Tower Bar

Step inside Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel and you’re stepping into old Hollywood glamour made modern. This dimly lit dining room along the Sunset Strip is where studio executives hold court, Oscar winners grab pre-ceremony burgers, and everyone from aspiring actors to seasoned agents comes to observe the entertainment industry’s social dance. The dark, clubby atmosphere practically demands you order a martini and settle in for some world-class people watching.

Let’s be honest about the food: nobody walks through these doors expecting a culinary revelation. What you will find is solid, comfort-driven American fare that gets the job done while you’re distracted by whoever just walked in. The Tower Burger is the undisputed champion of the menu—yes, it costs $45, but that perfectly prepared cheeseburger with piles of fries alongside it might just be worth the splurge. The chicken pot pie delivers exactly what you’d hope for with its flaky crust and warming filling, and the martinis are impeccably crafted.

During daytime visits, request seating on the terrace overlooking the pool where natural light floods the space. Come evening, insist on a table in the moody main dining room where the magic really happens. This is a place built for lingering over cocktails, sharing plates of pigs in a blanket at the bar, and leaning in to whisper about the famous face you spotted two tables over.

Tower Bar isn’t trying to win any culinary awards, and that’s perfectly fine. This is a place where the experience is the point—the scene, the energy, the chance to feel like you’re part of something distinctly Los Angeles. Come with someone who appreciates a good martini and doesn’t mind ordering an overpriced burger. Embrace the spectacle, and you’ll have yourself an unforgettable Hollywood evening.