Hello, I'm giving five stars because I think this place deserves more people to come and show support. The decor is so cool and the vibe is sports meets spirits, as in drinking spirits and goulash spirits. We felt very welcomed and will definitely come back when we visit again. The Chinese chicken salad was tasty, fresh and savory. But, I would implore the chef to add mandarin oranges. Our waiter had a greater than life personality and took very good care of us and showed me the royal treatment tour back to my vehicle, and I wasn't even drunk on the lemonade. Show Busby's some love, and pay a visit. read more

This place is 10 min from our home and it is a Buffalo Bills bar. So I have no complaints. Food is not diverse though. But the setting is nice. It has big TV with 3 rows of seating and several nice comfy chairs, outdoor areas as well. Parking in the neighborhood is free on weekends and is easy to find. read more

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This spot has it all from pool tables, to arcade games, even miniature golf but best of all it is a great atmosphere to watch the games at. When I am in town, I will certainly be stopping by. read more

If you're a Cal alumni and live on the westside. You have to visit the only Cal bar I know of in SoCal.. A lot of Cal alumni come here for every football game and I even seen the Cal alumni band play together at Busby's. GO BEARS!! read more

I came through on a Sunday to watch a game and after finding parking easily on the street, I noticed immediately that it was packed! There were a lot of cheers and great camaraderie throughout the place. I was luckily enough to find a seat by one of the TVs and enjoyed the game while cheering for my team with other fans nearby. The arcade games were in use as always and the service was great as usual. There was a diverse group of fans and during my last visit, the chicken wings were really good. They came with a few veggie sticks and dressing, which added to the flavor even more! There are always plenty of boardgames to play and a vast amount of screens to look at! read more

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Had a great time here. The vibe was really good, the drink prices were fair, and everything felt worth it. I definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

What's with the buzz around Busby's West? This place is one of those places that is PACKED on big game days, and honestly I get it. Busby's is really good at being a sports bar. There are TVs everywhere, tons of seating and the place is way bigger than it looks from the outside. They also have an arcade, and a custom mini golf course in the parking lot. I've never given it a put myself, but I like having the option. Anytime I want to catch a PPV event I don't want to pay for you can find me here. Anytime I want to catch a basketball game with the boys and house a pitcher to myself - catch me at Busby's. All that said, there is a fatal flaw: the food is sub-mid. I've had everything on the menu, and I think I've been let down by them all. If you're a sports bar your wings should at least be better than the wingstop that is literally across the street. The fries are cool, but they're also fries. When's the last time you had a bad fry? I'm not sure if I ever had a bad fry (except for Arby's which I'm never thinking.) Last thing I'll say, the staff is also a solid squad for a bar. I've never been served by bartender who seemed to hate being there, and the servers are also super friendly. Go here next time you want to watch a fight. read more

What an amazing smash burger. Like this was top tier. Everything meshed extremely well together. 5 stars my friends. Kudos to you all and the staff. read more

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It's a fun spot with lots of different kinds of seating and good food. Just be prepared for lots of yelling - especially during sports season read more

Ok first, our server Lauren was on top of it. She remembered everything and never missed a beat! Jordan guided us through mini put put. This guy was awesome! What a motivator! He made it way more fun than we ever thought it would be. You're the man Jordan! read more

We tried Busby's for the first time a few weeks ago while our son was at basketball practice. The server we had was awesome - she was attentive, friendly, and always had a smile on her face... that alone always makes a restaurant experience that much better... The food was actually surprisingly good! We ordered wings and sliders, and both were delicious! The wings were meaty and the flavor was great, and the sliders were awesome. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the atmosphere has a very college bar feel, but if you put that aside, I would highly recommend Busby's for great bar food and a good place to watch the games! We will definitely be back! read more

Really great sports bar. There's a bunch of different rooms so it makes it feel like you're watching with your friends in your own space. There's also tons of games like pool and ski ball. The outdoor area is very pleasant as well. I've never had the food but there's a bucket of beer that's a good value. The service is always friendly. Good spot! read more

