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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great gem of a bar located on Abbot Kinney in Venice, accented by a great selection of internation wine and beer served to the background of hip Indie rock. Like most bars it can tend to be a little...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in LA. Great selection of beer and wine, good music blaring from the speakers and a great looking crowd week round. The beer ranges from $6-12. My fave is the Hefenweizen that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived with a decent sized group of people hoping to get a few good drinks and catch up with old friends. The place was packed (duh it was Friday night) and I was getting a bit flustered with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of this place. I love the atmosphere and the dark lighting. It's intimate but you don't feel like you're in a swanky, overpriced bar. They have a great selection of wine and beer, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
dark moody wine and beer bar.great with friends or a date you've already looked at in good lighting at some point.very poorly lit.crowd mixed with yuppies and hipsters.overall a decent destination.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:Cute boysGood wine selectionExcellent location Cons:Loud musicNo VodkaVery dark inside
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here on Fridays and Saturdays. For a beer and wine bar, they don't have much variety on beer. Asked for a Franziskaner or a Pacifico with no dice. Pretty dark inside. Able to find seating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loud and dark, loud and dark. Located in a very happenin' part of bohemian Venice, the Otherroom sports a great space and cool decor but you wouldn't know if you come here after the sun has set and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Venice Beach on a heat wave day to cool down and randomly stumbled into this place in the daytime. From outside you can tell it's a pretty up-to-date and higher end bar because the decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know about the food, but the time here was amazing... had one of the funnest time all year last night (a Wednesday). They only serve wine and beer. You get a lot of rich OC yuppies here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon entering The Otheroom, my immediate thoughts were -HOLY MOLEY look at all those beers and wines!OH MY GOSH - Are they playing The Big Pink? And other indie tunes I absolutely adore?WOW! Look at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really pretty, chill bar/lounge. The vibe is very dark and soft velvet (but not in a creepy way) so this is a good place to bring a date on like the second or third date. They have a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny because this place is known as a pick up bar, but it's so dark inside, it's hard to even see people's faces. Needless to say I love this place- it's super chill and laid back. No dance...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of my favorite bars. I'm not a big liquor girl so I love that they are beer and wine only and they have a great selection. I'm always looking to try new/seasonal beers and always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a periodic interloper on the O.R. scene dating back several yrs.i emphasize. Periodic.Sunday evenin'---this is the first time here that i'm not hemmed into long drink lines and SRO...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going to this bar in Venice on Abbot Kinney, one of the main streets in Venice, which has a lot of bars and restaurants along there. This was back in 2008.I came here with this girl who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a night out in Venice. On the weekend nights there can be a line, but it tends to move slightly quickly. The bartenders seem to like to ignore, which is kind of annoying.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, good people and a wide selection of wonderful beers. A very nice place to spend a night at.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig this place. Every time I come here I have a great time chatting away. If you're a beer or wine snob, this place is the right joint for you. They've got a great selection of imported beers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last week some girlfriends and I ventured out to Abbott Kinney's First Friday (August) to see what kind of trouble we could get ourselves in to (unfortunately that turned out to be a big fat NONE)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why so many negative reviews - I really like the Otheroom. But maybe it's because I've never been in on a weekend? That being said, it's a low-key place for a weeknight that still pulls a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool dark place for a refreshing brew. Tons of great tasting craft beers and a really tasty Ginger beer for that Jameson or bourbon you might be lickin to order.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why the reviews are a little on the low side. Then again I've only been here a handful of times. People say it's too loud to have a conversation. I've actually come here because The Brig...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy, dark, and crowded, with music so loud you can't hear the people next to you even if they are 3 inches away. Not my scene.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda hit or miss Good if you love wine and a wide selection of beers. If your like loud rock this is a highly recommendable place. The champagne was pretty good first time trying champagne and i was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great wine bar to go with friends! Love the dark interior, the little tables, the chalkboard menu, and the wide selection of wine, beer, and champagnes. It definitely gets super crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This wine bar is busy, dark, and the music is loud. There seem to always be people hanging around in the front of the place. Neat space, a couple of rooms, set up with candles, cool crowd but not too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dont think you could ever get me to go here on a weekend, I just see how packed it is and makes me want to run, that being said recently I went on a Monday night with a friend and was really chill,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Other Room is a bit like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Before 6pm: It's a breezy, low-key bar with a great beer list and a pleasant industrial aesthetic. After 6pm: It gets flooded with douche-y guys...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
