Roll out the red carpet: the 2024 Oscars kick off on March 10 at 4 p.m. for the 96th annual ceremony of toasting to the best in film. The event promises star-studded appearances from your favorite celebrities like the night’s host, Jimmy Kimmel and renowned stars like Mahershala Ali, Ryan Gosling, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh and more. Prepare for an ultimate watch party experience by exploring our carefully curated list of venues commemorating Hollywood’s biggest night with their own watch parties.
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Catch a bite to eat at 33 Taps with 360- degree views of the awards ceremony. Specialty-themed cocktails will be available for purchase only on Oscar Sunday, such as The Academy Award, which is made with Casamigos Blanco, Campari, lime and grapefruit.
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Website / 6067 Wilshire Blvd 90036
Participate in a night at the museum with access to some of L.A.’s most historically rich spaces. The one-of-a-kind experience will take guests back in time with a red carpet experience on the Walt Disney Company Piazza, access to the David Geffen Theater, Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby and Fanny’s specialty cocktail menu. Hors d'oeuvres and a Governors Ball-inspired dinner by Wolfgang Puck will be included with the purchase of a ticket, as well as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ official wines. The event is scheduled to run from 3 to 8 p.m.
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Head over to Bar Nineteen12 for a legendary viewing party featuring Best Picture nominee-inspired cocktails and voting ballots for guests to fill out based on who they believe will be taking home statues. Stay after the ceremony and you might spot a movie star or two at the bar!
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An exclusive viewing party will be held in the hotel’s Blossom Ballroom, which was the original location of the very first Oscar awards ceremony roughly 96 years ago. Just a half block away from this year’s venue, guests will feel like they are practically at the Academy Awards themselves and experiencing it firsthand. At 4 p.m., guests will be welcomed in with a red carpet and premium open bar at the hotel’s lobby. Then, at 5.p.m., a four-course dinner will be served alongside the on-screen telecast and viewing gala. Tickets are available at $350 per guest.
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Website / 8440 Sunset Blvd 90069
Skybar will be hosting an Oscar watch party complete with cocktails, bubbly and appetizers. Guests can also vote on winner predictions before 4 p.m. for a chance to win a bottle of Veuve Yellow Label Champagne, for which the winner will be announced at the end of the night. VIP tickets and table special access is available for purchase ahead of time.
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Website / 6317 Wilshire Blvd 90048
Videre’s Reality Bar experience welcomes the industry’s biggest night with open arms with an all-encompassing Oscars watch party. Everything from live red carpet coverage to the award ceremony itself will be screened live from 1 to 7 p.m. Indulge in a delightful selection of drinks and appetizers at the bar.
From historical ambiance to twinkling city views, each Academy Award watch party destination promises a night filled with cinematic excellence.
See also: Where To Drink Oscar-Inspired Cocktails In Los Angeles
Photography by: Courtesy The Beverly Hills Hotel
