Came on a Friday night after work with co-workers at 6:45PM with about a dozen folks already here. By the time we left at 10:15PM the place was packed and there was a line of about two dozen downstairs to get in. This Hollywood rooftop bar reminds me of new-money, North Dallas, contemporary honkey tonk with a shiny new facelift and ozempic - think modern cowboy-chic. There's great views of the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA and a slight view of the Pacific Ocean. The drinks are priced like you're in Hollywood, so don't be budget conscious. They have a taco cart in the corner - order your food with the bartender and they will give you a ticket for the taco cart. On Fridays, they provide 50-minute line dance instruction every hour with 10 minutes of general line dancing every hour between 7PM - 10PM. The first hour is pretty simple, but the routines become more complex at the evening progresses. Also, this place gets packed - at 7PM there were about 9 of us learning the routines. At 9PM, good luck trying not to run into anyone - the dancefloor was packed. Thankfully there's patio seating and walkways around the packed dance floor, which helped traverse the space by going around. The bartenders smiled at the pretty girls and typically bro-stoic with everyone else. Quick, efficient, but not conversational or "friendly". The bar got pretty impacted once the night got hopping. I had a lot of fun and look forward to coming back. read more

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Hey - if anyone is missing their stuff after the pool party today on Sunday 9/27 - I saw two guys when I was in the pool take my sunglasses and take other people's stuff. I went right to the coat check guy and right to security. The two guys were maybe 20's thin blonde alternative - and they literally grabbed my sunglasses that were right next to me thinking they were someone else's. I THEN confronted them, and they handed me someone else's sunglasses thinking they were mine. Like, how many sunglasses do you have?? So if you're missing stuff - these two guys did it. Dont know their names but security and the venue might, cause they interviewed them at the coat check thing. Oh another racist note - the two guys said to my fiance (who is Black) "who are they going to believe, me or you". And the bar let them stay cause they didnt see it. Security said they would keep an eye on it. Like be so for real. Check the cameras. read more

Honestly, one of the rudest experiences I've had at a venue. My friend and I were standing in line, around the middle of the line, drinking WATER while we waited. We weren't even inside Desert 5 yet. A security guard came up to us, grabbed the water bottle straight out of my hand, and said, "You can't have that here. We don't know what's in it." Then he grabbed my friend's water and proceeded to dump it on the ground. I completely understand that Desert 5 may have a policy against outside drinks, but there is absolutely no excuse for the way this was handled. You can tell someone to put their water away or dispose of it BEFORE entering the establishment without literally grabbing it out of their hand and dumping someone else's water on the ground. The attitude was unnecessarily rude and disrespectful. It was WATER. We were standing outside, waiting in line, and weren't even in the establishment yet. If this is how security treats paying customers before they even get through the door, that says a lot. Terrible first impression and absolutely not the way to treat people. read more

Cool little trendy spot in that little area to hang out with your friends over the weekend. The vibe was better than other surrounding bars/ lounges. There was a bit of a wait line to get in, & when we got in I will say it was pretty crowded, the bar area was beyond crowded & for not so great drinks :( The drinks sucked lol very poorly made. I stopped after the 1 cause I didn't want to keep buying gross drinks! Venue is decorated & set up very cute for the whole western / desert theme they are going for. read more

Hard to find parking. Street parking was $1 an hour until 8pm, 2 hour limit. Came during Happy Hour on a weekday. They had 2 for $10 Tacos, $6 Beer & Wine, $9 Cocktails Tuesday to Friday from opening (6pm) to 8pm. It's a rooftop with a closed off area for event. It's was super busy during Happy Hour. Smoking was allowed. Service was hard to get since you only order at the bar. Got the Watermelon Jolene for $9 and Outlaw Tacos for $10. You pay for your tacos at the bar and they give you a ticket for you to redeem at the taco stand. The Watermelon was pretty good with a good amount of liquor. Didn't taste any watermelon though. The tacos had beef, chicken, or mushroom. Got both tacos as beef. Felt the tacos were too salty. Worked just get drinks next time. Will try their beginner Line Dancing next time on Wednesdays and Fridays 7pm, 8pm, or 9pm. read more

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Preface this. I'm not a country person but I can see the appeal. It's not that big of venue since it's on a rooftop, but it's always a good time some of the people are really good at line dancing there. They sometimes have tacos for sale now so if you're hungry you can grab food here at night read more

