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18 Social

4.1 (74 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Upscale
Classy
Very loud
Live music

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Renee D.

Plush lounge on the 18th Floor of The Indigo Hotel. The décor is very moody and dark with royal blue velvet couches and a nice fire wall in the middle of the room. There is space for dancing as well and the views are very nice. These are all the positives that I found while chilling there for a birthday cocktail. The bartenders that night were more than friendly. Flirtatious, funny and clearly loving their jobs, they kept the vibe up and gave us suggestions for other bars to visit that have food trucks near by. But the con is 18 Socials drinks are soooo over priced. This was only my second day in LA but I'd already been to so many other places that I can say this with confidence. Four cocktails ran my friend and I 80.00. Granted they were strong but yeah no! There are too many other options.

Cranberry vodka and raspberry martini.

Stayed at Hotel Indigo for my birthday week, this lounge is so nice, with beautiful views and a great atmosphere, our bartender Saul made us delicious drinks. We will definitely be back.

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Laura P.

On the 18 floor in the Indigo hotel at downtown LA, went there when there's a salsa dance night, $10 cover drink not included, a cocktail start from $18. Average night, the room was small and crowded (due to the event) with big window and good view of the city. The area feels safe considering it's in DTLA.

Sheryl T.

It was such a vibe! So LA and the ambience was so relaxing! The live music amazing! Great drinks and food! Good energy from the people. Younger crowd than me (I'm 59) I was hoping for more my age group tho. If they ever have a seniors event I'll definitely check it out!

Short rib flat bread + tuna tartare
Connie C.

Chill vibes Great views at the top of hotel indigo. Social hour (happy hour) is a surprisingly great deal. And the tuna tartare is. To. Die. For. I should've ordered 2-3 of these for my dinner! The house wine is not bad either. It's not very crowded at all. I think they should throw parties here. One of the staff said they used to, but not sure what happened. The skyline views would be perfect for it. The only issue is the lack of parking in this area. I walked over from my friend's apt complex (the metropolis).

Cris I.

I had the chance to visit this amazing place through an invite of a friend. I've never been before so I didn't know what to expect. Found out that it is located at the 18th floor of Hotel Indigo, hence the name. When I came in, I was so amazed of the floor to ceiling glass walls which gives you the breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles. The lounge has a lot of comfortable seating. Lots of couches to sit on. Some are even placed by the beautiful fireplace while watching a live band performance. There's also a full bar offering a wide selection of locally brewed drafts, as well as some of California's finest wines. We also had some delicious bites such as sliders, quesadillas, etc. Would you believe they are only $5 during happy hour? Definitely a great place to celebrate birthdays or any special occasions. Perfect venue for a get together with friends or co-workers after work.

This spartan looking picture does no justice to the flavorality and crispness of the wings.
Afi P.

I really like it here. I stopped by on a random Wednesday night to chill with a few colleagues. I arrived at 7 and there was a live duo performing a soft rendition of When Doves Cry. It was epic. Ambience: super relaxed, low lights, nice seating, full and sexy bar! Parking: Apparently, there is parking that is attached to the hotel. I ubered. Service: Everyone here makes you feel spectacular and extra special. I have not been able to sit thirsty for even a second. Food: I've been munching on the wings which are perfectly fried and spiced. I eat them through personal protest as I just vowed not to eat anything that did not die on its own terms just yesterday. The view: Breathtaking. Currently, I'm surveying all of downtown from thei floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. Will I come here again? Try to stop me.

Cute cocktails, but pricey.
Kathy Z.

Located 18 floors up in the Indigo Hotel, 18 Social is an intimate lounge with a live DJ, a bar and a dance floor. The lounge serves as a laid-back hangout spot for hotel guests and partygoers alike. There's no cover charge to get in -- or, at least, there wasn't one when I came by on a Saturday night (Cinco de Mayo 2018). They play music you can dance to -- some oldies, some current. There's a fireplace and a bunch of couches that offer "table service." Clean, sleek and upscale. No dress code. There's also a small bites menu with some interesting albeit pricey items. As it is quite high up, there are some nice views of DTLA to see here. You're in proximity to LA Live and the STAPLES Center, but facing the backside. Also, unfortunately, several buildings are under construction and below the skyline are a bunch of shabby parking lots. While I was here, the place got about half-full. Already, it was quite hot. I can't imagine what 18 Social is like on a good night. Lock down where the air vents are and park yourself underneath one -- air conditioning is a privilege, not a right. The cocktails are pretty good, but expensive. I love love loved their Pineapple Mule and their Of Age Shirley. If you like fruity or sweet drinks that'll hit you after a few, I recommend those. There's a water dispenser at the side of the bar, which was much appreciated. Free water in a sauna-like environment is a blessing. If I didn't specifically have a reason to come here, ultimately, I wouldn't. There's nothing immediately around Indigo Hotel, and Ubers to this area can be pricey. Not a convenient option for me, but fun for a one-time thing.

Classy lounge with a chill vibe on the 18th floor of the Hotel Indigo in downtown LA.
Truthful Y.

It's a chill vibe and good city lights view of LA. Good date spot and for smaller groups to lunge and relax.

Pud B.

Happy hour 5-7: $5 buck bites Duck confit quesadilla: This was alright. The duck was nicely cooked and juicy but I think the cheese and everything on the quesadilla leveled it down. Still a good dish though. Beef Wellington sliders: Holy wow these are so good!! The patty is super juicy and works well with the mushroom sauce. Despite there being no lettuce or tomatoes these sliders were pretty well balanced. The chips were delicious, crunchy and clearly handmade. Rip n dip: Tried a little of this. The babaganoush is different here and has paprika or something spice that I've never had before in babaganoush, also the eggplant flavor isn't as strong as it should be. The truffle hummus tasted pretty normal so the truffle flavor isn't strong. The pita bread is normal.

Yum with a view
Joyce W.

Expansive LA view, friendly lady server, elevated bar food and a lot of Martini's to choose from. Wine and beer, too. Took a cue from yelpers and enjoyed the petite duck quesedillas! So cute and tasty. Sour cream and pico de galo not too spicy. The beef wellington sliders were filled happily with meat and a thick au jus for dipping. Fresh potato chips seemed to be dusted with celery salt. Great idea! Loation is near the staples arena. Its on the 18th floor of the Indigo hotel.

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Outstanding views, nice food and full bar. Courteous staff, clean restrooms, several sitting areas. I plan to visit frequently

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The views are beautiful but the drinks are super expensive. The don't play a variety of music.

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The bartenders Viet & Saul were great. They served amazing drinks and the views were awesome. Will be coming back

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“Beautiful lounge area in hotel indigo, it has a beautiful view of DTLA, plenty of seating.”

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