Bar Clara

Los Angeles, California

Bar Clara sits on top of Hotel Per La at 649 S Olive St in Downtown LA, a rooftop lounge with sweeping skyline views and a pool. Its approach is rooted in California's native ingredients, with seasonal dishes such as tuna tostadas, black hummus and prawn tacos. The cocktail list includes Petals and Smoke with mezcal, raspberry and rose water, Velvet Tide with coconut-washed gin and pineapple, and Peel the Heat with rum, Campari and banana liqueur, plus a frozen Passion Play and non-alcoholic drinks. The bar is named for Claire Giannini, and on Sundays it hosts the Bar Clara Swim Club with DJs by the pool. Weekday happy hour runs from noon to 3pm.