Gin Rummy

The team behind the Roger Room and the Friend have transformed Marina del Rey’s Nueva into Gin Rummy, a Westside drinking destination serving impeccably crafted tiki classics, a small food menu and a five-spirit scorpion bowl(!) all but made for summer get-togethers. While it’s not a tiki bar in the traditionally dimly lit, kitschy sense, Gin Rummy is one of the few bars on the Westside serving rum-forward drinks in a laid-back atmosphere. The island-inspired contemporary space offers two separate bars and plenty of room to stretch out, though you can only order Gin Rummy’s specialty cocktails at the indoor bar (where a wait is practically guaranteed on weekends). Racks of leis, pinball machines and nightly DJ sets on the weekend mean most nights are a party at Gin Rummy—so if you’re seeking a tamer environment, head here during happy hour (daily 4–6pm) for $8 chicken wings and $10 margaritas and daiquiris.