Suggestions for Dive Bar near Los Angeles

Bunny🌙 • July 28, 2015Karaoke 7 days a week...love this dive bar!

Marie L. • August 7, 2021Visit at Sunset. Amazing view.

Frank T. • April 21, 2014This is one of the best spots in town (date or no date, don't matter)

BlackboardEats • July 5, 2011Menu must: go for the sweet corn ravioli!

Clean Bay R. • October 8, 2012Ye Olde Kings Head is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at

Christina C. • December 15, 2011One of my favorite dive bars in Los Angeles. Great draft beers, fun arcades games, yummy bar foods, and karaoke. Need I say more.

Ryan W. • October 24, 2014Love this old school dive bar. Great for a casual drink after dinner. If you get there late enough, they'll let you sit in a booth without ordering food.

Jonathan C. • September 25, 2019One of the few remaining original Santa Monica spots. They’ve done a good job preserving its soul and local appeal. Great for people watching, a cold beer, and good bar food! Exceptional staff!

Todd W. • October 19, 2014Absolute dive bar with a huge selection of awesome craft beer. They seem to get some of those you won't find anywhere else. Huge whiskey selection. No food.

Maia K. • March 29, 2015Pimento cheese, cauliflower, beet salad, the list goes on.

Adra • July 2, 2014Great spot! Easy parking at meters on Santa Monica Blvd; recommend the Westside (very delicious and refreshing!), the Bourbon Fix (Old Fashioned-y but less sweet, more tart) and the Paloma Cafe.

Joelle H. • March 19, 2012Amazing kale salad!!!! Ive tried the green vegetable soup, mac and cheese, lobster sliders, tortilla soup, shoestring potato sticks... All good! The best salted chocolate chip cookies ( complimentary)

Ekaterina V. • August 4, 2019Try magic and affogato. I love this place. The Best coffee in LA)

Brentley B. • December 8, 2013Dim light, sexy atmosphere . Their small plates of food are yummy and inexpensive ! Cool date-night spot.

chinsel • December 15, 2015my fav place in santa monica.. feels like you're at a house party. homey. fun to people watch. great cocktails.

Dress for the Date • August 20, 2013The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.

Sean C. • July 24, 2018Great food, drinks, and music. Love the overall vibe of this place!

Olga H. • October 11, 2017This place is so underrated! The food is super good and the service is impeccable!!! Definitely visit this place!! ❤❤❤

Sam L. • September 16, 2019Crispy crab cake appetizer and the rigatoni & meatball; the pasta was cooked perfectly! If you’re adventurous, have the bartender make you a “bartender’s choice”. Great brunch as well!

Larisa G. • October 2, 2017Great views and ambience, check it out for happy hour for a sunset snack and drink.

Jeffrey F. • April 22, 2012If you're having brunch, definitely grab a Bloody Mary. Great vibe with good service. Enjoy

Rachid S. • August 11, 2013sit by the fire pit and order the fried calamari with the spicy & sweet sauce

Jeremy M. • June 28, 2019Amazing tequila+mezcal cocktails. There is an ocean beyond the margarita (which is also great here).

Dress for the Date • June 13, 2013It never gets old here. A historical Santa Monica gem. Plus all the bartenders rock, and they have killer potato chips.

Manilyn S. • March 18, 2013Try the Spicy Seafood Soup - $23 but worth it! Fresh seafood: different fish, shrimp, squid, mussels etc. Loved it!

HARADAWINS • August 2, 2010The house wine is grown right on Michael's vineyard home in Malibu! Don't know where else you can get something that unique.

Ryan W. • October 23, 2014One of my favorite places to grab a drink. Well-crafted cocktails and a decent beer selection. Great atmosphere. Your phone won't work downstairs.

Sharmagne J. • June 23, 2013Excellent menu, impeccable service, views of the ocean and pier, cocktails before or after in the sumptuous hotel lobby make you feel like visiting royalty. On my list of favourites.