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The short: Relaxed sports bar -- When it's not a Buffalo Bills game day that is. Decent bar food, nice selection of beers, and a very friendly staff. The long: I was having a tough day and my girlfriend agreed that I needed to get out of the house for some food (and maybe a beer) to get a reset. I came to Busby's, my new favorite West LA bar and grill, looking for the collegial feel I've had here in the past in which to enjoy a burger (yes, yes, I know I said I'm giving up meat to help the environment) and a beer. Anyway, I headed over to Busby's and the place was empty... 4:00 on Memorial Day and the place is empty (see the photos). And yet I stayed in an empty bar to have a beer (in this case a Tortugo double IPA) and a turkey burger. As I'm writing this more people are showing up, so I feel less pathetic, but lest I make this review about myself (oh, you know I will... keep reading), let's stick to the restaurant, shall we? Ok, so Gabriel (behind the bar) guided me on my IPA journey today with an improvised unofficial flight. He then guided me through some black and tans, sours and snake bites... The turkey burger was middle of the road (that is to say, it was a turkey burger), well spiced and balanced. To put it succinctly, my socks stayed on. The bar is beginning to fill with a crowd that is quite friendly, pleasant and young. (Though the guy next to me is 81... but young at heart). The turkey burger was average but the rest of the food is actually quite good, though old time regulars will grouse about the french fry format changing from steak fries to string fries. The cheese pizza was well above bar food average. All in consideration, the staff, the patrons, the taps and the food combine to make this place a winner. read more

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Went to Busbys on Saturday to watch a basketball game and had a great time. Busbys is usually lively on the weekends but never too crowded, there's typically room to sit down and you don't have to yell over everybody to have a conversation with your friends. The food was good but over priced and the drinks were also good. I would definitely recommend the espresso martini! The person who made our experience exceptional was our server Bridgett who was kind, welcoming and funny. She check on us often and gave us a shot! She was awesome! read more

Great beer at Busbys for a really great price. The bartender was very attentive and noticed me instantly to get me a drink. The vibes are really cool and lowkey. The location has a lot of TVs and seats to sit an enjoy the sporting event of your choice. The nachos are full of flavor and heavy with toppings. The jalapeños was an amazing touch. Also the drinks are a very strong pour so come prepared! read more

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Busbys is a great environment to watch a sports game. They have redone their outdoor patio and it's very pleasant for big games. Crystal always takes great care of our group which is excellent service. The games make it more fun to spend a day watching sports. The food is very mediocre but what more do you expect at a dive bar. Fries, wings, chicken tender and pizza. overall a great west side sports bar staple read more

Still the best chicken wings around. Now with a side of the worst service. Waiter said happy hour drinks were just 20 percent off, despite the website promising $6 well drinks (we paid twice that). Took our order, brought our drinks, and disappeared. Thirty minutes later I asked the bartender to please check on our food. She said she'd find our waiter and see what was up. Keep in mind the bar was entirely empty at this point and only a few booths/tables were taken. Another 30 minutes later I finally saw the waiter and went up to him. No, the bartender hadn't told him anything, he had no idea where our food was, but he'd check on it. No apology or offer to refresh our drinks. Finally 15 minutes after that - an hour and a quarter after we'd sat down - food was placed on our table. Our twice-the-price-promised drinks were long gone. We asked for water and the manager. The server said No. Seriously! He pointed toward the other room, said the manager was the large man over there, and that we could go to him if we wanted. Told this to the waiter when he showed back up. He sent over Michael. Lucky us. I swear Michael never once apologized for any of it. Instead he told a hilarious story about how the kitchen was slammed and backed up because of ... the Republican presidential primary debate. Hahahaha. I'm disappointed in the service -- and the manager's take-it-or-leave-it attitude -- and that the onion rings and wings are still so good (if overpriced at $13 for 6). Mostly mad that my friend will never return with me and that I probably won't, either. read more

Busby's is cool, entertaining bar. Food isn't the highlight of the place but beer selection is great. Vibe is nice, big screens plenty of different games playing and entertainment like other games and pool tables are available as well. I enjoy busby's when it's time to watch a game and don't quite know where to go. Service is not super fast but you're there to chill. read more

