Santa Monica Shore Bar

Sorry, I can't rate. I just want to connect with anyone who knows what happened to the S.S. Freindship? About 23 years ago, this Shore Bar was called the S.S. Friendship and it was owned by a friendly blonde man with the most beautiful smile and attitude, and his nick- name was "Smokey". What happened? Where is Smokey? He also owned a bar in Palm Springs. I never knew his real full name, just " Smokey". Sad to see the man and his bar go. Does anyone know what happened to Smokey with the long blonde hair who looked like actor William Kat, remember him?

What kind of people are owning and running this joint? Thieves. A hardworking comic built a fantastic show at this venue and they parted ways but the manager and owner refuse to give her back her production gear, mic, mic stand and expensive lighting even after providing receipts. I can’t imagine anyone with good conscience supporting a business that treats people like this.

The food, drinks, service, and the classy elegant atmosphere is fantastic! I love this beautiful place by the beach! I usually go alone to enjoy delicious food and the great ambiance. I am moving to Santa Monica in June, and will be much closer to this amazing gem by the beach! 😊 💕

The owners are thieves. They took over a show from a comedian and are still holding on to her spotlight and microphone. When she asked to pick it up, they laughed. When she told them they could rent it from her, they said "We're not paying." I'm sure the service here is just as bad. Don't ever go there.

Not even deserving of 1 star!!! Asked me to show my passport despite providing my ID (have had no issues with this in any other spot in the States on my trip) and turned away when I asked another question about the sport that was being shown. Baja Beach Cafe down the road are much better!

Great place after hitting malibu / pacific palisades. Dark and loungey. They have a member only room upstairs. Speak with management for more info.

Just recently moved to the area and after visiting once, I decided it might be a good local spot for me and my partner to have a drink from time to time. I came here over the weekend with my boyfriend to introduce him to the bar, I had a total of 3 drinks and he had maybe one or 2 drinks more, as we would order them at the same time. When the bill came, he was charged for a total of 7 drinks, plus my 3 drinks and gratuity. We were both shocked and tried to explain that he could not have possibly had 7 drinks and they must have made a mistake but the bartenders insisted he must have had 7 drinks. The gratuity is already included in the bills so we suspect that maybe they were unfortunately trying to get more in tips if they added on another couple drinks. Very disappointed overall, my partner left feeling taken advantage of.

Firstly, the bartenders are SHOREbar are great, when it comes to good drink suggestions for flavor, proof or both. They have a good variety in terms in terms of low tier to top shelf alcohol. The bottle service is great as well. The atmosphere is good, it can get loud and rowdy, more club like than bar, but when I've been the DJ has always had a great mix of classics as well as current hits. I would recommend SHOREbar for a weekday night or weekend get together.

Visited this bar last night for an event and I must say I had a great time. I didn't experience what the other reviews are mentioning. Maybe because it was an event and not a regular night. Either way I can't relate. The bartenders were very friendly and provided everything we needed. They came around to check if we needed more drinks also. Con: there's only valet parking available for those who don't want to walk a half a mile if you find street parking. The valet attendants were friendly and provided great service. I will definitely come back on a regular night. I love the intimate vibes of the bar. Gives you that upscale luxury feel mixed with a little beach vacation vibes.

Asked for yummy drink I usually get everywhere I go ... drink was terrible you would think bomb drinks on the pier but totally expectations shot down in less than 5 seconds

I don't even know how to rate this place. How about this-- Ages 21 and older, it's just not the vibe. Go to golden bull a stone's throw up the street for a lovely, classy little hang. They've got great bartenders and a fireplace, they play nice music and they have booths. It is romantic but could also be a fun spot for a group of friends. Ages 20 and younger, I'm sure you'll have fun. I swear, my girlfriend and I (in our late 20s) were scanning the unlit bar and dance floor, and there was just no way there were more of-age kids than underage. Hell, it really looked like some of these kids were in or freshly graduated from high school. On top of that, two mid-shelf tequila shots and two bottles of Estrella-- $60. Because the kids pay those prices of course. I hope your legs aren't tired... because you won't be sitting. DJ was ripping goose straight out of the bottle... he also looked high school aged. Idfk what is up with that joint. Bummer. Needs an overhaul, perhaps a sting op.

Shorebar was a college staple! Go for loud music and dancing with a crowd. Thursdays are the college crowd!

