Recent event covered: 04.27.11 A night at the 1920’s Del Monty Speakeasy. Plus Layla’s birthday. (Happy b-day Layla!) Red light Wednesdays, burlesque show, D.J. and more!
Burlesque performances by: Black out Betty – Ali Kat – Krysten Korruption – Misty Le Fleur
CHECK OUT THE EVENT PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS BELOW:
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE TOWNHOUSE is RED LIGHT SPECIALS AND THE SPEAKEASIES. SHOW GOES ON AT 10:00 P.M.
ABOUT THE SPEAKEASIES: The Speakeasies are a burlesque dancing group that are featured at Townhouse Tavern in Venice Beach. The Townhouse Cocktails at 52 Windward Ave was established back in 1915 and has gone through many changes in it’s day. Now in 2011 it’s taking root of it’s heritage and bringing back that feel of those long ago yester-years with a burlesque act with a modern twist and grine to it. Join the Speakeasies on there MySpace page at www.myspace.com/the_speakeasies
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TOWNHOUSE HOURS of OPERATION:
Monday – Thursday: 5 o’clock till 2 in the morning | Friday – Sunday: 12 noon till 2 in the morning
Parking: Street
Outdoor Seating: No
Happy Hour: Yes
Smoking: Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
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DID YOU KNOW THAT…
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Townhouse is open day and night!
Live DJ every Thursday – Sunday 10pm – 2am
Townhouse fact: During the Prohibition era of the 1920’s, when liquor was banned, there was an illegal speakeasy hidden in the basement.
Townhouse weekend special: $5 BLOODY MARY’S & MIMOSAS. FRI.-SUN. 12 P.M. – 5 P.M
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See http://www.westlandtraveler.com/ca/venice/townhouse/ to find out more about the Townhouse bar at Venice Beach.
Most locals remember Frank Bennett running the Townhouse for years. The new owner, Louie Ryan has fully restored the basement of the Townhouse Bar which was an actual Speakeasy during prohibition. Ships brought liquor down from Canada which anchored off shore and then smuggled the booze through secret tunnels under the streets of Venice.
Video produced by Don Westland
Townhouse: 52 Windward Ave. Venice, Ca 90291 | 310.392.4040 | www.myspace.com/townhousevenice
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