EDIT: This place gets worse each time I go back. One time a table of guys next to us got up and left, and they thought it would be funny to push a lit candle up against my back on their way out....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i always end up here wondering why i'm here. the seating is awkward, the bartenders seem bothered and the space can be chock filled with douches. it's best early on a weekday, but then again, what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to sit back and people watch on Sunday evening. Cool vibe, friendly peeps and you can bring your own pizza in to nibble on. I also suggest you check out their sister bar in NY. It's fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place, a little more mature and chill than the other bar we went to which was filled with aggro "Bros" (kids). It was a strange mix of clientele from dressed up people to tattoo sporting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere, nice lighting, nice interior design, lots of beers on tap, hot server. unfortunately, she was the only one working the place so the wait for drinks was looooooong. didnt mind it so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night for the first time and I really liked it! The atmosphere is really cool, laid back and I love how they serve beer and wine only and yet they are sooooo popular! I dont think I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Thursday night and was a little turned off by the trendy scene. I know who would have guessed Abbot Kinney would be trendy?...lol...well after I got through the sea of trust fund...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty crowded when we went which was a Thursday night, didn't have to much trouble getting a beer, they had a great selection of beer and wine. the night started out OK for, we then found some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So The Otheroom, what can I say? I had heard from multiple sources that this was a good place to go for a drink, so I popped in to say hello. I had been meaning to go in for awhile, but every time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow ! Talk about lame. Three words best describe The OtherGoon . . . This Place Sucks.The energy in this place is putrid - the vibes are better at a cemetery after 12:00AM on a full moon halloween...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
*** worse late night venue on Abbott Kinney. ***dark, loud, obnoxiously pretentious, and poor music.*** i'm shocked everytime i see a line waiting to enter. ***
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. When its crowded you have to be aggressive and grab a table, but its fun sharing because you meet the most interesting people. I'm not lying when I say I had a conversation about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dark, brooding and mysterious is the best way to describe this Venice venue. Even though the menu is displayed on a larger than life chalkboard above the bar, boasting the many varieties of beer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I love this place, but wish they would open earlier on the weekends. It would be such a great place to grab a glass of wine or a beer on a saturday or sunday afternoon.Management if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd give it a 5 if i wasnt deaf after a nite there. good bartenders. nice & they know the product. i love that they dont make the locals wait in line, now thats giving back to the community! cant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a early Friday afternoon...Love the setting of the place...it was a bit too dark but your eyes will adjust after sitting there for a while. They don't serve food here but I think they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I have definitely not had the types of bad experiences that many other reviewers have, but I wouldn't call this place my favorite either. I must first mention that I do not live in Venice, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite bar on my favorite street in LA. They have a great selection of beer and wine (and even sake). Tons of micro-brews and solid offerings of California and international wines. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
made a random stop here while taking a friend home on a thursday night. no line. no cover. good amount of people. not too packed. not too empty.isn't really my scene so much, but i do have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer! Yay! I usually get here early or go on weekdays so I don't have to deal with the giant line that can grow. Tons of seating and I always find people to talk to.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a former New Yorker. We love our wine bars to be dark and brooding - the furniture, the bartenders, the cabernet. That said, its great to find The Otheroom, an off-shoot of the New York...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Although this place has quite the wait for a Westside bar, once you get in it's a nice place to sit and hang out with friends. There is always good music and decent enough drinks. If you're younger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While standing in line, the bouncer suddenly yells, "Anyone with 'Venice' on their drivers license come to the front of the line. We like to keep this a locals' bar."Everyone in line stares at him,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If your driver license doesn't say "Venice", expect to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour to get in on the weekends.It was completely packed with the typical Venice crowd. Beach-cruiser-riding, low-rise-jeans,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just hit this place up again last night, the evenings have slowed down considerably which make it a much more enjoyable place to have a drink and a conversation while sitting down. The total lack of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its like how I'd imagine traveling inside an indie spaceship to be.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How have I not written a review of this place yet?Been going here since this past summer and while it isn't a regular spot of mine, I still stop in every so often. The best thing about this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love Beer- This place is MECCAThe beer selection is out of control. Huge selection from all over the world- ales, lagers etc. Bar tenders are very knowledgeable too if you don't know what to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those bars that's making Venice so hot right now. It's a beer and wine joint with an extensive menu. There's american micros, german, and Belgium beers galore, and a sizable wine list...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cool vibe, but I would steer away from this place over the weekend cause it's definitely not worth waiting outside in a long ass line for...added to the fact that I can't see a damn thing when I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah! The Other Room! Simply thinking of the Other Room reminds me of days of old...skating or riding my beater bike from Oakwood to the bar at 5pm when they opened. G and I would chill with our backs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the big selection of Belgium beers here but to ridiculously packed here on a Friday night. Didn't stay very long bc didn't feel like waiting forever to get a drink, but if you get here early u...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to totally dodge all the yuppies and snotty patrons for a beer. Snotty is a bit of an understatement for some of the people there.It got packed quickly and I could barely see their exhaustive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When The Other Room opens in the late afternoon, they fling open the gigantic windows and let in the cool, fresh, Venice breeze. It sets the tone for the whole experience. Most of the front room...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible ambience and one beautiful waitress - what was her name?? Was it Sierra? Good beer list, although a little pricey, but you get what you pay for.