Nice Bar/lounge in Santa Monica. We attended a birthday party here and the place was jumping on a Saturday night. The venue has about six booths and a large bar area. Drinks were great and bartenders were attentive. Parking is valet, but you might be able to find parking near by, but get ready to walk. They have a DJ playing tunes and a small dance floor. Come check this place out to have a drink or two.

Brought forty or so people there last night. Was empty except for us but that was fine. Nice setting, decent drinks, albeit too pricey. But they insisted on slowly cranking the music to deafening levels every 30 minutes of so until our entire crowd left. We even asked the manager to adjust which he did not. It was pretty hysterical - the place was empty after we all left. Alas - another mellow westside bar attempting to be a Hollywood hot spot which nobody wants. Avoid this one.

One of the best places to go in Santa Monica for a fun night out. Staff is friendly and vibes are amazing.

I love Shorebar it's a blast esp on Thursdays when Bri's promoting!! Bartenders are super nice too and the music is always fire

I really enjoyed my time at Shorebar. It is a lot of fun! I recommended going with a group of friends!

Great place to meet friends, relax and enjoy great service. Had a wonderful time. Will definitely go again and highly Recommend it

Amazing staff, bouncers, and ambiance. Drinks are very good and bar tenders are very skilled. Excellent Bar easily the best in Santa Monica!

The bar is smaller, however the ambience is intimate. It's a great place to go with a few friends for some good drinks and music.

My time at SHOREbar was one to remember. With a great atmosphere, incredible people, and comfortable service, this bar offers a unique opportunity for a great night with friends.

Every time I have visited I have had nothing short of a good time. The music is always great, the bartenders engage with people, and overall it is a great experience. I highly recommend going with your friends!

My favorite bar in Santa Monica!!! Always Drinks are great and I love the atmosphere.

The drinks are fantastic. Waiting time isn't too long and service is great. It can get a bit crowded, but the atmosphere is amazing.

This place is amazing. great staff that takes care of each and everyone. Will be coming back here in the future

5/5, drinks and vibes are good it's a fun location I would recommend for a night out service was nice

Anyone in or around Malibu should check this place out. Fantastic service and always a great time with good company.

Came for a fun night out for the long 4th of July weekend. One of our party members had a knee scooter for an injury. We had been to several places that were more than accommodating, which is the legal and right thing to do. The guys at the front had disgusting attitudes. The head honcho said he "couldn't just have our friend wheeling around his club" and he said he couldn't legally deny us entry, but would charge us $40 a head to get in. Thankfully, our friend is just injured and will return to walking soon. But is that how this establishment would treat disabled people as well? Clearly from the other reviews, this place isn't a good time anyways. We're happy to take our business elsewhere.

I had a fantastic time at this bar! The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were top-notch, and the music was amazing. I'll definitely be returning for more good times with friends.

Drinks are good, crowd is a little young/fratty and music is not always great. Very loud for a small bar. The smoking room is great, and the photo booth in there is cute. They have a new bouncer who started a couple of months ago who is super kind and funny. Overall, a decent place to go if the line outside isn't too long and you're not in the mood to dress up for a big night out. It's definitely more casual, so I don't understand why the music plays like a club.

Very boring experience. The music was absolutely terrible the entire night. It was packed around 11pm on a Thursday night, and really stuffy. You could barely move without getting bumped into. The drinks were standard and the bartender looked so bummed to be there. Stayed only for an hour and a half...

Couldn't recommend less. The bouncers were absolutely awful. I was with a small group of friends and the bouncers were pretentious and sexist. We were meeting a female friend already inside, which they didn't realize, and chastised is and gave us grief until we left because it was, "too many guys." When our female friend left from inside to meet us, they rushed after us and tried to get us back in afterwards. Don't waste your time.

Please be careful at shorebar I used to come with friends. Very bad service. Hollywood Group, who runs this place, are incompetent at hospitality, but good at publicity. A dump.

Racist vibe tbh. Did not feel welcomed here. I would not recommend this place to any POC as it this place seems to exclusively target a certain demographic. Bouncers were very rude.

