Just in for a beer and Justin knew exactly what we had ordered last time we were here. Very…read moreattentive in this beautifully hectic food and bar scene. The ambiance is just what you need.... Locals and visitors alike enjoy the vibe.

A fun little dive bar and restaurant that's perfect after a day at the beach. It's a local favorite…read morewith a great drink selection, and they're best known for their burgers. I ordered the World Famous Cheeseburger, and I'd give it a 6/10. At $12.50, it's reasonably priced, but I thought it was just okay. It lacked a bit of flavor and could have used more salt. At that price, I'd probably choose In-N-Out instead. The service was great, and the food came out quickly. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other menu items.

Stepping into Tiny's after handing Mike or Magnus your ID is like stepping into heaven. Every pour…read moreis perfect. Every cocktail is magnificent. Each fried pickle is bliss. Every single night at Tiny's is a good night. As someone who grew up in LA, no one does it like they do. I'm proud to be a regular + once they were playing Lord of the Rings and I was actually on cloud 9

Lived many lives at this place. And I would not have it any other way.. 5's across the board for…read moreliterally every part of this bar. Somehow never find myself really waiting for a drink even on the busiest nights. Great Guinness pours and speciality drinks. Genuinely the best place ever- Shoutout the goats Mike & Magnus

Wonderful personalized service!…read more Dive Bar with club vibes on the weekend. Deliciously crafted old fashioned

This place is awesome! Great bartenders and the djs always have a different vibe, but tonight - the…read moredj is poppin American dream right here

I attended the Venice Beach Fest. While roaming around Windward Avenue, the only street that…read moreremains from Abbot Kinney's Venice of America other than the 6 canals, I went into the Del Monte Speakeasy. Located in the basement of Townhouse in Venice, the Del Monte Speakeasy has been a hidden hideout since 1915. During Prohibition, Townhouse secretly operated the space located underneath a grocery store that served illegal hooch smuggled from the former Abbot Kinney Pier through underground tunnels. Today, the hooch is done, replaced instead with fancy-pants handcrafted cocktails, as well as live entertainment including local bands, comedy, jazz and vaudeville acts.

Bouncer/security guard outside said "no, we do not let dogs inside, not even service animals, dog"…read morewas inside the bar there the other night with my dog at the townhouse bar in venice. The next day i come back they did not let me in anymore, he said service animal, dogs only allowed on the patio. Well, this place should hire security and manager that a service dog is allowed inside and anywhere in public spaces by law. I have been to other speakeasy in orange county and las vegas, they did let me in. This place is just disappointing. The guy in the picture does not know what service animals are for people with disabilities. Places like this should educate their employees.

I stopped by The Brig on a weekend evening after witnessing people enjoying their outside area,…read morefilled with plenty of park benches for people to socialize. The inside had good vibes with a live DJ, but I especially loved the outdoor spot that had plenty of space to hang out with friends. I tried one of their Brig branded beers, and it was refreshing and easy to drink. Solid spot for grabbing a drink and catching up with friends!

I'm a big fan of The Brig!…read more Staff here is great and drinks are strong. The pool table inside is awesome and the outdoor area is a vibe! Food vendors will come by as well and the space is a great place for big gatherings or a smaller group. Overall great place to grab drinks!

The Lincoln House | (Utility Room) - 9/10…read more Hidden in the back of the Lincoln house the utility room is a quaint get away from downtown covina. The speakeasy is unique and even serves full menu of great food! Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5/10 - it was very prohibition themed and the menus being price/luggage tags was very fun. Came on a saturday night at 6:30 reservation and it was very quiet with us being the only table most of the evening. The outside restaurant has live bands which can be a little loud. Service: 100/10 - Markley was the bartender and the only one who operates the speakeasy, she's not only the best bartender Ive had custom drinks from, but she also makes each individual product herself. She explained every part of the drinks and ingredients, and even offered to make any kind of drink we'd want if there was nothing on her menu. Drinks: 10/10 - if you like cocktail bars this is it...EVERY drink was a unique in flavor and handcrafted by Markley from steep to serve. house-infused liquors and tinctures- ONE OF A KIND BAR Food: 8.5/10 - all around great some dishes better than others Bread & Butter - 9/10 great toasted sourdough with a garlic butter and the butter was perfect salty-addition. Calamari - 7/10 a little too breaded for my liking with the rings and tentacles being a little dry. Deviled eggs: 7.5/10 interesting they were fried, but had great flavor all over Mongolian Beef: 8/10 very good flavor, and rice was tasty, but the sauce was a little salty. Cajun chicken pasta: 9.5/10 chicken was tender, pasta was cooked perfectly, sauce was delicious, and the sausage was a great addition. I'd easily drive an hour from LA again to come here!

