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.

04/10/09

Don't wast your time

by CSMobileUser2

They are selctive on who they let in

03/24/09

Bad experience

by CSMobileUser

Not 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

07/20/08

Small place, great vibe

by alexis505

Barcopa is a surprisingly small place that manages to pack in a full house during weekends. It's a safe bet to get there early because you could wait in line for a while. The drinks are stiff but you'll pay santa monica prices, the dj's usually play an eclectic set of genres but the vibe is what will keep you there.

03/07/08

Deep, dark and friendly

by ericabgotsoul

This place is known for it's good music and vibe. The drinks are priced and made well complemented by a friendly and attractive looking staff. Hard to see at first but a good time, my friends and I always have our birthdays there and the specialty drinks are to die for.

• Pros: Good times
• Cons: gets packed

03/07/08

You get what you pay for

by helenofSM

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 music and ugly people. Circle bar was just as whack. 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. Some of my girls got eeked over the cover charge but I don't mind paying for the quality. This place is a much better place to party at than the rest of the bars on the street. Cheers!

03/07/08

Warning: Specialty Drinks are Dangerous!

by nikkinitefever

I 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. Places like the Circle Bar or Main on Main don't have the same quality of people, drinks, service or vibe that Barcopa has. Saturday nights are really fun and great for having birthday parties. I've had my birthday there for 4 years and the staff has always taken really good care of us. I'm glad that they finally expanded the women's restroom- no more long waits! And their specialty are soooo good, can't have just one!

02/13/08

Great for a birthday!

by kmdee112

On Friday we celebrated my friends birthday and had a really good time. I reserved an area at no charge. It sat around 10-12 people comfortably. The staff was wonderful and our waitress Angel took care of us. The music and vibe all night was really good. I would definitely recommend Barcopas for a Friday night or birthday get together. Not expensive at all, with great service. Thanks again.

• Pros: Ambience, good music, mixed crowd

11/11/07

DOPE!- This is the only spot on the westside that I would go to.

by marvelousmel

Although this spot on Main street is small and relatively hard to find, Barcopa on Saturday nights is the only place I would go to. As a dj/producer and music lover, I find Barcopa on saturday nights to be the only place where the dj's don't sell out. Dirty and his special guests play real, soulful, feel good music. NOTHING BUT CLASSICS! I love that Dirty stays off that pop radio nonsense and plays more of "the real ish" (aka- golden age hip hop, funk, soul, eighties and electro). This place is different. If you want to hear music that you hear on the radio every ten minutes and your music collection consists of britney spears soulja boy, akon, and whatever other whack ish that's out there , then this place isn't the place for you. The music is much more sophisticated and for a more mature conscious adventurous crowd. Bring a towel and get ready to sweat because saturdays are one hell of a night! Dirty and friends rule!

Drinks at Barcopa are awesome! 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. On a night where you and your friends are out bar hopping on main st. I can almost guarantee that "Copa" will be your last stop. The music and the vibe is just too good. Just don't forget that there's a cover at the door.

• Pros: Top shelf rare ish, awesome vibe, reasonable prices
• Cons: the place gets packed