Fist fight at Bar1200 last night, at Sunset Marquis, understaffed bar with only Keenan working the entire bar, again, and one elderly "security" guy who didn't know he was there. Please step it up sunset marquis, you're better than this. From banning smoking on the grandfathered in smoking patio to leaving only one person for the entire bar for several nights now, to have only one elderly security guy by himself, these are below standard decisions that even I can see having direct consequences on your patrons' well being. Someone has to say this because nobody is doing anything about it Keenan handled the situation very maturely and closed the bar immediately, bravo Keenan. read more

Had a great time here. Stopped in after an event at the Sunset Marquis to have one for the road to cap the night off. Dark, cozy and sleek, with a side patio and comfy chairs. I was the first to arrive at opening. By the end of the night it was packed. I met some really cool people. Old Fashions were the cocktails of the night. Great place. read more

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Sometimes a business needs to advertise their establishment is inside a hotel. Was not expecting the atmosphere when we pulled up for a night cap after dinner. Let's put this aside. There's no street parking and valet only. We were welcomed with lots of inebriated hotel guests shouting at each other. Another group sitting in hotel lobby drinking and cat calling each woman who walked by. We wanted to stay for drinks, but this establishment was more of local hotel guests wanting to get drunk and not drive. Kudos to them. But not for a person wanting a unique atmosphere with a date. Hard pass on this one for me. Drinks were ok, but still speakeasy prices for a hotel bar. read more

I went to a reading at Book Soup Monday night, and afterward, several of us decided to grab a drink at a nearby bar. Turned out, though, that Monday was St. Patrick's Day and the bar next to the bookstore was already rowdy at 8:30. We were brainstorming other options when I remembered a post-Book Soup party I went to at the Sunset Marquis a couple years back. I called the hotel and inquired about the bar--specifically whether they could accommodate a bunch of middle-aged customers looking to avoid the St. Patrick's Day experience. The woman on the phone informed me that Bar 1200 had just opened and was still quite calm. My friends objected to being characterized as middle-aged, but they were happy when we got there and the place was dark and peaceful with a soundtrack straight from turn-of-the-century KROQ. We were able to walk in with nine people and take over a corner of the bar, with lounge seats and table space for our whole party. We stayed for over two hours and the bar filled up but never got loud or crowded. Service at the bar was polite and fast. The only negative is that there was no food, and when a couple of us scrounged some up elsewhere in the hotel, we were told we weren't really allowed to bring it into the bar. I got two cocktails, which were solid but also $23 apiece. The Holy Grail was light and refreshing, with green Chartreuse, agave, lemon juice, and the herbal blast of Fernet Branca. The Uncle Monty was smooth and strong, with Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Amaro Montenegro, orange bitters, Luxardo cherry, and an orange wedge. Both came on the rocks and went down very easy. I had a grand time at Bar 1200 and will definitely keep it in mind when I need a chill place to drink in West Hollywood. It's a fine spot for those of us who remember the 1990s. read more

This is the hotel bar everyone should now about, yet only those who do, know it is the best. Courteous from entrance, to cocktail and appetizer service. Nihan and Courtney are so polite. We love great music and rock & roll art to chat about with others. Just the right type of bar that anyone would love to claim as their own. See you soon and again! read more

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The manager the day after was very helpful and gave me a refund off the extra that I payed. All good.

I found this spot one specific night where I needed it to be quiet, and dark. There was a live singer, the drinks were great! It was very chill. The service was great. I will definitely go back again. There's another outside bar open during the day. Good times! read more

Interesting little spot hidden inside the Sunset Marquis Hotel. I went mid-week, expecting to have a nice, quiet business chat with a couple of artist, but when the clock struck 10 (or was it 11pm?), the music cranked up, people suddenly came in for late eats, and there was cigarette smoke everywhere. To clarify, the smoke came from the attached patio, but it's designed in a way that it is probably LEGALLY a separate smoking area, but in practicality, is like sitting 2 tables away from a Marlboro testing facility. I used to smoke, so it didn't bug me much, but for those allergic or put off by the smell of it, sit far away from the patio entrance. The inside lounge is very small, which means that once 20 people have entered, it feels like a buzzing popular spot, and out comes the Insta story captures. You can eat pretty late here, as I believe food comes from the room service department of the hotel. Crowd on a midweek night is pretty mixed, young and old. I wouldn't call it a sexy crowd, but a "doing my own thang" kind of vibe. Good thing is you can walk around the premise a little bit and see all the cool stuff from the hotel's rock and roll history. Honestly one of the coolest hotels and attached history in LA. read more

