
The Mixing Room
Downtown, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Why go
The Mixing Room is worth using as a polished Downtown LA hotel lounge, especially before or after L.A. LIVE plans. At $45 per person with smart casual dress and walk-in-friendly access, it is practical and low-friction, but not the right pick if the night depends on a verified food program or named cocktail credentials.
About The Mixing Room
$45 per person puts The Mixing Room in a simple planning category: a Los Angeles venue with a confirmed evening schedule and smart casual dress code. Because no cuisine type, menu structure, beverage program, service format, or awards are here, the safest way to evaluate it is by the confirmed basics rather than by expectations.
For a first-timer, the useful confirmed details are direct: The Mixing Room is in Los Angeles, the listed price is $45 per person, the venue is open from 5 PM to 1 AM every day. Smart casual dress is noted, so plan for a polished but not overly formal visit. Beyond those facts, treat specifics about food, drinks, seating, atmosphere, format as unconfirmed unless you verify them directly before going.
Use it for the confirmed basics, not a food-led night
The food question is where expectations need to be managed. No cuisine type, chef, menu structure, signature dishes, or culinary awards are confirmed for The Mixing Room.
If dinner quality is the priority, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide before committing the whole evening here. If The Mixing Room is part of a broader night out, confirm current details directly and avoid planning around any menu, beverage, or seating claims.
Go early when conversation matters
The hours are 5 PM to 1 AM every day, which gives you a wide evening window. If conversation is the priority, an earlier visit is the more cautious plan, simply because later-night venues can become less predictable. Smart casual dress fits the confirmed guidance, so choose something polished without assuming a formal dress requirement.
Because no reservation policy, walk-in policy, crowd pattern, or service style is here, do not build the plan around those assumptions. The most reliable planning frame is basic: budget around $45 per person, arrive during the confirmed 5 PM to 1 AM hours, dress smart casual.
For broader Los Angeles planning, cross-check our full Los Angeles bars guide, our full Los Angeles hotels guide, our full Los Angeles wineries guide, our full Los Angeles experiences guide. You can also compare The Mixing Room with other Los Angeles dining and nightlife options generically, depending on whether your priority is price, hours, dress code, or a more clearly documented food or drink offering.
Planning details
- Location
- 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Website
- marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live/the-mixing-room/5012151/about.mi
- Phone
- (213) 765-8600
Venue details
Ambiance
A stylish, trendy hotel lounge with both indoor and outdoor seating, combining comfortable lounge furniture and a lively bar atmosphere that caters to event-goers from the adjacent L.A. LIVE complex.[1][8][13]
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ion Rooftop Patio, Notable alternative
- Cana Rum Bar, Notable alternative
- No Dive Bar, Notable alternative
- Spire 73, Notable alternative
- Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby LA bar options
Choose The Mixing Room when easy logistics matter more than a destination-style night. Against Ion Rooftop Patio and Spire 73, it is the lower-pressure call: less about skyline drama, more about getting a group together without turning the booking into the whole project.
If cocktails are the reason for going out, Cana Rum Bar or Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles will usually be the sharper cross-shop. Those make more sense when the bar itself is the plan. The Mixing Room is better when the bar supports another plan nearby.
No Dive Bar is the more casual alternative if the group wants less hotel polish and more laid-back energy. For a first Downtown stop before dinner, an event, or a hotel lobby meet-up, The Mixing Room is the practical pick; for a night built around atmosphere or drinks, compare carefully before choosing it.
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Compare The Mixing Room
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Mixing Room | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Ion Rooftop Patio | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Cana Rum Bar | Los Angeles | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| No Dive Bar | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Spire 73 | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles | Los Angeles | No published awards |
How The Mixing Room Los Angeles compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mixing Room worth the prices?
It depends on whether the confirmed basics match your plan. The price is $45 per person, with hours from 5 PM to 1 AM daily and a smart casual dress code. No specific menu, cuisine, beverage program, or service format is here.
What's the best time to go to The Mixing Room?
The Mixing Room is open from 5 PM to 1 AM every day.
Does The Mixing Room have happy hour deals?
No happy hour details are here. Plan around the confirmed $45 per person price rather than assuming any discount or deal.
Does The Mixing Room have outdoor seating?
Is the food good at The Mixing Room?
No cuisine type, menu structure, chef, signature dishes, or food-focused awards are here. Treat any food plans as something to confirm directly rather than as the main reason to choose the venue.
Is The Mixing Room good for a date?
It can work if the basics fit your plan: Los Angeles location, $45 per person, 5 PM to 1 AM daily hours, smart casual dress. For a date built around a specific food or drink experience, confirm current offerings directly first.

















