We went this weekend for a company party and everything was outstanding. The service was excellent and the rooftop pool was truly charming - a little oasis in the middle of downtown. Victor's Spicy Blood Orange Margarita is not to be missed (!!!) and we learned his secret to this amazing cocktail - but we are sworn to secrecy! We'll be back for sure! read more

The atmosphere up here is that of a beach getaway! I love the beach vibes and the breeze was amazing! Great views and drinks. The staff is super friendly and there to help! Definitely recommend (bring your swimsuit!) read more

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Average at best. Very expensive and very different layout compared to when it was the Nomad rooftop. View is pretty but not spectacular. read more

Bar Clara - Big Eye Tuna Crudo. $24 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This past weekend my friends and I had an extremely uncomfortable, rude, and unwanted interaction with a manager named Stephanie. Her services weren't warranted or requested, yet she inserted herself into a situation, making us all uncomfortable. So uncomfortable that we had one drink and collectively decided to remove ourselves from the bar. Stephanie is unprofessional, rude, and probably shouldn't work downtown. read more

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We stopped by Bar Clara on a Wednesday around 5:00pm for a drink ( without a reservation) and had a great time! I've been to the rooftop when it was the Nomad hotel and I love the new decor of the rooftop; it's colorful and vibrant. We didn't get food so I can't comment on the food, but my margarit drink was really good. The service was great and the views were beautiful. Definitely a great place to stop by for a drink! read more

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Great rooftop bar for drinks and a dip in the pool in the sunshine . The rooftop is spacious, and they have great service.

Victor was great, made us his Tropical Mimosa in the photo, and told us about the others he wants us to try. We'll definitely be back. Great rooftop bar and staff! read more

Bar Clara - Tropical Mimosa and Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Flew in for a work trip and Bar Clara was the PERFECT rooftop patio for a fantastic cocktail, great snacks, and amazing views. Victor was very attentive, friendly, and made the experience five stars. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing. The food is great and the customer service is outstanding. We will definitely attend this establishment again and again, read more

I used to come to the Nomad Hotel rooftop and thought, on a sunny LA day, that I could enjoy a similar vibe. Holy hell was I wrong. I should have known it was a bust when I entered the building and the valet workers gawked at me and then really gotten the hint when the bar service staff didn't make eye contact when I/we walked in. Anyway, found our seats and eventually ordered what were the most offensive cocktails and oysters I've had-- ever. The spritz tasted like an orange Hi-C with bubble water, and whatever my bf ordered tasted like it was entirely syrup concentrate. I foolishly gave this place the benefit of the doubt and ate a damn oyster. Omg YUCK. If you'd told me they found those oysters in a swamp, I'd believed you. They were warm and tasted soo dirty. Not even ocean dirty, but like, I don't even know, man-- just gross. AND had so many pieces of shell, I had to actually stop chewing out of fear of long term damage to my teeth and esophagus. I was so upset, I left two full drinks and 10 uneaten oysters behind. I paid my overpriced bill and left without noticing that homegirl didn't give me my card. So now I have to go back and relive this awful, very much not the Nomad, experience. Avoid this place at all cost. Blegh. read more

Bar Clara is my new favorite rooftop bar! The bartenders really know what they're doing, the spirit selection is so inspired and my god, that sunset is just stunning. I'll have to come back for the food! Don't sleep on this spot, I bet there's gonna be a line out the door come summer. read more

This place is good for drinks and music every Sunday music from Dj bossa nova , ambiance of the whole rooftop is relaxing.

Amazing food and great atmosphere! This is one of my new favorite rooftop bars. The food looks and tastes absolutely delicious. We ordered the deviled eggs, sardines, hangar steak, pulpo, sliders, and scallops. Everything was amazing! read more

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I was so excited to try out Bar Clara after seeing it on TikTok. However, my experience was so disappointing. I've never experienced such poor customer service as I did here. Went to catch up with a friend over drinks + take pictures on the beautiful rooftop. We were promptly seated at our reservation time, but after that the staff literally forgot about us. And the worst part was that there were only 2 other parties seated near us. It took us over 20 minutes for someone to grab our drink orders - I think it ended up being one of the managers who took our orders. He checked on us twice saying that he was going to get someone before he took the order himself. Then it took us another 20 minutes for someone to grab our food orders. And we had to flag down waiters for napkins/straws because none of them would look our way. Which was so disheartening as they came and checked on the tables next to us and giving them excellent service. After we ate, we had to go to the bar area and ask for our bill since our waiter did not come to check on us after our food was served and none of them even looked our way when we tried to flag them down. I felt invisible and it felt a little racially motivated. Our food came quickly and was decent and the rooftop views were incredible. Truly one of the most beautiful sunset views in DTLA. But honestly, that is all negated by the quality of customer service I received. I would rate this place 0 stars if I could. I hope management adequately trains their staff and that no one else has the same experience as me. read more

