bars in Los Angeles

In the City of Angels, a haute new club seemingly opens up every other week—but some capture our attention more than others. Here are our picks for the best new lounges and bars in Los Angeles, with honorable mentions going to the innovative new Chestnut Club in Santa Monica, the vintage-style drinking den Harlowe in West Hollywood, Upstairs at the Ace Hotel downtown, and the Ladies’ Gunboat Society at Flores in West L.A.