Location
Doheny Room is located at 9077 Santa Monica Blvd
Nights Open
11 PM – 2 AM Wed – Sat
Mood lighting? Check. Celebrity sightings? Check. Bare-legged, high-heeled model types? Check. It’s 9 p.m. on a Saturday night inside Doheny Room.
Sandwiched between two landmarks, the Troubadour music venue and Dan Tana’s restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard where West Hollywood meets Beverly Hills, the lounge-like eatery has quickly become the area’s newest spot to see and be seen since its soft opening in late April. Alicia Vikander, Chris Brown, Caroline Vreeland, Vanessa Hudgens with Ashley Tisdale – and, fascinatingly, Keanu Reeves with Winona Ryder – have all been spotted.
It’s been the setting of choice for various occasions, particularly birthday parties (Malin Åkerman, Molly Sims, Stevie Wonder), as well as special events, like Nick Jonas’s secret acoustic show for Creative Recreation’s Sole Sessions. Last weekend brought out Kourtney Kardashian; on this particular night, there’s David Spade and The Game.
The front entrance is open and airy – almost in the style of a Moroccan riad – and a U-shaped interior balcony overlooks the lower level of the two-story restaurant, where upside down palm tree decorations with twisted rope as tree trunks hang from the ceiling like chandeliers.
“It has a European meets California, farmhouse feel,” says Doheny Room’s director of nightlife Nick Montealegre of the architecture and decor, designed by Rockwell Group. And somehow, his unusual description makes sense. The exterior feels very art deco, with its bold blue-green, geometric front; but the interior, also rich in colors, features floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized, light wood shutter treatments. There’s a mid-century modernist touch with upscale finishes and a profusion of greenery throughout.
By 11:00 p.m., Doheny Room’s downstairs is packed, as guests with reservations carry on their late-night dinners, and others mingle around the central, open-air bar – a commanding, pièce de résistance of sorts. The main action is upstairs, however, where a DJ spins and bottle service begins to flow – though access isn’t guaranteed.
- Doheny Room is the newest celebrity spot in West Hollywood.
- It is a restaurant in the evening and nightclub/lounge after.
- There is only valet parking at the venue.
- The upstairs lounge opens at 11 PM.
General Information
Where is Doheny Room located?
Doheny Room is located near the Doheny Fountain in West Hollywood.
How much is cover charge at Doheny Room?
Doheny Room does not have general admission. You will have to get bottle service for entry.
How long will I have to wait at Doheny Room?
Expect to wait anywhere from 20-40 min depending on when you arrive.
When is Doheny Room open?
Doheny Room is open Wednesdays through Saturdays for lounge hours.
What are the best nights to go to Doheny Room?
Weekends are the best.
What is the dress code at Doheny Room?
Dress to impress! Collared shirt / jeans / dress shoes for guys. Avoid anything that can be considered sportswear (track jackets, jerseys, sneakers, hats, etc). Unless you’re a celebrity – in that case you can dress however you please.
How much do drinks cost at Doheny Room?
Expect to pay $15-20 for cocktails.
What kind of music do they play at Doheny Room?
Doheny Room features mostly nostalgic indie, rock, hip-hop and R&B.
Where can I find a list of upcoming events / DJs at Doheny Room?
You can download the Discotech app to see upcoming events, and book tables for Doheny Room.