My office hosted a group event at Bar Clara of approximately 30 people. The bar was understaffed and unable to timely take and deliver drink orders. Attendees didn't receive drinks for over 45 minutes. Managment was apologetic and explained that another large party was underway as well. The bar was unprepared and our office will never host another event there. read more

I came here with two girlfriends yesterday and the staff was out of this world incredible. Eddy (I believe that was his name) at the front door took my friend and I upstairs while giving us a tour of the entire first floor. He was so incredibly kind and welcoming - I don't usually have that experience in most places in LA. So give that guy a raise - because I'll most likely recommend Bar Clara because of him!!!! Our waitress Ruth was exceptional - so funny, super chill, really great at her job, and secured us a couple of seats in the shade. My drink was pretty warm - not sure why but it tasted good regardless! I'd recommend this spot for a chill afternoon with friends! read more

Gotta love those Downtown views from up here! such a beautiful oasis, it has a real Mediterranean feel to it. Drinks are spot on, my favorite is the Bella and yellow spritz. LOVE the octopus, prawn and scallop dishes - so good! Food is much better than what it was under the NoMad rooftop, it also has more of a vibe to it - the new mural gives the space a nice pop. read more

Came here with a group of girlfriends for a Bachelorette shindig. We got to the hotel and must have looked super lost, so the gentlemen in the front at the door escorted us in and then explained where we had to go. One of the guys, I wish I would have gotten his name, was literally the best. There is a small mirrored hallway and he told us we had to go down it and he played photographer for us. I'm sure you're questioning then why the 3 stars, well it's more for the bar. It's rooftop and it has your city views, there are a couple firepits and its really quiet. It's super chill. We went to the bar, and yes, we did have those sashes on so I'm sure that most don't want to have to deal with groups like that, but it seemed like no one wanted to help us. Please keep in mind, we weren't drunk or being obnoxious, the bride to be had requested a rooftop bar crawl. Once we finally got the attention of the bartender he seemed annoyed to have to help us. I am also understanding to the fact that it was about 10pm so I am sure he was probably almost off, but still. I requested 2 different drinks and he said they didn't have the ingredients for them, fine, no problem, I finally got the purple drink and it was good. 7/10 for drinks, 10/10 for ambiance and location, 5/10 for service. It could have been just an off night, but still. read more

I have been here before when it first opened (food was not so good before) and I have to say the food is fantastic now, and more menu items. We had a female waitress who was great but the male who was helping out needs to go. He messed up the order, brought out the wrong food and then said the computer system went down, which was refuted by the waitress. Anyways the burger and chicken panini was awesome and the best fries ever! The drinks were great as well. The chef, who was very nice came out to check on us as well. We will definitely be back. read more

New Hip Place in the heart of DTLA.... Rooftop bar that is so Fun to hang out after a days work. read more

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This is now the second time I've been here. Went here for dinner 15 minutes prior to our reservation time. Place was completely empty besides one table at the pool area and one table two away from us. Getting sat and drink orders taken were quick by one server. Water was dropped off by another person like 5-10 minutes later and our drinks were dropped off by the same person, not our actual server. We ordered the hummus and veggies as well that showed up reasonably quick. We ordered this the first time we came here and the hummus was plentiful for the veggies provided as well as a separate side of the tzatziki; the second time however... wow.... Veggies still looked like an edible arrangement however the hummus you were given was like 20% what we originally got and it was sharing the same bowl as the tzatziki. It really makes you feel ripped off when you swear there was so much more when you last went here to now... maybe they ran out of hummus so they threw it together? It would've been more respectful to say they ran out as it was towards the end of the night but 20% of the size, really? Two dishes out of four came out shortly after. The steak was like 1/2 size it was before but was still good. The cauliflower dish was good in quality however the flavors felt like they weren't matched right. We had two more dishes for the other people in our party. One tuna dish showed up 30 minutes after the last two dishes. The melon salad didn't show up until we asked for it... I guess they forgot?! I had to get up from my table and ask for the salad and for the pitcher of water...yes, I got up to ask for the pitcher to fill my tables glasses because not one person came over and asked how we were doing... The salad ended coming out 20 minutes later for an EXTREMELY SMALL dish for $22. Our server came over for the second time this evening and we notated the wait, he said that management was here tonight so people were a little stressed, okay I get that. Except the whole evening we watched as people hung out by the bar and completely ignored us. We literally don't need any special attention besides seeing if we wanted water. All in all, our first experience with Aaron and his manager made the experience. Getting forgotten about for a dinner you made a reservation for with the excuse ownership is there is sad and disappointing. Would be nice for someone to actually care to run a luxury restaurant with quality food and service worth the price they're asking. I guess this isn't it... read more

My friends and I really enjoyed dinner here. The food was great, especially the fattoush, and the environment was perfect for a relaxing evening out. I would highly recommend this spot for a low key evening out or starting out for small bites and a drink. read more