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    Thunderbird Bar

    Brentwood, Santa Monica

    Bar in Santa Monica, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Thunderbird Bar is worth considering for a casual Santa Monica group night when drinks, tacos, and games matter more than quiet conversation. At about $30 per person and walk-in friendly, it works well as a low-planning option with agave spirits, bourbon, puffy tacos, Skee-Ball, and a loud Southwestern-style room.

    About Thunderbird Bar

    Thunderbird Bar is a casual venue in Santa Monica with a price point of $30 per person.

    The clearest reasons to consider it are direct. The dress code is casual, and the price makes it a lower-commitment choice compared with more formal night-out plans. If you are comparing options in Santa Monica, treat Thunderbird Bar as a simple casual pick and confirm any current menu, seating, hours, or atmosphere details directly before making a plan.

    A casual Santa Monica venue

    Thunderbird Bar is in Santa Monica, has a casual dress code, and has a price of $30 per person.

    If you want a casual Santa Monica venue at this price point, it may belong on your shortlist.

    Consider it for a lower-commitment Santa Monica plan

    At $30 per person, Thunderbird Bar is a lower-commitment option. It is best understood as a casual Santa Monica option with limited public detail in this guide.

    For more options, see the Santa Monica bars guide. If the night is more food-led, use the Santa Monica restaurants guide; if it is a broader stay, pair the plan with the Santa Monica hotels guide. For category browsing beyond bars, also see Santa Monica wineries and Santa Monica experiences.

    For another view of this specific venue, compare your plan against Thunderbird Bar’s basics: Santa Monica, casual dress code, and a $30-per-person price point.

    Quick reference: go if you want a casual Santa Monica option at about $30 per person; confirm directly if you need specifics on menu, drinks, seating, hours, or atmosphere.

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    Location
    Santa Monica, United States

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A lively, rustic sports-bar atmosphere with whiskey-toned booths, Native American tapestries, desert murals and eclectic Southwestern Americana decor, loud music, and an informal, energetic crowd centered around games like Skee-Ball and happy-hour drinking.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyRusticTrendy

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    StandaloneDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarBooth SeatingLounge Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Sports Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Spirits Focus
    Tequila, Mezcal, Bourbon, American Whiskey
    Opened
    2018

    Signature Pours

    • Passion Fruit Paloma Slush
    • Moscow Mule on Draft
    • Piloncillo Old Fashioned

    Planning details

    Location

    Santa Monica, United States

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Thunderbird Bar worth the prices?

    It can be, if a casual Santa Monica venue at about $30 per person fits your plan.

    What's the crowd like at Thunderbird Bar?

    Thunderbird Bar is in Santa Monica, has a casual dress code, and costs about $30 per person.

    What is Thunderbird Bar known for?

    This guide only verifies Thunderbird Bar as a casual Santa Monica venue listed at $30 per person.