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wine and beer lovers get ready for a nice, dark, intimate bar!!I love love love bars that seem just a bit more personal and intimate, especially in a place as big as los angeles. This place the second...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was there, I heard some Radiohead and some MGMT. So, they definitely play some awesome music. The beer selection is the best around and it actually seems, somewhat refreshing that they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday. It was particularly cold that night. There was a line to get in and we waited for a bit. I thought to myself as I froze my testicles off. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had problems getting in or standing in any line (I've never seen one, but maybe I'm lucky with the timing) at this bar. There is a neat little back room to tuck yourself away in with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like it. I had been to The Otheroom several times before, thinking it was a "really cool vibe" and "I love that they don't have liquor!" To put it mildly, I was wrong. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer and wine selection. Weekend nights are too busy and too loud. Always good for a happy hour drink - grab some food from a nearby spot and bring it to drink with the open front windows in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is a pretty decent place. i'd like to come back another time. my only real major qualm is the fact that despite their pretty extensive beer list they do not serve guinness. that would be a deal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A line to get in? Me thinks not. When our group announced our plan B, The Brig down the street, the 20-something cool kid in front of us said, "Don't go there. There's no one there...there's only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance of this spot...I didnt hang for too long but it was cool and the people there were nice.I went on a week night around 6ish to meet a friend so it was super chill but usually its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go and chill during the weekdays or even on the weekend.Great place for beer selection, not for a club, dark and no dance floor. If you like good beer and want to meet venice locals,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
chill place to duck into with your friend for a drink and chatting. don't expect too much but to have a good drink and chill time with your date. recommendation go during the week. if you are there on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place I hate thee. Worse crowd of plaid shirt hipsters, who wish they lived in Brooklyn. This location gives the East Coast ones a bad rap. The servers are not concerned with taking drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was brought here on a date the other night....and it's a good thing for the decent wine selection because my date was totally lame.Really cool, low key place. We came here on a tuesday night and it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of wine & beer. Only downside is that they ONLY have wine & beer.Great atmosphere, very dark and intimate feeling. There are a few rooms, one almost like a mini lounge.Definitely an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been frequenting The Otheroom since 2005. I love, LOVE this bar.Yeah, it's a meet market, however, ... I'm usually there during the week when it's a bit low key. The white belgians are what keeps...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Kinda like New York at the beach... with only beer and wine. Friendly people, great crowd, strong beer and an immense tap/bottle beer and wine menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for the first time w/ some friends a few weeks ago and it was jammed pack. the line was super long and it took us forever to get in. i heard it's not usually that crowded....so not sure...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised by the business people here. I ended up hanging outside for awhile and chatting with some musicians. The bar is just very dark and greyish brown inside. There are three rooms actually....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! It has a great selection of wine and beer. It's a good place to go on a weeknight, after work to sip on some wine, relax and have some good conversations. Great location on Abbot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place was quite packed when I went there for a friend's birthday party. However, it was cool that there was a cocktail waitress to get us drinks. Quite nice when the bar was packed. She asked me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funked out! What a rad place! The first thing you notice is the lack of electricity (at least, at nights). The place has giant windows that seem to be sucking in the sea breeze and cooling the place....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I got absolutely trashed in this place. Smashed. Obliterated. Hammered. Tromboned. It was fun until the over zealous security strangled my friend and threw him out---FOR NOTHING. For...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I come here? Because it's close to my house. There really are some pretentious pieces of you know what who think their boo boo doesn't smell bad. Who in their right mind charges 10 buck for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Look ... if posing in a bar that features a cool interior, good beer and wine, and good looking chicks is your thing then the Otheroom is the place for you!Now for a reality check!Chicks are all from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
came for a bachelor party and thought this place had the most schizo music ever!!! not to mention the crazy tribute to the person killed outside the place. good thing i have no reason to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab a beer or a glass of wine and hang out. Unfortunately, my days of doing that are over for a while, but it was fun while it lasted. Be prepared for monster crowds as the hour gets...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was waiting for something "special" for my 200th review, oh well, I'm not one to wait, so here goes!!!I came here not too along with a friend after we went to one of those "Learning Annex" workshops...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OR is an Abbott Kinney staple. You'll find all kinds of people there, and most of the time, they're people you want to meet. You'll always find locals there as well. The vibe is terrific and I would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the california flag inspired artwork they have on display here. i usually stop here during the day when it's the least crowded or mid-week. i opt for a hoegarden or flute of prosecco. it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what I like about this place..it's a little too hip for me, it's incredibly dark (and I mean dark, like walking into your closet with nothing but a match dark), and loud. Yet, I still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I thought that the bouncer was joking when he said you get cutsies if your id says your from Venice! From the other reviews, I guess not. Luckily, I had my Venice resident friend with me. Dark...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Much like LA itself, it is a love/hate relationship, but in the end, it is home. ... or my "otherhome" to be more precise.If you are new to Venice, this is probably the first place you will want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great beer selection, and the people were friendly and fun to watch, but it's too cramped (even on sunday night) and trying too hard to be trendy/cool. i probably won't go back here because there are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, The Otheroom ... you sweet, surly broad, how I both love you so hard and, at the same time, sometimes sort of want to bomb you. Your smell, your dirty dish rag and dank beer man musk, can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not from Venice.. don't bother coming here. Went here for a friend's bday. It was more of her scene then it was me and my girlfriend's. The line to get in was one of the longest (time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sunday afternoonbreezy beachy venice vibesip champagne and laugh
