Library Alehouse
(310) 314-4855
2911 Main St
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
33.9994
-118.4808
Neighborhoods: Ocean Park, West LA
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The Scene
A candlelit bar, high tables and sleek bar stools create a relaxing interior inside this warm, Craftsman hideaway, while blond-wood walls, glass windows and high ceilings provide an airy and open feel. Bottles of imported beer line the shelves, while televisions silently flash sports scores. An after-work spot for young professionals and an unintimidating bar scene, this is a refreshing alternative to the pickup palace of Circle Bar across the street. The canopied back garden patio is heated and sheltered by garden walls.
The Draw
Boasting the best beer selection on the Westside, featuring 29 microbrews and imports on tap, this may be the only place you can get an actual pitcher of rare brew. Servers are knowledgeable and affable, but indecisive drinkers usually opt for one of three beer-tasting flights, designed for beginners, intermediates and adventurous drinkers.
User Reviews
bodhikai
May 26, 2009
I stop in there often for lunch on weekends. A few weeks ago I went on a Friday afternoon. When I arrived, I was told I could not have a table because I was alone. I requested that the host ask the manager if it would be okay for me to sit at an empty 2-top. The manager said no. They sat me at the tiny counter in the front window. It's about 8 inches deep! I sat there quite a while with my menu. The manager came over and asked what I was doing there - as if I'd just walked in and parked myself there! (I don't look like a homeless person, by the way). So I didn't exactly feel welcome there. Eventually they gave me some chips and salsa, which I had to spread out along the entire counter along with my food and drink, since the counter was so shallow. The waitress was phenomenal. She apologized, made sure I got my food, and even took some money off the bill. The manager, however, was totally rude. Really, is it worth alienating a regular customer for the extra $20 they'd make with 2 people instead of one? Several tables came open while I was eating, trying not to be conspicuous while facing the street. So no one would have been turned away because I took a table. Won't be going back there.
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Shlockiltree
March 31, 2009
Need I say more? This place will kick you right in the junk and leave you begging for more. Also, it is not a library. They got mad when I tried to check out an menu.
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plays2win
November 20, 2008
Kind of packed inside but usually can find a great seat on the backside patio. Great selection of brews. Super spot on Main St when you dont have a reservation elsewhere. Food is above average and definitely not over priced.
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Parking:
Street parking is scarce, so head west of Main Street on Ashland, and turn into the spacious metered lot.
Save Money:
During the week from 4pm to 6pm, pints start $3.50, 32-ounce drafts are $5, assorted tacos cost $2, while papaya quesadillas and buffalo wings are $4 each.
When to Go:
On Tuesdays, pints are $5, including a free glass, which can be refilled any Tuesday for only $3 (excluding Belgian beers).
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Brew Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
