Main On Main
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 396-6678
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 7pm-2am
Message from Main On Main
A new and unique lounge for singles, couples or groups
- Happy Hour 7-9pm
- DJ & dancing Th, Fri & Sat
- Book your party early!
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Editorial Review for Main On Main – by Alexandra Bornhoft
In Short
This sleek lounge and nightclub provides fresh competition for the monopoly of Irish pubs and taverns that line party-friendly Main Street. During the week, an attractive, mostly 20-something crowd mingles on soft leather couches while nursing deceptively strong signature cocktails. On weekends, singles and groups of girls work up a sweat right up until 2am on the usually packed (albeit small) dance floor grinding to non-stop bets from local DJs, while the dim lighting cast by tabletop candles creates intimately dark corners for couples who want to make out.
Hits: The drink list offers inventive and delicious combinations of specialty cocktails, such as the sparkling bellini Cosmo or fruity mango mojitio. The bartenders mix up a Shot of Love, a sweet blend of Absolut Raspberri, peach schnapps, and Seven-Up tinted red with a splash of cranberry juice.
Misses: The bar's exterior is so minimal you might strut right by if you're not on the lookout. Also, the lounge is quiet and somewhat empty on weekday nights when there is no DJ.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourStop by for happy hour weekdays from 7pm to 9pm for deep discounts on well drinks, house wine and bottled domestic beer.
When to GoThe weekend cover charges is $5 before 10pm, and $10 after 11pm. There's a DJ on Thursday nights but no cover, which also gets a pretty good crowd.
Look GoodPartying with a big entourage? Reserve the exclusive VIP lounge in the back room with bottle service, and you get free cover for up to 30 of your friends.
User Reviews for Main On Main
08/12/2008 Posted by trac3rz8
We usually kick off our weekend Thursday nights at Main. My friends and I have been going to MAIN every other Thursdays. If you're tired of the Hollywood scene and want to try something new, this is your spot. Very diversed crowd & i loooovvve the music the djs play. This isn't your typical Hollywood environment. NO Hollywood ego's, NO guestlist BS and the promoters & staff are very friendly. The Djs (Dj Dynamike & Dj Mr. West) play Retro, Mashups, Rock, Top 40s, Club Anthems & a handfull of remixes. These guys definitely know how to rock a crowd. Thursday nights at Main!
Pros: If i had a 3rd thumb, I'd give this place 3 thumbs up!
Cons: Bouncer is has an attitude problem. I don't think he enjoys his job very much.
07/11/2008 Posted by smlocalism
I use to Love the old Morbar for salsa dancing on Mondays with the crappy floor, disgusting bathrooms, absent ac etc. but it had sabor/flavor...great dancers, hot sweaty bodies and the music was the bomb. Main on Main, on the other hand, has a new and improved look but the music, dancers and the vibe is gone. At 10:15 on the Tuesday night I was their I counted 4 couples in the whole club. No energy, no people, no good.
Pros: Location
Cons: everything else
