I have been here recently with my cousin in law. Red Bull and Vodka was a flowin' and a punk rock band was a playin'. There was a $5 cover charge which I was not a fan of, but the bartenders were cool.
  We actually sat outside on the patio. You can still hear the music and see the dancers at the windows. Oh, and no smoking. Only by the sidewalk on Hermosa Ave. Â
Walk over to the beach for some nice fresh air after a couple of drinks ;)
Life's a beach...