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    Backdrop Lounge

    5.0 (18 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Old Fashion

    Great Drinks, just what you need after a long day at Universal Studios. Try the Old Fashion. It will not disappoint.

    Brentwood Boss signature cocktail
    Katie S.

    We love this bar! My boyfriend and I drop by now and then since we had our first date here years ago. It's a lovely and welcoming lounge bar in the BLVD hotel right off the 101. Krystal is a rockstar bartender and makes a lot of the infused liquors in house. Try the Brentwood Boss - lavender and cucumber perfection! They also do fun things like Movie Night. Tonight they have $5 beers, $6 signature cocktails, free popcorn and Mad Max! Stop in for a cozy cocktail. Or two. :)

    Free beer or wine for guests at the Hotel
    Kyle C.

    Small bar, quiet, makes for a good spot to talk and hangout before hitting up Universal. Plus you get a free glass of wine, or beer if you're staying at the hotel.

    Specialty Mule drink of the day!
    Christopher Z.

    This bar was amazing. I'm staying at the hotel and the staff was so nice and friendly. Shay was my bartender and she mixed my drinks perfectly, not skimpy on the alcohol but not overloading it either. The price points are very fair especially during their happy hour and they have lots of different local beers on hand and a VERY full bar.

    Great happy hour and atmosphere!

    Great hand crated specialty drinks, along with friendly staff and good happy hour. A super big plus to the hotel stay

    Whiskey Sour!  It was too beautiful to drink.  Delicious and refreshing.

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    Checked and saw a sign for free booze! During happy hour you can get free beer or wine! I'm not into beer or wine too much, but it was free!

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    Great place to hang or for small gatherings, and Krystal, the bartender is the best. Very chill place.

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    Backdrop Lounge - lounges - Updated May 2026

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