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Desert 5 Spot is EASILY one of my favorite bars in LA! Yes, the drinks are expensive....but that's Hollywood/a hotel rooftop bar for you...so there's not much you can do about that! The drinks themselves are all GREAT - love the flavor, mixology quality, and the strength of the liquor in them. The bartenders also keep things moving and are friendly/efficient for the most part...something that can be hard to come by in this part of town, often. And of course, the vibes here are immaculate. The views of Hollywood are unbeatable, and there's even a decent amount of spots throughout to actually find somewhere to sit! Then if you wanna dance, there's a great space inside that can get quite lively in the evenings - especially on the weekend! I also love the summer day parties they sometimes through at the pool right next to the bar - also some of the best in Hollywood when it comes to parties! Whether a local or a visitor, Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood is a must! read more

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Amazing country spot. The atmosphere is very fun and a great mix of all types Of people. There is line dancing in the earlier hours followed by live performances by bands. No cover charge. Drinks reasonable price. Plenty of room to move around. You can be around the dance floor or around the bar and all around the roof top. Views are amazing ! read more

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Stopped by on a Thursday after a show in Hollywood, it's a cute cowboy themed rooftop bar that has food and line dancing. Theo the bartender had some solid recommendations on drinks & they were delicious. Would definitely be back, cheers! read more

We were staying at the hotel and decided to check out Desert 5 Spot. The best way I can describe it is Hollywood meets Nashville. Walking in felt like stepping into a bar on Broadway Street in Nashville, complete with live country music, line dancing, and a fun younger crowd. The decor was one of my favorite parts. The space does a great job blending trendy Hollywood with a Nashville honky-tonk vibe. It feels authentic without trying too hard. The rooftop views were great. You get a clear look at Hollywood below. You can see all the action and character of the neighborhood without having to deal with the noise and smells down on the street, which was exactly my kind of view. The live music added a lot to the experience, and it was fun watching people line dance throughout the evening. Since we were staying at the hotel, being able to use the complimentary drink vouchers was a nice bonus. If you're looking for a relaxed rooftop bar with live music, great views, and a unique Hollywood-meets-Nashville atmosphere, Desert 5 Spot is definitely worth checking out. read more

So glad they made a place like this in LA! It's such a fun vibe whether you're a country lover or not! The first time I went I was so taken aback with how beautifully the place was decorated and set up! From the bar to the disco boots, furniture, and outdoor balcony that has sweeping views of the city, everything is stunning! The drinks were really strong and they even had a vendor for tacos! I started coming here for line dancing and I will say the ambiance is fun but the place does have a pretty small space for it. I feel like since they didn't make their dance floor big enough, they may need to move all the couches or something to accommodate that many people. Overall, love coming back here every time! read more

My partner and I were kicked out because this establishment is homophobic. We came for our friend's birthday and we were kicked out after less than an hour because we were "too drunk". We were two guys on a date, ordered 2 drinks. We kissed a bit but we weren't being over the top or making anyone uncomfortable. He had to use the bathroom, and as I was waiting for him to be done, three men escorted us out and wouldn't say why except that we were "too drunk". This has never happened to us at any other bar. The bar staff was very kind but the security was incredibly disrespectful and it shocked us. We will not be returning. read more

Ok this place is PACKED and the line is out the door, pretty long wait to get in. The drinks were not that strong. But the vibes are fun. I love the outside areas. The live music was fun, I liked the featured singer more than I liked the lead performer (he was kinda all over the place). The random girl who dances on top of a barrel is a choice. The line dancing was fun to watch at first, but then I just wanted to actually dance, and the line dancing was too complicated to just pick up by watching. I was told that they hold dancing sessions on Wednesdays for people to learn the intricate moves and then they get to "perform" on the weekend. Which I guess is fun for the people to show off their moves, but not as fun to just watch over and over. read more

Cool bar with great vibes! I was a little skeptical at first since I don't really listen to country music but the DJ was great :) - they did a nice mix of dance/pop/country music. While the drinks are pricey, they are good and I did see that bartenders will adjust the drink for you if it's not quite to your liking! read more

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Looking for a spot where cowboy boots are not just accepted but encouraged on a night out in LA? If you've ever wondered what would happen if a vintage Western movie and Coachella had a rooftop baby in Hollywood--congrats, you've found it. The view? A killer panorama of Los Angeles. Perfect for sipping a craft cocktail while contemplating both the beauty of the skyline and the existential dread of your rent. Everything glows gold at sunset, and yes, it makes everyone look like an Instagram filter come to life. The vibe? Imagine a Nashville dive bar got lost in Joshua Tree, found Wi-Fi, and became a lifestyle brand. Golden disco-ball boots hang from the ceiling. People dress like they might line dance at any moment or break into a Levi's ad. The drinks? Spicy margaritas that'll slap you back to your senses, and frozen cocktails served in boots, because why the hell not? If you're looking for subtle, keep walking. But if you're down to two-step under a disco boots, dodge a few rhinestone hats, and sip tequila with a view, Desert 5 Spot is your weird little rooftop paradise. read more

