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
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