WARNING: SOME OF THESE VENUES DO NOT HAVE HAPPY HOURS
but if you sign up for their emails, you can get some pretty sweet deals on tastings!

El Vino 1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd 310-396-9705

http://www.elvinowines.com/
WHEN: tastings at 5:00 PM on Fridays, 1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss sparkling sunday champagne tastings every second Sunday!
WHAT: wine shop+tasting bar
REVIEW: http://www.venicehappyhour.com/2/post/2009/09/sparkling-sunday.html

Salute Wine Bar 2435 Main Street, Santa Monica 310 450-3434

http://www.salutewinebar.com/
WHEN: Happy Hour 5:00-7:30 Monday-Thursday
WHAT: 50% off wine by the glass, bruschettas $5
REVIEW: http://www.venicehappyhour.com/2/post/2009/09/girls-who-would-be-models-but-like-food-and-wine-too-much.html

Venice Beach Wines 529 Rose Avenue 310-606-2529

http://www.venicebeachwines.com/
WHEN: Open Daily from 11:30 AM (um, I love this)
WHAT: Authentic neighborhood atmosphere, selection of great wine, food to drool for
REVIEW: http://www.venicehappyhour.com/2/post/2009/09/fromage-a-trois.html