Philz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

1. Philz Coffee

8.3
525 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 114 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin O'Neill: The mint mojito is great, like everyone says, but don't discount the rest of their coffee too - the Philtered Soul is my favorite. Also they don't charge for soy or almond milk!

JessJess: Love their mint mojito and chai drinks! Great drip coffee too, my personal favorite is dancing water!

Marci H.Marci Hyatt: Great coffee and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend the iced mint mojito coffee! Yum!! I want one right now!

The Daily Pint is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

2. The Daily Pint

8.0
2310 Pico Blvd (at 23rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Whisky Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Stephen G.Stephen Garcia: great scotch selection!

David C.David Carrillo: Best beer and scotch on the westside

JamezJamez: Best bar in LA. scotch for years. Great beers

The Chestnut Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

3. The Chestnut Club

8.4
1348 14th St (Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · 20 tips and reviews

AdraAdra: Great spot! Easy parking at meters on Santa Monica Blvd; recommend the Westside (very delicious and refreshing!), the Bourbon Fix (Old Fashioned-y but less sweet, more tart) and the Paloma Cafe.

Christopher H.Christopher H: Good for a relaxing cocktail during the week. Great mix of whiskeys and well mixed cocktails.

ᴡ M.ᴡ Meza: Kind bartenders with great knowledge. Sit at the bar to sample some interesting liquor.

Upper West is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

4. Upper West

8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

Joey A.Joey Anthony: by far the best mac n cheese in la. omg. wow. blt also maybe the best one ever made. the drinks have all been good but the watermelon mojito is amazing. i also say the bread pudding if u do dessert

PRgalPRgal: Best veggie burger and watermelon mojito!

Elle C.Elle Cameron: Ahi taco appetizer, duck meatballs, & Giselle crab cake are yummy! Also the watermelon mojito is delish if you like sweeter tropical drinks.

Mercado is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

5. Mercado

8.6
1416 4th St (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Serving classic and contemporary Mexican food. With over 60 premium Tequilas and mescal's. Be sure to order the Guacamole with fresh chips as a starter.

Morgan P.Morgan Pepper: Communal tables are fun. Great tequila list. The FLAN.

Terry A.Terry Adams: Good food. Good Tequilas and Mezcal. Hip and cool vibe.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

6. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

Dan K.Dan Kalafus: Ya gotta love a place whose well drinks include Tito's, Herradura silver, and Glenfiddich

Rick R.Rick Revell: great gin martini!

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Try a basil gimlet or the signature Misfit cocktail. 1/2 off well drinks during happy hour are a steal when you realize its Buffalo Trace Bourbon & Tito's Handmade Vodka. Happy Hour noon-7pm daily! Read more.

Bar Chloe is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

7. Bar Chloe

7.9
1449 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 28 tips and reviews

Johnny Cubert W.Johnny Cubert Whitr: Order the "Johnny White" drink - it's a great sweet fabulous concoction made with Gin, Strawberries, egg white and more!

Aaron N.Aaron N.: Ask Anthony for a shot of rye whisky!

Sandra M.Sandra Miska: $12 for a cocktail seemed steep to me, but they didn't skimp on the liquor. Great music spun by Gingie Beats!

Solidarity is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

8. Solidarity

8.4
1414 Lincoln Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Polish Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Jim P.Jim Pierce: Get a shot of buffalo grass vodka.

Philip I.Philip Inghelbrecht: The patio in the back is the best! Make sure to ask Vinnie (manager) for his special Polish vodka drinks.

Lydia A.Lydia Ammosova: An EXCEPTIONAL place to get your Eastern European groove on! Favorites include mushroom pierogis, the Hunter's Stew "Bigos", stuffed cabbage rolls & a cold beet borscht that is an instant aura fluff!

Cassia is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

9. Cassia

9.1
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Mezcal El Silencio .Mezcal El Silencio 🐇: Service: very goodPrice: ReasonableKids: NO kidsFood: good (try the "Cereal Scallops" and "Laksa" delicious. Cocktails: Very good. Mezcal El SilencioParking: Valet ParkingReservations: Yes

Mezcal El Silencio .Mezcal El Silencio 🐇: Cocktail Suggestion: Exotic mezcal cocktail "Sunny Place"#MezcalElSilencioTequilaChina chinaSambal BittersKafir lime leaf tincture

Gordon L.Gordon Liu: The Laksa is delicious and really authentic. If you like Gin, go for the Banana Mule :-)

Third Street Promenade is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

10. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews

Brittany W.Brittany Wilson: Great for shopping. Definitely check out Brandy Melville! One of my favs!

Kimberly M.Kimberly M: One stop shop: Urban Outfitters, Brandy Melville, American Apparel, Kitson's, Zara, Diesel, MNG, & French Connection!

Kat L.Kat Levy: Lay on the beach @ Santa Monica, grab lunch on 3rd street promenade & finish the day w some shopping! High end & affordable shops. Be sure to stop by Brandy Melville & the pier...best cotton candy!

Élephante is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

11. Élephante

8.9
1332 2nd St, Rooftop, Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 31 tips and reviews

Bayan B.Bayan Bamukhayyar: Whipped eggplant, chili chicken & penne a la vodka👌🏼

SopitasSopitas: Vodka Pasta!

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Visit at Sunset. Amazing view.

The Penthouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

12. The Penthouse

8.3
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews

jennifer h.jennifer han: the mello mojito is delicious!

Jessica C.Jessica Choate: Try the Papa's Pilar Bitters & Blonde....so tasty!!! @papaspilar #rum #rumcocktails

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.

BOA Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

13. BOA Steakhouse

8.6
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Richard Z.Richard Z: The goat cheese truffle baklava here is the truthhh. Bone in ribeye is one of the best cuts and extra points for stocking Hendricks gin

Jennifer D.Jennifer Dooley: How on earth does a restaurant completely run out of brandy, especially considering that one of their signature cocktails has brandy as its base spirit?

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Food blogger Lori or Loriculwell.com recommends BOA for its “warm bread, great wine, amazing steaks, mac and cheese, candlelit ambience, and the fact that the people who work there are so darn nice.”

Basement Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

14. Basement Tavern

7.3
2640 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Speakeasy · Ocean Park · 62 tips and reviews

Cato S.Cato Stevens: Great idea! Rock music and Rock Band. Great cocktails (I loved the ginger Basement Burro) and selection of aged Whiskeys. A fun follow-up to Tuesdays' food trucks in the adjacent lot. Read more.

Michelle M.Michelle Morales: The Bathtub Gin Rocks!!

Scott H.Scott Howard: Order a Manhattan in a rock's glass. The bartender makes it really well using this awesome whiskey, it's called Brimstone.

Estate Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Santa Monica.

15. Estate Restaurant

8.0
1519 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews

Robert B.Robert Bell: Hemingway Daiquiri, scallop appetizer, smaller rib eye steak, pad Thai, fried rice, banana cake.

Lauren T.Lauren Thomas: Tuna wonton tacos are incredible. Don't forget to go upstairs to Guest Room for a drink after dinner!! (Order an Ethel Waters if you like tequila 😉)

Nathan O.Nathan Oventhal: The happy hour menu rocks. Try the ahi tuna tacos and the Japanese eggplant. Chef Yoshiara is the best.