I don't know how more reviews don't mention the fact Busbys West in Santa Monica is Bills Backers Bar and if you venture into this place on a day the Buffalo Bills are playing, you're in for a real treat seeing #BillsMafia in action. Heck, if you even drive by this place during football season and the Bills are playing, you'll see Bills fans inside, outside, and maybe even in the nearby alley. I've been coming to Busby's West for Bills games on and off since 2012. My go to is a shot of fireball, a coffee, and a Bud Light to start. Then I typically order at least 12 BBQ chicken wings...and countless more beers. The place has definitely increased in popularity as the Bills have more and more success with Josh Allen at the helm. I wish we could say the same about Busby's... they used to do a tray of free wings at half time and have some drink specials plus a special menu for Bills games. I think they did away with all that. I will definitely cut them some slack though as COVID has hit all businesses hard and the restaurant business particularly. I will say that, likely thanks to COVID, the Busby's West parking lot was turned into a decent sized outdoor seating area complete with a lot of TVs! Anyways, a special shout out to Trulie who typically works the bar in the back on game days. She's awesome and continuously goes above and beyond. I've only ever been to Busby's for game days (including a few preseason games). Be sure to arrive early to get a seat. If you don't, the "bison dome" is always an option. Do note that for some of the more popular games and as the season goes on, there are times there is a line to get into the place and they reach capacity. Be patient with the employees, they're trying to manage amongst all of the drunks... With that being said, another shout out to the Bills Backers organizers. I know it's not easy but we all appreciate you. Thanks Busby's West for putting up with us. Keep the beers flowing and the wings crispy. Go Bills! read more

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Theresa's great. Came here for the monthly Game Dev Drink Up, ended up watching the Bills give the Dolphins a bad day. All in all, 10/10. read more

If you're a Buffalo Bills fan, Busby's West is where you go to watch the games and find community! When I relocated from Buffalo to SoCal, immediately one of my Buffalo friends told me to meet her here for a game. I did and was not disappointed. There were so many people here that have relocated from Buffalo and meet at Busby's West to watch the Bill's games. The sense of community and fun is contagious! As far as the bar itself, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It's a little dark in certain parts indoors. The bartender was fun, although the Buffalo wings were AOK. They default to being served with ranch (very anti-Buffalo), but they thankfully will put blue cheese on them. Fun bar in Santa Monica to watch sports! read more

I've only been to Busby's East so I kinda knew what to expect for Busby's West. Pretty similar - sport bars with a good amount of TV's and arcade games. Drinks are okay and they have decent happy hour deals. Staff is friendly for the most part. read more

So good!! Great location. Staff was great and they had a good energy. We were able to meet our friends there. No hassle whatsoever!!!!! I had a chance and ordered ano of the mas nachos. Amazing!!:). So happy. My husband got a burger and loved it. He couldn't remember the order name. I don't venture this far out when I'm in LA, but traffic was actually lighter. Still working on our house so plenty to do all over. read more

Stopped by for a couple drinks after work and this place is a true gem. I loved the interesting mix of rooms, the variety of drink, and the tasty bar food. It was also fun just exploring the hodgepodge of rooms there were. Shout out to Bridget for being a top notch server. Highly recommend for an afternoon/evening out. read more

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Great bar and even better waitstaff. Bridget is the main we reason we always come back. She's the best

Margarita was weak and full of ice. Asked for the 2nd one with less ice. STILL... I'm a light weight.

Cody rocks! Great bar and time. I would recommend the experience. The beer is cold and everyone is nice.

This is a cool bar. Lots of space and different areas for you to sit and talk, drink, watch tv or play games. To my knowledge only street parking. Service seemed great and staff was very accommodating. I was there for a party and did not drink, but it seemed like all the patrons were really having a great time! Definitely check this place out! You won't be disappointed. read more

Go Bills.. . Yes on Sunday it's full of Buffalo Bills fans. And the most amazing thing is they serve Blue Cheese with Buffalo Wings.. Can't wait for the next Bills game read more

We came in with a small group to watch a sports game and the bar had plenty of seats indoors and a some outdoor seating. They have a small menu to order from and it's what you would expect from bar food. A cute spot with a nice vibe overall and will be back to watch some more games during football season. read more

Busby's West - Sports Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

BEWARE - NARCISSISTIC BARTENDER AND MISOGYNISTIC MANAGEMENT. Cannot recommend this place less. Would give it zero stars if I could. The bartender was incredibly rude, I was actually concerned for his mental health because he was being so aggressive behind the bar and treating every customer terribly. Didn't catch his name but he was tall with dark hair. He grabbed my drink off the bar and threw it on the ground and when I asked what his problem was he started laughing and then called the manager and security over and kicked us out. This employee is so unstable, I did not feel comfortable being around him and I definitely will not be returning to an establishment that stands behind that kind of behavior. Oh and the drinks sucked Try Nickel Mine down the street. Just as many tvs, way better vibes! read more

