"There are a lot of things to hate about rooftop bars in DTLA - the crowds, the overpriced cocktails, the lack of any real views. The roof of the Ace Hotel avoids all those. Besides having an actual view of the city, this huge outdoor patio has a cool crowd of people looking to mingle, whether you’re actually drinking there or not. And they’ve got enough ginger beers and good juices on the menu that you won’t just be drinking tonic water and lime all night." - brett keating