Restaurants | Bars, Clubs & Pubs | Live Music | Tours | Shopping
Chez Jay
1657 Ocean Avenue | www.chezjays.com
Across the street - our very own "Cheers" bar. Steak and seafood. Here 50 years.
Yankee Doodles
1410 3rd Street Promenade| www.yankeedoodles.com
Sports Bar with billiards and patio dining on the Promenade.
Barney's Beanery
1410 3rd Street Promenade| www.barneysbeanery.com
Easygoing hangout. Catch a game on the big screen or play billiards. Cool Route 66 decor. Good food.
Britannia Pub
318 Santa Monica Blvd | www.britanniapub.com
British sports-themed pub with a lively crowd.
Hooters
321 Santa Monica Blvd | www.hooters.com
Politically incorrect and loving it. Cold beer, hot waitresses and sports.
Lounge 217
217 Broadway Ave | www.lounge217.com
The night time is the right time. Dancing to a DJ. Younger crowd.
Bodega Wine Bar
814 Broadway | www.bodegawinebar.com
Upscale with a great wine selection. The best grilled cheese.
COOL MAIN STREET IN SANTA MONICA
Short cab ride or good walk
Finn McCool's
2702 Main St | www.gerrigilliland.com/finn
Friendly Irish Pub. Beautiful decor. Good food. All ages.
O’Brien’s Pub
2941 Main St | www.obriensonmain.com
Another Irish watering hole! Younger crowd. Music at night. Outdoor patio.
Library Alehouse
2911 Main St | www.libraryalehouse.com
Beers from everywhere. Appetizers from the good ol' US of A. Warm decor. All ages.
Circle Bar
2926 Main St | www.thecirclebar.com
Hip, darkly-lit with a DJ. Younger crowd.
OUTDOOR BARS & CAFES
Outdoor boozing - one of the great joys of Southern California.
Big Dean's Cafe
1615 Ocean Front Walk | www.bigdeansoceanfrontcafe.com
Totally American outdoor beer joint... right on our doorstep! Day / Night.
Third Street Promenade Santa Monica
A stroll up the Third Street Promenade (great shopping) reveals a bevy of bars and restaurants with outdoor patios. Day / Night.
Figtree's Cafe
429 Ocean Front Walk, Venice | www.figtreescafe.com
Here 25 years. It's all about the food, the wine, and the sun. Daytime.
The Sidewalk Cafe
1401 Ocean Front Walk, Venice | www.thesidewalkcafe.com
Cheap eats, cold beer, great people-watching in the heart of the Venice madness. Daytime.
Venice Bistro
323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice | www.venicebistro.net
Live music inside, lively crowd outside. Daytime.
On The Waterfront Cafe
205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice | www.waterfrontcafe.com
Sunny patio with great afternoon crowd. German Beer Hall menu. Daytime.