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    The Venice West

    4.2 (138 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
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    Live music

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    The great Shinyribs
    Refugio G.

    I had to go to Los Angeles for work and was fortunate enough that my work dates coincided with a Shinyribs show. If you've never seen them perform, make it a priority. It's different types of music that works and you're guaranteed to have a good time unless you're just a mopey person, and even then, you will enjoy yourself. The venue: I'd never been to this place but it is reminiscent of old school bars with a small stage. Getting a drink can be a challenge because everybody goes belly up at the bar but be patient and you'll get attentive service when the barkeep gets to you. Drinks are stiff, pours are generous, and prices are very reasonable for the area. The sound is great, we started at the back and made our way up front. It's a bit of an elbowing game but as long as you're not a jerk, people will step aside for you. It probably also helps that I'm 6'3. I enjoyed the show and will revisit if work takes me back to L.A.

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    Karen K.

    We found out about a Beatles tribute band (Beat 5) playing a Sunday at The Venice West. We'd never been before and we'll definitely be back. Fantastic music, great venue, tasty drinks and wonderful staff...especially our server Treestan. If you are looking for a fun Sunday brunch with live Beatles music I highly recommend The Beat 5 @thebeat_5 the first Sunday of the month.

    Lisa K.

    Great bands every Saturday for Grateful brunch. Really good burger. Nice Bloody Mary. Great hang with your love and friends.

    Stacy C.

    Went last night to see Journey Jukebox. I want to complement the bartender. He was very friendly & nice and made the evening more enjoyable. Will definitely come back to this venue in the future.

    VIP????! maybe
    Alyssa T.

    So excited to see GoldFord play at an intimate space. Also fortunate to get a VIP table What wasn't fortunate or even my part time job was getting the random ass people that just came in out.. and that when they came in and obnoxiously obstructing the view which was the point of selecting those tables So it wasn't just me having to say something but 2 other parties that had to address the issue. So if you're going to sell and "resell" tables have a staff member that controls it better than the customers

    Nasty flourless chocolate cake omg it should be named flavorless chocolate cake yuck
    Tina H.

    The Venice West was pretty cool. Just a little bit too square for us. (The crowd was too square) The staff/ employees even the security guards were all awesome super friendly and welcoming. Definitely love the vibe they all had going on. The decor is nice and inviting. Love the setup and it's very well maintained. Our waitress I believe her name was Bee but I didn't get a receipt so I'm not 100% sure that's her name. She was freaking awesome such a sweetheart and on top of her game!! We never had to ask for anything. She really made our Valentine's night out a great one! Food/drinks 5 stars means amazing 4 stars means good 3 stars means ok 2 stars means bad 1 star means horrible Beer 5 stars Cadillac margarita was 5 stars in taste but way too small of a glass for 17 bucks a pop. Cauliflower fried chicken was 5 stars but definitely a little skimpy on the portion but delicious AF. Onion rings 5 stars very fresh and tasty Fish tacos 5 stars Very tasty, fresh, and super crispy. Pepperoni and spicy honey pizza 4 stars Very tasty but needs some kind of spicy to tone down the honey. Unfortunately the honey isn't spicy. Parmesan fries 3 stars were crispy but lacked flavor. Flourless chocolate cake gets 1 star It was the most horrible cake ever. It should be named flavorless chocolate cake. Absolutely disgusting. Also a shot out to the older gentleman in the kitchen who brought out or food. He was super friendly and fast. Knocked off 1 star for the fact we had to wait an hour over the start time for the live music until 9pm instead of 8pm and the little tiny glass for the Cadillac margarita. Other than that everything was good. Overall a decent spot for some live music, food, and drinks.

    Nicole D.

    Completely impressed with this venue. Did not know what to expect tonight as I was gifted tickets. Was super pumped when the staff welcomed us to a high top table early and were tentatively taking care of us drink after drink! The fries lemme tell you about those Parmesan Garlic Fries - perfect little drunk snack! The venue overall was completely rad, clean, and super a vibe for what it was! Sound quality was solid even after some difficulties. I'll certainly be back especially if there's a show up my alley next time we visit!

    Christina G.

    It was fun! Wandered in here on an early Saturday afternoon (1230pm I believe). There was a great band playing, the bartender was handsome, nice and attentive. There was a menu for food/brunch. There was a good amount of people in here. The place is large and clean. The bottled beer choices are minimal but they had many on tap. Full bar. Everyone looked super happy! Thanks for the great company Venice West! Selud!

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    Great place for live music on the west side. They booked some really good acts. The bartender slings drinks in rapid fire.

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    Nice space, good sound, good food! (Especially Brunch) Great and varied musical acts, professional sound

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    Juliana and Keano were amazing!! Put up with me and my drunk friends. They deserve the world! (And a raise)

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    Great little venue with awesome staff. Drinks were also really good. Would definitely come back for another concert!

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    Hit this caliente spot in Venice area. U must come early because it's standing room for the concert time otherwise grab a drink and chill.

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    Very impressed with the staff at Venice West; especially AJ and Keano! Everyone is very welcoming.

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    Ask the Community - The Venice West

    Where's the best and nearest hotel to the club? And is it walking distance?

    I usually park my car at the Marriott Marina Del Rey. It's about 1 mile from the Venice West. I can't walk far due to a hip with arthritis, but it's a very nice hotel.

    How do you get inside the venue? We had tickets last night but seemed all the doors were closed? There was the door on the corner, locked. The main door on Lincoln says "use the door on the corner". Too bad we missed the show.

    The door on the corner by Lincoln Street is the entrance door. I think the side street is Superba Avenue. The entrance is facing east.

    Is there parking available for Venice West?

    There are a bunch of prepay parking lots and just maybe if you're lucky you can find free street parking.

    Wanna confirm if purchase of a concert ticket will guarantee a seat?

    Seating is available for dinner service and some performances. Tables and chairs will be removed before showtime for all full capacity events- this means standing room only. To guarantee a seat for the entirety of an event, you may book a… Read more

    When is Happy Hour?

    Not sure that there is an actual “Happy Hour” - most nights, the place isn’t even open til. 6, and whatever band/group/entertainment usually starts at 7pm

    How many people big is the venue? Is it standing only or can I buy a seat? Is the advertised act the only one? Does the advertised band go on on time at 8 if doors open at 6? Is there a drink or food minimum? Is it a roof enclosed venue?

    Yes, there is a roof over your head….you can usually purchase a ticket in advance for the event you want to see, not sure there is a minimum, but the food is good and so are the drinks and the wait staff! If you want to see a certain act, get there… Read more

    We saw KRS-one was sold out. However, we saw that there were dinner reservations available on open table. We made reservations. We know we have to spend 100 a person, which is fine. But, we don't have actual tickets. Can we stay for the show?

    Hi Gary- Unfortunately, if you don't have a ticket, you won't be able to enter the venue for your reservation.

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    Great shows, great variety, manager Carl is a gift, excellent staff.

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