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Once fun bar is now tragic coke den. This place used to be a lot of fun, even though the music is always a bit too loud. But nowadays, it is a giant over-extended frat party, except all the frat boys are 30,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite spots. Let's start off with an honesty note: it's probably more sentimental that I like this place so much as it was a first date location for my gf and I. Anywho, great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favourite local bar. What's great about this place is all the beautiful people hang out here on the weekday. I've met an actress for a short film I'm directing, and a ballerina from NYC here....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, yuppies, I guess you didn't get the memo, but nobody in Venice fucking wants you here. Especially at The Otheroom. Unfortunately, almost every time I am here, half the people around the bar look...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off - the beer selection alone is a 4 star rating, too bad the menu is in such a dirty and dismal place. Granted I went when there was still light outside so I think I may have seen more stains...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm biased cause i only like going here when it's empty ish. the location is fun, the building is cool and they allow dogs. Not to mention it has a large selection of beer & wine. A good time to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three main reasons I like this bar: 1. It has a great beer list.2. It makes me feel like I'm in New York again (specifically when it's not jam packed).3. I love the dark and dungeon-esque decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much ethnic diversity here (mostly white people), but I like this place! It's like no other place in LA that I've been to. I'm originally from Chicago and I got to say this place reminds...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is really loud not good if you want to have intimate conversation.The room is little with nice candlelight and i do love the fact that they sell organic wines and beers, a bonus in my book....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very surprised by the atmosphere compared to the impression I got from yelp reviews.Well heeled Yuppies. Drinking wine and beer, elbow to elbow. No liquor, limited seating, most people are in their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite bars to go to during the week. The only problem is the music is way to LOUD! It is way to difficult to have a conversation.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
133 reviews...? Obviously a heavily frequented place. I agree with the other reviewers that the daytime is the best time to go here, when the sceney scene, and the lines to get in can be avoided....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Scene-tastic.This joint is best visited during the day time. That's really the only time you can actually get a seat in the coveted "window seats". They have good music flowing via iPod and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, to be honest, this was the first bar I went to after I turned 21. Great choice! Since turning 21 (june 4th), i've been quite a few times. I love the feel of the place, very trendy, but laid back....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Otheroom manages to be hip, but not too cool for school, a feat that's rather difficult to achieve nowadays.There's an extensive selection of wine and microbrews to choose from. The dark interior...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so perhaps one day you are driving down that stretch of wilshire through beverly hills to westwood and you happen to look over to the adjacent lane and see two guys in a gray convertible mustang with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bar and cousin to the NY bars of similar names. Love it in the summer, windows and doors are open, order a pizza down the street--walk it over, down a beer, pet your dog or other's dogs. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't come out to this neck of the woods too often but i love the sophisticated yet eccentric laid-back setting of Abbot Kinney.after a pleasant dinner at a nearby Mediterranean wine bistro, a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Otheroom is too cool for school and I love it. Dark and lit with tealights, Trustafarians and laidback Venice scenesters everywhere you look, and music that's so hip you'll trip [out], the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pricey but it's also in LA....that's like visiting the sun and saying it's too hot.I've had nothing but good experiences here. It's cozy if you get at the tabley parts. They have every Beer/Wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delrium tremens on tap. 'nuf said.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here I really liked it. Cool place. Second time just seemed like a bunch of ex-fratboys/sorority chicks were there. Not my thing.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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This place is laid back and has a great selection of beer and wine. Does get very noisy and crowded on the weekends so if you want to have a party there would recommend getting there early to grab the back...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place gets 3 stars because it was nice and i had a good time, but it didn't dazzle me. cute decor, good music (although it was a teeny bit on the loud side) and a really interesting mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place would get 5 stars from me, if only it wasn't so expensive. They only serve beer and wine and prices start at around $6 for a beer. Also, while it can get crowded on weekends, it doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Other Room is a pretty good time.But for an intimate scene, it's not intimate enough, and for a lively scene, it's not quite lively enough. It's somewhere in between. Therefore, I consider it a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
came here yesterday not knowing what to expect. the idea was great. a large selection of wines and beers. people were dressed nice, like they were going to a club or something. no cover, no wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm beer.what a riveting review!!!!!!!!! thank you
