Santa Monica Bars

Good Drinks

1. Mo's Place

Neighborhood: Playa Del Rey

Convenience and location is key with Mo's.  Their bar-food is a little better than many others'. Typical 'beer-joint' atmosphere. Almost everyone…

2. Veranda Bar

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

Based on my first visit I have to give this place 5 stars. One word to describe Veranda Bar would be classy.  Everything about the venue is classy…

3. Backstage Bar &…

Neighborhood: Culver City

I heart the backstage!  Originally from the Midwest, I'm not a fan of the places that take themselves too seriously. The backstage has a great mixture…

4. The Blvd

Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

The "Benedict Elegante" is one of the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. No condiments needed, just straight into deliciousness.   A bit pricey, but…

5. Prince O'Whales

Neighborhood: Playa Del Rey

This might be my favorite bar I've been to so far. The only downer is it's not exactly in my 'hood so one of us has to drive here. Totally bogus.  …

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Nice Bartenders

1. West

I went here with some friends for dinner and drinks. It was a little pricier than I had hoped, but there were lots to like:  +The view is really…

2. Cozy Inn

Neighborhood: Culver City

"Why don't you shut the **** up and enjoy your drink."  The bartender zinged that toward a cheeky regular. This was noon on a Sunday. Hell. Yes.  …

3. The Hideout

Just so were all clear, this used to be a gay bar called the SS Friendship. Im not gay but that's a killer name for a gay bar. Anyways, the fact that…

4. Air Conditioned

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

I used to live down the street from the orignal AC Lounge in San Diego, from which I racked up a lot of good memories.  This spot is different. By…

5. Rustic Canyon

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

Two words: Niman Burger  I felt compelled to try this place after seeing a facebook link on my friends profile highlighting this burger under what was…

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