Best Bars & Nightlife in Beverly Hills, CA

A Beverly Hills favorite since 1996, Xi’an has a vibrant atmosphere with a beautiful patio for outdoor dining, full service bar, and private dining for large parties. Beautiful, elegant and contemporary.A Beverly Hills favorite since 1996, Xi’an has a vibrant atmosphere with a beautiful patio for outdoor dining, full service bar, and private dining for large parties. Beautiful, elegant and contemporary.

The Vision The year was 1985, and it was pitch dark on a rural highway somewhere in the Nevada desert. The only visible lights were the stars up above, when Michael Machat first saw the vision across the sky. The image was red wine, and the name was Vampire. Some 3000 miles later Machat emerged in NY eager to share what he thought was a brilliant idea. Unfortunately the reaction from the wine trade was disbelief. “A wine named Vampire? What was this young New York lawyer thinking?” At that time the notion of calling a wine Vampire®, let alone describing it as the Blood of the Vine!® was downright silly if not irreverent. Wine was meant to be taken seriously; it wasn’t meant for playing games. Machat Family PhotoNot perturbed by the skeptics, the idea stayed with him. Transylvania was the logical choice, but at the time it was ruled by the communist dictator Ceausescu and marketing was illegal. They too weren’t interested in Machat’s ideas. But the power of the vision stayed with him. Later that year music/trademark attorney Michael Machat visited London for what was supposed to be a four week business trip. It was here that he met the girl who would become the future Countess to Vampire wines, and his wife to this day — British beauty musician/writer Lisa Dominique. Michael’s one month stay in England lasted 7 years and in 1990, Michael married English rock star Lisa Dominique. While representing artists in England, Machat didn’t give up on his vision. Since Transylvania wasn’t an option, he began elsewhere. In 1988, while living in London, he released the first Vampire wine, a full bodied Algerian Syrah bottled in France. Next was an Italian Sangiovese, which found its way back home to the Anne Rice Fan Club in New Orleans. It wasn’t until 1990 when the Berlin Wall was torn down and the Romanian people executed their leader that Michael began his early trips to Transylvania seeking a winery for his concept. It wasn’t easy. Marketing had been unlawful for 45 years and the Romanians had no appreciation for the western world’s notion of a vampire. Many vintners were too proud to allow Machat to brand their wine as he envisioned. They had a different understanding of vampires, and convincing them that the idea would work was surprisingly not simple. In 1995, one decade after that road trip, Michael brought his vision to life. He had at long last found a home for his idea in Transylvania. From the soil and roots of the legendary Count Dracula, Vampire had arisen and the true blood of the vine was born. Over two decades have passed since that first production of Vampire wine in Transylvania, and we are proud to say it has been a wonderful journey of making our wines the best that they can be. Along the way, both Michael and Lisa’s palates matured. They began demanding better and better wine for their Vampire Brand. So in 2007, the Machat family uprooted their connections in Transylvania and moved their wine production to California where they reside. The first California production was produced in Paso Robles. The following year the Machats began expanding the Vampire range, adding Dracula and Trueblood to their upper range of wines. With an unyielding thirst for even more distinctive and sophisticated wines, the Machats established a winery up in Napa where they produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. In May 2014, their Trueblood Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon won a Gold Medal and scored 90 Points at the Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Boasting an Art Deco-meets-industrial design, Caulfield's Bar and Dining Room in Beverly Hills features dishes from veteran chef Stephen Kalt. Standouts at this inspired Beverly Hills steakhouse include roasted beet and carrot salad with avocado and pumpkin seeds; a selection of grilled pizzettes, and house-smoked Steelhead trout in a jar with crème fraîche, egg, and pickled fennel. The dining room includes a 12-seat marble-top communal table, custom leather armchairs, and antiqued mirrors backing the bar, among other highlights. With a separate entrance from the hotel, the restaurant also boasts a new sunroom featuring nearly 360-degree wood paneled windows against a white brick wall and a new collection of russet-colored leather banquettes. Open Breakfast Lunch and Dinner 7 days a weekBoasting an Art Deco-meets-industrial design, Caulfield's Bar and Dining Room in Beverly Hills features dishes from veteran chef Stephen Kalt. Standouts at this inspired Beverly Hills steakhouse include roasted beet and carrot salad with avocado and pumpkin seeds; a selection of grilled pizzettes, and house-smoked Steelhead trout in a jar with crème fraîche, egg, and pickled fennel. The dining room includes a 12-seat marble-top communal table, custom leather armchairs, and antiqued mirrors backing the bar, among other highlights. With a separate entrance from the hotel, the restaurant also boasts a new sunroom featuring nearly 360-degree wood paneled windows against a white brick wall and a new collection of russet-colored leather banquettes. Open Breakfast Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week

Porta Via is a contemporary California Bistro & Bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Porta Via also offers a wide range of catering options for the office or home. The Private Room is the perfect place to host your special event. They specialize in baby/wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and birthdays.Porta Via is a contemporary California Bistro & Bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Porta Via also offers a wide range of catering options for the office or home. The Private Room is the perfect place to host your special event. They specialize in baby/wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and birthdays.

The Burger Lounge ethos is to create a great tasting burger you feel good about eating - "to do a common thing uncommonly well." It starts with 100% fresh single source American grass-fed beef. We believe that a hamburger should not only taste great, it should utilize healthy ingredients produced in a sustainable environment. We provide a simple menu that appeals to health conscious diners, vegetarians, salad lovers and those simply "hankering for a great hamburger." Burger Lounge is a gimmick free fast casual respite where guests can enjoy real food made from whole food ingredients in a modern and comfortable setting.The Burger Lounge ethos is to create a great tasting burger you feel good about eating - "to do a common thing uncommonly well." It starts with 100% fresh single source American grass-fed beef. We believe that a hamburger should not only taste great, it should utilize healthy ingredients produced in a sustainable environment. We provide a simple menu that appeals to health conscious diners, vegetarians, salad lovers and those simply "hankering for a great hamburger." Burger Lounge is a gimmick free fast casual respite where guests can enjoy real food made from whole food ingredients in a modern and comfortable setting.

Enter historic Hollywood’s Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. A symbol of the golden era, the Polo Lounge has long played a defining role in the history of Hollywood, welcoming stars, producers and tastemakers for generations. Its iconic design, with candy‑striped ceilings, plush green booths and a leafy garden patio, creates an atmosphere where California glamour meets classic elegance. Among its celebrated dishes is the famed McCarthy Salad, a timeless signature enjoyed for decades. With live music, attentive service and a setting that feels lifted from a classic film, the Polo Lounge offers an experience that captures the spirit, charm and enduring allure of Hollywood.

1Escape the hustle and bustle by ducking into the cool, dark atmosphere of The Honor Bar in Beverly Hills, a cozy little nook tucked next to the South Beverly Grill. Relax with a crisp martini and one of our delectable sandwiches. Also check out our extensive list of hand rolled sushi and a great wine selection. The highlight here is surely the French fries, served piping hot in a silver julep cup.1Escape the hustle and bustle by ducking into the cool, dark atmosphere of The Honor Bar in Beverly Hills, a cozy little nook tucked next to the South Beverly Grill. Relax with a crisp martini and one of our delectable sandwiches. Also check out our extensive list of hand rolled sushi and a great wine selection. The highlight here is surely the French fries, served piping hot in a silver julep cup.