A tiny little hotel bar in classic rock n'roll theme, dark and sexy. Comfy seatings are all over the main bar and patio area, cozy and intimate. This is a great Hollywood bar scene at Sunset Marquis, people are friendly, atmosphere is chill, the drinks are creative and tasty, many whiskey cocktails on the menu, I tried a champagne vodka drink, it was so refreshing and yummy! Hubby had a whiskey drink as usual, both of us enjoyed our drinks and lounge time, it was lovely. This is one of the more quiet bars to hang in WeHo, and I like that a lot. read more

Bar 1200 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Hollywood, California

This hotel is luxurious, the staff are fabulous and helpful. Show you around your room, tell you about the 3.5 acre property which boost restaurants, bars and a spa . They have access to spectrum gym up the street for its guests, a pool, and even turn your bed down for you and draw tour curtains in the evening! I love this place. The breakfast was nothing special, poached eggs, potatoes, bacon and melon with toast. The coffee was not very good kind of bitter. But I still think this place is fantastic. Clean, spacious, and the bed is extremely comfortable I slept soundly. read more

I have been coming to this Bar recently in the last year, discovering it AFTER I moved out of the neighborhood its in. As much as I wish I had known of it before, I am still beyond happy to make the trip to Sunset Marquee in West Hollywood to go here. The reason especially, besides their piano nights and previous accommodations, is to see LA's BEST Bartender, Nihan! She has made her guests feel so welcome and clearly has a plethora of regulars that go to see her and enjoy any of the incredible drinks she makes. Her personal welcome and professional and courteous demeanor keep these regulars coming back, but also ensure a positive experience for anyone lucky enough to get a drink from her their first time here. Her memory is amazing and she literally remembers practically everyones drink of choice. I will continue to enjoy this space as long as Nihan is there. 5 star service! Nothing better in Weho! read more

This place is classy and professional every step of the way. Went there for a big birthday party and was overwhelmed by the way everything fell into step from a staff that worked together like a Swiss watch. They made the party so special by putting in so much effort yet staying in the sidelines so the party goers can spread out and enjoy themselves. I have never seen such attentiveness like I did here. From the decorations, to the food, to the two open bars, they ranked a 5-star from me. It was a very pleasant and unforgettable evening. read more

Bar 1200 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Dark like a bat cave good for drinks and socializing. Ran into James Hetfield. Wish I cared. I don't get starstruck. Felt kind of goth inside even though I don't think that's the feel they were going for. It's a rather small bar so if it's happy hour or maybe weekend you might not have any seating room. Wasn't too loud to hear your company talking. Staff were all very friendly and definitely felt like a small world here where everybody knew everybody. Either they are all alcoholics and it's like Cheers where everybody knows your name...or it's the Hollywood entertainment hang out. Not really my scene, but the hotel has a nice ambiance to it. Very chill. Parking: Not sure actually. Parked in my friend's underground visitor's garage at the Wellington across the street. I'm guessing valet or paid lot. read more

I started come into the sunset Marquis Bar 1200 this last January. It is now my favorite Hangout. At least once a week. I come from Woodland Hills. It's amazing so many friendly and fun people to meet there. And best of all one waitress and bartender Natalie. She's always so friendly, warmly hospitable. It seems like she's not there just doing a job but just enjoying the atmosphere. You feel like you're just in someone's living room. Gino Lupo read more

Absolutely love this place. Vibe is cool, drinks are amazing and the service is impeccable. I've been served a few times by Natalie and she is absolutely the best. I've never had a bad experience here and would recommend to anyone. read more

