Where to Watch the 2019 Oscars in Los Angeles

This year marks the 91st Academy Awards show, which are truly an LA event. Part of Hollywood Boulevard is blocked off just for the Dolby Theater, citywide celebrity sightings are frequent, and many tune in (or bark on social media) to observe the film industry’s biggest night of the year.

It’s always best to watch the Oscars with groups, and even better at an LA restaurant or bar where TVs stream the ceremony with film-themed cocktails and food. These viewing parties are stationed throughout every corner of the city, with like-minded folks just wanting to get a glance at their favorite actor, view chef José Andrés present the award for Best Picture, see what the A-listers are wearing, and discover who will be the recipient of the coveted golden statue.

The Academy Awards begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday night, but red carpet watching is as early as 3:30 p.m. Here is where to watch the Oscars live in Los Angeles.

The Abbey

Just about every year, The Abbey hosts an Oscar viewing party. It’s definitely a scene with multiple TV screens and a thumping beat hailing from the adjacent dance floor. The staff will offer free appetizers and begin the viewing party at 4 p.m. in West Hollywood. 692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

The Abbey

Baldoria Bar & Kitchen

Downtown LA’s Baldoria Bar & Kitchen will host a watch party that starts with the red carpet 4:30 p.m. For $10, guests can fill out a sample ballot from each category, with prizes for those who guess correctly. 243 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA

Bluebird Brasserie

And the award for the most unique Oscar viewing party goes to: Bluebird Brasserie! Not only will the Sherman Oaks brewery/eatery show the Oscars, but everyone named “Oscar” will received a discount and a mini Oscar of their own. 13730 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA

Courtesy ABC

BG Lounge

Just upstairs from Beverly Hills’ Nerano is the BG Lounge. BG’s cocktail creator Asadour Seheldjian created a drink named Shallow for “A Star is Born,” with gin, fresh grapefruit juice, St. Germain, muddled sage, and egg whites, topped with lemon zest infused candy sparkles. For something a bit more subdued, bartenders will serve the Bohemian Tonic with vodka, home made earl grey tonic syrup, topped with tonic and lemon garnish. 9960 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Cecconi’s

West Hollywood’s Cecconi’s will start screening the Oscars at 5 p.m. They’ll have three TV screens with all channels set to the happenings at the Dolby Theater, and will offer a complimentary prosecco toast for all guests. 8764 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA

Courtesy of Soho House & Co.

Cole’s French Dip

In a fitting location for an Oscar viewing party, one of the city’s oldest restaurants starts watching the awards show at 5 p.m. Cole’s will roll out a red carpet and offer retro-priced drinks including $7 champagne, $9 martinis, and $8 spritzes with Americano, Campari, and sparkling wine. 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA

Cole’s Yelp page

Commerson

Chef Sal Garcia is taking a different route at Commerson in Mid-Wilshire, where he’ll recreate some of his greatest hits from his tenure with Wolfgang Puck Catering. The Oscars will play in the background while Garcia serves six courses for $65 starting at 5 p.m. 788 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Double Take

Inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar is the soundstage-inspired lounge Double Take. Not only will the viewing party start at 5 p.m., but lead bartender Sarah L.M. Mengoni created cocktails inspired by Marvel’s smash movie “Black Panther” along with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s “A Star is Born.” 10740 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Ever Bar

It’s the Ever Bar at the Kimpton Everly Hotel’s second time hosting its Oscars countdown menu. The viewing starts at 3:30 p.m., and the team put together some of the most inventive cocktails for all ten Best Picture nominees, including a “Vice”-inspired drink from Dick Cheney’s biopic served in a red heart with a side of buckshot. 1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Bread & Butter PR

Mini Bar Hollywood

From 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., Women Who Whiskey L.A. partnered with MiniBar Hollywood for an Oscars & High West Whiskey pop-up. It’s a great deal in this intimate Hollywood bar, where $25 includes a welcome cocktail, samples of five High West whiskies, snacks, along with tax and tip. 6141 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse

If dressed in red-carpet attire, the staff at Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse will hand out a complimentary beer or glass of champagne on Oscar night. They’ve even got a photo booth and Oscars ballot with prizes available for those who correctly guess each category. They’ve even concocted drinks inspired by the nominees, including The Queen, Cleo inspired by “Roma,” and from “Vice” labeled Dick’s Boulevardier with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and St. George Bruto Americano. 10543 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

• Oscars 2017: How Wolfgang Puck Serves Hollywood A-Listers at the After-Party [Eater]