SHOREbar

Avoid!
This is the worst bar. There are some serious problems with the people in charge.
The bouncers are creepy, and let in mainly underaged people.
My sister’s friend went with 6 people and only one girl who knew the bouncer got in, and when my sister’s friend tried to complain, the bouncer said he would call the cops if he didn’t leave.
A bouncer also followed my sister down the block while on the job and was hitting on her.
The inside is also very small, and it isnt very fun.

Pretty small bar near the beach. It is like in between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades. Parking is a hassle so if you are planning to come I recommend using Über. The place is pretty small with a few booths and tables. There is a DJ so music is a hit or miss. The best thing here is definitely the Moscow Mule but it really depends who makes it. I’ve gotten a really good one and a crappy one the same night.

Has both a Hollywood and a locals vibe. I got punched in the face in the front of this bar by a miscreant some time back, and the security staff was very impressive and professional in ending it at a random cheap shot to the side of my head instead of an all out brawl as it could’ve become soon after. Doorman Chris is the man once you get to know him, and the bar itself is a lot of fun if you are looking for a lively, crowded atmosphere. Anyone that remembers the other bar that was at this location, the Hideout, knows that Shore Bar is a massive, gargantuan improvement from that, and then some. Just know what you’re getting into. If you’re looking for a crowded Hollywood-​esque nightlife spot with a Westside LA patronage than Shore Bar is it. But keep in mind that it can get extremely crowded with long lines, predictably very annoying people of an LA variety and inevitably nowhere to sit. That’s what kind of spot it is.

Many different hand crafted cocktails with a variety of alcohol. They have something great for everyone! I highly suggest the Moscow Mule.

Unexpected hollywood games at the door. Small venue. Can get insanely crowded (which I unfortunately experienced first hand). Good music tho. Fun if you’re into close quarter twerking.

I live 2 blocks away but had never come here because of the comments regarding service, and at first was surprised That I didn’t have to wait despite what many others had said… but that is probably because it was a Tuesday Night. It was empty so 3 of us sat at the bar with a total of 2 other people in the place and the bartender literally did not interact with us for one second until I flagged him down for a drink… Why would not offer someone sitting right in front of you a drink is beyond me. LOL when I hear him complain about how shitty his tips are… Maybe because you don’t know how to give basic service and engage with your only customers? I work in service and this was a joke. Can someone please buy this place out and hire people that can keep locals happy! GTFO

Shorebar is an awesome venue with a private club membership available and a innovative and service oriented staff. The place has the same intimate, pub feeling of Nice Guy in Hollywood, but with a younger vibe, hosting terrific DJ’s and a setting that is second to none on the coast.
We bought a table for friends in the industry and were treated like royalty, no worse than would be expected by some of the major agents or industry icons in this town. Shorebar is a top drawer night spot. The only thing missing is an in house kitchen, which in that neck of the woods, where there is very little in terms of late night edible cuisine, would be most welcome.

This review is based on the Unilocal elite event. Who doesn’t love unlimited tacos? This small venue is very intimate and cozy. My friend and I ended up ordering a few cocktails from the bar and everything was really good! The bartender was friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back if I’m around the area.
Free street parking.

If you are looking for a cute And fun bar, I highly suggest going to the Shore Bar! The drinks are great. And the service is equally great.
It’s no hassles bar.

Absolute worst bar in the greater Los Angeles area. They will let in the ugliest 19 year olds you’ve ever seen. Beautiful girls and guys are left outside to wait because the staff (milo and crew) have their own agenda. If you do happen to be fake AF looking or underage, expect shitty service, shitty drinks and shitty music. An absolute waste of time. You’d have more fun waiting in the disorganized crowd they call a line anyways. If you are all about social media presence and disgusting drinks, this place has your name written all over it. Good luck.

Alright, I’m going to lead the charge on this one. I wrote a scathing review (and well deserved) of SHOREbar about 20 months ago due to several bad experiences with bouncers and pretentious staff, hoping that this would inspire a change of culture here. I’ve noticed change – and this is very rare in my experience.
I came back here recently (and reluctantly I might add), and found myself in an awkward position of surprise and awe. I was greeted pleasantly at the door, and ushered in politely at an hour where I would expect the usual crowd (maybe I was lucky). What a great start! By starting my evening on a high note, I was able to notice all the amazing positives of this place in a better light. Even in my last bad review, I was able to notice the potential and beauty of this location – imagine how much I noticed it in a good mood.
The bartenders were amazing, cordial, and engaging. These guys weren’t your average nightclub scrubs, they knew how to make delicious high-​end cocktails. The staff had felt completely different from the last time I came here, despite the faces being recognizable.
Maybe I’m crazy but I think SHOREbar has listened to Unilocal and is altering their business model to be more friendly to newcomers. I hope they can maintain the feeling of nautical classiness while not getting the «outsiders» angry!

If you like frat boys and a bouncer that came out of the womb angry, this place is for you!

