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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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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