

South End
Venice
Bar in Venice, United States
Why go
South End is no longer a current Venice booking option after closing in November 2025. Its value was a compact Abbot Kinney setup built around sourdough pizza, Italian-leaning small plates, casual energy, and a stronger wine focus than the typical pizza stop.
About South End
South End is a casual $$ venue in Venice.
What can be said with confidence is narrow but useful: South End has a $$ price tier, has a casual dress code, and has a confirmed 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition. Beyond that, specific claims about dishes, drinks, neighborhood setting, reservations, or group fit should be checked directly before making plans.
A casual Venice option with limited details
For planning purposes, South End reads as a casual $$ Venice venue.
The practical takeaway is to keep expectations grounded. The dress code is casual, the price tier is $$, and the venue has a confirmed recognition. Anything more specific should be treated as unless confirmed through a current official source.
The clearest hook is its 2026 Featured Bar recognition
South End’s strongest confirmed distinction is its 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition.
Because the public record is thin, this guide does not make claims about signature dishes, drinks, chefs, opening history, or reservation strategy. Use the recognition as context, then confirm current details directly before visiting.
How to use this recommendation now
Use South End as a casual $$ Venice reference point with a confirmed 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar mention. If researching the broader area, start with our full Venice restaurants guide, then widen the evening with our full Venice bars guide, our full Venice hotels guide, our full Venice wineries guide, and our full Venice experiences guide.
For broader browsing, compare South End with other dining in Venice generically, but confirm current details directly before relying on any specific menu, hours, or service claims.
Planning details
- Location
- 2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd
- Phone
- 424-228-4736
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate, lively, and casual, with a cozy neighborhood feel and a wine-forward, chef-driven atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Opened
- 2013
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Planning details
Location
2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd · Directions
Recognition and awards
Explore Venice
Around this place
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does South End have happy hour deals?
The confirmed basics are that South End is a casual $$ venue in Venice with a 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition. Check directly with South End for any current specials.
Is South End good for groups?
Do I need a reservation at South End?
Is the food good at South End?
The confirmed trust signal is South End’s 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition.
Is South End good for a date?
South End has a casual dress code and a $$ price tier, which may suit a relaxed Venice outing.
Is South End worth the prices?
South End is listed at $$, so it has a $$ price tier. Whether it is worth it depends on current offerings, which should be checked directly.
What's the crowd like at South End?
The confirmed details are limited to Venice, casual dress code, $$ pricing, and the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition.












