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The Brig

Venice · Bar

1515 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90291Directions
4.1★★★★★★★★★★623 reviews

People say this bar offers a lively atmosphere, strong cocktails, and a large outdoor patio with heaters and a food truck. Visitors also highlight the friendly staff and reasonable drink prices. Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient.

A $$$$ bar with seafood-heavy reviewer praise and strong Saturday check-in activity.

The Brig is a $$ Bar restaurant in Venice, Los Angeles. It has logged 3,708 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
thebrig.com

The experience

This bustling nightspot with a mid-century modern vibe features live music, billiards & food trucks.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

The Brig is listed as a $$$$ bar, and the highlighted review trail emphasizes beautifully presented set-menu dinners, polished service, and food reviewers praise for deep umami and well-prepared seafood. Its Google rating sits at 4.4 from 259 reviews, with highlighted diners calling out sardines, trout, fire squid, pork sausage, and a comte tart.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 3,708 all-time check-ins for The Brig.
  • Saturday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • The Google rating is 4.4 from 259 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise the sardines, trout, pork sausage, and fire squid.
  • Highlighted reviews mention both a team dinner and a birthday dinner.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

The Brig has logged 3,708 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Activity142
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Flynet check ins

3,708

Neighborhood

Venice

Last 30 days

142 check ins

−64% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 29Oct 28

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Wednesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday2:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Inside The Brig

The experience

This bustling nightspot with a mid-century modern vibe features live music, billiards & food trucks.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.1

623 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside The Brig

The experience

This bustling nightspot with a mid-century modern vibe features live music, billiards & food trucks.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

The Brig is listed as a $$$$ bar, and the highlighted review trail emphasizes beautifully presented set-menu dinners, polished service, and food reviewers praise for deep umami and well-prepared seafood. Its Google rating sits at 4.4 from 259 reviews, with highlighted diners calling out sardines, trout, fire squid, pork sausage, and a comte tart.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.1

623 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 3,708 all-time check-ins for The Brig.
  • Saturday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • The Google rating is 4.4 from 259 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise the sardines, trout, pork sausage, and fire squid.
  • Highlighted reviews mention both a team dinner and a birthday dinner.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

The Brig has logged 3,708 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from The Brig.

  • Gjelina

    Venice

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Gjelina Events

    Venice

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Gjelina Take Away

    Venice

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Ōwa

    Venice

    2MIN WALK135m

FAQ

How popular is The Brig?

The Brig has logged 3,708 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Brig busiest?

The Brig is busiest on Tuesday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Brig serve?

The Brig serves Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Brig?

The Brig is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Brig?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The Brig in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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