(424) 354-4115

1432 Fourth St (Between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard)
Santa Monica, CA 90401 34.0159 -118.4947

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA

HARVELLES.COM

Hours:

Daily 8pm-2am

Last updated 9.05.09

Category:

Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Jazz

Bar & Club Special Features:

Live Music, Romantic Nightlife

What People Are Saying About Harvelle's

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Contributor

In Short – Long before the House of Blues came to town, there was Harvelle's--still considered by most to be L.A.'s truest music club. This small, dark venue offers live tunes and dancing nightly, showcasing local and touring bands that play the blues spectrum, from West Coast swing to R&B- and soul-influenced jams. The atmosphere is unpretentious and adult. Portraits of greats such as Billie Holiday and B.B. King adorn black walls, while a black-and-white checkerboard dance floor lies before the stage. –

Editor's Tips

Parking:
A city parking garage is located just south of Harvelle's. Evening parking is $3.
What to Drink:
Consider the Harvelle's Blues Buster: Skyy vodka, DeKuyper's blue Curacao, 7UP and sweet and sour.
Know Before You Go:
Eat before you arrive, as there is no food service. The cover charge varies depending on the act, but early birds get in free.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Because of the music genre, I don't make it a regular place to drink at but it's a good place to go to when you're in the mood for the bluesy kind of vibe.
  2. Cheap drinks, great live music, really diverse crowd, NO pretense and always always a fantastic time.
  3. The drinks are strong and the prices reasonable.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Cheap drinks, great live music, really diverse crowd, NO pretense and always always a fantastic time.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. say this is by far the best place I have been to in LA to listen to music!
  2. Because of the music genre, I don't make it a regular place to drink at but it's a good place to go to when you're in the mood for the bluesy kind of vibe.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Can't wait to come back to LA just to see my favorite bartender.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Can't wait to come back to LA just to see my favorite bartender.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The drinks are strong and the prices reasonable.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/15/11

You're in for a great night

by SherlockCrane

Right off the 3rd street promenade, you're in the heart of town. Like an island in the city, Harvelles is on a plane all it's own. The atmosphere is cool and inviting; good for a date, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying the night to the beat of infectious tunes. My favorite piece of the Harvelles magic, hands down, has to be Joseph at the door. I can't wait to go back and see him again! "Worth it" doesn't even come close to describing this place!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/13/08

Bongo Fury Tuesdays

by Alex1a2b3c

I took a first date?. We were blown away! The dancers are HOT and the band was FURIOUS. The cover is $10. And was worth every cent. I would of paid more. The drinks are strong and the prices reasonable. Don?t miss this ?Gem? Places like this are hard to find, you have to go to New York or back in time.

-Al

  • Pros: Atmosphere and Vibe
  • Cons: can't think of any
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/11/08

Bongo Fury Tuesdays

by smlocalism

Music cool, and the one dancer was hot but not loving much else. Cover $10, drinks $24 parking $3 and for what ? I waited 30 mins. for the first set and it was 15 mins. long ...that's it? Save your time/money and go else where.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/08

best jazz santa monica

by aaquino87

I've only been here once, on Tuesday nights, and I was sold to come back after the first few minutes of walking in.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/04/07

Turned a believer out of me!

by herronz

Ok guys

I have to tell you, going into this place (which came highly recommended) with a lot of sceptism I was blown away by the 'Toledo' show. His voice is amazing and boy what a show it was! I never thought i could like jazz/soul/funk so much. Now I know what i'll be doing every sunday night! Grooving at the Harvelle's.

You haven't lived in L.A until you've experienced this. I say this is by far the best place I have been to in LA to listen to music!

The Details on Harvelle's

Place Categories:

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  • great diverse crowd
  • perfect room
  • best jazz santa monica
  • nice balance
  • good jazz sessions
  • reasonable prices

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