How can you NOT love Del Monte Speakeasy....it's location is super confusing because its located inside Townhouse. Townhouse is the bar area above while DMS is located down a stairway....
The first time I attempted to come here was on a Friday. They have live jazz music from 8pm-10pm no cover. No one told me that it was literally downstairs!!!
2nd time I came here, a bit more prepared after a bit of research was on a Wednesday. On Wednesday they have Underground Comedy for 9pm-11pm and again it's no cover and then at 11pm they have Red Light Wednesdays which is a free Burlesque show
I came in a bit late for the comedy so had a few drinks with friends upstairs at Townhouse until the burlesque show started. Overall the drinks are sort of pricey but worth it. They are tasty indeed and will certainly put a spark in your pants (whatever that means).
The burlesque show was awesome. The hostess was humorous and the dancers were tantalizingly seductive. Overall it's a great time! I would say it's a bit modern mixed with classic burlesque. The music was everything you could imagine dancing to and the dancers were skilled on and off the pole.
It is free so I would recommend bringing some dollar bills for the ladies. Don't be a douche -_-. But you really can't go wrong here...
Read moreThis is a horrible venue for live music. I just went to a jazz show here and I literally couldn’t see any performer, and I’m 6’5” tall. The stage is probably not even a foot off the ground, so you can’t see beyond people who crowd in front. Without being able to see any of the musicians, it was like listening to a livestream in a crowded bar. It was very frustrating that I came to see a band but actually couldn’t see them from anywhere in the venue. They really need to reconfigure the space so that more people can see the musicians they come for, or simply limit the capacity. The place seems like a cool spot to just hang out and have drinks, but not it’s not a good space for live music. Avoid going here if you’re wanting to see a band in which you know will bring in...
Read moreTownhouse / Del Monte Speakeasy is an excellent bar / live venue combination right next to Venice Beach pier. Upstairs you'll get to indulge in their booze creations, most notably their MOSCOW MULE with home made ginger beer, and their HOUSE GIN TONIC which comes out pretty strong. Like.
Grab a seat on one of the sofas in the dark, intimate side room and keep it goin'.
If you feel like dancing, downstairs the Del Monte Speakeasy is your place. Regular live music gigs or DJ's (it's getting hot in there!) are spinning the decks in this sexy underground venue. There are regular jazz concerts - grab a g&t upstairs and get...
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