"The open-air bar on the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Downtown — cocktails and bites under a 360-degree view; book sunset for a date or a toast."
About Spire 73
Spire 73 sits on the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, inside the Wilshire Grand Center at 900 Wilshire Boulevard in the Financial District, and bills itself — with backing from CNN — as the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere. It opened in 2017 with the tower and trades on a 360-degree sweep of Los Angeles: Dodger Stadium, the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory, the Pacific. The menu is craft cocktails plus upscale bar bites such as the honey garlic shrimp at about $32, with a per-person minimum spend.
The Kitchen
Spire 73 is a bar first, so the framing is drinks and small plates rather than a chef’s tasting. The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown culinary team sends out upscale bar bites built to pair with cocktails seventy-three floors up — the honey garlic shrimp, at roughly $32, is the dish guests name most, alongside flatbreads, charcuterie and a few larger plates. The real headline is the drinks list: signature and classic cocktails, a deep champagne selection, wine and spirits. Expect a per-person minimum spend of about $60 and an entry fee for non-hotel guests, especially on weekend nights. This is not a destination for a serious sit-down meal; it is a place to drink well and eat enough to anchor the evening. Since opening in 2017 atop the Wilshire Grand Center, it has held its claim as the Western Hemisphere’s highest open-air bar, and the view is the menu’s true signature.
The Room
The room is the sky. An open-air terrace wraps the 73rd floor with wire-frame armchairs, low tables under umbrellas and a sleek indoor bar for cooler nights. Lighting is dim and atmospheric once the sun drops, the mood is high-energy lounge, and the volume climbs as the evening goes on. Dress is smart and the crowd dresses for photos. Time a visit for the hour before sunset, when the light over the Pacific and the downtown grid does the heavy lifting and the terrace is at its most striking before the late-night rush.
Best for a Date or a Celebration Drink
Book it for a first date, a birthday kickoff or a client you want to wow. Three reasons it works: the 360-degree view is an instant icebreaker and a guaranteed photo; the open-air terrace at sunset is genuinely memorable; and cocktails-and-bites is low-commitment, so you can move on to dinner after. Picture a sunset table on the terrace, the Hollywood sign in the distance, a cocktail arriving. Eat the real meal elsewhere. See more high rooms in our best rooftop restaurants guide and the wider list of first-date rooms.
Not for
Not for a full sit-down dinner or a budget night — it is a view-led cocktail bar with a minimum spend and an entry fee, not a restaurant to eat a real meal at.
Frequently Asked
What is Spire 73?
Spire 73 is an open-air rooftop bar on the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, billed as the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere. It opened in 2017 and offers craft cocktails, champagne and upscale bar bites such as honey garlic shrimp under a 360-degree view of Los Angeles, from Dodger Stadium to the Pacific.
How much does Spire 73 cost?
Expect bar bites in the $20 to $40 range, cocktails around $20-plus, and a per-person minimum spend of roughly $60. Non-hotel guests also pay an entry fee, higher on Friday and Saturday nights after 8pm. It is priced as a special-occasion view bar rather than a value dinner, so budget for drinks and a couple of plates.
Is there food at Spire 73?
Yes, but it is bar food, not a full dinner menu. The InterContinental's kitchen serves upscale small plates and a few entrees designed to pair with cocktails, with the honey garlic shrimp the most-mentioned bite. Treat it as snacking with a view and plan to have your main meal somewhere else before or after.
Do you need a reservation at Spire 73?
Reservations are recommended, especially for sunset and weekend evenings when the terrace fills fast. Walk-ins can find space on quieter weeknights. Non-hotel guests should also expect an entry fee at the door. Booking the hour before sunset gives you the best light over the city and the Pacific.
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Practical Information
Address900 Wilshire Blvd, 73rd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017
NeighbourhoodFinancial District
ConceptRooftop bar & small plates
SignatureHoney garlic shrimp; cocktails
Average spend$60+ minimum pp
VenueInterContinental LA Downtown
ReservationsOpenTable · target sunset
RecognitionTallest open-air bar, W. Hemisphere
