6 Happy Hours in Marina Del Rey & Venice Beach We Are Loving Right Now

6 Happy Hours in Marina Del Rey & Venice Beach We Are Loving Right Now

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Aperol Spritz and Pomme Frites, Please!



Written By: Molly O’Brien Venice Happy Hour

Venice and Marina Del Rey are known for their relaxed, bohemian vibes as well as Silicon Beach’s “work hard, play hard” attitude. It’s fitting that these areas have the best selection of happy hours to back up the atmosphere. Here’s 7 of the neighborhood’s best places to chill and grab reasonably priced snacks and snazzy cocktails when the clock strikes 5!

1 | California Cool Venice Happy Hour

Stark’s Restaurant

Photographed By: Jakob Layman Photographed By: Jakob Layman

Stark’s Restaurant is a quintessential Californian eatery, which includes a 360-degree seating bar—complete with a selection of creatively curated cocktails. From 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, happy hour highlights feature select $10 drinks, including the Starks Royale (gin, lemon, cucumber, mint and champagne), which can be deliciously paired with small bites like the Margherita flatbread. “We’re constantly changing up the offerings,” shares General Manager Graham Arnold.

Native Knowledge: Their $2 oysters are always rotating to whatever is the freshest available and are directly sourced through Santa Monica Seafood. As far as the pizza goes, the dough is made in-house with just a small touch of honey for added sweetness!

Stark’s Restaurant

13181 Mindanao Way

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

310.437.7600

2 | Old Friends and New Friends Venice Happy Hour

The Little Friend

Photography By: Won Ho Frank Lee Photography By: Won Ho Frank Lee

With happy hour specials every single night until 8 p.m., it’s no wonder The Little Friend is a great place for meeting (and making) new companions. Guests can try essential selections like the classic Aperol Spritz or Mezcal Margarita, as well as Peroni on draft. Bites include tasty pomme frites and tacos.

The Little Friend

822 Washington Blvd

Venice, CA 90292

310.747.6969

Sunny Spot

At the intersection of Abbot Kinney and Marina Del Rey is friendly local outpost Sunny Spot. Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Offerings include $5 house wine, well drinks and beer as well as bites like tacos and chips with dip—all enjoyed beneath the warm California sunshine.

Sunny Spot

822 Washington Blvd

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

310.448.8884

4 | Howdy, Neighbor! Venice Happy Hour

Neighbor

Neighbor on Abbot Kinney is one of the most aesthetically pleasing Venice must-visits for Angelenos and visitors alike. Insta-worthy happy hours are daily from 4-6 p.m. and feature a selection of cocktails like the Oaxacan Spritz (mezcal, aperol, lime, grapefruit, salt and soda) and Infante (tequila, lime, orgeat and nutmeg) as well as bites including tostadas, oysters and fries.

Neighbor

1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd

Venice, CA 90291

310.314.3625

The Venice Whaler

Photography By: Keith Pratt Photography By: Keith Pratt Photography By: Keith Pratt Photography By: Keith Pratt Photography By: Keith Pratt Photography By: Keith Pratt

Since 1944, The Venice Whaler has been offering locals, visitors and celebrities like The Beatles and The Beach Boys incomparable sunsets, margaritas, tacos and a taste of rich history. Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m., The Whaler hosts happy hour. Food offerings include tacos, chowder and sliders, which you can enjoy with drinks like Sangria, well cocktails, beer and wine from $5-8.

Native Knowledge: The juices that The Whaler uses in cocktails are fresh-squeezed daily on-site.

The Whaler

10 Washington Blvd

Venice, CA 90292

310.821.8737

6 | French Connection Venice Happy Hour

Zinque

Photography Provided By: Haley Hill Photography

This chic, hipster modern Venice hangout is a trendy spot for people-watching while appreciating good wine and small bites either inside or on the charming patio. Monday-Friday from 4-6:30 p.m., Zinque offers wine, beer and sangria alongside bites like mini quiches and quesadillas to share (or not!).

Zinque

600 Venice Blvd

Venice, CA 90291

310.437.0970