Lord, where do I start? I don't want to judge a place entirely by Yelp reviews, but I had to admit I got a kick out of reading them. My final consensus? I HAVE to check this place out. Well, opportunity came on a Sunday birthday party and while I may not have experienced the entire realm of what ShoreBar is because of this, it certainly wasn't as terrible as I had originally expected. First good sign: street parking, same side of street. Score! No $7 valet here. Bouncer*: Wasn't the friendly smiling type but most won't be. There were two open doors we were standing in front of and he simply directed me to the correct one. Nothing to complain about here. Crowd: Almost 100% completely whitewashed, I ruined this demographic (along with another co-worker) but I wasn't given dirty looks or bumped up against rudely. As a matter of fact, I thought the patrons here were actually NICER than other trendy places I have been. And I'm not cute. Staff: Bartender and especially the barback/busboy (there was only one of each) were really friendly (I'd almost say polite) guys, and maybe because it was Sunday and not crazy busy, the spirits were high. 'Food'/Drink: I smelled food, and was told that it could be brought in from neighboring spots, kind of like what The Otheroom in Venice permits. Tried a sip of the Moscow Mule in the copper mug from the birthday kid, and for what it was I enjoyed it, especially that potent ginger. But I politely handed it back to him; as it was probably his 4th one within the hour (I did want that mug though). Slight Issue: One thing that did kind of bother me is that a lot of the patrons did appear to be underage, especially this one underfed-looking girl with an extremely-tight-poor-excuse-of-a-white 'dress' perched on a stool at a table top across our booth. She was blatantly staring at another girl at our table and I asked our tablemate if she knew the girl staring. She didn't, and then said girl came over, wavering in front of our booth, blurting incoherent things as the guy she was with finished his drink and guided her away, giving us a 'sorry about that' expression. She didn't cause any trouble as you can see, but she clearly didn't seem like she should be there due to her age. Overall: So Adam K., this was a fairly decent night! Little out of my ways so I can't return every weekend, but glad I gave it a chance. And don't worry, you're not down a copper mug due to me. *Bouncer would not let the birthday boy back in about a hour and a half later, but in his favor, the kid was 100% unable to function, so technically, bouncer was in the right. So my staggering friend was taken (more like carried) to the snots over at Giorgio Baldi next door, where I'm sure they most enjoyed having him ;-)

Please be careful at shorebar I used to come with friends. The bouncers are ridiculous, some demand you pay them to come in, they also roofie drinks. Just be careful of yourself here.

I've been here a few times and after lengthy review have settled on one star. Usually I come here before or after Giorgio Baldi. Before Giorgio Baldi nice to get a drink just hang out, whatever. After Giorgio Baldi kind of nice to get another cocktail just hang out whatever. Recently I had the unfortunate experience of coming here as part of a wedding party. My friends got married at the Pacific Bay club just north, gorgeous. They had reserved two tables for 40 people at SHOREbar, I guess because it's the only name brand bar kind of close to this area. It was a Saturday, we arrived and were immediately dismissed by a white man with a beard, claiming they were 'at capacity' but if we 'bought a bottle' could get right in. When we insisted that we are part of the wedding party who had reserved tables I was told "your attitude wouldn't help you." At this point I only stuck around in solidarity for the bride and groom, I had no personal interest in getting into this bar. The bride and groom show up to the reserve table, the bouncers then count them in +9, claiming they are at capacity, prior to this they had let in a large group of women who had agreed to buy a table/bottle. The women began counting out their money in line outside which became so awkward the bouncers let them in prior to paying. The wedding party is standing outside, aghast, no one gives af about SHOREbar, were just here to support the couple. It was a mess. The couple and all of us colleagues there to support them were abhorred. In the strongest language possible; I would dissuade anyone from having a post wedding party here. These guys are under the impression they were some hot shit West Hollywood club. I feel very badly for the bride and groom who thought they set up a fun after party and had their guests treated so poorly. To the management of SHOREbar; this wedding party was comprised of professionals living and working in Santa Monica. You and your bouncers did yourselves a serious disservice. This successful Santa monica couple booked your bar to hang out after their *wedding* and you turned their successful Santa Monica wedding guests away. Who exactly do want patronizing your bar? I'll wait in the cold for my table at GB in the future.

$25 for a Moscow mule? Nobu is less expensive! Wow! What a ripoff! I was there this past Wednesday after 9pm.

If you are into Roofie-colada's than this is the place for you. 1 drink, from the bartender. Shared with my husband (unbeknownst to the bartender) annndddd.. total blackout for us both. After we spent a day in the hospital feeling like death I called the Manager who denied responsibility the next day, didn't want to discuss the situation and refused to check the security cams to see what happened. BEWARE. TOTAL SLEAZEBALL JOINT

Used to come here back in the day. Came tonight cause of the DJ and F this place. The bartender is a straight CROOK and he's freaking lucky I paid cash. Ordered 4 casa amigos on the rocks and a small water and the mofo charged me $89! This girl next to me ordered 3 casa amigos shots and was charged $45. When I asked why he's charging me $89, he said we charge $17 for shots and $19 for when u add ICE. Got caught in a lie right there since I told him the other person got charged $15. Even if it was $19 per drink, that means he charged $13 for a small water. Screw this place and F him. Can't believe I still tipped.

