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DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE - CULVER CITY
Bigfoot Lodge West
An impressive spirits menu and spirited atmosphere make this rowdy cousin of the 1933 Group family a must stop. Brown is the color choice at Bigfoot Lodge West, from the log cabin exterior to the extensive selection of scotch, bourbon, and rye. Even those nearly as elusive as Bigfoot Van Winkles have been known to make an appearance at the bar. The daily 5-9 happy hour featuring $5 drinks including beer, wines, and a must-have rye Manhattan will make your stay at the Lodge well worth it.
Blind Barber
A shave, and a haircut…and a martini? Blind Barber is a one stop shop to get shaped up and get your taste of alcohol that is sure to have you looking and feeling great. That is if you can find the place. You won’t find any signage outside of Blind Barber except for an old fashioned barber pole marks the spot. Enter and you’ll find inside a standard barber shop. But, the real fun begins through the secret door in the back which leads you to a bustling speakeasy featuring handcrafted cocktails including the sweet Strawberry Fields and the spicy Smoke and Dagger. Bar munchies including truffled popcorn and a stellar grilled cheese selection make Blind Barber worth seeking out.
City Tavern
Offering an ever-rotating selection of quality local brews, City Tavern has emerged as a must-stop beer destination in Culver City. Whether you’re in the mood for stouts, IPAs, heffes, or Belgian dubbels, the expansive tap and bottle/can list will leave you satisfied. If you’re indecisive or if the impressive selection has you wanting to try all the beers, opt for the taster options available for all drafts. Come hungry, as City Tavern’s innovative spins on pub fare including a vodka-battered fish and chips, bacon jam burger, and pimento grilled cheese provide ideal beer pairings.
Backstage Bar & Grill
This self-described “best dive bar in the world” might just live up to that lofty proclamation, especially when you’re three shots deep and engaged in a rousing Springsteen sing-a-long. Backstage certainly ticks off the right boxes on the dive bar checklist: cheap booze, unpretentious atmosphere, good people, not to mention karaoke. It’s no wonder a hardcore army of regulars sing its praises. Backstage also serves as Los Angeles’s unofficial Seahawks bar, so Seattle NFL fans take note especially if Russell Wilson and co. are playing on Monday Night Football a.k.a. burger night, featuring half pound patties and garlic fries for a measly five bucks.
Oldfield’s Liquor Room
Named after racing legend Berna Eli “Barney” Oldfield (who happens to be buried in Culver City’s Holy Cross cemetery), this is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. The old school feel and bearded bartenders may be familiar, but the use of fruits, vegetables, and herbs straight from the Culver City Farmer’s Market takes Oldfield’s Liquor Room to another gear. The cocktail menu is divided between house favorites (The Millionaire, which pairs gin and Jamaican pot-still rum with apricot liquor and lime juice is a standout) along with a rotating list of seasonal concoctions. Locals especially appreciate the lengthy happy hours which runs from 5-9 on weekdays.
Seventy7 Lounge
While back alleys should usually be avoided, sometimes its worth make an exception. Case in point is Seventy7 Lounge which features a roaring 20s vibe complete with gold crushed velvet walls and comfy leather banquets. The elaborate cocktail list reads like an absinthe-induced dream. Not surprisingly, the green fairly appears on the menu, paired with parma liqueur, strawberry, Cointreau, Broken gin, creole bitters, and lemon juice for the intoxicating Lucidly Remembering.
The Alley
This chic mixology lounge is appropriately named The Alley, as you must walk down the adjacent alley to access the entrance. With zero street visibility, this Culver City hot spot is easily missed, so be on the look out for the signage from sister restaurant FIN Asian Tapas Bar out front. Must-haves on the menu include the Jicama Fish Tacos and Pepperoni Pizza Dippers, while their most popular, fresh cocktails are 99 Problems But a Drink Ain’t One (mezcal, chipotle, serrano, agave) as well as the Brit favorite London Calling (gin, ginger, combier, Old Fashioned bitters)
Rocco’s Tavern Culver City
Rocco’s Tavern Culver City features a sprawling bar, restaurant, and outdoor cafe inspired by the classic Italian restaurants and taverns of the East Coast. Rocco’s Tavern serves Italian-style comfort food. The bar features 20 beers on tap and a creative specialty cocktail list that includes the Staten Island Sweet Tea (premium sweet tea vodka, sweet and sour poured over ice) and the Jersey Shore Lemonade (vodka mojito made with mint, lemon wedges muddled with simple syrup, Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, and soda water). It also serves the Rocco Cocktail (a fruity bubble explosion of J. Roget Champagne, Absolut Raspberry Vodka & Chambord Liqueur in a sugar rimmed glass with a cherry on top).
Rush Street
Inspired by the famous Chicago strip, Rush Street is a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge in the heart of Downtown Culver City. With two bars, two lounges, two outdoor patio decks, and 15 widescreen TVs, Rush Street hosts a vibrant happy hour and sports scene, a progressive music and DJ-driven 2nd Floor Lounge experience, events, and even film shoots (spot it on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Think Like a Man). The restaurant serves a high-volume New American Cuisine dining program, while the bar offers 10 beers on tap and specialty cocktails like the Mason Jars Rosemary Grapefruit (Tanqueray 10 gin, grapefruit liqueur, lemon, sprite, and fresh rosemary).
Rush Street
Inspired by the famous Chicago strip, Rush Street is a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge in the heart of Downtown Culver City. With two bars, two lounges, two outdoor patio decks, and 15 widescreen TVs, Rush Street hosts a vibrant happy hour and sports scene, a progressive music and DJ-driven 2nd Floor Lounge experience, events, and even film shoots (spot it on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Think Like a Man). The restaurant serves a high-volume New American Cuisine dining program, while the bar offers 10 beers on tap and specialty cocktails like the Mason Jars Rosemary Grapefruit (Tanqueray 10 gin, grapefruit liqueur, lemon, sprite, and fresh rosemary).
Rush Street
Inspired by the famous Chicago strip, Rush Street is a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge in the heart of Downtown Culver City. With two bars, two lounges, two outdoor patio decks, and 15 widescreen TVs, Rush Street hosts a vibrant happy hour and sports scene, a progressive music and DJ-driven 2nd Floor Lounge experience, events, and even film shoots (spot it on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Think Like a Man). The restaurant serves a high-volume New American Cuisine dining program, while the bar offers 10 beers on tap and specialty cocktails like the Mason Jars Rosemary Grapefruit (Tanqueray 10 gin, grapefruit liqueur, lemon, sprite, and fresh rosemary).
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EJ Malloy's - Los Altos
Sports bar offering standard Irish Pub food. The Fish & Chips is out of this world. Service is above average and then some.
Harvelle's Long Beach
Swanky venue with hardwood floors & cabaret-style tables featuring live jazz & cocktails.
4th Street Vine
Wine bar/shop. Warm, social atmosphere with one of the best beer and wine selections anywhere. Great local music most nights.
Executive Suite
Gay, lesbian & transgender nightclub with a chic lounge area, karaoke, pool & weekly drag shows.
Sevilla Nightclub of Long Beach
Sevilla Nightclub has an Intimate Ambiance, Roomy Dance Floor, VIP Bottle Service Amenities, a Plush Lounge area, and a Full Tapas Menu to choose from, delivering a unique atmosphere and the best in DJ and Live Entertainment.
The Federal Long Beach
Very cool bar. It is in a great location inside of what used to be a bank. Decent food and interesting selection of beers.
Simmzy's
Probably the best place on the Shore for craft beer on tap and quality gastropub food like burgers and wood-fired pizzas.
