Historic Bar and live music venue. Established 1915.
Your Townhouse Saloon was originally opened in Venice, California in 1915 as Menotti’s, by an Italian immigrant and Venetian named Cesar Menotti. After almost a century of continuous operation, including periods of war, temperance, political upheaval, technological breakthroughs, and cocktail revolutions, Townhouse has maintained its timeless charm, and is now Los Angeles’ oldest and most venerable watering hole. Proudly serving the people of Los Angeles and Venice, Townhouse’s history is woven into the thread of Southern California lore. Whilst the country floundered in the pangs of Prohibition, Townhouse illegally opened its famed Del Monte Speakeasy, located just below Townhouse. The Del Monte Speakeasy was a cultural and nightlife hub and served many nefarious and infamous characters of that era. Illegal shipments of whiskey and rum were smuggled to the city of Los Angeles via underground caves and catacombs which led from the former Abbott Kinney Pier to our very own basement bar, making Townhouse and The Del Monte Speakeasy Los Angeles’ original and most ‘legitimate’ operating bar and speakeasy.
Today both floors serve hand-crafted cocktails from the golden age of drinking, with classic bartending techniques and knowhow, and offer a fine library of world-class spirits, beer, and wine. Whiskey lovers will be quick fans of “Whiskey Lovers Night” every Tuesday and those with a soft spot for live entertainment will find a lot to their liking as well; The Del Monte Speakeasy which also serves as a full-fledged live music venue features creme de la creme live entertainment including everything from live music, djs, comedy and burlesque.
HOURS OF BUSINESS
Monday – Friday 5PM – 2AM
Saturday & Sunday 12PM – 2AM
*The Del Monte Speakeasy hours vary. Please see schedule.
HAPPY HOUR
Monday – Friday
5PM – 7PM
The Del Monte Speakeasy is located in the Townhouse.
52 WINDWARD AVENUE VENICE, CALIFORNIA 90291 310-392-4040
The Del Monte Speakeasy was A tried and true speakeasy during prohibition, cleverly hidden underneath a grocery store above. patrons enjoyed entertainment and illegal hooch, smuggled through secret tunnels originating at the shore where boats delivered the goods. At the present, The Del Monte Speakeasy is in the basement of Townhouse and open to the public on select nights.
HOURS OF BUSINESS
Monday – Friday 5PM – 2AM
Saturday & Sunday 12PM – 2AM
*The Del Monte Speakeasy hours vary. Please see schedule.
HAPPY HOUR
Monday – Friday
5PM – 7PM
The Del Monte Speakeasy is located in the Townhouse.
The Del Monte Speakeasy which also serves as a full-fledged live music venue features creme de la creme live entertainment including everything from live music, djs, comedy and burlesque.
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Ongoing events.
Click here for calendar of events.
52 WINDWARD AVENUE VENICE, CALIFORNIA 90291. www.townhousevenice.com
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