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Desert 5 is my go to spot in LA! I went here immediately after moving to LA, and I'm still going every week 8 months later. The environment is super fun, the people are friendly, the taco cart provides some great eats (I highly recommend the nachos), and the drinks are great. If you've ever been interested in trying line dancing, come on Wed or Fri nights for the lessons. They're always hosting new events too! Be sure to check it out! read more

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We just had a really great time and super fun girls night out, Cowgirl Birthday bash party. Friends got there early on a busy Friday night to hold a little space for our group, and we all had a blast! Especially our birthday girl! Bartenders were kind, drinks were good, food was really good, and the dancing was fast, furious, and so much fun, we decided to come back on a Wednesday night and learn more. Thanks for this great spot. We Love Desert 5! read more

Stole my Party Idea, but I'll get to that later.** As a kid with a father from Texas, Cowboy boots and Country music are close to my heart, I was excited to check this spot out as I could see that a lot of intention went into the overall design... it's a beautiful and well decorated space but it was uncomfortable seeing a glaringly obvious erasure of Black contributions to the genre. The space is supposed to celebrate Country Music and yet it's ONLY putting white artists and photos on the walls. It's leaning HARD into a particular nostalgic aesthetic, which is ok, do what you want with your place but I will say that when that aesthetic is rooted in historically deliberate discrimination...it's hard to not question what they're signaling exactly. The drinks were solid, no complaints there. **Despite my critique above, I had an ok night and I saw potential to expand on its programming. Around the time of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter release, I spoke with a friend of mine who hosts BIPOC centered parties across LA, I thought this could be the perfect overlap. I was able to get connected with the manager through a friend of a friend and set up a call. We spoke about how it would be a beneficial partnership, a high turnout, day party celebrating and playing the album through...broadening of the bar's audience and adding a new relationship to my friends venue roster. The manager seemed interested and said he'd follow up after checking availability on the calendar. About a week later we heard nothing and then my friend sent me a post from their instagram advertising their own Cowboy Carter party. Cutting us out. The erasure continuing. I've sat on this for a while bc I don't tend to be a disrupter but it always rubbed me the wrong way that they just got away with stealing from us and so I'm just getting it off my chest I suppose. read more

What is not to love??? Line dancing, live bands, DJs, karaoke, amazing signature cocktails by talented baristas, and security and management that really care about the fun and safety of everyone. I could go into insane detail about how much this bar means to me... but I think it would be best for you to see for yourself!! I'll see you there read more

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The bar has little to no atmosphere and the staff is nothing but rude. I was truly disappointed...

Rooftop location , which was nice, lots of people, more like a club vibe than a bar. There are people from everywhere here, nice, friendly, and bar was not tough to get a drink here. There is live music, dancing, and a great time there. I think the drinks are a little pricey but hey, you're in hollywood. A beer was 12? There is a line out front, but if you are staying at the the hotel, skip the line. (side note - the hotel room keys are just a white plastic card without logo on them) Just walk on to the right of the entry, show the guy your card, and boom, you're in! read more

Came to The 5 while staying at the Autograph . Really authentic Mexican tacos with all the fixins- nothing more - nothing less . Great view too Ana cool western vibe !! Steak tacos ! Si !! read more

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If you are a Spanish speaking person do not come here a security guard kindly asked us to remove a drink from the edge and we did and I continued to speak to my friends in Spanish and he took that as me talking back to him and kicked us out, please desert 5 do better to train your staff!!! read more

Desert 5 Spot was a completely unplanned discovery thanks to Yelp! After eating nearby at Hui Tou Xiang on Cahuenga, we were looking for a cool place to grab a drink at before calling it a night. Desert 5 Spot ended up being exactly what we were hoping to find. While our time here was short, it was very memorable thanks to the delicious drinks, impeccable service, fun decor, great happy hour deals, and top notch atmosphere. If you haven't been, I'd highly recommend checking this place out. It will not disappoint! read more

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This is the amazing spot to hear some music. I went on Tuesday night. It was great opportunity to hear. Young artists play you get whole cross-section of talent in a very chill environment kickback listen to music. I have a couple drinks. Fresh air is just right outside sounds like other evenings have some root and Too and stomp and music for those in the cowboy fest Tuesdays very chill read more

I haven't been to a fun, dancing, rooftop bar in LA in years! This place exceeded my expectations and I am soooo happy we ended up here! The location is terrific, rooftop bar with dancing space and plenty of areas to sit and lounge. The staff were very kind, helpful, and didn't appear to be miserable. The drinks were great, the overall crowd was fun! Additionally there was a taco guy which only reinforced my belief that any time is taco time When we arrived the wait line wasn't bad, they were moving things along at a reasonable pace, and once we got up the music was amazing! It was very versatile and very fun. The range went from Shania Twain to ABBA, Katy Perry to Fleetwood Mac, and The Killers to Justin Bieber! There was also a live band playing, which was the cherry on top of a musically filled night. Loved celebrating my nieces birthday here, loved the vibe, and ladies if you're looking for a little cowboy eye candy this place is the place to be! read more

