Noir

When a bar claims to be inspired by a Parisian brothel, it’s unlikely it’ll live up to the ambience of a den of iniquity. But thanks to designer Adolfo Suaya, Noir manages to nail its mood board. Well-balanced textures and moody Art Deco lighting transport you from a Hollywood side street to a place of decadent elegance. Ryan Sweeney’s bar program dazzles with thoughtful, made-to-order signature drinks, including a saline martini that comes with a chilled sidecar (that’s two drinks in one, for those of you in the modern ’20s). A few popular cocktails, like palomas and old-fashioneds, are available on draft for solo enjoyment or in a four-serving decanter for a group. Noir’s energy lends itself to intimate date nights and catching up with a few friends without needing to yell over the decades-spanning music—the true feat for a Hollywood bar of this caliber.