Hal's 40-foot wood and stainless steel bar is home to some of the city's friendliest bartenders and award-winning cocktails, such as Liam's Cantaloupe Martini. We offer an extensive list of top-rated wines and spirits as well as a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Hal's features Live Jazz every Sunday night from 8-11 p.m. and Monday night from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. with no cover charge. Come enjoy the musical stylings of such internationally acclaimed musicians as Phillip Upchurch, Cal Bennet, Jon Bolivar, Louis Taylor, Vince Wilburn and Greg Poree. Come on by, you never know who might be sitting in with the band.

Whether it is a birthday, rehearsal dinner, or office party, our private dining room and catering facilities allow you to host the perfect event and celebrate in style.

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Hal's, opened in 1987 in the heart of Venice, is an airy and spacious neighborhood restaurant. We have been praised for being the ultimate in Venice Café Society. Bon Appetit magazine recently hailed us as one of the top ten neighborhood restaurants in America! Hal's hosts an interesting and very eclectic crowd of Venice locals every night.

Manuel Mares' great cuisine. Professional service. Congenial atmosphere. Lively and colorful clientele. The presence of consummate host Hal Frederick. These all combine to make Hal's Bar and Grill a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Revolving artworks, created by local Venice artists, grace the walls of Hal's. View world-renowned artists such as Judy Stabile, Peter Alexander, Luc Leestemaker, Cameron Gray, Joni Mitchell, and Laddie John Dill.

Hal's Bar & Grill is located at 1349 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, CA and is open 7 days a week.

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