Say goodbye to all your money. Only thing good about this bar is the security guy that stands in the back and looks like Batman.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Lucas M.
I don't even know how to rate this place. How about this--Ages 21 and older, it's just not the vibe. Go to golden bull a stone's throw up the street for a lovely, classy little hang. They've got great bartenders and a fireplace, they play nice music and they have booths. It is romantic but could also be a fun spot for a group of friends. Ages 20 and younger, I'm sure you'll have fun. I swear, my girlfriend and I (in our late 20s) were scanning the unlit bar and dance floor, and there was just no way there were more of-age kids than underage. Hell, it really looked like some of these kids were in or freshly graduated from high school. On top of that, two mid-shelf tequila shots and two bottles of Estrella-- $60. Because the kids pay those prices of course. I hope your legs aren't tired... because you won't be sitting. DJ was ripping goose straight out of the bottle... he also looked high school aged. Idfk what is up with that joint. Bummer. Needs an overhaul, perhaps a sting op.
Que Aye
Needs significant TLC, especially where people perform. Videos/pics end up looking like they are in a storage garage.
Johanna R.
BEWARE! This bar is known for letting underage high school kids and girls in and then the bartenders spike their drinks with date rape drugs. One of my daughters friends who is in high school was drugged last weekend, passed out on the sidewalk completely unconscious outside the bar, and spent 24 hours in the hospital where based on her toxicology reports, found out that she had been drugged. Others have reported that the same thing happened to them. It is well-known among high school kids that this bar lets in under age minor girls.
doris s.
Please be careful at shorebar I used to come with friends. Very bad service. Hollywood Group, who runs this place, are incompetent at hospitality, but good at publicity. A dump.
George S.
Nice Bar/lounge in Santa Monica. We attended a birthday party here and the place was jumping on a Saturday night. The venue has about six booths and a large bar area. Drinks were great and bartenders were attentive. Parking is valet, but you might be able to find parking near by, but get ready to walk. They have a DJ playing tunes and a small dance floor. Come check this place out to have a drink or two.
My toe warm
do NOT come here. bouncer was extremely rude (probably going through a midlife crisis), music was TRASH, and literally everyone there is underage. i don’t understand how anyone enjoys this place ?
Victoria S.
Drinks are good, crowd is a little young/fratty and music is not always great. Very loud for a small bar. The smoking room is great, and the photo booth in there is cute. They have a new bouncer who started a couple of months ago who is super kind and funny. Overall, a decent place to go if the line outside isn't too long and you're not in the mood to dress up for a big night out. It's definitely more casual, so I don't understand why the music plays like a club.
Horrible vibe, bad crowd, paid $20 for a well tequila soda and the coked out owners hang out there and harass clients. Do not recommend.
Shai R.
Visited this bar last night for an event and I must say I had a great time. I didn't experience what the other reviews are mentioning. Maybe because it was an event and not a regular night. Either way I can't relate. The bartenders were very friendly and provided everything we needed. They came around to check if we needed more drinks also. Con: there's only valet parking available for those who don't want to walk a half a mile if you find street parking. The valet attendants were friendly and provided great service. I will definitely come back on a regular night. I love the intimate vibes of the bar. Gives you that upscale luxury feel mixed with a little beach vacation vibes.
Mirramoni B.
Just recently moved to the area and after visiting once, I decided it might be a good local spot for me and my partner to have a drink from time to time. I came here over the weekend with my boyfriend to introduce him to the bar, I had a total of 3 drinks and he had maybe one or 2 drinks more, as we would order them at the same time.When the bill came, he was charged for a total of 7 drinks, plus my 3 drinks and gratuity. We were both shocked and tried to explain that he could not have possibly had 7 drinks and they must have made a mistake but the bartenders insisted he must have had 7 drinks.The gratuity is already included in the bills so we suspect that maybe they were unfortunately trying to get more in tips if they added on another couple drinks.Very disappointed overall, my partner left feeling taken advantage of.
Kevin P.
Brought forty or so people there last night. Was empty except for us but that was fine. Nice setting, decent drinks, albeit too pricey. But they insisted on slowly cranking the music to deafening levels every 30 minutes of so until our entire crowd left. We even asked the manager to adjust which he did not. It was pretty hysterical - the place was empty after we all left. Alas - another mellow westside bar attempting to be a Hollywood hot spot which nobody wants. Avoid this one.
