The Venice West

The Venice West is a live music venue at 1717 Lincoln Boulevard in Venice, Los Angeles, that opens its rooms for private events: launch parties, birthdays, intimate weddings and private shows. The main Venue Room holds 270 standing guests and has a stage, sound, lighting and a projector, and a bar room adds around 130 more.

Seminars and company events The venue does not sell formal seminars. Its private events page names launch parties and private shows among the events it hosts, which fits a product launch, a team celebration or a client evening with a performance. The Venue Room is equipped with a stage, a sound system, stage lighting and a projector, so presentations, screenings and live music can share one program. A full bar is on site. The two green rooms can serve as speaker or artist rooms, and one has a private bathroom with a shower. Seated capacity varies with the layout, so describe your format when you inquire.

Weddings and receptions The venue lists intimate weddings among the events it hosts, alongside birthdays and milestone celebrations. The VIP room, with a pool table and sofa furniture, is suggested as a private space for brides or grooms. The newly built green room, with its private bathroom, shower, seating and vanity, can work as a getting-ready room, and a second green room sits right off the main space. A state-of-the-art sound system and a full bar come with the rooms.

Rooms and capacities The Venue Room holds 270 standing, with a stage, sound, lighting and a projector. The Bar Room has a total capacity of around 130, including 32 seated places, with an option to add more seating. The VIP room suits smaller parties. Two green rooms are available, one newly built with a private full bath. A commercial kitchen handles most prep and service needs, and the renovated restrooms have seven stalls and three urinals.

Catering Outside food is allowed for private events. The commercial kitchen is equipped for most preparation and service, and for a full catering experience the venue points to The Melody Ballroom, a partner that is happy to cater. A full bar operates in the venue.

History and setting The venue was built by longtime local friends who wanted a reliable live music room on the west side of Los Angeles. The name refers to the Beat scene of Venice in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It stands on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice, close to Venice Beach, and runs a busy calendar of concerts, so private events depend on open dates.