The Gas Lite, Santa Monica
9 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/SantaMonica10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Gas Lite is repeatedly recommended for karaoke in Santa Monica. One patron considers it an exceptional dive, and another fondly recalls singalongs, line dancing and inexpensive well drinks. A dissenting note is that the fun can be inconsistent; one visitor describes a more local crowd. It is a singing-centered choice rather than a quiet place to talk.
Address
The GasLite, 2030 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Karaoke, Dive bar
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/einsteinGO in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026ambience
Recalls lively nights there, including line dancing and singers belting ballads to applause.
- Recommendsu/garlicbreadmemesplz in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Lists it among LA karaoke picks; no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/SilverSurfherder in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Adds this to a list of tiki or dive spots the thread may be missing.
- Recommendsu/gillie01 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2023variety
Suggests it as a karaoke spot.
- Recommendsu/ydhtfpots in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Adds a vote for this bar.
- Recommendsu/OolongGeer in r/SantaMonica · Feb 2025
Praises Gaslite for karaoke and ranks it highly among dive bars they've visited.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Following4310 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says they love this bar.
- Recommendsu/Big-Reporter6594 in r/SantaMonica · Mar 2026
Repeats the earlier pick and says it is still the one.
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- Recommendsu/SheenasJungleroom in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Suggests the bar for an early-day visit.
- Mixedu/Traditional_Phase965 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024consistency
Says it can be fun but is inconsistent, with a locals-oriented feel.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.