Young fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
RIP wallet.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Say goodbye to all your money. Only thing good about this bar is the security guy that stands in the back and looks like Batman.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
I don't even know how to rate this place. How about this--Ages 21 and older, it's just not the vibe. Go to golden bull a stone's throw up the street for a lovely, classy little hang. They've got great bartenders and a fireplace, they play nice music and they have booths. It is romantic but could also be a fun spot for a group of friends. Ages 20 and younger, I'm sure you'll have fun. I swear, my girlfriend and I (in our late 20s) were scanning the unlit bar and dance floor, and there was just no way there were more of-age kids than underage. Hell, it really looked like some of these kids were in or freshly graduated from high school. On top of that, two mid-shelf tequila shots and two bottles of Estrella-- $60. Because the kids pay those prices of course. I hope your legs aren't tired... because you won't be sitting. DJ was ripping goose straight out of the bottle... he also looked high school aged. Idfk what is up with that joint. Bummer. Needs an overhaul, perhaps a sting op.
Needs significant TLC, especially where people perform. Videos/pics end up looking like they are in a storage garage.
BEWARE! This bar is known for letting underage high school kids and girls in and then the bartenders spike their drinks with date rape drugs. One of my daughters friends who is in high school was drugged last weekend, passed out on the sidewalk completely unconscious outside the bar, and spent 24 hours in the hospital where based on her toxicology reports, found out that she had been drugged. Others have reported that the same thing happened to them. It is well-known among high school kids that this bar lets in under age minor girls.
Please be careful at shorebar I used to come with friends. Very bad service. Hollywood Group, who runs this place, are incompetent at hospitality, but good at publicity. A dump.
Nice Bar/lounge in Santa Monica. We attended a birthday party here and the place was jumping on a Saturday night. The venue has about six booths and a large bar area. Drinks were great and bartenders were attentive. Parking is valet, but you might be able to find parking near by, but get ready to walk. They have a DJ playing tunes and a small dance floor. Come check this place out to have a drink or two.
do NOT come here. bouncer was extremely rude (probably going through a midlife crisis), music was TRASH, and literally everyone there is underage. i don’t understand how anyone enjoys this place ?
Drinks are good, crowd is a little young/fratty and music is not always great. Very loud for a small bar. The smoking room is great, and the photo booth in there is cute. They have a new bouncer who started a couple of months ago who is super kind and funny. Overall, a decent place to go if the line outside isn't too long and you're not in the mood to dress up for a big night out. It's definitely more casual, so I don't understand why the music plays like a club.
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Horrible vibe, bad crowd, paid $20 for a well tequila soda and the coked out owners hang out there and harass clients. Do not recommend.
Visited this bar last night for an event and I must say I had a great time. I didn't experience what the other reviews are mentioning. Maybe because it was an event and not a regular night. Either way I can't relate. The bartenders were very friendly and provided everything we needed. They came around to check if we needed more drinks also. Con: there's only valet parking available for those who don't want to walk a half a mile if you find street parking. The valet attendants were friendly and provided great service. I will definitely come back on a regular night. I love the intimate vibes of the bar. Gives you that upscale luxury feel mixed with a little beach vacation vibes.
Just recently moved to the area and after visiting once, I decided it might be a good local spot for me and my partner to have a drink from time to time. I came here over the weekend with my boyfriend to introduce him to the bar, I had a total of 3 drinks and he had maybe one or 2 drinks more, as we would order them at the same time.When the bill came, he was charged for a total of 7 drinks, plus my 3 drinks and gratuity. We were both shocked and tried to explain that he could not have possibly had 7 drinks and they must have made a mistake but the bartenders insisted he must have had 7 drinks.The gratuity is already included in the bills so we suspect that maybe they were unfortunately trying to get more in tips if they added on another couple drinks.Very disappointed overall, my partner left feeling taken advantage of.
Brought forty or so people there last night. Was empty except for us but that was fine. Nice setting, decent drinks, albeit too pricey. But they insisted on slowly cranking the music to deafening levels every 30 minutes of so until our entire crowd left. We even asked the manager to adjust which he did not. It was pretty hysterical - the place was empty after we all left. Alas - another mellow westside bar attempting to be a Hollywood hot spot which nobody wants. Avoid this one.