The Best Sports Bars

Check out this list of venues showing the games, and offering food and drink specials in Venice Beach and MdR!

Whether you want craft beer, seafood, Mexican, mojitos,  sushi or anything else we have the inside line on what venues have the games and what the specials are!

 

THE SIDEWALK CAFE.  (On the Venice Beach Boardwalk)

The SWC has satellite sports packages, Ten TV’s including three big screens and is known as “The Best Place to People Watch in Venice Beach.”  Open at 8am everyday,  The Sidewalk Cafe features a full service bar. Happy Hour from 3-7 p.m.  Also, enjoy a Venice  sunset or Venice Boardwalk people watching on their large outdoor patio.   A fun place for the entire family.   1401 Ocean Front Walk. www.thesidewalkcafe.com

CABO CANTINA. (By the Venice Beach Pier)

Cabo Cantina  is the ultimate sports event and pay-per-view fight destination, with up to 50 extra large HD flat screens scattered throughout each location and drink specials all night long.  Watch the game on the weekends and drink bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Maryʼs  until 3:00 p.m. for only $9.95. And, all drinks are two for one from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day.  30 Washington Boulevard.  Venice/Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  www.thecabocantina.com

SURFSIDE (On Windward Ave by the Venice Sign and Venice Boardwalk)

8 big screens showing all the action and  12 local taps pouring a wide variety of beer styles!  From light crispy pilsner, to Belgians, to   hoppy IPAs, Surfside has something for everyone!  They even have the legendary Stone Ruination on draft, which you don’t see many places. As well, they have $5 happy hour brews,  and most of their selection is So. Cal made.  Woohoo!  Go Surfside! 23 Windward Ave.  Venice, CA. 90291 www.SurfsideVenice.com

TONY P’S TAVERN:   (In the Marina)

Tony P’s Tavern is legendary!  It is without question the best sports bar in the Marina!  Not only is the menu super deep, and the staff ultra cool,  they have 40 beers on draft and 80 more in bottles.  Add daily specials, a full satellite package, a full bar with many a custom cocktail to choose from, and a fantastic happy hour, and you too will understand why this is the destination of choice for all sports lovers in the Marina!  Daily happy hour 3-6pm. Extended ’til 7pm on Fri.    Tony P’s Tavern is located in Tony P’s Dockside Grill.  4445 Admiralty Way,  Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 www.TonyPs.com

BRENNAN’S (Marina del Rey)

Join us at Brennan’s for the FIFA World Cup! We’ll be showing day & night games on TVs plus night games on the patio projector!   There will be also be food and drink specials to coincide with each game. We’ll see you there!  Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey, California 90292.  brennansla.com.

SIMMZY’S  (By the Venice Beach Pier)

Simmzy’s is super fun place to watch sports!  And, they have $4 brews and $5 and $6 food options during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. daily!  With 26 taps and a many more in bottles and cans, they are the undisputed beer kings of Washington Square. And, they really know their craft. With rotating handles, Simmzy’s supports local craft breweries.  Most of  their taps being primarily So. Cal breweries.   The Santa Monica Brew Works Chili XPA is ridiculous as is The El Segundo Brewery’s IPA.  And, they have tap take overs monthly among other events.  A knowledgeable, excited staff paired with great food and a breezy vibe steps from the sand makes Simmzy’s a welcome addition to the area.  HOURS:  Sat. & Sun 10am-11pm (kitchen ’til 10:30pm).  37 W. Washington Blvd. Venice, CA 90292.  www.Simmzys.com

 

HAMA SUSHI (By the Venice Boardwalk)  

How about some sushi and sake with your football? Sounds great to me!  Hama shows the Sunday and Monday games and has happy hour until the game is over.  Even if it goes into OT!  Woohoo.  And, if you don’t know, Hama’s happy hour is rippin’!     213 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291  Happy hour served on the patio.  213 Windward Avenue – “on the circle”Venice, Ca 90291. www.hamasushi.com

CANAL CLUB.  (By the Venice Boardwalk)

California cuisine from the Wood Grill, Rotisserie and Sushi Bar; served in Frank Gehreys’ spectacular setting. Daily Happy hour & happening weekend nights.  Happy hour and drink specials daily.  Mon-Sun,  5-7 p.m.  Canal Club, 2025 Pacific Ave.   www.canalclubvenice.com

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So,  there you have it, now go enjoy the games!

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