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The Bungalow Santa Monica

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Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica

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"nice music, cool people, great sangria."(6 Tips)
"fire pit or just chill."(2 Tips)
"Very nice place to chill with friends despite some grumpy comments."(11 Tips)
"Great cocktails and huge space to relax and enjoy the view"(15 Tips)

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Chris DavisDecember 4, 2017
This will be one of my most fav places for afternoon cocktails. Trendy, amazing atmosphere, friendly people, awesome cocktails, and sunsets. The sangria was excellent. Great for mingling andgroups
Upvoted May 23
Mezcal El Silencio 🐇June 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The "Kick in th Junk" cocktail is phenomenal! Try one or six. Play ping-pong with a stranger and please don't stare at your phone there is a lot of nice people here. Try new things!! #MezcalElSilencio
Upvoted Jun 9
FélixJune 24, 2016
Not a bar. A holidays house, close to the beach. Unique ambiance, interesting people and good drinks (bit pricey, ok). Enjoy a pool or tennis table game with strangers, the fire pit or just chill. GO!
Upvoted 6 days ago
Luisa Falcão VazMarch 1, 2015
great place. nice music, cool people, great sangria. the only bad thing is that if you arrive after 9pm, be prepared to wait in line for at least an hour.
Upvoted May 23
Time Out Los AngelesAugust 20, 2013
Best new bar winner 2013. If we could translate CA culture into a cocktail, it would be this place: equal parts ocean view, killer music, a fire pit, lounge chairs, signature drinks & beautiful people Read more
Camille VerdierOctober 10, 2015
Amazing place! A friend brought us there, and we were not expecting such a beautiful place with an incredible atmosphere. It felt like we were in a dream or in a movie! Worth going!
Kübra MeriçSeptember 24, 2014
Fall in love that place ! Nive atmosphere, lovely live music, good drinks. In weekends you can wait for a long line but for the other day perfect choice to chill out.
Tina SeguraFebruary 4, 2013
Sweet lounge spot. Lots of seating - couches/tables. has a few diff bars, ping pong tables, chill spot with quiet enough music to hold a conversation. Good vibes. I'll be back.
VEEV SpiritsMarch 19, 2015
The trendy yet casual beachy vibe of The Bungalow keeps us coming back, not to mention they have VEEV in their INCREDIBLE Bitchin’ Sangria. It's always summer at The Bungalow.
SavoredSpoonNovember 29, 2014
A fun Friday night hangout with a beautiful outdoor setting and laid back vibe. Allows for good conversation, people watching, and some ping pong.
Caro SchieferApril 17, 2017
Perfect spot for drinks in the late afternoon after enjoying the beach. Also for late night drinks. But then you need to get dressed up
Taylor BlackburnJune 16, 2017
I hate it, but I sort of love to hate it. Drinks are priced steep. Fun place to shoot pool or get an afternoon drink before the kinds gross crowd rolls in. Every finance bro's go to Tinder date spot.
ValiDecember 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This place is amazing! The people who don't like it are just expecting too much. It's a bar that feels like a House party. It literally feels like ur at ur crazy aunts beach house. It's awesome :)
RosalindSeptember 25, 2014
Come here on a weeknight or day-time on the weekend to avoid the douchey crowd! Love the home-y feel of this place. They have billiards, too.
chinselDecember 15, 2015
my fav place in santa monica.. feels like you're at a house party. homey. fun to people watch. great cocktails.
Priyanka ParshadFebruary 16, 2015
Very crowded but social atmosphere. Hard to get a drink. Long lineups but moved fast enough for a Sat night. Once you get past the inconveniences, you can have a fun night
Alex StillOctober 5, 2018
Trendy, yes. Bro-ey, somewhat. thi sis a really unique space though, worth popping in for a sunset drink.
Torrey FMarch 18, 2014
I was on the verge of tears by the time we arrived at Bungalow, since I was positive we wouldn't have a decent table. But we did, and relief washed over me in an awesome wave.
Sean StonerJanuary 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you haven't been here in a few months, they tore down all the inside walls where the restrooms are so there is a ton more space. There is also an inside bar. Hopefully no more epic lines!
