The Spare Room
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
The Spare Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt is one of the more genuinely interesting late-night options on Hollywood Blvd; a hotel bar with a serious cocktail program, a food menu worth ordering deliberately, bowling lanes that actually add to a group evening. Book early on a weekday for special occasions; skip weekend nights after 9 PM if conversation matters to you.
About The Spare Room
Verdict: Worth the Return Trip; If You Time It Right
If you've been to The Spare Room before and are wondering whether a second visit holds up, the honest answer is: yes, but the calculus shifts depending on when you go and what you order. Sitting inside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel at 7000 Hollywood Blvd, this bar and bowling alley hybrid is one of the more genuinely interesting late-night venues on the Hollywood strip; and the food program is worth taking seriously, not treating as an afterthought.
The ideal time to visit is early in the evening on a weekday, when the bowling lanes are accessible without a long wait and the bar is actually conversational. Weekend nights after 9 PM tip toward the loud and performative end of the spectrum, which is fine if that's the energy you want for a group celebration, but a poor choice for a date or any occasion where you'd like to actually hear each other. If you're coming for a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, a catch-up dinner with someone you like, aim for Thursday or an early Friday slot before the crowd peaks.
On a return visit, what you notice most is the consistency of the drinks program. The cocktail list has depth and the execution doesn't slip the way it can at high-volume hotel bars. For food, the kitchen output is more deliberate than the venue's setting might suggest: this is not a "bar snacks as an excuse to keep drinking" situation. The food is worth ordering with intention, if you're treating the evening as a full experience rather than drinks-only, that distinction matters for budgeting your time and appetite accordingly.
The bowling element adds genuine novelty without feeling gimmicky on a return visit, particularly for a group of four to six people who want structure alongside their drinks. For two people on a date, the lanes are a strong opener before settling into the bar proper.
Booking is easy relative to the more sought-after cocktail bars in Los Angeles. You won't be fighting for a reservation weeks out. That accessibility is part of the value proposition here: a well-executed bar with a real food program, inside a storied Hollywood hotel, without the friction of hard-to-get bookings.
Practical Details
| Detail | The Spare Room | Death & Co (LA) | Mirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Leading for | Groups, special occasions | Serious cocktail focus | Cocktails + food pairing |
| Noise level (peak) | High after 9 PM | Moderate-high | Moderate |
| Food program | Worth ordering seriously | Limited | Strong |
| Location | Hollywood Blvd | Hollywood | Silver Lake |
How It Compares
See the full comparison section below for how The Spare Room stacks up against Death & Co (Los Angeles), Mirate, and others in the LA bar scene.
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Further Afield: Bars Worth the Trip
- Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, for serious cocktail craft in a quieter room
- Jewel of the South in New Orleans, if you want food and cocktails treated with equal seriousness
- Julep in Houston, a strong reference point for bars where the program has genuine editorial depth
Located inside
HotelThe Hollywood RooseveltFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Website
- spareroomhollywood.com
- Phone
- +1 323 769 7296
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Spare Room channels an Old Hollywood private-club sensibility inside the landmark Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Lower ceilings, warmer light and intimate seating create a room that feels deliberately unshowy compared with the hotel’s grand public spaces. Vintage bowling lanes and shelves of board games add a playful, lived-in layer to the otherwise refined atmosphere. The result is a historic, warm bar that privileges thoughtful cocktails and sustained conversation over spectacle—an elevated, clubby refuge that reads more like a destination for a considered evening than a passing hotel amenity.
Best For
This is a spot for evenings that demand attention: date nights, small celebrations and after-work cocktails benefit from the room’s intimate layout and serious drink program. The bar counter encourages commitment to the night, and seating clusters make it easy to settle in with friends or a partner. Because The Spare Room resists the high-volume lounge model and foregrounds crafted drinks and games, it suits groups who want to socialize without sacrificing conversation and couples seeking a focused, slightly theatrical night out inside a historic hotel setting.
Ordering Tips
Treat the cocktail menu as the main event and enlist the bartender’s guidance—the description frames the drinks program as a curated, intentional offering rather than background service. Sit at the bar counter to engage more directly with the cocktail program and to make the most of the room’s clubby energy. If you’re with friends, factor in time for the vintage bowling lanes and board games; they’re part of the experience and encourage lingering. Avoid expecting a rooftop-style scene—this is about low-light intimacy and crafted cocktails.
Planning details
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Mirate; Notable alternative
- Redbird Bar; Notable alternative
- Bar Next Door; Notable alternative
- Death & Co (Los Angeles); Notable alternative
- Standard Bar; Notable alternative
Bar context
For the serious cocktail drinker who wants the most technically focused bar experience in this part of LA, Death & Co (Los Angeles) is the stronger call. Its program is more editorially driven and the room is designed around the drinks first. The Spare Room wins on atmosphere range and the food program, but if cocktails are the sole purpose of the evening, Death & Co has the sharper focus. Booking is slightly harder at Death & Co, so if spontaneity matters, The Spare Room's easier availability is a real advantage.
Mirate in Silver Lake is the better option if you want food and drinks to carry equal weight across the evening; it's a more cohesive dining-and-drinking experience, the food program is tightly integrated rather than supplementary. The Spare Room's food is worth ordering seriously, but the venue's structure (bowling, hotel bar energy, Hollywood Blvd foot traffic) means it suits a different kind of occasion. Choose Mirate for an intimate dinner that extends into cocktails; choose The Spare Room for a group evening with more moving parts.
Bar Next Door and Standard Bar are worth considering if you're looking for a lower-key room with less event-venue energy. The Spare Room is the right pick when you want the Hollywood Roosevelt's setting to be part of the experience, when your group benefits from the bowling element as a social anchor. For two people on a quiet date who want to talk, any of those alternatives will serve you better on a weekend night.
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| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| The Spare Room | No published awards |
| Mirate | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #28Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1662026 Pinnacle GuideTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Restaurant Bar - Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Top 10 Nominee)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Spirits Selection - World’s Best Spirits Selection (Top Four Finalist)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Spirits Selection - World’s Best Spirits Selection (Top 10 Nominee)2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #122025 World's 50 Best Bars · #932024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #46 |
| Redbird Bar | Star Wine Lists 20262025 James Beard Award SemifinalistsPearl Recommended Bars |
| Bar Next Door | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #4722026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Bars · #42025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #532025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #100 |
| Death & Co (Los Angeles) | 2023 World's 50 North America's Best Bars · #302022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #34Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Standard Bar | 2010 World's 50 Best Bars · #33 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Spare Room located?
The Spare Room is located in Los Angeles, at 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