I love this bar. Started coming for the drinks and live music. Kept coming back for the staff and karaoke. Now they have me line dancing. Like being back in the saddle with a Hollywood rooftop view. read more

Staying at the Volume Tribute Hotel and this rooftop bar is part of the Hotel Group. We saw this ad outside the door for Frontier Fridays - Tacos 2 for $6 and thought we would give it a try. To get the tacos, you buy tickets from the bar - each ticket gets you 2 tacos. Sounds simple enough. I ordered two tickets, and the check is for $21.95. When the bartender finally came back around, I mentioned that tacos should have been 2 for $6. He asked "what makes you think that?" I said, the sign by the entrance door. He said - "nope - not our sign - probably someone else's". I disagreed with him and he again pushed back "we don't have a special - they aren't that price." So I had him void the check and left. On my way out, I took a pic of the advertising card, and the bouncer at the door confirmed they were on special. If you choose to go to this establishment, check your receipts - you may get overcharged by a pompous bartender that doesn't live by the rules! read more

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this bar is one of the most fun in all of hollywood. from line dancing lessons, live band, and dj combination it's always a good time. the drinks are yummy and they have a food cart that has tacos and quesadillas. always a great time coming here to dance! read more

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Love coming Wednesday and Fridays. Great spot for beginner line dancing lessons. Lessons from 7-10 with some dance breaks for the regulars. Can get busy but is totally worth it to learn line. The quesadilla was really good also. read more

I went for a friends birthday and we had a great time! It is truly a country music lounge, so if that's your kind of thing and you love to dance...This is your place! The crowds are pretty festive and tend to dress in cowboy hats and boots. Trendy and chic decor. Delicious drinks (the Jolene is so good). Friendly staff. And you can buy yummy tacos! What I love about this place is the unique layout. You've got a large outdoor area with views, a super swanky indoor area filled with gorgeous booths and live music or DJ. And then a smaller outdoor area with another bar. Everything is scenic and everything is chic. The music...Downright country, so, if that's not your thing then I'm not sure if you will love this place. But overall a swanky spot. * Parking lot across the street * early arrival (8-9pm) highly recommended as a line does build up outside the door, even on rainy nights. read more

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This rooftop bar is so cute and such a vibe! Perfect for people who enjoy western and country music. Went for a birthday and had the best time. Drinks were good, music was great, and the place is very spacious so I didn't feel uncomfortable. Def recommend for a night out with friends! read more

Great place to celebrate birthday parties on a rooftop! me and my friends came to celebrate Jessie's bday and had delicious drinks right away! The Jolene was a tequila favorite.Then we joined the line dancing after and had a wild celebration shout out to the band that played tonight! They gave us a shout out and were super cool! read more

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One of my fav spots in LA! Great drinks, great quesadillas, great live music and the line dancing is the best! Such a good spot with views of the Hollywood skyline as well! A great country bar with an LA twist. read more

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Best time of your life. Great drinks, great music, super cool staff, and really fun vibes! Sunsets are really pretty from the roof. Put on your cowboy boots and dance the night away. read more

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Happy I found this place. Go with no expectations but to have good cocktails, good tacos and a good time. They have line dancing (yes, they teach you) on Wednesdays & Friday nights. There's also a taco stand on rooftop with a variety of food. Chicken/birria/Pastor/Cauliflower options that you can had as tacos, nachos or quesadillas. The guacamole is super fresh and the salsas are yummy. read more

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The vibes are vibing! This is great western bar with a live band that plays country music! I enjoyed most of the drinks and the vibe's are great here to come party and dance with friends! There's a bunch of ppl line dancing and there's a good amount of space where you can try to dance too. There's some seating as well if you are able to grab it. read more

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Came for the line dancing almost 4 years ago and haven't been able to stay away since! Love the different programming that brings all types of people in, dancing, amazing bartenders, dreamy decor, yummy tacos (with a vegan option!), beautiful views, pool parties.. all of it! read more

This is definitely the most awesome rooftop hotel bar I've been to in a long time!! I love the cowboy theme and cool people up here and what a spectacular view!! Pretty amazing experience to hang here for taco Tuesday! read more

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Very cool vibe rooftop cowboy themed bar. Wide mix of people that evening and great music from an artist debuting his album. Street Tacos were inexpensive and tasted great. Cocktails were good and decent pours. After the performance we had a great time dancing the rest of the night. Earlier they had line dancing being taught for newbies. Street parking and a few lots in the area. read more