a new old haunt - View this location on map 'locals have been drinking at the brig (310-399-7537), once the local dive bar, for more than 50 years. the grizzled original owner - a boxer named babe brandelli - and his wife still smile down from the mural on the outside wall. babe probably wouldn't recognize the joint these days. thanks to a remodeling, the walls are covered with aluminum panels, and the locals play pool under orange globe lamps and listen to the d.j.'s from white leather benches. but it remains the favorite night stop for venice's low-key hipsters. besides, the bartenders pour a potent martini ($8).'' New York Times 1515 abbot kinney boulevard, Venice, CA Nightlife, Local spot

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