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The Brig

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1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Venice, CA 90291

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(310) 399-7537
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The Brig - Venice, CA
The Brig - Venice, CA
The Brig - Venice, CA
The Brig - Venice, CA
The Brig - Venice, CA
The Brig - Venice, CA
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Best

They have a great Jam Band that plays tuesdays late--around 10:45 pm. Every time I've been there, it's been packed with talent, on stage and off. Definitely the best Westside hang...

Worst

The guy/girl ratio is like 20 to 1. If you're a chick looking to be hit on all night, this is the place.

Pseudo chic 8/28/2002

Crowded and trendy.. but sort of feels like a cool hipster happening place.. after all the yuppies have invaded it. You'll still see genuinely interesting ragers creating the scene, but the last few times I've gone I've run into too many after work drones who bring the energy level way down. Pros: Not overpriced, Young Hipsters, Parking Lot Cons: Terrible seating, Really Crowded, Loud more
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Very Cool 8/9/2002

I am IMPRESSED!!! Friendly crowd, friendly staff. Nice place to hang out. more
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hip & cool 7/25/2002

this is a great neighborhood bar that draws a hip crowd from all over...great jukebox and dj's more
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retro nightlife; no attitude 7/19/2002

I always have fun here. Have yet to be there for a DJ, but thursday nights are always fun. Good crowd, no lines, retro set-up. Great after work place--too bad they don't serve food. You will likely meet someone in line for the bathroom since there's only two and they're co-ed! Pros: no attitude, good looking crowd, easy parking Cons: only two bathrooms more
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Babe's goes Hollywood 7/11/2002

I too miss the old Brig. I like it when it was a dodgy dive with a ""come as you are "" feel. At least they kept that ""Rat Pack"" Ocean's Eleven mural. This place is just way too crowded now. One night, the unisex bathrooms didn't lock - I've only experienced this in gay bars. But the jury is still out... and if it is a gay bar, I would suggest going to the Rooster and Fish down the block (much friendlier atmos). more
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the Final Stop 6/26/2002

In the venice circut these days, The brig is always on the list. No matter what kind of night you've got in for, its local with a mod play, and the women seem to like it also. There tends to be an element that takes itself too seriously, but nothing like in Hollywood...Good place, Good crowd for an upscale eve. more
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Ch-ch-ch-changes 5/9/2002

I remember working in the neighborhood when this was a seedy, run-down hole in the wall with a rowdy bunch of daytime drinkers. Now, it's been completely remodeled, velvet rope and all. I have to laugh at parts of it. The jukebox is considerably better these days and they even host DJs on occassion. Pros: nice decor, strong drinks Cons: velvet rope, long lines more
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  • This is a bar bar. No fancy cocktails. The drinks are strong and the bartender likes to make them how he makes them don't ask differently.

  • 5/5/2012 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tues - Sat 6pm - 2am; Sun 6pm - 12am
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Venice, West LA
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