Location
1026 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1907 Contact Tel: (310) 393-6611
Fax: (310) 393-7833 Extra Info Daily 6pm-2am Map and Direction Click
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The Place
Temple Bar is a unique music venue and meeting place; a cultural
crossroads where patrons unwind amidst the vibes created by a community
of local, national and international artists. The "Eastern-meets-Urban"
theme provides a relaxed groove as edgy hip-hop rhythms and rich
funky bass lines pierce the incense-laden air, and the omnipresent
Buddha smiles knowingly down upon the crowd. Those desiring earthly
pleasures indulge in spicy food and stimulating drinks, while others
seeking a higher connection give themselves over to serious boogie
on the dance floor.
The Draw
It's a multiethnic, mostly upper-middle-class crowd that appreciates
the exotic world-beat-in-a-blender stylings of the live bands and
DJs. Plenty of youngsters, but they share the scene with some folks
old enough to be their parents. Minor celebrities hold court surrounded
by their bodyguards. Also popular with professionals who still like
to let their hair down. Pick a martini from the extensive menu of
froufrou variations, including chocolate, watermelon and
sour apple.
Crowded:
no Trendy:
yes Romantic:
yes Good for after work: no Good dancing:
yes Good social scene: yes Good happy hour:
no
