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7 Newest & Best Patios In LA

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Although weather is great year round in Southern California, summer is the time you definitely want to enjoy a great libation outside on a patio bar overlooking the cityscape. With that in mind, we rounded up the best places to grab your favorite drink with friends under the sun and stars.

 

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E.P & L.P
603 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-9955
www.eplosangeles.com

The concept for EP & LP could be confusing at first, but really all you need to know is that LP represents the patio bar at this establishment that also offers dining. As a must visit rooftop bar in LA, LP offers stunning views of the LA skyline, along with delicious cocktails from the people behind Hemingway's. Hungry? You're in luck, as both EP and LP offer terrific food options.
 


 

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Idle Hour
4824 Vineland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 91601
(818) 980-5604
www.idlehourbar.com

The first thing you'll notice as you drive down Vineland towards this bar is the fact that it sits within a GIGANTIC whiskey barrel. What's the deal? Well, Idle Hour has some history. In fact, it originally opened in 1941, and has since re-opened by the people behind popular bars Thirsty Crow and Sassafras. It's not every day you can say you drank inside of a giant themed whiskey barrel, so head on down, hang out on the expansive patio, and order one of their special cocktails like the Georgia Moon, with Rittenhouse Rye, Maraschino, Peche De Vigne, Lemon, and Rhubarb Bitters.
 


 

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Cassia
1314 7th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-6699
www.cassiala.com

Brought to you by the people behind Spice Table, Cassia is much more than just a terrific restaurant. In fact, with a great outdoor setting, its perfect for grabbing some cocktails and Southeast Asian fare. What's good to drink? Well, everything of course, but stand outs include the Hemingway Daiquiri with rum, maraschino, grapefruit/anise syrup, and lime, as well as the blackberry sherry cobbler and the Thai Basil, with gin, aperol, cynar and Thai basil.
 
 
 
 


 

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Running Goose
1620 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-1080
www.runninggoose.weebly.com

With its own garden, Running Goose actually grows its own veggies and herbs right next to the patio where you dine on California comfort food. Bite into tasty options like their prawns with cherry tomato, chili de arbol, garlic oil and a grilled baguette, as well as countless other menu items that will leave you completely satisfied.
 


 

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Terrine
8265 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 746-5130
www.terrinela.com

There's something truly special about a great patio. Taking over the former Sirena and Pane e Vino space is Terrine. With one of the city's most charming patios, the outdoor setting is anchored by a large tree which sits directly in the middle of the courtyard, with lights hanging. It's a perfect setting to enjoy tasty fare from this French brasserie.


 

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Baltaire
11647 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 273-1660
www.baltaire.com

It would be a true sin to not sit outside in Los Angeles, especially in Brentwood. With a huge outdoor setting (2,500 square feet!), Baltaire is the brainchild of the people behind Coral Tree Cafe. As Brentwood's biggest steakhouse, Baltaire offers terrific steak and seafood options for guests who get to dine under the stars in this beautiful courtyard.
 


 

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Maré
11647 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 273-1660
www.maremelrose.com

Eric Greenspan's newest speakeasy restaurant might be tough to find at first, but once you go behind Melrose Umbrella Co. and enter through Greenspan's Grilled Cheese, you'll be greeted by one of the best outdoor patios in all of LA. With twinkling lights, no roof, a foosball table, terrific drinks and equally great food, it's one place you'll visit time and time again.
 


 

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