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217 Broadway
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.0138
-118.4954
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA
Hours:
Thu-Sat 9pm-2am
Parking:
Pay lot; Valet
Lounge 217
Last updated 7.21.09
What People Are Saying About 217 Lounge
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The signless fortress of cinder block and steel gives way to an enticing interior of flickering candles, plush couches and a pulsating dance floor. Fiendishly good DJs keep the crowd grooving from the turntables in the back to the plush, black velvet, U-shaped couches along the inside wall. Even at its most crowded, this bar's service is impeccable. –
06/27/07
Attractive atmosphere...not so attractive people
by calamitycj at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I went on a friend's recomendation, he'd been there a few times before and I was expecting a fairly swanky LA club. We had several people in our party, so I had our names put on the guest list-saving us $100, which was great. The bouncers were also super nice, which I wasn't expecting. When we got there though, there was only a dozen people or so (and this was after 11 on a Friday!) but the atmosphere was nice and the drinks were pretty good. As the night progressed it got more crowded...but the people weren't all that...umm, classy shall we say. The dance floor IS tiny and it DOES spill over onto the walkway. We got bumped and smashed into over and over, and we weren't even dancing.The ladies room stalls are also disgusting (think truck stop) the door doesn't even close and you have to stand over the toliet to open it. All in all, we actually had a better time earlier in the evening. I could see it being fun with a group of single girls or a mixed group.
- Pros: Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good location
- Cons: Unattractive patrons (personality & looks), bad ladies room
11/10/06
Cool club! Tiny dance floor tho...
by dmenkes at Citysearch
We were invited here for an evening of dancing with some friends and decided to give it a try. 217 is unassuming from the outside, and pretty cool inside. The DJ was mostly spinning R&B, and we were hoping for some 80s or some electronica. The dance floor is raised and far too small, causing dancers to pile up near the hallway connecting to the other bar. But the drinks were decent and the temperature seemed regulated and we had a great time.
12/04/05
Still a cool place
by webslinger48 at Citysearch
In the ephermal club world, where any club older than 3 years is prehistoric, 217 is a stegosaurus. It's been in Santa Monica since the Nineties and weathered tough times, but the good times and hot chicks seem to be back, even though it's as dark as a cave and not much bigger; the darkness/beer goggles combination can make you think you're grinding Angelena Jolie when in actuality it's your fat aunt Suzie. Still, finding fun on the Westside is tough, and the chicks are a heck of a lot more accomodating than what you'll find in Hollywood. Not bad if you're looking to escape singlehood...at least for a night.
- Pros: good vibe, hot chicks, good parking
- Cons: pricey, small, dark
The Details on 217 Lounge
Know Before You Go:
Staff can range from mildly brusque to downright rude. If you enjoy wrangling with a surly bartender, this can be fun; if this is a turn-off, you've been warned.
Parking:
Valet parking is on 2nd Street in front of Voda. Municipal lot 2 is also nearby.
What to Drink:
Order a martini. They come on the wet side, so if you're not a fan of vermouth, make it clear up front.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