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Way cool during the day....even cooler at night. Excellent wine selection...and even a place for your pooch. It's the hip side of Venice and a must see.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
F*** this place. I hate places with stupid, illogical bouncers that make me wait outside for half an hour while my friends finish their overpriced drinks. Not coming back, not for all the tea in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Really great selection of drinks, although it is just beer and wine. It does get quite crowded, but still feels low key. Not like a Hollywood club at all.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live on Abbot Kinney. I also used ride my bike to The Otheroom nearly once a week and get a drink. This is no longer the case.The Otheroom is a sweet little bar. A little hip, a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this venue. If I could live here, I would. I think i'll hide under the table and hope no one sees me. hahahaha
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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The other room is a really awesome place to go and just hang out. They have way more beers on tap than I could've ever imagined. I'm not really a beer drinker but they have a raspberry beer there that tastes...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost always crowded, which is nice, but also means it's a bit too noisy if you want to have a conversation.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Note: They only serve wine and beer. And champagne. Nothing else. If you love different types of beer, and just being you and your beer in a place outside of your apartment, then this is the place for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot when it first opened. It's a great place to meet up with friends. I like the openness of the space. High sealing (vintage metal plate ceiling squares - I don't know how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting this place to be a wine bar. It's not really, but what it is is pretty cool in itself. It has an eclectic choice of wines by the glass, but served in generic stemware, no doubt to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently discovered this place in our neighborhood on a Sunday night. I've usually walked by at night and been turned off by the line outside. However, considering it was Sunday, there weren't many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the wide selection of beers and wines at this venue. The beers and wines are on the pricey side for a glass. The interior is well dimmed, nicely furnished and modern - a great place to grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Otheroom is one of the best Venice bars there is. It's always filled with fun, friendly people and there is never any attitude. The selections of beers and wines is enormous. Most beers are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bar on Abbot Kinney. It does get crowded, so if you don't want to wait in line, then get there before 10:30 on Thursday through Saturday nights. Great scene and amazing beer and wine...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is the basic formula for any bar. If there are hot women there, dudes will show up and then bring a bunch of other dudes and then it time to cut up some salami. Its true, over the last year or so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Neil Diamond thinks this place is SOOO overrated(SOOO said with valley girl accent to mock the lame bitcheswho go here)Venice (more specifically Abbot Kinney) Bars suck,they are all full of a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read the other reviews- Whatever- this place is cool and didn't seem gay to me at all. I mean if a cool place with a hip, modern atmosphere and beautiful women is gay- well then- hey wait a minute....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Venice was one of the city's last bastions of freaky surfy bohemianism but with money comes big changes. I think the Otheroom kind of represents what I like and dislike about the "new" Venice. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not the biggest new york snob there is, but i do have to say i love the room in soho much more than the otheroom here, but i like the otheroom pretty well, too.you could fit five or six rooms in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Did you know that it's a full moon tonight.? It sparkles like your.......""Just stop. You should be ashamed of yourself!"
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, here's the real deal on this place- if you're a beer aficionado then you'll love it. They have so many choices your head will spin. If you're a dude who was mildly geeky in high school and has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally chill and laid back bar/lounge. An excellent place to just hang with your friends on weekdays since it's not too crowded.They have an incredible beer selection, although I haven't tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent venue with huge windows that open in the front for an indoor-outdoor feel. Cool scene, very hip, eclectic Venice crowd that can be a lot of fun. The one thing I hate about this place is that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Other Room doesn't appear to be a gay bar on first look, but just like the other reviewer, who said that he felt like I was right back in San Francisco, I thought that the Other Room is clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally agree with the wine snob comment. I'm a wino so do want a bit of knowledge on the wine side (the ONLY reason for the star deduct). I go hear at least once a month when in LA for business . ....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bar for beer lovers who don't want a sports bar environment. A consistently superb selection of imports and American micros that changes often enough to keep you interested. Apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I felt like I was back in San Francisco having fun with friends. They have a good beer selection and I would stick to that. The wine selection is so-so and I don't think they know wine. Any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like place early evening it becomes too crowded. I hate being cramped and not able to walk freely around. Then you must wait too long for drinks. And, the worst is the prices are way too high....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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I felt like I had to sign up just to write about this place. It's become my favorite bar on the westside... I even met my boyfriend of almost 8 months here :) It's a really mellow atmosphere with tons of yummy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a staple at the Otherroom this past summer. It has the best beer from all over the world. I am addicted to the Craftsman 1603. Unfortunately I had to give it up due to the first appearance...