"Townhouse is a dark and narrow Venice bar where you’ll often find young tech professionals logging off Slack and kickstarting the weekend with a round of tequila. But there’s a lot more to this popular Westside spot than Happy Hour drinks, including its history as a Prohibition-era speakeasy that dates back over a century. Nowadays, Townhouse is more speakeasy-themed than actual speakeasy, but its past lives on in Del Monte: a dark, low-ceiling bar in the basement that hosts all kinds of acts throughout the week. Check their website for a full calendar and catch anything from jazz bands to acoustic guitarists to stand-up comedy in a venue that still feels like a well-kept secret. " - brant cox, sylvio martins