Circle Bar

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Exterior of Circle Bar as of April 2021

The Circle Bar is a famous, historic bar and lounge on Main Street in Santa Monica, California, United States. [1] It was established in 1949. [2] Movieline named it one of the 10 best places for young actors to be seen at night.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Nash, Collin (December 22, 1991). "A 'Dive' With a Difference : Circle Bar's Regulars Skip More Chichi Watering Holes for a Warm, Seedy Place of Their Own". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  2. Nguyen, Alexander (January 6, 2014). "Santa Monica's Circle Bar Celebrates 15 Years Under Current Owners". Patch . Retrieved February 14, 2017.

Coordinates: 33°59′56″N118°28′51″W / 33.998828°N 118.480696°W / 33.998828; -118.480696