Came to SHOREbar with a group after work, and the bouncers were extremely rude. All people in our group were 21+, and IDs were extensively scrutinized. Additionally, the bouncer told all of us that we "looked like high schoolers" and that we should "drop out of college" because he said it is a joke after he didn't complete his degree... This was very degrading for a group of legal individuals, and even if we were not, this was completely unprofessional. Clearly we didn't fit the posh look and this was their attempt and making sure only a certain kind of person comes into this establishment.

Went on a Tuesday night. It was cool, nice vibe. They had a DJ, drink specials and a Taco bar:) Yay for Taco Tuesday. Not sure if that is always the case or just for a private event. They have good seating at the bar or little booths. It's small but cozy. Close to the beach, right by the PCH:) They have valet $9. Nice happy hour spot:)

DO NOT BOTHER WASTING TIME AND ENERGY INTO COMING TO THIS PLACE! Stopped by Saturday night around 11:30 pm to be totally ignored by the bouncers. I absolutely HATE using the racism card but the bouncers here are fucking racists!!! We were a group of 4 latinos and were completely overseen while all the other white girls in skimpy clothes and their dudes were allowed in. Yo!! I was totally fucking appalled!!! I was standing there thinking WOW THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING IN FRONT OF MY FACE! Everyone was being allowed in while we stood there like fucking idiots! I don't recommend anyone to come here. Clearly all reviews speak for themselves.

I truly wish I could give this bar 0 stars. I've been to restaurants and bars all over the world and I have never been treated so rudely as at SHOREbar. Apparently I'm not the 'target market' for this bar as I'm over the age of 18-21 and I hadn't exposed approximately 75% of my body to go out. We visited with friends after an amazing dinner next door. When we arrived, it was probably about 10pm, but we entered without a glance from the doorman and sat down at a table for four. We were quickly greeted and served our round of drinks. About halfway through them, we were approached by a man who didn't even seem to be working there, but he told us that they messed up and we had to move since someone had 'purchased' our table. We were a bit upset that we couldn't finish our drinks, but we asked if we could have our bill so that we could close out before going. He insisted we didn't have to leave - just "move over there" (over there was a standing spot next to the table he wanted vacated). 10 minutes or so pass, and the same guy comes over, but this time is exceptionally rude and tells us we need to leave (we had not gotten our bill yet). We asked if he was paying for our drinks since we had no bill or would he please give us our bill to close out...he seemed totally offended by this and said no and then proceeded to get really rude, and raising his voice. We finally got our bill and paid up. However, not before this host/server/whoever told us that "the people buying your table will be paying WAY more than you, so you need to move". Now, considering I saw the bottle service list (which is what I assume he's talking about) and the prices were not significantly more than we had paid for one round of drinks, I can only assume he didn't know math or what we had paid for our beverages. So...asking us to move and they had made a mistake - no big deal. However, the treatment and ridiculous comment about how we weren't spending enough money is not acceptable. I've been at plenty of spots where they have a slight knowledge of customer service and know how to manage a mistake of the house. This spot was absolutely awful for that. Clearly they seem to be done just fine, but I suspect that as their current clienalle age, I suspect they will find somewhere else to imbibe.

DJ was good and nice ambiance. Bartenders are crooks. Charged a different amount than what was on my receipt. Probably get away with it with tons of drunk people. Disputed with credit card company and they saw the bartender committed fraud. Reversed charges. Wouldn't come back.

This review is based on the Yelp elite event. Who doesn't love unlimited tacos? This small venue is very intimate and cozy. My friend and I ended up ordering a few cocktails from the bar and everything was really good! The bartender was friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back if I'm around the area. Free street parking.

This place is a sad piece of the neighborhood. Chris, the bald bouncer who now has a beard is on a constant power trip on who he lets in. If you do get in, the music is intolerably bad. Think top 20 songs from the past 10 years mixed together in about 30 second intervals. Not uncommon to hear the same song a few times. Pretty much on par with the rest of h.wood groups laughable "trendy" clubs around LA. Drinks are overpriced and bad. Good luck ordering a cocktail here. Last I checked the IPA selection was entirely goose island, which is notably one of the worst in America and comes from the east coast no less. There's really no reason to go here unless you feel like watching a stream of under age kids get in before you, then maybe get the privilege of fighting through them to get a drink at the bar.

