(310) 452-2445

2810 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405 34.0002 -118.4818

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Neighborhoods: Ocean Park, West LA

Years in business

Established in 2005

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Taverns

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Dance Floor

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Romantic Nightlife, 21 & Over

Minimum Age:

21

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Barcopa

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – The owners of the Room expanded their nightlife vision with another bass-heavy hipster hang on the Westside, enlivening this once lackluster space known as the Pink and the Mix. A word-of-mouth ethos--no sign, no advertisements--and a low-lit, cave-like interior carries on the tradition of the Room, but also adds flair with its shades of deep red, worn wood and exposed brick. A narrow bar runs down the side, leading to a DJ booth and lounge area. The contempo couches and tables in back are cast aside when the DJs deliver a hot and heavy dose of classic hip-hop, soul and rare…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Check out the nightly drink special board behind the bar. The deals change periodically and include everything from specialty shots, beers and cocktails.
Know Before You Go:
There is a $5 cover charge on Friday and Saturday nights after 10pm.
Parking:
Free parking is available from 10pm to 9am down most streets off of Main, or pay $.25 per half hour at the lot behind the bar.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “If your looking for great music and a cool atmosphere; thats not all Hollywierd then go here.”
  2. “Saturday nights are really fun and great for having birthday parties.”
  3. “The bartenders were fun and definately knew what they were doing.”
  4. “Also, it's in a great location so if it gets too busy and you're tired of waiting in line, you can go to the many other bars nearby!”
  5. “The entire ambiance was sultry cool.”
  6. “Good drinks, friendly staff, loungy, casual atmosphere, excellent tunes.”
  7. “The music was setting a very comfortable atmosphere, inviting me in.”
  8. “Its not a large space but it was comfortable.”
drinks
70.0% positive
  1. “The drinks are expensive ($9) but strong.”
  2. “love going to Barcopa, it's my favorite place on Main St. Although it has a cover charge for the weekends, I would rather pay to get into a bar that has quality music, drinks and people.”
  3. “The bar serves the full gamut of (pricey) drinks.”
  4. “have heard that the drinks were expensive but it wasnt too bad considering this is LA.”
  5. “The prices are reasonable and they claim to have the best mojitos in Santa Monica (I have to say that I agree), but their other specialty drinks are good.”
  6. “Plan "B" up the street ( as in B for Barcopa), never dissapoints, the music is great, the service is friendly, drinks are stiff, and the people are cooler.”
  7. “The drinks were decent and the price was reasonable.”
  8. “ordered my favorite drink, which is a surprise every time I order it.”
  9. “Good drinks, friendly staff, loungy, casual atmosphere, excellent tunes.”
  10. “My girls and I went bar hopping on main street last weekend, stopped by Main on Main and didn't fail to dissapoint- "Lame on Main" as my friends and I chanted leaving the place had all the elements of its previous incarnation, sleazy guys, pathetic top 40”
  11. “It makes for a nice vibey evening for couples who want to lounge around and have a couple of drinks while up and coming djs practice their kung fu on the ones and twos.”
  12. “They still like the laid back vibe of the westside but needed something besides a frat house version of a dance club or surf bar.”
  13. “The rude batenders started off w/drinks that were strong and reasonable @ $8, however as the crowd grew, the drinks became watered down and shot up to $12 (SAME DRINK).”
  14. “Nobody likes to sit in an empty bar by themselves but the music is just too good to pass up on.”
  15. “Circle bar was just as whack.”
overall
0.0% positive
  1. “The only drawback is that the place is really small, so probably not a good place if you're claustrophobic.”
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The bartenders are friendly when they have time and while the door guys are HUGE, (They don't have birth certificates, they have construction permits) they're completely cool.”
  2. “The bartenders were fun and definately knew what they were doing.”
  3. “Plan "B" up the street ( as in B for Barcopa), never dissapoints, the music is great, the service is friendly, drinks are stiff, and the people are cooler.”
  4. “We were immediately impressed with the friendly bouncers who had no attitude.”
  5. “The staff was wonderful and our waitress Angel took care of us.”
  6. “My girls and I went bar hopping on main street last weekend, stopped by Main on Main and didn't fail to dissapoint- "Lame on Main" as my friends and I chanted leaving the place had all the elements of its previous incarnation, sleazy guys, pathetic top 40”
  7. “Conversation revealed the bartender was very knowledgeable.”
  8. “Small venue, great beats, cool people!”
  9. “Get ready to feel like a sardine in a can, WAAAAAY too crowded, rude bouncers”
  10. “The rude batenders started off w/drinks that were strong and reasonable @ $8, however as the crowd grew, the drinks became watered down and shot up to $12 (SAME DRINK).”
  11. “The crowd inside was very friendly, and even entertaining to watch.”
  12. “Fun crowd and good service”
  13. “The bouncer inside was very rude when I asked if they were going to continue to pack more people in, and he tried to fight multiple customers.”
  14. “Good drinks, friendly staff, loungy, casual atmosphere, excellent tunes.”
  15. “love going to Barcopa, it's my favorite place on Main St. Although it has a cover charge for the weekends, I would rather pay to get into a bar that has quality music, drinks and people.”
  16. “I've had my birthday there for 4 years and the staff has always taken really good care of us.”
  17. “Not expensive at all, with great service.”
  18. “Great mix of friendly people.”
value
61.11000061035156% positive
  1. “have heard that the drinks were expensive but it wasnt too bad considering this is LA.”
  2. “The drinks are expensive ($9) but strong.”
  3. “one other plus is the huge doormen they have.”
  4. “Don't waste your money here, it's become to popular with the obnoxious West LA crowd.”
  5. “The prices are reasonable and they claim to have the best mojitos in Santa Monica (I have to say that I agree), but their other specialty drinks are good.”
  6. “The DJ is decent but not always worth paying for.”
  7. “The bar serves the full gamut of (pricey) drinks.”
  8. “Not expensive at all, with great service.”
  9. “The drinks were decent and the price was reasonable.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/23/11

