just a good old little hole in the wall
rod (the owner) is an old friend and over the years applied his expertise to this venture when he acquired the bar. Lots of great bands and a wide variety. However, the cinema does not allow for a mosh pit due to the size but the is very intimate dance and the wee bit o' dance floor. Rod has a knack for bringing in very good looking lady bartenders. And if you take good care of them and rod is not looking, you will get a good pour. There is a very nice outdoor patio in the back were you probably can bring in you own food from any of the local eateries down the street (carls jr, cinco de mayo, johnnies, or any of the food coaches on venice blvd). Be sure to be there when rod's niece is working the bar. She is both very nice and very exotic. Sorry rod, your niece is hot!!!!! if you do plan on having one too many, there are a number of motels within a block or two of the bar.
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seedy
great little bar, with a good old local culver city following. Great live music, that gets your feet tapping in your chair till you can no longer take it and your up dancing. Good pours, good prices and afterwards lots of local favorite food joints to quench your hunger. No glamour, no ritz, just a feel good bar in the heart of culver city.
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this is the oldest bar in culver city. Maybe the smallest too! what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in great live music.  the musical styles range from country, blues,rock,latin,folk, you name it. Everynight is different. Country star lucinda williams, blues guitarist  coco montoya  ex-blaster dave alvin  and dwight yokum have graced the the (small) stage there as well as many other popular local and international acts.
most shows have multiple bands/artists.

drinks are pretty cheap and the patio is a good hang.

dont park at villa italian restaraunt next door! you will be towed.

no cover so please tip the band!
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