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The Garter

2536 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291-5043
Phone: (310) 577-3741
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Cross Street:
Grant Avenue
Hours:
Daily 6pm-2am

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The Garter

French burlesque meets Western saloon

  • Nintendo Wii on Big Screen
  • "The Makeout Room"
  • Free Admission

With the black chandeliers and purple suede and having Wii on the big screen, this bar is eclectic at its best. If you crave different then you will definitely fall in love with this bar as many others have. Not the run of the mill as you would expect. While hidden away it is soon to become the place to be. With new ownership the bar has taken flight and been converted into a hip place with every type person there is. Visit The Garter and you will see what all the hype is about. Don?t forget to tell them you found them on Citysearch.

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Editorial Review for The Garter – by Josh Stephens

In Short
Don't expect mango martinis or passionfruit mojitos at this Westside drinking den, where the entire menu reads "beer and liquor." Old-fashioned crimson wallpaper, black chandeliers and leather booths create an Old West brothel meets Crate & Barrel lounge feel. Fireside sofas, a pool table, bar seating and a Spartan patio in front provide plenty of places for an interesting mix of off-work suits and regular Joe 20- and 30-somethings to get cozy and share bottle service or a beer with some friends. Bright and relaxed on weekdays, the small space comes alive on weekend nights, when DJs spin, and bumping and grinding ensues. 

Hits: This place is far more laid-back than many of the trendy places in nearby Venice that are pushing drink prices to new heights. For now at least, the party on Lincoln is open to everyone. 

Misses: With a pool table, jukebox, DJ and sumptuous interior sometimes reserved for bottle service, there's a sense of trying to be all things to all people. And the location, amid auto shops and other grunge, creates a jarring contrast with the hip vibe that it's trying to create.

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Look Good

With no sign and a corrugated metal fence, it's nearly invisible from the street. Just remember that it's on the east side of Lincoln a block-and-a-half north of Washington.

Happy Hour

Enjoy drink discounts from 6pm to 8pm every evening, as well as during the "reversed" happy hour from midnight to 1am.

When to Go

DJs spin every Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday nights, drawing draw big crowds and lines on weekends; live bands play every Wednesday.

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Editor's Review

Hidden behind an industrial facade, this newly hip lounge strikes a wilder pose than its former divey Red Garter incarnation.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Look Good

With no sign and a corrugated metal fence, it's nearly invisible from the street. Just remember that it's on the east side of Lincoln a block-and-a-half north of Washington.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Neighborhood
  • DJ
  • Bars
  • Lounge
  • Clubs
  • Billiards Bar
  • 21 & Over
  • Live Music

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 6pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

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