Hinano Cafe
Bar & grill · Venice ·
Iconic Venice dive bar serving legendary burgers & cold beer
Iconic Venice dive bar serving legendary burgers & cold beer
"There is no shortage of dive-y beach bars along the Santa Monica/Venice coast. Hinano is simply our favorite. Located on an aggressively touristy stretch of Washington Blvd. in Venice, Hinano is one of the few bars in the area that locals actually still go to. The beer is cheap, there’s sawdust on the floor, and there’s a burger on the menu that we’d travel long distances for. Once your buzz is good and strong, the beach is only a half block away for you to frolic in." - brant cox
"Hinano Café is the kind of dive bar we presume Venice used to be full of during the Jim Morrison era. This is where you go in for one drink that turns into several. There’s a daily 4-8pm Happy Hour, free popcorn, pool tables, sawdust on the floor (can’t imagine what that’s for), and a legendary burger. If you’re looking for a low-key spot to grab drinks after dodging tourists and close-up magic magicians on the boardwalk all day, Hinano is your spot." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park
"More burgers for you to eat in Venice. This time at Hinano, a super casual, sawdust-on-the-floor, pool-cue-in-your-ribs beach dive that’s been a local dive since the ’60s (back when those locals included Jim Morrison). Their burgers are super traditional, grilled right behind the bar, and come in a basket with a bag of chips on the side. Needless to say they’re best enjoyed with a cold beverage (or many) of your choosing. The chili is also good, and they serve breakfast starting at 8am if you’re looking to start your day the Lizard King way." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren
"Great burgers, live music and unpretentious vibe, Hinano is the watering hole of choice if you’re looking to grab a cold one near the beach. It’s cash only but you’ll find the prices surprisingly low for LA." - Rinker Design
"Hinano has been a Venice Beach icon since Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin were bumming around the boardwalk, and there’s still no place we’d rather end up after sizzling on the sand like a slice of bacon. Expect frosty drafts, free popcorn, and zero bullshit. Don't miss the legendary dive bar burger, either—just follow the scent of hot grease." - brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins, jess basser sanders