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great beer place, and a fantastic local bar. It's got a really neat interior lay out (lots of levels, different rooms), and again, great beer. It's a good crowd here, too. The dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, interesting place. I got there at 7pm and thought, definitely nice atmosphere and crowd. Nice settings for various places to sit. Patio-like area by the door, by the bar, semi-private little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a NY transplant who happened to stumble into The Otherroom in SoHo one day, I was so happy to find there was another one here in my neighborhood. I wouldn't really call this place a wine bar, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked this place out for the first time on a Sunday night and WOW was there a lot of people there! As a matter of fact, at first glance I was worried it would be standing room only (which I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first star is for the bartender who was rocking a bonified sweat band and tuxedo t-shirt.The second star is for the raspberry beer. (Don't expect anything that resembles beer, but I love it.)The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is my favorite bar in Venice. Less creeps than The Brig, more attractive crowd and a little classier joint than most places in LA, good music, great candle lighting, and apparently good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 100th review!! Woo-hoo!!First off, let's get the name of this bar right: it's called The Otheroom. The two words are shared by the letter R, which, I don't know, makes it cooler or something. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love stopping by this bar. It's the only place in L.A where I get to walk in V.I.P style. I'm a Venice local, so that means no waiting in line! My husband hates this bar, he claims that it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Tuesday night. Place had a decent crowd. The atmosphere is loungy, very cool and modern, enjoyed the art on the walls. Was able to get a couch seat, which aren't too comfortable....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place! It's chic and intimate with a quality selection of beer and wine. For being such a hip establishment with as good looking of a clientele, it's not pretentious. How? Dunno. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've read the other reviews and made a mental note to check it out. I drove by last night (Wednesday) and it looked like a nice place so I thought that my friend and I might not be allowed in with our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the bar's size. It is not too small, but not a huge space either. It is usually full without being overly pact. It also has a good mix of standing space and seatingI love the bar's lighting....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of favorite spots to drink beer n champagne 'n wine.... They have a chalkboard menu that is pretty tremendous, and fairly priced. I like warm evenings when they open the immense windows and people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer selection, inexpensive ($5 for a glass of craftsman), and lots of beautiful eye candy (male AND female.) Always a very cool and really nice crowd. I'd have to take away half a star for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just an FYI for you dog people -- I read the great reviews about this place and saw that I could take my dog there and thought -- HOW AWESOME IS THAT?? There are hardly any places in the city where...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once on a Friday afternoon as I was had 2 hours to kill in the area. I found the beer selection marvelous, expansive, and worthwhile. The place is obviously the most popular bar on Abbot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place, great atmosphere and cool people mostly locals. It can get a little crowded at times but I have always been able to find a place to hang in the back. Would recommend it to anyone.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
local spot... The scene is mainly locals but a lot of out of towners come by cuz of the name.The have 100 kinds of ales and beers and drafts and some wine selections. The atmosphere is hip/chill all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: ME GUSTA! I went here back in the fall with a girlfriend on a Friday night and we had a blast. The place was packed.....there was a big line out front but we immediately entertained...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool lil beer / wine bar dive (if possible). Dark and a lil crowded but kinda fun. A def go bk to visit.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: eye candy...I came here on a Tuesday night and the following Wednesday night and both times this place was packed to the brim with hotter than your average Los Angelino people (and this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place, great to hang out, drink a few beers and chill.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
if you're going to charge a minimum of $9 for a glass of wine, mediocre wine at that, at least give a decent pour. although this place is in my new hood, don't imagine i'll be going there much.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A small group of us were wandering up from a book store and one in our group said she had herad of this place, it was early evening and the place was really ramped up with folks. There was no line so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this one better than the Otheroom in The Village, Manhattan.It's a much larger establishment, and I really like the cast iron stools, concrete walls, and the "room" in the back that looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Concept location = great.Execution / design = good.Quality of beverages offered = decent.Service = so-so. Umm, let me take that back. Service = not very good.Lastly...The lack of ANY appetizers to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in love with this place when it first opened a couple years ago... very frequent after-work watering hole. In the summer they open up the windows, breezy air rolls in, 7pm and still light...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great, chill beach bar on Abbott Kinney where the windows open up to the great little street. Wine isn't usually my drink of choice, but I have it here and it's usually good. They got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good spot, beer and wine only. Don't go for the music. Sunny afternoon happy hours are great, though don't expect any $3 beer specials. Venice address on your drivers license or an exceptionally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On an early summer Saturday this place was close to packed by quarter to 10. The place certainly shows the yuppification of Venice; hippies may lament now. But it does have a Venice feel, the crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. why? THIS PLACE ALLOWS DOG. me and my friend got here at 7pm on friday night, and it was already packed. Before i walked in, my puppy already went way ahead of me to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to be when you're on Abbot and Kinney. The loft like interior are very welcoming to the chic decor. You can sit in the private lounge area where the server will bring you any concoction...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's soooo easy get tipsy here! *giggle* *hiccup* They have an ahhhhmazing booze menu. Handwritten in very neat chalk writings! I don't like beer so it's only hard shhhhh.....eeeet for me! I like 'em...