great spot that slowly turns into a full-on club as the night picks up. Starts off chill, but give…read moreit some time and it gets packed... like barely-room-to-walk packed. Energy goes way up with it though. Music is consistently great and the crowd matches it. Mostly a younger, high-energy vibe. If you actually want to enjoy your drinks and maybe chat with the bartenders, show up early. Once it gets going, it's all motion and noise. It's never disappointed us. You kind of know what you're signing up for, and it delivers every time. Ambiance leans classy without feeling vintage. Dim lighting, a touch of rustic, and just enough polish to set the tone without overdoing it. They've got a patio too, which comes in clutch when you need a breather or want to actually hear the person next to you. We usually do street parking and it's not too bad if you're willing to walk a bit. Reservation needed: Not really, unless you've got a big group and want your own section Parking: 6/10 - Street Crowd: 8/10 Vibe: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Music: 9/10 Drinks: 8/10 Price: $$

Came here for the turtle races. Super fun time. Everyone is really friendly. They have a big…read moreoutdoor area with picnic bench tables and other seats. They also have a cool $5 menu with some basic items, but enough to make it a good time for a good cost. Will be back again!

Brennan's is famous for the turtle races, and low and behold, I happened to meet a friend here on…read moreturtle race night even though that wasn't our intention. Wasn't too crowded upon arrival, but as it got closer to race time, the humongous back patio was flooded with spectators, mostly college kids from the looks of it. Im not into crowds so it wasn't the most pleasant setting. The bartender was helpful in describing the available seltzers so I could make a choice. I also needed dinner so decided to go with a smashburger and fries, which was nothing special but was still devoured given my hunger level. Had to fork over steep Westside prices for a small meal that didn't fill me up and one drink. We left after the races were under way. I felt bad for the turtles with so many drunk kids hovering over them and all the lights and absurdly loud speakers. On any other night, it would be a cool place to sip a brew with the ocean breeze in your hair and toss some cornhole bags around with pals. One more note: parking can be scarce being on a busy street. Make sure to check street signage. I got lucky and snagged a close spot but others may have to walk a bit.

My friend Conrand I are pool players, casual one's for sure. We do not dream of playing pool in…read morefuture Olympic games. But there is something quite wonderful about chasing pool tables at different dive bars. Namely that one does not know what billiards may bring. On this night, Conrad and I ended up at this cozy joint (pun intended) to handle some sticks with grace and alignment. And we did discover some fun and, on this occassion, a tattoo with wisdom that we should all heed, "the more we value things outside our control the less control we have." As the picture I took shows there is a candle above the quote which signals, in my opinion, that this should be a mantra that should govern one's life, as the one we are given comes with a burning wick the moment we are born. And, if we worry about things that we cannot mold to our liking or design, then we miss what is for us, time and again. But I visit dive bars so please take what I am saying with a dot of tattoo needle. One of the things that I really appreiated about this bar was the fact that I could use my credit card to get quarters. I never had that option and it was useful when needed. I ve been to other bars and that did not hapen. I mean who carries cash? I mean quarters? I guess people who need to pay meters and laundermats but they also have card options for them. Is this place ahead of the curve or other places in pace? I have been to bars and one is suppose to wait until the bartender is ready to serve you. But some people, me being one of them, thinks that the squeaky wheel gets the wheel. Or close mouth's dont get fed is the more apt, tired, saying. So I called the bartender over, had my shot, so I spoke. And she ignored me. Her choice. It is a legitimate process to avoid demanding customers. I then looked at a sign in the bar and it reminded me to "Behave." I do not know, but I highly suspect, that the sign worked on multiple levels and one of them was to remind the demanding lot to chill and wait their turn. So I did. Still I think that sometimes speaking up is the best way to get faster service. I mean, obvious, I know, but how many people sit and wait there turn to be given a beer that should have sooner rather than later. They "behaved" and their prize was a beer that waited for them to act and came when it was ready, not when they were thirsty. Even though Conrad and I went to play pool, the wait was too long. Like over 40 minutes long. There was other stuff we can do it had all the dive bar classics that are needed for a good time. Plus this place had charm. Pictures of big fish caught by people. Plus the people in there spoke about trips to Portugal and early mornings. So the people there might have a tip on a stock. As we drove away Conrad and I notice that they open the spot at 6:00 a.m,. And we were like who is drinking at the hour in a socially acceptable way, that is also healthy? I told him that the one time I had beer with my breakfast was on St. Patrick's day. So I did as the Irishmen did. Now I am left wondering who drinks beer before the trike of 9:00 a.m. and legitimately does it as a safe practice?

