There is a category of Los Angeles bar that exists outside the city's relentless cycle of openings…read moreand closings and soft launches and Instagram hype, a category that doesn't require a door policy or a design concept borrowed from a Wes Anderson film. It is the bar that walks in and earns the neighborhood's trust in a few short years, the bar that feels like it's been there forever because it figured out immediately what it was supposed to be. Tiny's Hi-Dive on Pico is that bar. It occupies the old Arsenal space, which if you've been in West LA long enough you watched go through its own identity crisis -- I had a trip-hop DJ residency there in a previous life, before it transmogrified into some paisley-wallpapered ersatz club that couldn't decide what it wanted to be. Tiny's has no such confusion. The name says dive. The floors say otherwise. The cocktails are made well, the food is made well, and the place is clean, which shouldn't be noteworthy but in a city where "dive bar" has become shorthand for either performative squalor or actual squalor, it is. It's a Chicago bar, which in Los Angeles means something specific. It means the hot dogs are correct. It means there are Italian beef sandwiches, and the Italian beef sandwiches are not a novelty item or a nod to a trend but an actual offering from people who understand the architecture of giardiniera and jus and thinly sliced beef on a roll that's engineered to get soggy at exactly the right rate. The food at Tiny's is way better than it has any right to be in a bar where nobody would blame you for ordering nothing but beer, and this is the tell -- when a bar kitchen is good without needing to be good, it means someone in the back actually gives a damn, not because the Yelp reviews demand it but because that's how they were raised. The happy hour lasts most of the day, which is either a business model or a philosophy, and at Tiny's the distinction is academic. The effect is that the place fills in waves and each wave brings a different crowd. The retirement set drifts in around lunch -- guys who've been coming here long enough to have a spot at the bar and a drink that appears without being ordered. By happy hour the mix gets eclectic: locals, people waiting out the particular misery of westbound Pico traffic at five-thirty, students, the kind of neighborhood cross-section that only happens at a place where a beer and a hot dog won't cost you twenty dollars. Later it gets busier and louder and on Wednesday nights there's live band karaoke, which is the superior form of karaoke, the form where actual musicians play behind you so your version of "White Wedding'" sounds ten percent less terrible than it would over a backing track. The jukebox is killer, which is a small detail that is not a small detail. A jukebox tells you everything about who owns a bar -- whether they trust their customers, whether they have taste, whether they understand that the difference between a good night and a great night is often just the right song at the right moment. The owners of Tiny's understand this. They are truly excellent people, the kind of owner-operators who are in the room and who care about the room and who have built a place that reflects something genuine about themselves rather than something calculated about the market. West Los Angeles is not a neighborhood that gets romanticized. It's a place you drive through, a stretch of Pico and Olympic and Santa Monica Boulevard that connects the Westside to the rest of the city, lined with strip malls and dry cleaners and the kind of mid-century commercial architecture that nobody photographs. It does not have a brand. It does not have a moment. What it has, on Pico, is Tiny's Hi-Dive -- a bar where they learn your dog's name before they learn yours, where there are treats behind the bar, where the bartenders will ask about your dog when you come in and mourn with you when they pass. That's not a pet policy. That's a value system. And it tells you everything you need to know about the place.

Came on a Wednesday night and it was packed! The vibes were great though, and this is easily one of…read morethe nicest and cleanest dive bars I've been to. Service was quick, and the food was good! I tried a Chicago dog for the first time and was very impressed. Parking here is a little bit of a nightmare though. There's only street parking, and I had to park a 5 min. walk away on Tennessee Ave. for free parking.

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.

You can really enjoy the bag scene with good food while enjoying being outside…read more Staff are great

Really cool interior with great vibes. One of the bartenders was kinda rude and dismissive but I…read moregot my drink nonetheless. Lots of seating available

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.

If anybody knows anything about me is, I love a good dive bar and Cozy Inn checks off all of the…read moreboxes check, check, and check...They have darts pool, shuffleboard and a megatouch which is very rare to find! I love a megatouch machine!!! I don't know if I love the bartender. He seems very Henry Rollins-like. I mean that not in a bad way, but Henry Rollins just comes off very matter of fact and very rigid and kind of strict almost like military. There is no food there so you gotta go across the street to Tito's tacos or Johnny's pastrami. All in all, I have so much fun here I mean so many cool people I enjoy the spot. It's one of my favorites.

I would give this establishment zero stars if that were an option. On March 9, 2026, at…read moreapproximately 6:20 AM, my friend and I experienced what appeared to be discriminatory treatment from the bartender on duty. My friend, who is Black, and I, who am Hispanic, entered the establishment. Before entering the bar my friend drank his water bottle and threw it outside in there trashcan. At no point were we consuming alcohol. Despite this, the bartender accused my friend of drinking a Modelo beer, which was untrue. To clarify, it was early in the morning and we only had water with us before even entering the establishment.During those hours of the day there is not anywhere you can even purchase a Modelo. We do not even drink Modelos either which we thought was funny of even being accused of doing something like that. We even explained to him to check the camera footage again to see it was just a smart water he threw away. My friend briefly walked to the trash can to During our time there, we observed that we were the only customers of color present who were not being served, while the bartender continued to serve white customers. When we calmly asked the bartender about the situation and why we were not being served, he became defensive and refused to provide his name after we expressed concern that the treatment felt discriminatory. His response was that he did not feel comfortable giving his name after we raised the issue of racism. We really wanted to just check this place out because we thought it was funny how a bar opens so early. Yet, we left feeling upset over all this. Based on the circumstances, the experience felt unfair and discriminatory. We simply wanted to be treated with the same respect and service as other customers. I hope management reviews this situation seriously and ensures that all patrons are treated equally and respectfully in the future.

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.

Been here a few time only for drinks whenever we're walking along the strip. This was a first time…read moreactually trying their food. Mid week which it wasn't busy. I've been plenty of time during the weekend which it does get full. Today, we seated ourself as it was mellow. There's a good amount of tables outside which is great as it on the boardwalk and great for people watching. There's the main bar right inside. Also a second floor that's has an open feel which looks out over the boardwalk and to the water. Drink wise, they pretty much had everything. We just stuck with beer and cider. Food, we tried the nachos with chicken added. Honestly, it was tasty. Canned cheese but it was quite tasty all paired together with everything. Chips was fresh and crispy. The fried chicken sandwich. Brioche bun, honey sauce and slaw served together. Plus fries added as a side. Sandwich was ok, nothing major but good. Fires were nice and fresh. And last, one of the burritos, Gringo Supremo with added chicken. Decent and good, served with salsa and a couple of chips. Overall, food was ok. Easy beach food. The service was good. Our waiter was sweet.