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A Quick Tip by Butter

Jan 14, 2011

by Butter
posted in MBlocal

A Manhattan Beach institution. Where else can you watch multiple games while playing quarters or flip cup, then watch the sun set, over the Pacific, then chase it all down with a signature Fanta shot. Can smell like stale beer, but that's part of the charm. Bonus points for vending machine in men's bathroom.

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Quick Tip by drogoff. March 22, 2011

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by drogoff

My favorite old school watering hole has an unbelievable dinner item...the Volleyballer's Special: a teriyaki chicken breast, baked potato and salad for $7.95....you would think it was from the Charthouse. Steak tacos are great too!

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Quick Tip by RyanWeiss. May 17, 2010

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by RyanWeiss

Good place for a quick beer on a hot day. Not the best for its nightlife though. Beaches across the street must be rubbing off on it...

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Quick Tip by jrjohnson. May 12, 2010

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by jrjohnson

never had breakfast here... i'm giving this rating based on it's location and dive bar essence. yes, i said "dive bar essence"

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Quick Tip by mweber82. April 02, 2010

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by mweber82

One of the few places that serve pitchers of beer. Drinks are stiff. 180 bombs! MB Locals beach bar.

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Quick Tip by malcomb. March 30, 2010

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by malcomb

Can't say I've eaten there sober, but it's done the job. Addition of new TVs makes it a solid sports bar too.

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Quick Tip by 932john. March 26, 2010

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by 932john

Quintessential Manhattan Beach

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Quick Tip by Butter. March 14, 2010

posted in MBlocal

A Quick Tip by Butter

Fanta shots and pitchers of beer. A Rx for happiness (and morning headaches).

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The Shellback Tavern came to life as The Knothole and then The Surf after World War II. Famous for their pizza and reasonably priced drinks, the location became an instant hit on the beach bar scene. The original owners were Don Hartsong and Ed Jamison. In 1973 local bartender Richard Swartz and his partner Jim Korshall purchased the bar and renamed it the Shellback Tavern. Jim sold his interest to former Hermosa councilman Jack Wood. Jack sold to local resident and patron Steve Petroff in 1976. Steve and Richard remained partners until May of 2000. Manhattan Beach native Bob Beverly took over ownership in 2000 and still owns the Shellback today.

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