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The Canal Club


Canal Club Happy Hour Menu

When an old friend of college posted on Facebook that he just moved from the Bay Area to Venice, I suggested that we meet up for a drink since I was working in the Venice area that week.  He asked if there was a good happy hour in Venice, I thought of Canal Club.
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Elderflower Julep

This doesn't suck.

On one of the most beautiful days this year, I was fortunate enough to be on top of Venice’s tallest building, The Hotel Erwin, located right on the water.  At the top of The Erwin is their bar called High.  I was dispatched from work to secure a location that would fit about ten people.  I couldn’t get anyone on the phone so I got there and camped out.

Now, as you can see in this picture, the view was breathtaking.  What you don’t see is that it was a 360 degree  view and it was clear enough so that you could see Downtown LA from there, as well as from Malibu to Redondo Beach.

Of course, the problem with a place that has a spectacular view and location, prices are going to be higher than normal.  For LA drinks, it was still reasonable (if you consider $13 reasonable).  Food was tasty but you don’t get a lot for your buck.
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