Gin Rummy

In record time, the team behind the Roger Room and the Friend have transformed Marina del Rey’s Nueva into Gin Rummy, an island-inspired drinking destination serving impeccably crafted tiki classics, a small food menu and a five-spirit scorpion bowl (!) all but made for summer get-togethers. This vaguely tropical-slash-nautical watering hole offers two separate bars and plenty of room to stretch out, though you can only order Gin Rummy’s specialty cocktails at the indoor bar (where a wait is practically guaranteed on weekends). Racks of leis, pinball machines and nightly DJ sets on the weekend mean most nights are a party at Gin Rummy—so if you’re seeking a tamer atmosphere, head here during happy hour (daily 4–6pm) for $8 chicken wings and $10 margaritas and daiquiris.