(310) 450-0508
2926 Main St
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
33.9991
-118.4807
Neighborhoods: Ocean Park, West LA
What People Are Saying About Circle Bar
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
The Scene – A neighborhood dive for three decades, this Main Street bar has redefined itself as a destination for the single, 20-something lush. After enduring the sometimes half-block weekend wait outside, ex-fraternity boys and grown-up party girls cram into the crowded dark den where drinkers radiate from the central circular bar. The more intimate booths and bar stools fill quickly, but the best hottie-spotting--and shoulder-brushing--is done while squeezing against the red-lit walls, haphazardly decorated with old photographs. Circulating socializers eventually find enough room to…
05/29/09
Worst experience
by Sonia1
Omg! I'm so dissapointed and speechless. This was my spot. I always had a good time. Even when it was super croweded. I never stood in line. All of a sudden they have a line on thursday. I'm hoping they're under new management. FYI they're doing a bad job. The bouncer are rasist. After I had over heard one tell the other bouncer if it was only us two mexican waiting to get in. First of all I'm not Mexican. Second of all they where letting other people in with out making them waite in line. When I did get in the crow was not as diverse as it usually is, and alot of the guys where old. I also couldn't believe that they had guys from a baseball team wearing nothing but a baseball jersey and shorts. So if they're being so picky on who they are letting in you would think they would be picky on the dress code. I won't give circle bar my business anymore. I'm so telling all my friends not to go there. Very bad experience after being a loyal customer. It's that bad I had to right a review. I still can't believe that they where beign rasist.
- Pros: Nothing now
- Cons: super crowded
01/24/09
BE CAREFUL with this place!!! DO NOT GO THERE!!
by TCueva
I was pushed by a" low class" woman, and the security guard did not do a thing to protect me. I had 4 different witnesses, however, the security guard preferred not to take any action. Instead I was not allowed to go back inside after I' had gone outside to complain. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!
- Cons: If something happen the security guard will NOT PROTECT YOU!!!
12/08/08
Great scene great vibe hot bartenders
by johnnyjon
This place rules! Starting with cool and entertaining door men always willing to chat or light up your smoke. Then as soon as you enter the swanky velveted wall classic bar, you are distracted by the gorgeous female bartenders eager to mix you your favorite cocktail. If you can pull yourself away from these gals you can make your way on to the dancefloor to mix it up to some of the spinnings of the hottest DJs on the west side. This place is a must visit; it has a ton of history because it has been around since the 40s and they can deliver a full bar to any party anywhere. Check it out.
The Details on Circle Bar
When to Go:
Sunday through Thursday nights feature DJs spinning house and trance music. Other times, customers can rely on the early-'90s rap jukebox.
Parking:
Street spots are limited, but 24-hour metered parking is available in lots just down the block on Ashland and Kinney streets.
Look Good:
Sign up for the club's VIP list, which offers private party invites and drink specials.
Category:
Minimum Age:
21
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