Venice Whaler Bar & Grill
Venice, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 821-8737
- Cross Street:
- Venice Boardwalk
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-1:30am, Sat-Sun 10am-1:30am
Editorial Review for Venice Whaler Bar & Grill – by Don Waller
The Scene
Technicolor sunsets, palm trees in silhouette, buffed-out bodies and rollerbladers on the boardwalk. Life's a picture-perfect postcard from L.A. at this longtime, mostly locals' watering hole with a laidback atmosphere and comfortable, no-frills decor. When the upstairs deck gets too crowded, watch the passing parade from the window seats downstairs. Multiple TVs and satellite radio provide entertainment options, but it's really all about the vibe and the view.
The Draw
It's multiculti Cali, casually dressed. Combine equal parts singles, couples and groups, throw in local color and serve well-chilled. Designate-a-driver drinks and call-a-taxi cocktails are the main attraction, with tap brews, margaritas and a breakfast-to-dinner menu as other options. Whether you order German chocolate cake shots, mind-bending citrus-almond beer concoctions or an Irish whiskey neat, keep in mind the bartenders here are mixologists, not actors: Red Bull and vodka? You'll have to go to Hollywood for that.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyCheap appetizers, Cuervo Gold tap margaritas, draft beers and well drinks on weekdays, 4pm-8pm.
When to GoBreakfast is served until 3pm daily. Appetizers, sandwiches, soup, salads, pizza, pastas, entrees and desserts are served until 11pm.
User Reviews for Venice Whaler Bar & Grill
12/21/2006 Posted by charlbail
Whaler is low key, great locals spot!!! Has awesome Happy hour, the view is amazing!!! Great summer day hangout
11/18/2006 Posted by marinagirl78
I love this bar! This is such a great location, right on the beach. The food is good, not special, but good. The drinks are excellent and everything is priced accordingly. Great place to watch games, although there aren't a lot of tv's. Upstairs is balcony seating and a bar, downstairs is more like a sports bar. This place is HOPPING on the weekends with tons of beach combers and tourists, but well worth your time. Just valet and call it a night!
Pros: Beautiful Sunsets
Cons: Parking
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