Excellent

by jeffbradford98

I always come here when I get bored of just staying in at home. Great music and love the atmosphere.. Great way to get a little stress out of your life form a hard work week.. drinks are flowing and people here are awesome. Good spot to go with friends and let loose!

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/10/09

Why pay cover to get in to a bar

by CSMobileUser3

If you want pay cover go to a club. The place is very small, by the time you are in not much is happening. Its your money spend it where you want.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/10/09

Don't wast your time

by CSMobileUser2

They are selctive on who they let in

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/24/09

Bad experience

Contributor

Not recommended

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/04/08

Wish I wore a costume!

by damngina

Came after work on a friday night (which happened to be halloween). The combination of dj dirty's ecclectic set (dude goes allover the place) and everyone's costumes really made an impression on me. It's MY NEW FAVORITE SPOT! The place is rather small and dancing room gets a little tight , so I would suggest getting there early (there's no cover at a certain time), I had such a good time, everyone looked so good in their costumes that I wish I took the time to get one ready. Oh well, maybe next time.

  • Pros: Good vibe, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Cons: long lines, place gets packed

The Details on Barcopa

Place Categories:

  • great rb music
  • great laid back vibe
  • favorite other specialty drinks
  • great dj
  • great service
  • very knowledgeable bartenders
  • rude bouncer
  • even entertaining crowd
  • expensive drinks
  • very comfortable casual atmosphere
  • bad experience
  • reasonable price
  • wonderful staff
  • worst friday
  • cool small venue
  • rude batenders
  • great couldnt help
  • comfortable a large space
  • nice vibey evening
  • likes nobody
  • favorite spot
  • best mojitos
  • great place
  • really fun saturday nights
  • soooo good specialty