A dark, handsome oasis tucked nicely away just south of the obnoxious affectation of the Sunset Strip. My date insisted that the joint used to be much better when it was The Whiskey Bar but everyone knows LA is a whore and will sell out any thing considered immemorial in a heartbeat to the highest bidder. Ah yes, LA is not a place for one who likes to wax nostalgic. As far as our experience went however, let me preface this by saying that both of us were fairly shit-faced drunk by the time we got there. I felt like the bar gave off a vibe of swank without trying too hard which I liked and it was pretty low-key for a Friday night. I especially liked that though we only ordered one round and nursed them for what seemed like a ridiculous period of time we weren't once hassled by our bartenders trying to clear our glasses or to get us to order more. We were left alone to our drunken mumblings. Good place to carry on a clandestine affair. read more

super nostalgic place, lots of history in this bar. Celebs, athletes, ME, socialites, impromptu performances, grammy / oscar after parties. What a gem off the main drag. There was a celeb bday party the night I stayed so we got to party with them., do not know his name but he was super cool. Bar has a rock n roll feel to it, true Hollywood feeling. The ambiance and the environment was GREAT. Sexy n Chic was the theme. Looking forward to visiting and hanging out again. read more

Bar 1200 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Hollywood, California

I want to start off by saying we valeted our car for a ridiculous price of $30.00 to go to this little bar/lounge. The Peninsula doesn't even charge that much to drink at their bar. If you have never been to the Peninsula the service is BAR NONE from the moment you step out of the car (which cannot be said at Bar 1200). This place is TINY and the service leaves much to be desired. Drinks are not bad, but not throughly impressive either. The beer menu is horrible. For a place that is trying to impress, I think Heineken was the most impressive beer next to Budweiser. LOL Apparently you can't use your phone or take pictures. Although I must say I was texting the entire time so I don't know if these are just rumors or not. Again, the service was lackluster so it would be hard for someone to catch you taking pictures or using your phone as they claim to be paparazzi proof. Go here if you are into tiny dark rooms and even smaller patios or are determined to run into a musician. The End read more

We were having a terrible time trying to find a place to grab a drink on a Saturday night (ughhhh, LA, you smite us), but someone thought of the Sunset Marquis and we were pleasantly surprised to see Bar 1200 fairly empty, with lots of places to lounge. We tried sitting out on the patio, but even though it's 99% enclosed, it's still open enough to allow smokers, so we quickly moved inside. I ordered a glass of wine but they were out of wine glasses. That was strange, but I took it in a regular glass. The crowd seemed a little older, but as another birthday passes me, I should probably not complain about that anymore. They started aggressively moving us out at 1:40AM, and while I'm sure they have their reasons, it felt lame. Overall, it did the trick, but I probably wouldn't seek it out again unless we ran out of options. read more

cute spot. Definitely feels very "beverly hills" Why you may ask? No parking, overpriced valet and overpriced drinks. But somehow I still enjoyed it. The vibe is cool. Chill and a bit dark. Intimate for sure. Bar wasn't packed and they didn't take that long to provide me with my drink that wasn't worth 18 bucks BTW. The couches and tables add extra spots to socialize. There are other two rooms and actually a gallery if you ask around. I liked it. Wouldn't get out of my way to return. But I enjoyed the company, the ambiance and the vibe. read more

It was chill and not busy on a Saturday night, and I only came here on the suggestion of the doorman at Palihouse that wouldn't let me in because they were having a "private party"... which is doorman speak for "we don't want single dudes in here." So I walked a couple blocks to Bar 1200 and got right in with no problem. The candle light and burning incense makes everyone here seem more well-meaning. Take in the lounge with autographed photographs of recording artists that have recorded in the basement recording studios of the hotel. I saw McLovin from Superbad shooting lemondrops.on the outdoor patio that is completely secluded from the street... I wonder if he's using that fake ID? The music is good and loud enough to enjoy but soft enough to hear the person next to you. A Jack & Coke is $10 and a Stella is $6. The crowd was a mix of hotel guests and locals from the neighborhood- the waitstaff knew half the people coming into the bar. Overall, a great place for a chill low-key night. read more

Crowd is a crazy mix and the drinks are nice and strong to make up for the hipster in the corner over there. No, no not that one THAT ONE. CHEERS read more

How cool is the vibe here?? I always have a great time and people are just the coolest. If you are into the rock n roll music scene, you'll appreciate the space and crowd here. Besides the bar part, there's a really lovely area outside with memorabilia from rock legends. Check it out if you have a moment. It's part of a hotel, but the bar is on the inside to the left of the entrance. You can't miss it. read more