Busby's West - Horrifically rude bartender - threw my drink and was so aggressive to every customer, not just me. - Sports Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I don't make reviews but holy shit, sitting at the bar during the bills chiefs game I was BLOWN AWAY at how attentive the team was considering how busy they were. Ryan, Cody and Chris aka the sexiest men alive were lovely and took care of me and the rest of the folks here despite having 100 hands pointing at them for drinks. Y'all need to come here not just for the good deals but for the people, they're lovely and will make you feel at home in a way no other bar on the west side will read more

I work at the hospital nearby on call. Have come to catch the game between call a few times. I think cuz I'm solo, not one staff member offers to take my order. Open seating...table next to me get serviced. If I sit at the bar, no problem. Great service there, but sometimes there is no soli seats. It's unfortunate, sitting thru two quarters without even a hello. I've come after work with coworkers, also good service. So I guess with that said, I'll pick up some McDonald's when I leave and next Sunday try the Irish bar around the corner ‍ read more

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Wayne is such a genuine guy! He hooked us up, we just barely missed food, but Wayne made up for it. read more

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I saw the bad reviews on this place but happily gave it a try anyway. Great staff, friendly and fun clientele and the food is surprisingly good. They seem to have turned it around. I recommend it highly. read more

Worst service you could ever encounter. One of the waitresses (has blonde highlights) came and made my friend and I get up and stand away from the table we had gotten. The table was not reserved, she just wanted her friends to sit there so she made us stand even after we had been waiting on a lookout for the table to clear up. She claimed this was her section so she had a right to sit whoever she wanted and then proceeded to never take our order after she left us with no table. Never coming back here again. Don't come to this bar. There are many other options on the same street, save yourself the waste of time by coming to this place. read more

I enjoyed this bar. Had wings they were good. A couple of IPAs and watched the Angels game. My only gripe is that I had go request they put on the Angels game while there were so many tVs showing the Dodgers even after the Dodgers game ended. Cmon Shoei Ohtani is killing it! But great sports bar and good atmosphere. I like it. Busby"s West was a nice find. read more

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I visited Busby's West last night (Monday Aug 27th) with a group of friends, and unfortunately, our experience was far from enjoyable. Our waitress, Lolita, seemed disinterested and rude for no reason, from the start. When we got there we were sitting outside and planning to order from the bar, but saw there was a waitress inside, so we asked her if we should order through her or the bar and she said her and that she'd come outside in a minute. First, she forgot my friend's drink and then insisted she had already brought it. After realizing her mistake, she eventually brought the drink but charged us for two instead of one. Things didn't get better from there. She got our pizza order wrong and didn't bring out any plates or silverware when we asked. We had to get them ourselves. So I went inside and asked a man who worked there if I could get some plates etc., which he happily got for me, and when she saw me doing that, she rolled her eyes at me. Throughout our meal, she never came back to check if everything was okay or if we needed anything else. We had a large group of 12 adults coming from a book reading, so by no means were we acting obnoxious, half of our group are in their 60's. At this point, several of us wanted to order more drinks and food. When someone from our group finally went inside to ask if we could order more food, she informed us that the kitchen was closed and suggested we just close out our tab (it was about 10pm and the bar didn't close until around 1am). It would have been nice to know the kitchen was closing so we could've ordered more. Even then, when asked to come out and take drink orders, she said she would but never returned. We ended up going straight to the bar to order from the bartender, who was great and the only highlight of the night. To top it all off, she brought us the check without us asking for it, and there was already gratuity added to the bill. We would have gladly tipped more had she been a pleasant and attentive server. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste in our mouths, and we won't be returning to this bar and do not suggest it for your night out. read more

Been here a couple times and I really want to like the place. Ambiance is awesome and vibe is friendly. It's also huge so if the room you're in is too loud or boring there's another atmosphere 20 feet away. But the food is just not very good, even for car standards. Both times seemed to be low on servers so trying to get another beer or ketchup was a pain. Will go again but just feels like it could be way better with a little TLC. read more

Came here with a group to grab some drinks and watch a game. We were seated in the outside patio. There were lots of open seating and plenty of tvs for everyone. We ordered a pitcher and a few drinks. Our waitress was quick and got our drinks out in a timely manner. The rest of the staff that helped us weren't the greatest unfortunately. We accidentally spilled a beer on our table and it took a while for someone to come help us wipe it down. And when he did wipe it down, all he did was push the beer around the table with a wet towel. We ended up having to grab a bunch of napkins to clean it ourselves. Additionally, one of the bussers would swoop in when we weren't looking and take all our glasses away when we weren't even done with our drinks. If it weren't for our waitress, I would've rated the place one less star. read more