Good place to watch the Laker playoff in the Santa Monica/Venice area?

[bucktown]

I'm just wondering if there's a good restaurant or bar in that area where one could enjoy the game. It doesn't necessarily have to be a sports bar, just somewhere with a good central television where you could stay for about 2 hours. Or either two places, a restaurant and bar where one could easily travel from one to the other during halftime. Thanks!

[annabana]

It's not a sports bar (tho' it has a great bar with a tv) Hal's in Venice has good cocktails and food, great crowd and no attitude. Love that place

[maxzook]

Unfortunately, the only good place to watch last night's game was in Houston.

[Servorg]

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/520435

[yogachik]

Servorg, that thread is severely outdated. The Del closed long ago, alas...along with other outdated reviews. South has changed since, etc.

I think the Arsenal on Pico is a great spot, because the food is better than any sports bar, and their tv's are easy to watch from just about anywhere, and their drinks are super reasonable.

[Servorg]

Is South no longer showing the game in the bar?