The coolest, most laid-back whiskey bar in LA. It's usually not too crowded and frequented by pretty interesting people. The bar area itself is dimly lit and has about 6-7 seats around it. The rest of the room is lined with couches and lounge chairs. There is a back room with couches as well that is even more dimly lit than the rest of the bar. read more

The ambience is 5 stars. Such a cute little dark place. Perfect level of music so you can have a nice conversation. Imagine that. I tried some of the drinks, which were pretty standard. They charge an arm and a leg. How about $17 for a mixed drink?(!!). Decent service. Really 3 stars for the price of the drinks. Oh, and did I mention this hotel sits on a giant hill that extends from Santa Monica blvd to sunset? Impossible for heels (for you ladies). read more

Weeknights - totally dead, no vibe unless you like drinking alone in a quiet room. Weekends - depending how popular, if there is a crowd inside, the doorman's ego kicks in and he becomes a typical jackass. Overall its a very small somewhat cute place, not really worth the hassle of getting there as valet is totally overpriced. I'd head over to the Crescent Hotel in Bev Hills instead. Music Industry type bar which means nobodys spending $. read more

It's a lil' off Sunset so it's like going to a secret location hidden with TONS of bushes/trees. Beauuuutiful inside. Cool dim-lit atmosphere in the bar. I've never gone when it's been crowded, so its lovely! Great drinks & walked around to check out the great photography of rock stars as they visited/lived there. read more

Love this cute little hidden spot. Super glam all around and the bar is romantic with a great set up. Service is excellent. There's piano night at the bar as well for an extra bonus. One of the best Sauvignon Blanc's I've ever had. read more

What a great little place. I was surprised at how small this place was but that turned out to be what was nice about it. It was cozy and the people were so down to earth and friendly. My girls and I enjoyed some fabulous cocktails. They were pricey but soo strong that they were well worth the money. We will be visiting this place again on our next visit to the west coast. read more

Fun place to pre-party or end a night on the town. Drinks can be pricey - so get to know the bartenders! They're great fun and make some mean mixed drinks. You're bound to meet a variety of people- either locals hanging out or tourists getting to know the area. You'll also find your occasional rich patron- maybe they'll comp you a drink! It's a nice place to relax every day of the week. The hotel grounds are beautiful. You can walk around. Don't be surprised to catch famous people; it's a popular night spot on the sunset strip. The bar is dimly lit. A good romantic atmosphere, but it's pretty noisy at night. There's a nice outdoor seating area for smokers/non smokers. You can bring drinks as it's connected to the indoor section. You have to walk down a steep hill if you're going from Sunset. You can park on Sunset or Fountain (street below the Marquis). Or there is a parking garage across the street ($10). Don't expect a cheap night out. read more

This is a great spot for classic cocktails with a cool, laid back environment. Music was good for the most part. Even better was the excellent service which I appreciate coming from the industry. The bartender with long red hair was really great and attentive, plus she had a great sense of humor. All in all I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back again when in town! read more

Bar 1200 is home away from home. The music choice, crowd, and staff are what make the place what it is. Chad, Natalie, Shabby, and Katie are all skilled, friendly, down to earth bartenders, and the bar manager (I'm looking at you Tony) is super welcoming and hilarious. If you want a nice loungey area to hide away from club music and sip your whiskey with fun characters roaming around, this is the bar. Stop reading this and get over here already. read more

This bar WAS great back when it was the Whiskey Bar. Not sure what exactly happened here but the crowds seem to be gone since they changed over to the 1200 name. One night a few years ago I was sitting next to the Strokes, Courtney Love and the Cure. Not kidding. But those days are long gone it seems. Now you are more likely to sit next to some ad executive from a hot NYC agency. Still, the place is pretty cool and not a bad escape from more crowded spots in the area. The small patio is great, the valet charge (like at least $26) is not so great. read more

My favorite thing about this spot, besides the fact that it's tucked away from the strip, is that you have the option of sitting in the bar, which was quite lively, or else in the nearby hotel lobby, which is quiet and perfect for people-watching. Expensive, sure, but you get what you pay for here: great drinks in a great atmosphere served up in a timely manner. Extra points for the clean bathroom, which is more than a lot of places can say! read more

