Did you hear the news?! Santa Monica’s iconic nightlife venue is set to reopen this May!
Known for its unpretentious vibe, great drinks, and famous dance floor, Circle Bar brings back its iconic feel with its oval-shaped bar and dance scene vibe.
Circle Bar is a legendary dive bar and dance club. Established in 1949, it has long been a staple of the Westside nightlife scene, attracting a vibrant and diverse crowd from icons like Jim Morrison and Truman Capote.
With upgrades to sound and lighting, while staying true to its roots, Circle Bar is getting a major refresh that will have you dancing all night long!
Follow @circlebar_sm for grand opening updates! 🪩
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Santa Monica nightlife history is officially making a comeback. 🪩🔥
Thank you to LA Weekly for featuring the return of Circle Bar ahead of our grand reopening on May 22. We’re honored to see the story of this legendary Main Street venue shared with a new generation.
From the packed dance floor to the late-night energy that made Circle Bar iconic, we can’t wait to welcome everyone back through the doors.
Read the full feature here:
“First Look: Santa Monica’s Historic Circle Bar Reopens”
See you on the dance floor.🕺💃🪩
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The rumors are true! CIRCLE BAR IS BACK! Legendary Santa Monica venue reopening in May! 🤩🙌👍
CIRCLE BAR IS BACK BABY!
Serial entrepreneurs, and owners of @hinanovenice and @tavernonmainsm , Mark and Addie Van Gessel, are at it again! This time bringing back the 2926 Main St. Santa Monica legend, Circle Bar.
Established in 1949, it has long been a staple of the Westside nightlife scene, attracting a vibrant and diverse crowd from icons like Jim Morrison and Truman Capote. Known for its unpretentious vibe, great drinks, and famous dance floor, the venue has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original layout and character. Circle Bar remains one of Santa Monica’s most iconic nightlife destinations.
What to expect: → The original circular bar, restored → A disco ball that’s been waiting since 1949 → Great music, great drinks, great people → Nightly specials.
2926 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.392.9022
circlebar-sm.com
Follow @circlebar_sm for more info!
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Classic dive bar spirit. Anything but classic drinks. 🍹 Pacific Cooler — tequila or mezcal, yuzu, pamplemousse 🍹 Roadhouse Mule — vodka or rum, cacao, lime, ginger beer 🍹 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang — gin, Aperol, St. Germain, mango, lemon · Open Thu–Sat · 6pm–2am 🔴
POV: you just walked into the most unique bar in Santa Monica.
No VIP. No velvet rope. Just great music, great drinks, and the best dance floor on the Westside.
Your stool is waiting. 🔴
Circle Bar · Est. 1949 · Back for 2026
Thu – Sat · 6pm – 2am · 2926 Main St, Santa Monica
This sign has been watching Main Street since 1949.
It’s seen a lot. It’s about to see a whole lot more.
Circle Bar is back. Stop in if you see the door open. 🟡
Everyone has one, a Circle Bar story…we’d love to hear yours as we get ready to open our doors in May 🪩🎶🍺🥃🍹🍸💃🕺🌊💿 🎧
Share your story in comments, post some pics from the old days, tag 3 friends and we’ll get you to the front of the line on opening day
