Santa Monica, Venice and the broader westside is home to world class nightspots for dinner, drinks, dancing and more.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
Cheers to the charming Matteo Milione & Q
Address: 225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 656-9800
Yelp link: (4 stars with 2700+ reviews)
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- Love the atmosphere here – perfect way to start off a fun night in Santa Monica
- It’s a dark wood bar and restaurant with a great vibe and pretty people
The Room Santa Monica
Address: 1325 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (866) 687-4499
Yelp link: (3.5 stars with 300+ reviews)
- Classic dance club – no nonsense, not pretentious – just a SUPER fun place to dance to top 40s and hiphop
Ma’Kai Lounge
Address: 101 Broadway Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 434-1511
Yelp link: (2.5 stars with 500+ reviews)
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- Great place to watch games during the day and dance at night.
- Right by the beach, next door to Joe’s Pizza
The Library Alehouse
Address: 2911 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 314-4855
Yelp link: (4 stars with 1100+ reviews)
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- Love the brussels sprouts here
- Good beer, better food and super laid back vibe
The Arsenal
Address: 12012 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 575-5511
Yelp link: (4 stars with 500+ reviews)
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- The Arsenal used to be a real weapons storehouse
- Fun drinks, lively main room and a more subdued sideroom for conversations etc
Bodega Wine Bar
Address: 814 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 394-3504
Yelp link: (4 stars with 700+ reviews)
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- Great for groups, but a little hard for dates because it can get loud
- Great selection of wines, great service and overall solid spot to spend a night
The Wellesbourne
Address: 10929 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 474-0102
Yelp link: (4 stars with 700+ reviews)
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- Walls lined with shelves filled with books + rich, wood furniture + great bar = The Wellsbourne
- Library themed, with two foosball tables and good drinks
Copa d’ Oro
Shoutout to the lovely Lucy Castorena
Address: 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 576-3030
Yelp link: (4 stars with 700+ reviews)
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- Always fun – great DJs usually spinning a mix of throwbacks, hiphop, R&B and top 40s / pop
- Solid drinks, beautiful people and not overly formal
