In Short Despite its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Zanzibar is anything but your typical beach bar. The owners, who also operate the nearby Temple Bar, have transformed longtime watering hole, West End, into an exotic East African-themed dance club. The dimly lit, red brick and earth-hued interior sets a risque tone that carries over into the semi-private lounge areas with cozy couches ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 04, 2008, (Edited October 26, 2007)
I've tried Zanzibar on a thursday, friday, and saturday night and really don't see what peeps are talking about. The drinks aren't special and I thought they were slightly over priced in regard to the venue where I was at. The girls that frequent this place aren't pretty. At best this bar is a just a "nice change of pace" because it's different from everything else in santa monica.
I came here on Thursday night for Afro Funke, which has really great music and the vibe is very chill...you feel more like you're at a cool private party. I came again on Saturday, which is hip hop dance music and VERY crowded, but everyone dances. The waitress, a pretty girl named Tyler, remembered me from Thursday night and shook my hand and said that she was glad to have me back. No one has ever ...
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No line. $10 cover on Friday. Place doesn't start getting packed until 11:30. Diverse crowd. A handful of cute girls. Strongest Drinks Ever!!!! Good too!!! Bartender's nice and took care of me all night. True no place to sit. Small Dance floor. Ambience average. 25ish crowd. Definitely a spot to check out. Just show up later in the evening.
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+ DJs, Music, Dancing, Diverse, Parking, No line ...
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