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I got there at like 9 PM on a Thursday and it was PACKED. I was lucky enough to get seats at the bar, at which point I ordered numerous glasses of merlot. They have a great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super rad. No need to sing its praises, however, just a note to the chick that termed it a SF, NYC bar--you're totally loca...this is a Venice/Ocean Park feeling bar...nothing like the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so sexy I'd participate in an orgy with Iggy Pop, Marylyn Manson, Courtney Love, a bucket of nails, a pile of used hypodermic needles and my own sister to have one beer in it's hallowed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a San Francisco or NY type, relaxed bar. They only serve beer or wine and it is popular; very crowded every time I've been. I think the crowd is attractive, but I can't be sure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woh seriously, this place is amazing. Maybe I was having a string of great luck this night, but I have never had such a great time at a wine bar. My friend and I were approached by a waitress that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright. So I used to be a major hater on the Other Room. But only because I moved to LA from NYC last year and was just so turned off by the lines and the bouncers and the "scene" that the Other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beer and wine only?!?! You have got to be kidding me. The atmosphere is decent but nothing special. In short, if you only drink wine and beer then this place isn't bad.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great scene, crowd, atmosphere and wine/beer selection. And it's in Venice, need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can a place that only serves beer and wine, and has at least three dogs roaming around it on any given night be so freaking awesome? Probably because there are plenty of places to sit, the crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite bar in venice, esp. during the summer. its a wine and beer bar only, but it doesn't need to be anymore than that. it attracts the locals, beachgoers and cute puppy dogs.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Went a couple of Saturdays ago and I loved it! I got there around 10pm and waited alone outside for one of my girlfriends. A friendly couple befriended me and asked me to join them at their table --- I didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's going to be my third day in a row that I'm stopping by for Chamay on tap. It's a great neighborhood hangout with lots of regulars frequenting and mingling. I can't believe that I ran in to two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite spot in Venice, by far! Great brew AND wine, dark atmosphere, very relaxed, GREAT music....how could you go wrong?Oh, handsome men too
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place soo classy and artsy. Great place for a nice wine...huge plus: you can bring your dog too!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't live in venice anymore and when i did they certainly didn't have anything as lovely as this bar. i love the interior design and i love the wide variety of beers and wine. i wished they opened...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place! The space is awesome, and the staff is so friendly. The chick that was bar tending was so personal and chatted with us the entire time. I tried a few of the wines, and was happy....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place on a Sunday evening - the rest of Venice was completely quiet and empty, so we weren't sure what to expect. We found a pleasant comfortable atmosphere inside. Subdued,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love wine therefore I love this place. It's not pretentious. I can go in jeans with flip flops and not feel out of place. Plus, it's close to where I live so it's a "cheap" taxi ride from my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for their great beer selection. Since I often come here for happy hours, I wish they have some finger food so I don't have to leave early.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup.. it's dope. I dunno about peeps bringin' their dogs though. Yeah, they do this.. I guess it's a Venice thing. I LOVE DOGS.. don't get me wrong. But DUDE.. It's a beer and wine dig.. amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hipster heaven. Chill atmosphere, beer & wine only, incredibly loud. If only I had a small dog and a Venice zip code. Expect a line if you show up at 11:30.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great space, and excellent selection of wine and beer. I was particularly surprised to see a decent amount of Italian reds which are a favorite of mine. Every time I have been here, it was always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Velvet rope treatment isn't just for Hollywood. You would have thought Paris Hilton slummed it here or something.Super dark and very loud, so loud most of your sentences will start and end with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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This is definitely a San Francisco or NY type, relaxed bar. They only serve beer or wine and it is popular; very crowded every time I've been. I think the crowd is attractive, but I can't be sure because they...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All comments on decor, dogs and darkness already covered by others. My 2 cents: Great crowd, great energy, great people-watching. And yes, we shared a table with a guy who brought his dachsund....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are nights that if you don't know the bouncer or aren't from Venice, well, you just can't get it. That being said, this place is awesome...just don't expect mixed drinks. It's wine or beer ONLY....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Candles. If you ended up at The Other Room on the bad end of a two week coke binge and experienced difficulty recalling even your own name, I'm still convinced you would remember one thing: candles....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woof woof! Yelp! (Thanks to my owner for transcribing this review.)My owner takes me here frequently as I am supposed to be some kind of "chick magnet" wingman for him. Personally I like to go here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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As this page says, no hard alcohol to be found here. But beer and wine drinkers rejoice. This nicely put together place has just about every beer you can think of, and a great selection of wine. The place gets...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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The Otheroom is a fun neighborhood local bar with an amazing beer selection. If you're a hard liquor drinker, keep moving, they don't serve it here. It's also good for dates - it's nice and DARK! Bring your...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dimly lit by candles, one bartender with attitude and the waitress totally without. Come sit on some comfy chairs or in the secret back cozy room of romantic goodness. Come early or you"ll be standing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
