Osa Rooftop

Pasadena doesn’t have much in the way of rooftop bars, so Osa—atop the newly opened AC Hotel Pasadena—is sure to be a draw for locals and travelers alike for its breathtaking sunset vistas and impeccable interior design. Located in the Playhouse Village District, the bar offers sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains and a beautifully designed open-air terrace with string lights, fire pits and other landscaping elements inspired by the nearby Angeles National Forest. 

Head chef Carlos Couts, formerly of Encino’s Sushi by Scratch and Hollywood’s Rokusho, offers a globally influenced, ingredient-first approach to standard, crowdpleasing hotel fare. The seasonal cocktail program was developed by Pete St. Peter, a bartender at Capri Club, a.k.a. one of the best bars in Los Angeles. Here, St. Peter diverges from her stiffer, apertif- and amaro-forward creations at the popular Eagle Rock watering hole with a breezy signature drink menu that includes a spritz, a margarita and other agave spirit options.