The Spare Room

The Spare Room inside of the Roosevelt Hotel is located on the mezzanine. We went on a unique night when some B-list celebrities were patting themselves on the back for a unheard of streaming premier on Hulu at best. The comedy was, if you went anywhere near the ledge, one of the guards would stop you and ask you were you were going, even though it’s clear you are just trying to find the bar. The bar by the way isn’t really well marked so good luck finding it. You also need to be wearing shoes (no flip flops). The place inside really isn’t that fancy but they want to act that way. Ok, you’ve managed to make it inside despite all obstacles. We were there pretty early so we got seats at the bar. The bartender was a lot of fun. He made great drinks and we enjoyed talking to him about the area and spirits. We came in for one drink and ended up staying for a few.

Now this is the kind of place where it’s a blend of rocking and silent evening. Superb place. Superb staff. Every staff was humble and really knowledgeable. Liked the way the place has a old touch yet modern vibes. Will visit again. If you are in LA then it’s a must visit. Only FEEDBACK or my dissatisfaction would be the website does not have any SSL and the booking through the website redirects to emails. While booking there goes a lot of email exchange back and forth and then I have to share my card number on email. Which I think is not safe. Such a great place should have a good website and you can block reservations through card using the website and should show the slots available.

This is one of the coolest spots I've been in LA. Took my wife on a date here, and the whole night was perfect. The drinks are next level, true mixology happening at the bar. Best cocktails I've had in LA alongside the Wolves. Vibe is great, old school bowling lanes, an epic hotel- Marilyn Monroe's mirror, a staircase Shirey Temple danced down (as told by one of the staff members who took us on a mini tour.) Staff is amazing, they're making sure everyone has a great time.

One of my new favorite spots in LA, especially in the area. HIGHLY recommend getting a reservation for a bowling lane if/when you go. There are only two lanes and we were lucky that there was a no-show when we went, so we were able to snag the open lane for the remaining 45 mins of the missed reservation. The lanes have an attendant and scorekeeper that manually keeps track on the chalkboard too, which is a unique twist to keep the old school vibes

Went on a Friday night before they shutter their outdoor operation and move back inside. Had a resy for 8:30 and the host was very accommodating despite being late. Finding street parking was a hassle so plan ahead for that. Place was perfect for a chill date at first. Service was very friendly and drink options were extensive. The drinks themselves were ok, but nothing special. Around 10, a DJ started and with each subsequent song, the place got crazy loud and crowded. Alright for a night out, but we ended up having to shout at each other over the music before giving up and leaving. Thankfully because it's a part of the Roosevelt, there's other patios you can retreat to if you're not looking for a club. Would give 3 stars if it weren't for the fantastic service here. Hosts and servers are all very friendly and accommodating. Just know what scene you're looking for and plan your timing accordingly.