Air Conditioned
(310) 829-3700
2819 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
34.0244
-118.4604
Neighborhoods: West LA, Pico
Last updated 3.31.09
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In Short
Between Valentino Restaurant and SMCC, an area usually hushed after-dark, a single-neon sign illuminates the night. Imported from San Diego, this smaller sequel features a designer-stylized interior of dark wood walls, low-lighting and friendly servers. Long banquettes decked out with swanky lamps and elegant sectionals host Syrah drinkers comfortably reveling in afro-funk house music. In front of a chalk-written menu, bartenders double as sommeliers, guiding guests through an extensive wine list and selection of light snacks like artisan cheese plates.
User Reviews
Elan7253
June 29, 2008
I went here with three of my friends on a Saturday night. First off, there was no line when we got there around 10:30 and the Doorman was by far one of the the most courteous and polite doorman I've ever met in LA. He smiled, complimented the ladies, and did not carry any pretentious attitude. He also dressed well in a nice suit and not baggy jeans or a hoodie. Inside, the Saturday night DJ was amazing. Again, some of the best music I've heard played at a bar. A nice balance between top 40 and some Old School with a slight emphasis on Tupac. While the interior is kind of small, its not at all super crowded. A pretty good looking crowd composed mostly by people in their Mid to High 20s and early 30s. My friends and I were able to move around quite easily and had no trouble finding seats at the bar. The wine selection is fairly impressive. I'm glad they serve Cristalino, which is one of my favorite sparkling wines (Even though at $8 a glass I could have bought myself an entire bottle from somewhere else). They also have Perroni on tap which is my beer of choice when going out. One of my friends ordered the Pinot-Tini which was a mix of Pinot Gris, Pineapple juice and simple syrup. She's not much of a wine drinker at all but really enjoyed the drink while I thought it was too sweet for my taste. Overall, this place is a real jewel on the westside. Don't be misled by the neighborhood and its location down the street from a 99 Cent store. Parking was also really easy, and you can also call for a FREE table reservations.
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pinotknows
June 13, 2008
was there tuesday with my coworkers and found this beautiful nook on the side of pico. who knew? this place was so gorgeous inside and the dj was really great and its usually rare to find a bar with a dj on tuesday nites in santa monica. the wine selection was nice and the bartender was friendly unlike some hollywood types that cant even smile. as an after work spot, its a great wine tasting spot and place to unwind. i heard the weekend s get busy but as a nice place to be on the weekdays this is it and we'll be back for another round!
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BarrelThief
June 08, 2008
because all the wine we tried, tasted like it had been stored in an oven. Let me explain. My girlfriend and I order a glass of Primus Cab and Edna Valley Syrah - mine came from a bottle already opened and hers came half from an open bottle and half from a new. Mine tasted old and tasteless,. Hers? Like the Night Train Express. Okay. It's a bar. Maybe the bottle of Syrah had been sitting out, half drunk for a week or two. Fine. We replace it with a glass of Bodegas Borsao, which, in our opinion is a hell of a bottle for the price. We've probably downed at least 30 bottles of this over time, which we pick up from the 154 market in Santa Ynez. Great wine selection there, BTW. The glass came from a new bottle. Sadly, it tasted sour as well. The only thing we could think of is that they store their wine out in some uninsulated, un-AIR CONDITIONED warehouse before bringing it into the bar. Unbelievably, the manager was going to charge us for both glasses until I through a fit. "I just opened that bottle, you expect me to just throw it out?" Ah, yeah! And don't charge me for the glass of nasty you poured either. Hey, it'd be a great place if the wine was actually stored correctly. Maybe go for the hard licks instead? In the mean time, go to Bottlerock in Culver City. Excellent place and wine.
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Parking:
Most of the surrounding side streets are permit restricted, so guests can park at meters along Pico and the rear parking lot.
What to Drink:
With a global selection of 40 wines by the glass, any wine drinker will surely find something they like. Non-wine drinkers can enjoy creative soju cocktails and beers. Try the Santucci or Flirtini.
When to Go:
Tuesdays: Wine Tastings for $10-$15 from 7pm-8:30pm. Wednesdays: $10 bottomless glass during Happy Hour. Fridays feature KCRW DJ Thomas Gollubic spinning an eclectic mix of electro and mash-ups and Dr. Dave Paine on Saturday, spinning hip hop and reggae at 9pm.
Category:
Household Storage, Bars & Pubs, Singles Bars, Wine Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
