Bars in Palm Springs

4 Saints is the rooftop bar at Palm Springs' Kimpton Rowan Hotel, with mountain views that make it the city's strongest option for a date-night drink. Booking is easy by local standards, but reserve ahead on weekends in season (October through May). For a polished, views-first evening over cocktails, it delivers reliably.

The Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs is the right call if you want to be by a pool in a social, high-energy setting rather than a quiet retreat. The outdoor spaces — pool deck, outdoor bar, fire pits — are the actual product here. Book it for groups or festival weekends; look elsewhere if design polish or a tranquil stay is the priority.

Bar Cecil brings a French-ish, modern sensibility to South Palm Canyon Drive — a considered alternative to Palm Springs' pool-party bar circuit. Best suited to first-timers who want a proper drinks experience with food-adjacent ambition. Visit October through April when desert evenings make the most of the outdoor-friendly climate.

Beaton's is a cocktail lounge in Palm Springs that fits the intimate, conversation-first room rather than the resort pool-bar circuit. Booking is easy, making it a low-friction option for small groups or date nights. Specific pricing and hours aren't confirmed publicly, so verify details before visiting — and compare against Bar Cecil if atmosphere is your main criterion.