Love this place. Simple but classic ! Lots of great tequila drinks ! Yummmmy ! Can't wait to go back.

Never thought I'd be waiting for over 1 hour with my wife, whilst the doormen proceed to let in other people. A bald bearded doorman was excessively power tripping. He used vulgar language to young lady. Terrible experience quite frankly. Just don't waste your time without knowing someone with a table or having a table yourself. Once we got in, it didn't get much better, bad drinks for anyone who knows a good drink. Lots of elbow dancing on the dance floor. Some people may enjoy the scene, but it wasn't for me. We tried hard to make the most of it, but we won't be returning. Sorry ShoreBar. Keep working on the CRM.

Honestly such a bad business.... we paid for a table and they wouldn't even let us in....$300 to waste.

The Moscow mule was actually pretty decent, only reason they don't get one star. They try to act exclusive, but there is absolutely nothing special about this place. Overhyped, overrated, and overpriced.

Let me start by saying.... I have NEVER reviewed negatively on yelp! I would really like to give this place 0 stars but, that isn't an option. BEWARE- DO NOT USE THIS BAR FOR A GROUP OF FRIENDS!!! I have this amazing workout group where we go out about once a month to have a good time and socialize! We try to pick new locations to keep it fresh! The people coordinating this event called multiple times to make sure the bar was cool with us all showing up and finding out the rules. There was NO MENTION of a private party charge or the fact that all of our drinks would have to be put on 1 tab. What kind of bar does this anyways????? Last night, the place was empty until all of our group got there. When the event coordinators tried to close out, some asshole in a hat decided he was going to charge our group for a closed party- $1.500. They are totally money hungry considering we brought about 35-50 people to drink. They charged the card without asking. There were PLENTY of people that were not in our group so, WHY are we being charged for a private party?!?!? Negatives: I'm going to start with negatives since this place is super shady!!! No Parking Valet-$10 Bouncers and staff are completely unfriendly Drinks- Expensive for cocktails, price is ok on beer Small bar Positives: Close to the beach Nice decor

Literally zero people in line. With 2 friends meeting girlfriends inside. Bouncer: "it'll be a few minutes." Whatever everything's chill. Slightly buzzed. Feelin the ocean breeze, ridin' some cool waves. Beardo-baldie-bouncer-nerd makes us wait 45 minutes before telling us we aren't getting in. All the while talking to his other Mountain Dew gulping bouncer bro about the "titties out" inside. Time is money a$$dick. Communicate like a real person. Not a 13 year old porn-addict. 1 out of 5 for hiring these mommy's basement bouncers.

They charge an additional $2 for the ice cube in a drink. Weird. Maybe they'll charge for the napkin or garnish next. I'll stick with bars without hidden fees for a drink.

My husband and I planned to join a group of friends at the SHOREbar. It was a Wednesday and our group of 30 people were the only people there. Were it not for us they would have absolutely no business that night. We came from the other side of town and just as we were about to enter my husband was told he could NOT enter! Because he's wearing sandals, not flip flops, sandals. They said there policy is they don't allow men in with sandals. How RUDE! I was wearing sandals myself, but they didn't have any problem with that. My husband was so embarrassed. We were about to go home and then luckily enough a friend had a pair of running shoes in the car and they let my husband in. He then asked the manager what the deal was and was told it's about liability issues. That's a lie because they let women in with sandals. Then the manager said it was each case to its own, which means there is no policy! Bottom line this place SUCKS! The people running the place are layers and obviously acting in a highly offensive and discriminating manner. Also the drinks are way overpriced. Save yourselves the drive to this establishment!

SHOREbar is a special place to grab a great cocktail in an intimate environment on the westside. This small lounge has been around for years and goes out of their way to have special nights and handcrafted cocktails to match. They have an upstairs members only lounge that is very homey with a private bartender, lockers and couches. Their cocktail list is extensive and well thought out and a they have something that will appeal to every palate. The "Hot Sandy Beach" with tequila, basil, jalapeño, lime juice and agave is refreshing and not too sweet. The "Jojo" is fruity with vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice and strawberries. They offer private events and reservations, which is rare, fabulous feature for a bar of this nature.

Nate at the door was so kind to let us in after it was late and busy the place is so much fun thanks for all the fun