Marquis Marquis, how I adore thee, then why, dear Marquis, do you try to torment me! Very few places can force me to start sprouting poetry. But my experience at Sunset Marquis's Bar 1200 was just excruciating enough to warrant some serious prose. Don't get me wrong. I love this place. The bar is beautiful, the crowd is low-key, and the servers are fast and polite. The mixologist is so-so--let just say if you want to get drunk fast, order a vodka & pineapple (mine was so strong it was like gulping nail polish remover). But let's get down to the nitty gritty: I really can't blame Marquis, it really is a lovely place, and yes, I REALLY REALLY shouldn't let an uncontrollable coincidence taint my opinion.....BUT, I DO....... There I was, sipping on my pineapple & nail polish remover in perfect peace when who should show up? PRINCE CHARMING. (If you care to know, read my review of El Compadre...) Ok, I'll admit he looked cute as ever in his little leather jacket, but due to the fact that I never returned his phone calls, he was NOT a welcome sight. I tried to hide behind my hair hoping that I hadn't been spotted. And what did he do? He sat down next to me. In about five seconds I quickly remembered why I never called him back: "...what I'd really like to do is throw you over my shoulder and get out of here."....Yes, that was the second thing is he said to me. Right after "Hello." Come to think of it, I'm impressed that he even said "hello" at all. Oh, Prince Charming, for all that your name suggests, you really aren't very...charming. In fact, you're pretty much down right disgusting. I swear, I wish I could paint a target on the back of his head to warn fellow females.... I ended up downing my drink and forcing my friends to high tail it out of there. The only problem is, it was only 11:30, and no one wanted to go home. So where did we go....Villa. Gosh darn it. So pretty much, the night went to shit. So, Marquis. I don't think I shall ever see thy beauty again. For all your wonders: beautiful setting, private smoking porch, large drink menu, and even the non-douchey clientele-- none of these things are worth the risk of a PPCS (Possible Prince Charming Sighting). Still, I'll give you a four out of five, because REALLY, it wasn't your fault.... read more

I love this place cause it is for fucking elitists. Turns out, I probably think I am better than you every second I am in your presence even though I am basically a fucking trashy piece of shit. So if you can get into this place on their best nights you totally have it going on cause they screen like a mother fucker or maybe they don't, who cares? WAIT, I DO. All I know is that you can show up there and some loser-asshole from where ever will be like I AM ON COMPANY TIME and then they pick up the tab and you go up to their hotel room and make a ton of fucking noise and dance on tables and do blow and then yell at people in the other hotel rooms until security comes at 5am and asks you to leave because you are disgusting & a disgrace to your family name. Not that I would have been up to that last night or anything. read more

Good old school bar, been around for a while, its been a longtime hangout for Rockstars that stay upstairs at the The Sunset Marquis Hotel or who are just stoppin in for a drink. Some nights you get a mixed croud, mosty casual dress. The bar's walls are lined with photos of rock stars, you kindof feel swanky here. Check it out! read more

My beautiful and sweet friend worked at this place and they made her wear a skin tight catsuit and heels. Weird and a little silly, but she suffered through it because she got a ridiculous amount of tip money working there. The scene is very la la land, and you may actually bump into a big celebrity sucking down a pretty colored drink here. It's pretty busy, because everyone who wants to be anyone wants to be in this bar. But it's not too bad. My friend served Bono one night...(I hear he's so tiny he could fit in the palm of your hand!) read more

Chill bar but can get a little crowded especially on the weekends. Plus side is that you're almost guaranteed to run into someone famous...if you think that's a plus. Drinks are a little on the pricey side but they are stiff. IF you don't want to valet, you can park in the parking garage on Sunset meant for Ketchup, H&M, etc. read more

Now this was a chill bar. Made up to look like some suit's study/cigar room/power lounge but with a shade filled outdoor patio with a couple sleek long tables and whatnot, it's an old style lounge that felt quite good to sit in and relax. I actually didn't enjoy the crowd here on this particular night (I can't remember which, maybe it was Sunday). They seemed kind of stuck up. But the place itself, it's just so filled with Ron Burgundy-ness, "my apartment, 's filled with books, smelling of rich mahogany". read more