Perch Downtown

Perch restaurant and bar is a rooftop lounge in downtown Los Angeles. Most of the people here seemed to be in their early thirties. Once you walk in, you don’t get the vibe of a bar. Instead, it has more of a casual and restaurant-like atmosphere. Perch differs significantly from The Standard, which is another popular rooftop bar and lounge in downtown Los Angeles.

Perch is unique because it is located in the heart of historic downtown while still offering a modern chic environment. People can order from their French food menu and enjoy an amazing view. Although the drinks are a little bit pricey (ranging from $15-$21) if you don’t mind spending the money, then you can expect to have a great time.

The rooftop patio is small, so on the weekends the line to get in can get very long. After speaking to a server named Melissa, she stated that the best nights to go are Thursdays. She also stated that if you do end up going on a Friday or Saturday night, you should arrive before 10 P.M. to avoid waiting in line.

*My overall rating: 8

the view of downtown Los Angeles from the patio at Perch. photo by: me(Katherine Kim)