well, with 22 reviews i don't know that anyone really needs my opinion. but, here it is:a. it's not expensive, it's good. they have a great beer and wine selection and the staff behind the bar knows...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a couple of times, but it's pretty great. Dark, loud but good music, and can get pretty crowded. They have an awesome selection of beer and wine, as that is all they serve, so if...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I think Allison L. and Kate E. are way off base here and really don't know what they're talking about (except when Kate E. recommends their best IPA, by which I can only assume she means the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I was invited here by a buddy who toured the SF bar scene and told me it was like "back home." I figured the other LA bars I'd tried were too "LA" for me so I figured I'd give it a try. I have to say, it did...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It would have 5 stars if there weren't a big long line outside on weekend nights whenever i checked. if you have a license that reads venice you can just cut the line. i live in santa monica. i bet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it may not be such a hipster locale as it used to be... We got seats fairly easily, no line, and I got parking out front.... hmmm. Well, I loved the place, it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a bar in my basement, it would be the Other Room...In fact, I wonder if they'd let me live in their attic? Great beers, great wines, and great eclectic music. The Other Room is only a beer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great lounge destination for groups and for a post-romantic dinner drink spot, especially on the weekdays and towards the back of the bar to the right. Reasonably good selection of wines and beers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently I'm one of the few non-locals who doesn't have an awesome chick-and-dude-magnet dog who goes to The Other Room.This was the first place I went to on my Lonely LA Living adventure in August....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only memory of this place involves making out in the lounge in the back. But I had a really good time so I would have to go with all 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great "local" spot - what is better than a bar to which you can ride your bike and bring your dog?? - Get there early if you want to get a good seat and place for the pup. You can also order...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is dark and loud, but it is the "classiest" bar I've ever been to in Venice. Menu is only beer and wine, so don't go here looking to get hard alcohol. Gets crowded quickly, but if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend throw a gig here last Saturday nigth for my birthday. It was packed and we all have a great time. The price tab went through the ceiling but everyone have a great time.The gals and guys...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I fear change (both the metal that gallivants in my pockets and deviations from the norm) it was quite refreshing to find a place in LA that has roots in NYC, which I used to visit upon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go back and forth on this place between three and four stars. It is four stars when it is not as crowded and loud. It receives three stars when you arrive later in the evening, it's crowded, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad time at The Other Room. It IS dark and it IS loud, but it's a bar, and it's still pretty laid back. Dog-friendly, and I've seen people order delivery pizzas to their table.Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Though the Otheroom is very popular, it's still not snobby or hollywood. Great selection of wines by the glass and tons of different kinds of beer, comfy seats, good lighting and great music make this a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here, I thought it was too loud. I was trying to catch up with a friend and we couldn't hear each other. Second time I went here, my friend and I were out to get her a man by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Music deafening and extremely crowded on weekends. Much better on weekdays - just enough people and music volume is lower, although I prefer they lower it a tad bit more. Nice crowd, decent girl to guy ratio...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Went in this darkroom on a Thursday and what a mistake. The doormen was high and tried to shake me down for a $20 spot. I really enjoyed ordering a $12 beer! The bartenders are a mess and could use some...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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A nice dark trendy place in venice, A lot of people inside and it takes a while to find a seat. Great selection of beer and wine but kinda pricy. Fun atmosphere, good place to meet people and the crowd is good...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's dark. It's loud. It's packed. And expensive, but somehow it's a really good time.The crowd was made up of everything from preppy and yuppy to seeminly displaced Florentine Gardens goers from El...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I sometimes call it the Trouble Room, I sometimes call it the Club House but what is it really? It's my neighborhood bar. The Other Room is a great place to meet up with a friend after work to have an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of beer to choose from. Nice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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a great place to grab a drink after work, friendly atmosphere and mellow
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Other Room is a chic, yet laid back beer and wine bar in the heart of Venice. It gets fairly crowded on the weekend, but we didn't have too much trouble getting a table for a group of 6. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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When there are five people behind the bar and two female "bartenders" chat while you wait I'd rather go somewhere else. Beer is expensive and no food. Too pretentious for me.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Love this bar. The bar is trendy but also managed to stay a neighborhood place. The bartenders are knowledgable and friendly. The beer and wine selection is amazing. Perfect place to meet friends for a night...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Nice atmosphere. Decent beer selection. Friendly door guys. It all ends their because they don't serve food, hard alcohol or even snacks. They don't have a television and the beer is served in water glasses,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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Bring your earplugs - this place is loud! Even when they stopped playing music, I could barely hear my girlfriend as she was yelling into my ear. All the hard surfaces - tin ceiling, brick walls, and harwood...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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A line out the door is one thing, but a deafening room packed so full you can't get near the bar for a $9 draft beer is another. This bears no relation to its smooth, low-key NYC siblings; the only hope for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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