thursday, it’s an all-ages—21+, of course—assortment of Westside locals and casual good vibes, but come Friday and Saturday, Hollywood-style lines—with the crowd to match—spill across the courtyard.
• The Playlist: Just as changeable as the crowd. You'll get anything from mellow surf tunes to classic Hendrix. Bolthouse himself occasionally makes an appearance on the turn tables.
• Drink This: If they're going to call it Bitchin’ Sangria ($10) it had better be good. This tasty concoction is elevated by a seasonal mix of fruits from the nearby Santa Monica Farmers Market and the addition of pisco.

Adress: 101 Wilshire Blvd,Los Angeles90401
Contact: 310-899-8530

Opening hours: 5pm-2am Tue-Sat; 2-10pm Sun

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Website: thebungalow.co.za