Recently went for a birthday party on Saturday. I found the bar had an interesting ambiance, fun crowd and great drinks (make sure you try the Moscow mule!).
I’m not sure what the other Unilocalers were talking about with the bad service etc but I found the bar to be quite nice– not over the top amazing but worth trying.
The music was a bit off (the DJ put on John Mayer) but other than that it was good.
Also, I saw people were complaining about $ 7 valet… In any other major city it’s twice that amount. So $ 7 is a fair rate in my opinion.
Next time I’m in the area will definitely pop in again.

Love this place. Simple but classic ! Lots of great tequila drinks ! Yummmmy !
Can’t wait to go back.

Damn! After reading all of your HORRIBLE reviews I decided NOT to celebrate my birthday here nor give you any business. Wow! You guys should definitely take these Unilocal reviews serious. It already drove me away. Just imagine how much business you’ve already lost. Such a shame!

Chris is a shitty bouncer. He blames his insecurities on his bosses and GMs. But his real problem is how ugly he is. He is ugly as fuck, and no one on this fucking planet loves him. He cries himself to sleep everynight. He sucks a giant dick at his job. And he will die alone. The next time I decide to go to shorebar it better be because the world has ended, there are no women left on the planet, and the only person left in the world is Chris and I can beat the fucking shit out of him until he dies.
Love,
Tyler

Came here with my lady to wait in line and watch all of the white people be let in.
My lady is of color which meant we had to wait an hour outside only to be told by Chris and Milo at the door that they were at capacity. As we left we saw more white people enter.
I think it’s safe to say that this is a «white people only bar» if you’re ethnic please take note of that prior to arriving.
Minus five stars for the attitude. Plus one star for the blatantly obvious ethnic cleansing — it made it easier for us to leave when the writing was on the wall.

If i could give zero stars, i would. Absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Maybe it was racism or blatant ignorance but I was very upset at not only their service but their management also.
We ordered drinks that totaled up to about $ 50, but was charged $ 80something. When pointing out this error, they tried to convince us that we were wrong. After printing out the receipt and realizing they made a mistake, they did absolutely nothing to compensate us for the effort, time, and money spent. They simply said they would adjust the payment and sent us on our notsomerry way with much attitude and a lot of eye-​rolling.
Not to mention that the DJ playing was one of the rudest human beings I’ve ever had the displeasure of coming across.
For sure I will never come back to this racist and rude bar and unless you want to be treated like dirt I recommend that you also look elsewhere.

The South African girl in the door was so rude to me and my friends she make us feel so bad! I don’t recommend this place
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This place is sad.

Lord, where do I start?
I don’t want to judge a place entirely by Unilocal reviews, but I had to admit I got a kick out of reading them. My final consensus? I HAVE to check this place out.
Well, opportunity came on a Sunday birthday party and while I may not have experienced the entire realm of what ShoreBar is because of this, it certainly wasn’t as terrible as I had originally expected.
First good sign: street parking, same side of street. Score! No $ 7 valet here.
Bouncer*: Wasn’t the friendly smiling type but most won’t be. There were two open doors we were standing in front of and he simply directed me to the correct one. Nothing to complain about here.
Crowd: Almost 100% completely whitewashed, I ruined this demographic (along with another co-​worker) but I wasn’t given dirty looks or bumped up against rudely. As a matter of fact, I thought the patrons here were actually NICER than other trendy places I have been. And I’m not cute.
Staff: Bartender and especially the barback/​busboy (there was only one of each) were really friendly (I’d almost say polite) guys, and maybe because it was Sunday and not crazy busy, the spirits were high.
‘Food’/Drink: I smelled food, and was told that it could be brought in from neighboring spots, kind of like what The Otheroom in Venice permits. Tried a sip of the Moscow Mule in the copper mug from the birthday kid, and for what it was I enjoyed it, especially that potent ginger. But I politely handed it back to him; as it was probably his 4^th one within the hour (I did want that mug though).
Slight Issue: One thing that did kind of bother me is that a lot of the patrons did appear to be underage, especially this one underfed-​looking girl with an extremely-​tight-​poor-​excuse-​of-​a-​white ‘dress’ perched on a stool at a table top across our booth. She was blatantly staring at another girl at our table and I asked our tablemate if she knew the girl staring. She didn’t, and then said girl came over, wavering in front of our booth, blurting incoherent things as the guy she was with finished his drink and guided her away, giving us a ‘sorry about that’ expression. She didn’t cause any trouble as you can see, but she clearly didn’t seem like she should be there due to her age.
Overall: So Adam K., this was a fairly decent night! Little out of my ways so I can’t return every weekend, but glad I gave it a chance. And don’t worry, you’re not down a copper mug due to me.
*Bouncer would not let the birthday boy back in about a hour and a half later, but in his favor, the kid was 100% unable to function, so technically, bouncer was in the right. So my staggering friend was taken (more like carried) to the snots over at Giorgio Baldi next door, where I’m sure they most enjoyed having him ;-)