The Brig

"The Brig is Abbot Kinney’s last true dive bar: an establishment that has been in business for nearly 70 years, which by LA standards makes it a historical landmark. The interior is less dark and grungy and more retro Palm Springs Airbnb, but the dive energy is there in spirit. You can order a shot and beer combo at the bar, play a game of pool in the back, or get some fresh air on the outdoor patio when the Saturday night crowds arrive for the bar’s surprisingly great mojitos." - sylvio martins

"Post Script is a brand new patio restaurant in Venice from the chef behind Yours, Truly. It occupies the expansive parking lot next to The Brig on Abbot Kinney and features one of the more elaborately-designed tents in LA." - brett keating, james montgomery

"Have a stiff drink or a cold beer with a side of prime Abbot Kinney people-watching on the expansive parking lot patio at The Brig, the institution that’s been around since 1952. You might even catch a live DJ or food truck while you’re there. Go early, grab a beverage, and settle in to watch the sky morph into the color palette of a perfect Venice sunset." - Eater Staff

"The Brig has been a longtime fixture in Venice with its sign emblazoned with the silhouette of boxer 'Babe' Brandelli, the bar’s original owner. For its 70th anniversary, the historic bar is hosting a celebration on October 23." - Jean Trinh

"This Brig is Abbot Kinney’s last true dive bar: an establishment that has been in business for nearly 70 years, which by LA standards makes it a historical landmark. The interior is less dark and grungy and more retro Palm Springs Airbnb, but the dive energy is there in spirit. You can order a shot and beer combo at the bar, play a game of pool in the back, or get some fresh air on the outdoor patio when the Saturday night crowds arrive for the bar’s surprisingly great mojitos." - Sylvio Martins