Ivy R.
Yelp
Visited Schmitty's WeHo based on Yelp reviews as we were in the area looking for a bar to stop for some drinks before we went to dinner. We were not disappointed. We walked in and were immediately welcomed. I was impressed by the friendliness of the other guests; we wanted to sit at the bar, but there weren't enough spots, so two women offered to move one seat down each so my husband and I could sit at the bar together. Very polite to say the least. The vibe was very laid back with a predominantly little older crowd (late 30's on up???) this time of late afternoon/early evening with people meeting up after work, a small birthday gathering, a few people by themselves. The backbar was huge, with a good variety of liquors, beers on tap, some wines, a cocktail menu, the daily special cocktail of the day and light eats. A small bowl of pretzels and other crunchy things were set in front of you when you ordered. There is a nice patio area with tables that overlooks Santa Monica Blvd. that many people seemed to gravitate to. Music was good with a nice variety. Two all gender restrooms were clean, a plus for me. On street parking was available this time of day, although you had to hunt for it, as it is always the case in the city. As we were leaving we noticed that a security guard was now seated outside the front door, as the place was starting to get more crowded the later it got.
I cannot overlook the highlight and the gems of the evening however: Katie our bartender & Myles, the bar back. Both were extremely friendly, funny and went out of their way to provide the best customer service possible. Myles, in particular, was very personable and Katie knew the products she was selling and would quickly offer up suggestions if she didn't have what you were looking for. Both were amazing at their jobs and are a bonafide asset to the business.
In a nutshell, probably the best review I can give is this: we walked in with the notion of having one drink each....we stayed for almost 3 hours!!!
I can highly recommend Schmitty's WeHo without a doubt for a great place to grab before dinner drinks. I have no idea the vibe of the place as it gets later, but I'm certain it wouldn't disappoint.