The Craftsman And Kitchen

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Walked by and it's completely gutted. Such a shame, one of the best bars in SM

The bartender is fantastic! I visited two days in a row and enjoyed a great atmosphere with a mix of both older and younger patrons. The food is casual yet really delicious. Overall, it’s a wonderful bar!

The music, the drinks, the ambience, loved everything about this place. I couldn't think of a better place to spend a Friday out with friends. I'm not much of a Moscow mule gal, but their blueberry mule was to die for! View menu

Had a blast at a bar under new (younger) ownership in Santa Monica! They played all the hits, with the music videos and it's right by the pier! We had a blast with excellent customer service and drinks. Felt like we were back home, but we were just visiting. Can't wait to come back and see what else they have done to the place

Late-night gem! After arriving late at LAX, my husband and I checked into our hotel and were in search of dinner. We found The Craftsman, which was still open at 10:30 and serving delicious food alongside fantastic, strong drinks. We really enjoyed the dim lighting, the friendly service, and the retro music videos playing around the bar. It was a relaxed, casual, and enjoyable spot to kick off our trip.

Great spot to stop by on a night out with friends! We got some drinks here after dinner, and they were playing some old school throwback music videos on the screens. They have couches to chill at and shuffleboard to play with. The bouncer, Renee, really made my friend feel safe. There were some rowdy guys next to us and she felt comfortable having the bouncer keep an eye on them to make sure nothing happens. Glad we felt safe while visiting Santa Monica! View menu

Great spot to stop by on a night out with friends! My girlfriends and I came here to have some drinks and chat. We didn't see each other for a long time and needed a place that was not too loud. I don't drink alcohol, and I had enough options to choose from; I had one of their mocktails. They played some old-school throwback music videos on the screens. They have couches to chill at and shuffleboard to play with--a casual vibe. I love the fact that this place has many female stuff members! Our waitress and the bartenders were extremely welcoming and friendly.

I used to enjoy this bar a lot, but my experience today was quite different. I came in to order a sidecar, but it felt like both bartenders were actively ignoring me! The strange part is that I was sitting right at the bar! I tried to get their attention, but even though they looked straight at me, they chose to serve the girls sitting next to me instead. One bartender even asked what I was ordering, but then he went to help another group that had just arrived. After a while, I decided to leave—I was having such a relaxing day that I didn’t want to deal with the hassle.

absolutely terrible experience. we ordered margaritas, but asked to replace with mezcal. the waitress has charged us an additional $3 per drink for mezcal plus additional $3 per drink for top shelf mezcal plus another $6 arbitrary product for the drinks. the waitress never told us that there would be so creepy accusations that we want to make a replacement if we ordered it. when we went back to deny it, the unbelieving was incredibly rude to us and said that it was already closed and that “no man has taken care of”. one of the worst experiences I've ever had. would never go back there. you never want to be treated like this in a restaurant. scandalous experience. View menu