Santa Monica Nightlife

Good Drinks

1. Mastro's Steakhouse

Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

disclaimer: all my ratings/reviews of steakhouses are relative to other steakhouses only.  i love me some good steak but i didn't fall in love with this place. the best thing was the stiff drinks...

2. Veranda Bar in Casa…

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

Very good service at the bar, and the lounge area overlooks the ocean-- very lovely. Park just past the hotel by the beach & you should find a spot after a few minutes.  The drinks were strong...

3. Harvelles Blues Club

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

First the disclaimer: I go when my friend's band plays, about once a month, so I get in free. There, I've said it.   The prices for drinks are fair, the ambiance is good, and it's one of the few...

4. Casa Sanchez

about. that MY drink is always full. hahaha!  i ordered the stuffed salmon which was good. i also  mooched off of other peoples plate, so i was able to taste the steak fajitas, the seafood enchiladas...

5. Nic's and the…

Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

tasted the great food, fantastic drinks and good music .. comes the VOD BOX: a freezer room for taking icy shots of any type of vodka you can imagine! The best part is that they make you wear fur...

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Nice Bartenders

1. Air Conditioned

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

Not too crowded, free to get in, no lines. GREAT if you want to get a big group together and celebrate a birthday. It's definitely a good sized place as well, with nice bartenders, waitstaff, etc...

2. Saints & Sinners

area so it is mostly filled with regulars who will quickly strike up a conversation with you and be as friendly as can be! The bartenders are just as nice and are always welcoming! There is a rather...

3. Alibi Room

The bartenders we're really nice. One lowered the music and gave a free drink to the first person that knew the song.   The beer selection is also a plus. They have unique beers that are worth trying....

4. Rick's Tavern On…

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

afternoon, so this wasn't surprising. Bar top was covered in crumbs, and when the bartender saw me wiping it off he didn't offer to clean it. Oh well....

5. Liquid Kitty

Nice bartenders. Diverse crowd (race & age).  Cons: Too loud to have a conversation with anyone.  I had to keep asking the guy talking to me to repeat what he was saying to me.  He was telling me how...

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