Canary

Cocktail bar · Santa Monica

Canary

Cocktail bar · Santa Monica

1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Sip tropical cocktails in a lush, intimate lounge filled with greenery and vibrant energy, where live music and fun vibes reign supreme.

1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Get directions

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"Those in search of vibrant nightlife vibes on the Westside will do well at Canary, where colorful LED lights, tropical foliage accents, and DJ-spun tunes bring a clubby atmosphere to downtown Santa Monica. Expect plenty of tiki drinks to keep everyone at the party well imbibed." - Crystal Coser

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"Canary Santa Monica is launching a new jazz night on Sunday, December 8, complete with burlesque dancers and, of course, cocktails." - Farley Elliott

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"Santa Monica’s nightlife scene is getting a bit of a boost soon, thanks to the upcoming opening of a new live music venue and lounge called Canary. Canary is expected to open this summer inside the former West End address just off Arizona near 5th Street. The owners, who hail from Belmont, Bruhaus and Neat, say they hope to turn the venue into a lush green and gold hideaway, with room for live music multiple times per night. As of now, the club will host live acts on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. to midnight, with DJs filling out much of the rest of the evenings. Sundays will feature jazz, similar to the new jazz and funk nights happening nearby at Ingo’s Tasty Diner in Santa Monica. On the food and drink side, expect basic snacks alongside a variety of classic and tropical-inspired cocktails from barman Devon Espinosa. There is no firm opening date for Canary just yet, but expect hours from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Wednesday through Sunday." - Farley Elliott

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Carlo N.

Google

The Canary is a new lounge bar on the corner of 5th street and Arizona in Santa Monica. They opened last year-Fall season. They have one full bar with impressive marble counter top. Beers and cocktails were remarkable. Prices were in the high end but that's average for the neighborhood. It's interior has three huge rectangular fiberglass with plants display on the center, left and right side. Moreover, they have a small stage and a DJ booth. Tables, lounge sofas and leather couches were spacious. However, they have a very small dance floor by the stage. The club goers were relatively millennials, Gen X and very good looking. Bartenders were nice, competent and professional. Bouncers were cool. Ample of street parking and public parking lots within a block. Overall we had a phenomenal night and we highly recommend this bar.

John Hartigan

Google

This is one raggedy canary, lemme tell ya. The crowd this place attracts ain't worth the lining of a birdcage. The crazed gyrating behind the dj booth was not reflected on the dance floor. Oof. Maybe hire better music and marketers so your place attracts a better caliber of clientele.

Gogo Lomo-David

Google

I went to this place last night, randomly. It was a very long line, but I did not have to wait because I knew someone. If you don't want to wait in a line longer than In and Out then you better get there early or start networking LOL. It is a really cool spot. The bartenders were as attentive as they could be but they were very busy. This was a much younger crowd like college age crowd. I think I might have even seen a couple of 18 and up wristbands not quite sure that was what that was for. The DJ was great and I danced like there was no tomorrow. I brought the energy because I am an energy producer in those types of situations. Definitely we'll go back again I look forward to another epic time.

Henrik

Google

My go-to club in LA. Wholesome crowds. Somewhat preppy. Great house music. Rare European style in California. Although space is quite small, nice nonetheless because it's more intimate.

Z J

Google

Line is intentionally stacked, leaving patrons wait outside for ridiculous amounts of time, just to make it look busier than it is. Bouncers are insane, and actively harass patrons. Bottle service is extremely overpriced, even by Los Angeles standards, and purchasing a section gives zero privacy or seclusion. Drunk college frat boys invade the sections of everyone, and drunk females help themselves to the bottle of Jack Daniel’s you just paid hundreds (comes to $595 after tax and gratuity) of dollars for. Management pumps an insane amount of fog machine smoke into the building to disguise the fact that the the bar is empty inside. There are many better clubs in town where management and staff value their customers, especially their big spenders. We won’t be coming back.

Tazzzie333

Google

New bar/lounge in Santa Monica. Love the interior decorations. Very cute, intimate spot. Dim lighting and DJ booth with small dance floor. This place literally looks like a garden. Very relax ambiance. Staff is very friendly and drinks are good. Definitely will return.

Anushka McCreary

Google

Super Yummy Drinks, Super Yummy Bartenders! Went there while walking around on a staycation. It was early and empty but the bartenders were fun to chat with and there was another couple there so we had some fun. It used to be Zanzibar and then something else, ive loved every iteration of this space and this one is just as fun. I want to go back and go dancing there!

Roxana Ezzatian

Google

Amazing new venue! Went with a few friends and had a blast. The cocktails were delicious & the music was on point. Loved the vibe. If you haven’t been you must check it out.

@eater

The 13 Best Places in LA for a Bachelorette Party - Eater LA

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@eater

"Canary Santa Monica is launching a new jazz night on Sunday, December 8, complete with burlesque dancers and, of course, cocktails." - Farley Elliott

Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken to Open Socalo Next Month in Santa Monica - Eater LA

View Postcard for Canary

@eater

Lush New Live Music Club Canary to Open in Santa Monica This Summer - Eater LA

View Postcard for Canary

Carlo N.

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John Hartigan

Google

Gogo Lomo-David

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Henrik

Google

My go-to club in LA. Wholesome crowds. Somewhat preppy. Great house music. Rare European style in California. Although space is quite small, nice nonetheless because it's more intimate.

Z J

Google

Tazzzie333

Google

Anushka McCreary

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Roxana Ezzatian

Google

Amazing new venue! Went with a few friends and had a blast. The cocktails were delicious & the music was on point. Loved the vibe. If you haven’t been you must check it out.

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