New Alfresco Experience Offers Seasonal Drinks, Light Bites, and Stunning Architecture
Visitors to the Getty Center can now unwind with a cocktail and panoramic views at the museum’s newest addition: Trellis Bar & Lounge, an outdoor venue designed to blend artful elegance with laid-back hospitality.
The lounge, which officially opened this week, is located just beyond the entrance hall and welcomes guests Tuesday through Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with extended hours until 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Reservations are not required.
Trellis reimagines a previously neutral terrace space into a colorful, welcoming retreat inspired by the Getty’s architecture and gardens. A lavender-covered trellis anchors the design, complemented by a palette of cobalt blue, yellow, and soft purple. Striped graphic elements evoke the shifting light patterns cast by the overhead structure, lending a sense of coastal ease to the museum’s modernist setting.
The menu, crafted by Bon Appétit, features a curated selection of wine, mocktails, and cocktails named for iconic works of art. Highlights include “Monet’s Mojito,” a rum-based refresher with mint and elderflower; “Irises,” a non-alcoholic homage to Van Gogh made with butterfly pea tea and lavender; and “Bougainvillea,” a spicy-sweet tequila blend inspired by the blooms in the museum’s Central Garden.
Guests can also choose from a variety of light bites including sliders, taquitos, tostadas, and fries. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available.
The new space aims to offer a relaxing, social setting for museumgoers to enjoy conversation and refreshments before or after viewing exhibitions.
More information is available at getty.edu.
