Top rated Cocktail bars in Santa Monica, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Cocktail bars in Santa Monica

Experience the best that Santa Monica has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 26 places from Cocktail bar category.

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The Upper West

New American restaurant

Loftlike hot spot with a patio & happy hours, serving New American grub & market-driven cocktails.

$$$ $

4.60 (746 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)

Chulita

Mexican restaurant

Alta California menu of local, seasonal Mexican cuisine along with mezcal & tequila for sipping.

$$ $$

4.50 (513 reviews) (~2.84 km from centre)

Birdie G's

Traditional American restaurant

Casual & eclectic eats from the Rustic Canyon group in a barnhouse-inspired, industrial-chic space.

$$ $$

4.50 (377 reviews) (~2.25 km from centre)

Massilia

Modern European restaurant

Stylish eatery offering contemporary Italian, French & Moroccan dishes, plus happy hour cocktails.

$$ $$

4.40 (685 reviews) (~0.49 km from centre)

Wallflower

Indonesian restaurant

Hip little spot for Indonesian porridge & coffee during the day & more elaborate dishes at night.

$$ $$

4.40 (408 reviews) (~2.85 km from centre)

The Chestnut Club - Santa Monica Bar - Cocktails - Happy Hour 5-7pm

Cocktail bar

Rustic wood & dramatic beamed ceilings set the mood at this hip cocktail lounge for craft drinks.

$$ $$

4.40 (358 reviews) (~0.71 km from centre)

1 Pico

Seafood restaurant

Californian fine dining & brunch in an upscale hotel setting with a fireplace, bar & ocean vistas.

$$$ $

4.40 (244 reviews) (~1.4 km from centre)

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Cocktail bar

Dark, intimate neighborhood bar for classic drinks, craft beer & wine, plus happy hour & live music.

$$ $$

4.40 (214 reviews) (~4.25 km from centre)

Jonah's Kitchen + Bar Santa Monica CA

Cocktail bar

👍 Brisket melted in your mouth, and the lamb chops were the best we’ve ever had. We would definitely recommend these!! Price point was great for the quality of the meat. They don’t come with sides, but we split the two meals and with dessert we were full. Order the peach cobbler!! So good! Lost a sta...

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4.40 (207 reviews) (~2.19 km from centre)