Alibi Room
Culver West, Culver City
Bar in Culver City, United States
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Washington Corridor Spirits Bar
Why go
Alibi Room is a practical Culver City pick when the night needs flexibility more than ceremony. Use it for casual drinks, later-evening plans, or a low-pressure date; choose a more defined dining room if the decision hinges on chef, cuisine, awards, or a published price signal.
About Alibi Room
Alibi Room is a Culver City venue with a casual dress code and posted evening hours. It is closed Monday and Sunday, opens at 5:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday, runs latest on Friday and Saturday.
Choose it when the plan calls for a casual Culver City stop during its posted evening hours. If the night depends on a known chef, named drinks program, published awards, a specific cuisine, or other detailed service signals, information on those details is not available.
Use it as a direct Culver City evening stop
Alibi Room is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30–10 PM, Thursday from 5:30–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 PM–12 AM. That makes the late-week hours the clearest planning advantage.
The tradeoff is that you should not treat it as the anchor for a special-occasion dinner. Without a published price range, chef lead, cuisine, or awards profile, the safer read is to use it for a casual evening plan rather than a high-stakes food night. For a broader scan of Culver City options, use our full Culver City bars guide, then cross-check food options in our full Culver City restaurants guide.
Who should choose it over a higher-commitment booking
Pick Alibi Room for a casual Culver City plan when the posted hours fit your night. It is less compelling for diners comparing venues on comprehensive culinary details. If the group wants to compare the night against other options, consider Culver City dining choices generically, or look at other named alternatives such as Hatchet Hall, Maple Block Meat Co. Dear John's, Old Lightning, or Cast & Plow Bar depending on the type of plan.
Out-of-category planning should stay separate. Use our full Culver City hotels guide for stays, use other Culver City planning resources if Alibi Room is only one piece of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 12236 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Website
- alibiroomla.com
- Phone
- +1 310 390 9300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alibi Room reads as a neighborhood bar that prizes depth over design. The room is described as "used," an approving detail that signals a lived-in, comfortable atmosphere rather than a sterile showpiece. Its primary identity comes from the back bar: a serious spirits collection that serves as the venue’s editorial voice. That focus gives the place a sophisticated, quietly confident feel—less about flash and more about the bottles and knowledge behind the counter. Regulars and spirit enthusiasts dominate the tone, making the bar feel intimate and deliberately crafted for repeat visits.
Best For
This is a place built for evening visits: after-work drinks, late-night rounds, and low-key neighborhood hangs. The copy frames the bar as part of a local Washington Boulevard corridor where foot traffic is earned, and it highlights weekday-evening arrivals, which underscores its role as a reliable spot for post-shift drinks. Because the program rewards repeat visits and spirit knowledge, it also suits groups of friends who enjoy tasting and comparing bottles rather than first-time cocktail seekers looking for trendy signatures.
Ordering Tips
Order like a regular: come prepared to engage with the back bar. The piece explicitly notes that many visitors "arrive with a specific bottle in mind rather than first-timers scanning for something recognizable," so if you know a whiskey category or spirit you prefer, mention it. If not, lean on the bartender—the collection is the bar’s primary voice, and staff are framed as the curators of that depth. Expect recommendations that favor depth and provenance over short-term trends.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate modern space with angular central bar, great photography, stylish lighting, and lively atmosphere that can get loud with music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Indie and Cult Classics
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hatchet Hall, Notable alternative
- Dear John's, Notable alternative
- Maple Block Meat Co., Notable alternative
- Old Lightning, Notable alternative
- Cast & Plow Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Alibi Room is the easier, lower-commitment choice in Culver City when the priority is flexibility. Hatchet Hall is the stronger pick when the night is built around a fuller dining experience, while Alibi Room works better as the add-on before or after something else.
For a more old-school, occasion-driven bar choice, Dear John's has a clearer personality and is the better cross-shop for a date where atmosphere matters more than ease. Maple Block Meat Co. makes more sense when food is central, especially for groups that want a meal to anchor the evening.
If the comparison widens beyond Culver City, Old Lightning and Cast & Plow Bar are better for readers prioritizing a more polished cocktail or hotel-bar context. Alibi Room's advantage is convenience on Washington Boulevard and an easier fit for casual plans.
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Compare Alibi Room
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Alibi Room | Culver City | No published awards |
| Hatchet Hall | Culver City | No published awards |
| Dear John's | Culver City | No published awards |
| Maple Block Meat Co. | Culver City | No published awards |
| Old Lightning | Los Angeles | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Cast & Plow Bar | Los Angeles | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Alibi Room?
Information on cuisine type, chef, menu format, or tasting-menu setup is not provided. Treat Alibi Room as a casual Culver City evening option, check current venue materials if food is the main reason for your visit.
What's the crowd like at Alibi Room?
The dress code is casual. Beyond that, specific crowd details are not specified, so plan around the posted hours rather than assuming a particular scene.
Is Alibi Room open late?
Yes, on the latest nights. Alibi Room is open until 11 PM on Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. It closes at 10 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday and is closed Monday and Sunday.
Is Alibi Room good for a date?
It can work for a casual date if the posted evening hours fit your plan. If you want a more structured dinner comparison, consider checking another option such as Hatchet Hall as part of the same planning process.
Does Alibi Room have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not specified. If value is the priority, compare current details directly with Alibi Room and other options such as Cast & Plow Bar before you go.
What's the best time to go to Alibi Room?
The hours are the best planning guide: Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30–10 PM, Thursday 5:30–11 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM–12 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
