The 5 Hottest Spots to Hit in L.A. This Fall

When a Fleur girl hits tinseltown, the camera bulbs flash and every door opens — so you should have no trouble slipping past the crowds to snag a seat at one of these buzzy bars and eateries. Wondering where to dress up and turn out this weekend? Whether you’re in the market for a romantic al fresco oasis or an Art Deco haunt dripping with nostalgic Hollywood glam, you’ll find your next go-to in our list of L.A. hot spots causing quite the stir. As for your #OOTN? Well, there’s a slinky little Fleur number for every gal and locale.

Laya

Flickering flames, luscious fig trees, and a zen-like palette of white and beige await at Laya, an instant date night favorite that’s been heating up in the heart of Hollywood. Glide into this Mediterranean dream of a courtyard and you’ll find yourself transported to the secret garden of a mansion in Marrakesh or Mykonos — no passport required. Book an evening with your boo, and get lost in the romance of the oasis beneath the glow of twinkle lights and fire pits, feeding each other decadent bites of wagyu and rose-infused soft serve amidst the equally stylish (and smitten) crowd of fellow lover boys and Fleur girls.

Laya, 1430 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles

The Benjamin

Let’s be honest, sometimes you just want to step out to see and be seen —- and The Benjamin is the scene to do it. An ode to the A-list hideaways of Old Hollywood with a touch of New American flair, the eatery is decked out with Art Deco accents, warm wood paneling, and plush velvet booths boasting backs high enough to keep any secret rendezvous shielded from the prying of the paparazzi. So make like Marilyn and get your glitz on to throw back a few extra-dirty martinis and bask in the spot’s retro charm. Keep your starlet sights set on the wraparound bar and you just might lock eyes with your new romantic co-star.

The Benjamin, 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

The Lucky Tiki

Looking to get lucky? You’ll be off to a good start if you manage to make it into this clandestine cocktail bar with serious rock and roll history and a waitlist longer than a siren’s song. Behind the elusive door (hidden behind a pickle barrel in the famous Tail o’ the Pup hot dog stand), you’ll discover a kitschy-cool, Tiki-themed fantasyland that brings the Hawaiian heat all year round. Brace your hips for the hula and channel your inner mermaid for a night of cheeky, beachy revelry worth raising a flaming cocktail to — as rocker Jim Morrison, former frequenter of the space, once said: Come on baby, light my fire.

The Lucky Tiki, 8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

Tenants of the Trees

It’s Brat Summer forever behind the rustic wooden facade of this sprawling Silverlake staple, whose regular guest list reads like an A-list party girl roll call. (No wonder our girl Charli loves it.) If you’re craving some couch-jumping, skin-glistening, DJ-spinning dance party action alongside East Hollywood’s equal parts chic and edgy regulars, call your clique and prepare to be your baddest self — in every sense of the word. Slip into something just a little bit scandalous and wind your way through the watering hole’s dimly lit corners and private rooms ‘til, of course, you end up swapping sips — or locking lips — with a stranger under the stars on the infamous al fresco patio where the fun really goes down.

Tenants of the Trees, 2810 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles

Sinners Y Santos

‘Tis the season to indulge in some sinful delights, and you’ll find it in devilish droves at Sinners Y Santos. Kneel at the altar of pleasure at this party-hardy nightspot conceived as a cathedral of debauchery, complete with grand gothic chandeliers, a stained-glass bar, and an ever-lively DJ booth disguised behind a dramatic pipe organ. On evenings when you’re not popping bottles and grooving atop Victorian velvet sofas, you may get a front-row seat to a rough and tumble lucha libre wrestling match — talk about a thrill! In the spirit of the season and the setting, we suggest whipping out your leather and lace for this extravagantly appointed den of disrepute.

Sinners Y Santos, 1254 S Figueroa St 8th Floor, Los Angeles