The Bungalow is the outdoor bar attached to the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Ocean Avenue, set in a garden behind the hotel with string lights, fire pits, and views toward the ocean. It operates as a destination bar rather than a hotel bar — people who are not staying at the hotel come specifically for it, which keeps the atmosphere from feeling like a lobby.
The drinks are expensive and often worth it; the cocktail list is thought through rather than generic. The patio fills up on warm evenings, which is most evenings here, and the walk from the pier or Third Street Promenade takes about five minutes. Arrive before 7pm for weekend evenings if you want a seat without a wait.