Went yesterday night with a group of friends! Decently busy for a Thursday night. Regulars at the…read moretwo pool tables so not really any chance to play. Shuffle board was fun! Drinks were okay but nothing amazing! Small parking lot!

This is easily one of the best places on the beach to grab a beer…read more It's a super casual, dive-ish bar that is clean, never sticky and friendly. It has an upstairs seating area which has amazing views all the way down to the water. The windows upstairs open out so you have an amazing breeze too. Same downstairs, everything is open and it keeps things feeling very beach like. HH from 4-6 which includes $6 bottled red stripe and $9 tequila shots. (also, $9 chicken tenders) The staff here are all so down to earth and friendly, you can always see tons of locals here too which I think speaks volumes. This is just a cool place without pretension.

There is this whole thing about being a tourist in a city one knowns at their own. When this is…read morepracticed with intention, one can see, understand and enjoy a different layer of a city's personality. I feel like my visit to Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen made me a tourist in Venice Beach because I got to see (and more importantly feel) the world famous beach transition from day to evening splash. This allowed me to see the beach's sky shift in shade and hue, which was a treat for the other 4 senses, not just the view for the eyes. Thus, I experienced a Venice Beach beach night in a comfortable spot that allowed me to take in the moment, a tourist's dream, per chance. On a previous night walk, some fun-loving dudes were waving hello to passing walkers, from the second floor of this joint. They were sticking themselves out from windows. I engaged back with them, and it all felt breezy and cool. Thus, I made a point to return to this bar to experience the vibe that jolted these dudes to window fun. As my friend Conrad and I approached, we felt the setting sun, the chill of a breeze, and the cool pop of a night to be had. When we got the security guard he checked for Conrad's ID but not my own. He said, "I was more worried about him, than you," no offense. I said, "it does sound like a little like a slap in the face." I should have been beach cool and said, "no you are fine, who can possible take offense to that?" He further explained that the joint was still a bar and restaurant but good luck with finding a spot to sit. As soon as Conrad and I entered we found a table for two in their beach facing patio. Like a ninja with a mission I scurried to the open table. In crowded places like this one, politeness matters 1000% percent. I just rushed to the table, because it was open, I did not elbow or verbally pushed others aside for the table. I was politely determined not rudely in a rush. When we sat at the table, that is where we could best enjoy the Venice Beach environment. When we first sat the light of the day waning was present. We could still see the blue of the sky and the water. The sky's clouds were becoming filled with color, like a subtle pink. The palmtrees lost their color, now they were only black silhouettes, a sight I never get tired off because its California classic. It was peace in the beach, while I was sitting in a chair, not laying on a beach towel. The opportunity to be at the beach, while not being at the beach, is a great point for this place! During my visit I had four of their tacos. I had their pes-cod-do and their squash taco first. They were ok. I expected more but that could be my expectation, there was nothing wrong with them per say. Then I had a corn on a stick, and two more tacos. Their carne asada, and their Gringo, which was made of ground beef. I like these tacos way more! But they were easily to like. Like the ground beef taco had all the ingredients of an American taco- sour cream, shredded lettuce, and it was easy to enjoy because it was all familiar and flavorful. The carne asada taco was not made with think skirt steak. It was made with thick cut pieces of steak, and it was the best tack of the four, easily. The corn was also super good! The corn was steamed in water. I would have liked it to be roasted but that was. personal preference. I had two margaritas- pineapple and they were strong and tasty. Conrad got some chipotle wings, with sliced carrots on top, which was a new sight for me. The wings were also good, I tried one, but buffalo is not a sauce for me. The place itself is spacy and has two floors. It was not super packed for a Saturday night but I am not complaining. This place is a beach bar and beach bar, at least in my mind, is not really for the night but for the day.

I've quickly grown to really love this place. Feels like a true locals dive bar oasis in an…read moreunassuming strip mall. The vibe in this place is top notch. Plenty of tv's playing sports, old school decor, people playing pool, and good energy flowing in all directions. While they don't have a kitchen, "Jimmy Snacks" supplied a wide array of chips, nuts, candy and other bites l, which adorn the wall. Just make sure you leave him a little tip as a thank you (even though he'll tell you it's not necessary). The bartenders and patrons are all friendly and easy to speak up conversation with. The drinks are reasonably priced. What's not to love?

This is the best bar in Los Angeles hands down, nicest most welcoming bartenders and regulars…read more Owner's are the best and they know what they're doing! Unbeatable prices and weekly events. Make sure you come for music bingo on Tuesdays and whiskey Wednesdays. There's also top tier tacos on Thursday nights and you get a taco ticket for every drink you order. I've been coming here multiple days a week for years and have never seen anyone have an issue. Kayla must be trippin because we were all there that night and that did not happen.