The Weekend’s Best Kept Secret: Lemon Grove Sounds at The Aster
- By: Ani Gutierrez
Lemon Grove Sounds at The Aster is where DJ sets and dazzling views create a night that defines the weekend’s rhythm.
If Hollywood has a sweet spot, it’s hidden behind oversized yellow doors, six floors up inside The Aster Hotel, where the Lemon Grove rooftop unfolds into one of the city’s most cinematic escapes. By day it is a sunlit terrace where skyline views stretch for miles, but by night it transforms into a place that feels alive with possibility. On weekends, the transformation becomes even more magnetic with Lemon Grove Sounds, the rooftop DJ series that combines global house music, curated cocktails, and sweeping city views into a signature nightlife experience that insiders consider one of the best in Hollywood.
Arriving on a Friday evening, just as the sky was fading from golden hour into indigo, the city below switched into night mode. The glow of Los Angeles spread in every direction, with the Capitol Records building perfectly in view and the Hollywood Hills twinkling in the distance. The setting struck the balance that every great night out in Los Angeles aims for: chic enough to feel special, yet relaxed enough to make everyone comfortable. It is the kind of place where you could slip into conversation with friends over a cocktail at the fireplace, but still feel like you are in the middle of a scene that is both stylish and cinematic.
That night, Mac Bradley curated the rooftop’s energy, weaving together upbeat house rhythms with unexpected flashes of 80s sounds that kept the crowd guessing. Behind him, a projector splashed music videos across a screen, syncing visuals with sound in a way that made the entire rooftop feel like a private music video shoot. The energy moved easily between intimate corners and the larger social spaces. By the fire, plush couches invited groups to sink in and enjoy the warmth while others mingled at high-tops or lingered near the bar.
The crowd felt quintessentially Hollywood, but in the best way. Couples leaned into private conversations, friend groups stretched out on couches, and solo guests found themselves blending seamlessly into the energy of the night. Everyone seemed tuned in to the music, which acted as the backdrop that tied the evening together. The vibe was stylish, social, and easy to navigate, which is exactly why Lemon Grove Sounds has quickly become a word-of-mouth favorite among those who know where to go when the weekend arrives.
The menu carried the same balance as the space itself. Elevated, yet easygoing, cocktails like the Thousand Dollar Kiss and On the Boulevard were made to feel special but never fussy. Drinks came with thoughtful presentation that matched the rooftop’s sleek design, and small plates were perfect for sharing without breaking the flow of the night. It was not a dinner destination or a club in the traditional sense, but something that combined the best of both worlds, making it an ideal way to settle into the weekend.
What makes Lemon Grove Sounds stand out is its ability to bring together everything that defines Los Angeles nightlife in one space. The music is curated by DJs who understand how to set a mood that is upbeat but never overwhelming. The cocktails are designed to keep guests lingering and savoring their time without feeling rushed. The views are the kind that remind you why you live in Los Angeles in the first place, where every angle feels like a scene from a film. Together it becomes a rooftop experience that feels simultaneously insider and inclusive.
For those who want the perfect entry point into a Hollywood weekend, Lemon Grove Sounds delivers a mix of energy, elegance, and atmosphere that captures the rhythm of the city itself. It is not simply a DJ night or a rooftop bar, it is a signature Los Angeles moment waiting to unfold six stories above Hollywood Boulevard.