Colin AdamsMarch 16, 2016
Great cocktails and huge space to relax and enjoy the view
BollareNovember 27, 2012
The outdoor bar scene at the Fairmont Miramar is great! Play ping pong or sit on one of the couches and enjoy the views of the beach! –Tera L.
Lauren MelcherJanuary 19, 2016
Lines on the weekends, but easy to get in on a weeknight for a drink and pool, ping pong or sitting around the fire-pit.
Roy SosaAugust 26, 2014
Great ambiance. Many spaces to lounge. Get there early or risk waiting in line, particularly on weekend nights.
Ahmet CinarOctober 18, 2014
I think it's the place in Santa Monica. Great music the best environment, the true LA experience
Victoria SantoroFebruary 11, 2017
Beauutiful place. You need to come see it but I just didnt feel it with the people there, i went back to a small dive bar after a drink
Vanessa BoissardMay 14, 2016
The place is awesome. Good cocktails, nice bar. It's like your at home.
Lane RettigMay 27, 2015
Crowded, semi-hip, mostly beautiful crowd. No cover and great location brings them in. $10 drinks keeps them there.
Merve Ünver ÖzkalSeptember 18, 2016
The atmosphere is very cozy and you feel like you are in a friend's beach house party
Bianca GonzalezAugust 9, 2014
red sangria is always a treat - distinct sweet grape flavor, I usually end up drinking 3+
Edgar SarmientoAugust 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic night spot if you're willing to brave the line or pop for a table. Great singles scene.
Stephen TattonOctober 18, 2012
The perfect spot for happy hour on Tuesday-Sunday. Come early and you can breeze right in without stopping.
Sarah Lynn ShahSeptember 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good cocktails, gorgeous view, great crowd, so fun for weekends - day & night
Ryan WOctober 24, 2014
Probably the best bar in SM, but you need to get there before 8 or it isn't worth waiting an hour in line.
Mark TooleyAugust 3, 2013
Cool venue space wise...but if you don't enjoy being amongst beautiful people who want to be seen, this probably won't be your crowd. It wasn't mine... But I was on my own...
Dave WhelanDecember 28, 2014
Beautiful People. Beautiful Cocktails. Beautiful French Fries.
Maíra CorrêaOctober 6, 2014
Great on Sunday where you can have a nice chilled moment by the beach. Love the housey style!
Babis KaidosSeptember 16, 2018
Nice, relaxed bar. The drinks are just ok, a bit expensive, but the setting is worth it.
Arsalan HashemiDecember 28, 2018
The chill vibe here is the best
Mucho Comida™March 12, 2013
They actually did a decent job creating a 'casual-douche' atmosphere. Hard to do. Bartenders are the hands down absolute slowest bitches you'll find. Cherish every moment. Enjoy.
Kara ROctober 29, 2016
Great atmosphere- doesn't feel long like you're in the city!
Rachel LodinApril 4, 2016
My favorite bar in the area! It feels like a fun backyard
Tom McKeeverDecember 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's like stepping into a hollister commercial. Really cool place but get here before 7:30 to avoid waiting on line for an hour.
Deep GujralJanuary 20, 2016
One of the best Sunday day and night parties in Santa Monica ... Party starts at 2pm
Adrian WinnJanuary 2, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Best place to meet cool people. Somehow I'm the mayor. Oh it's cuz I'm always there... Meeting cool people...
Eric PallottaSeptember 16, 2012
The menu has three drinks and three not-so-great food options. And no draft beer. Would be fine if the bartenders knew how to mix, but they don't. I don't get what they're trying to do.
Micaela JohnstonOctober 18, 2014
Be prepared to wait if you're going on the weekend...but stay strong. The wait is worth it.
Lina A.April 27, 2015
One of the places to chill out with friends! great drinks!
NatSeptember 25, 2015
Beautiful decor however drinks are very expensive. I had a $15 cocktail and the ingredients were not shaken up or stirred. Just awful to drink. They have a toilet near the entrance which are portables
E GOctober 29, 2014
Great place to grab a drink, hangout with friends, and maybe meet someone.
Emäÿ LëoFebruary 8, 2015
looks like a high end hook up place, most of the girls are almost half naked. i bet some monkey business happens in there.

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