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LA Bars and Pubs
La Cita Bar is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

1. La Cita Bar

8.2
336 S Hill St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · 64 tips and reviews

2. Bar | Kitchen

819 S Flower St (W 8th St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · South Park · 37 tips and reviews

ThirstyinLAThirstyinLA: $3 Fernet shots, $5 Fernet cocktails and 20% food discount for the industry! Happy Hour 4-7pm, half-priced bottles of wine Mondays and Tuesdays. The crack tots are a must. Read more.

3. Father's Office

8.5
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The second branch of Santa Monica's venerable gourmet burgers & craft beer joint, the new Office is upping the ante in nearly every conceivable way. Read more.

4. Father's Office

8.2
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

Thai L.Thai Liu: This is an amazing burger and beer joint. I believe their burgers have been dubbed "crack burgers" because you just can't get enough. There beer selection on tap is also outstanding! LOVE THIS PLACE

5. Wurstküche

9.2
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Here you'll find some 20 Belgian, German, & domestic beers on tap & the same number of inventive sausages. Round out your order w/ a Filipino Maharlika-it's sweet & savory w/ a snappy natural casing. Read more.

6. Wurstküche

9.1
625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
German Restaurant · 191 tips and reviews

Joseph G.Joseph G: Beer and Sausage, both in one place... sit down and have some!

7. Blue Palms Brewhouse

6124 Hollywood Blvd (at Gower St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 106 tips and reviews

Beer Search PartyBeer Search Party: Awesome beer list. Great happy hour prices. One of my top 5 beer in LA places. Read more.

8. Tony's Darts Away

8.7
1710 W Magnolia Blvd (at N Reese Pl), Burbank, CA
Beer Garden · 98 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Valley Dive Bar!

9. 38 Degrees Ale House and Grill

7.7
100 W Main St (at 1st St), Alhambra, CA
Gastropub · 69 tips and reviews

The Gray Area BlogThe Gray Area Blog: They have awesome beer on tap...and knowledgable servers and bartenders. When I can't decide what to drink, they have made gret suggestions. :)

Lucky Baldwins Pub is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

10. Lucky Baldwins Pub

7.7
17 S Raymond Ave (at Colorado Ave), Pasadena, CA
Pub · Old Pasadena · 86 tips and reviews

11. The Surly Goat

8.0
7929 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hayworth Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Bar · 79 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Suds here are ever-rotating, with 27 draft options & one hand-pumped choice displayed on a chalkboard above the LED-lit bar; choices'll include ultra-rarities like the sour, New Belgium Tart Lychee Read more.

12. The Back Abbey

8.7
128 Oberlin Ave (at 1st St), Claremont, CA
Gastropub · Village · 93 tips and reviews

Robert K.Robert Klein: One of my favorite bars for Belgium beer. Famous for their 'Back Abbey burger', 2nd best burger in LA area. Don't forget to try the Pommes Frites Read more.

13. Stuffed Sandwich

7.9
1145 E Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA
Wine Bar · 21 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: You have to order a sandwich, but after that you'll find yourself acquainted with their unparalleled selection of craft beers from all over the world. -Amanda Baungarten, Top Chef

14. Mohawk Bend

2141 W Sunset Blvd (at Mohawk St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Echo Park · 199 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Do 72 taps of craft beer sound like enough for you? Read more.

15. City Tavern Culver City

9739 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 89 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason L: This place is amazing! Be nice and you'll get free samples of beer. Great food, atmosphere and service. This place doesn't disappoint

16. SmithHouse - BBQ, Burgers, Brews

10351 Santa Monica Blvd (Beverly Glen), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Westwood · 55 tips and reviews

Cole S.Cole Stratton: 120 beers on tap and a menu by Top Chef's Angelo Sosa! The mussels and frites are fantastic.

17. Steingarten LA

10543 W Pico Blvd (Prosser Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Westside · 39 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "8 Places To Get a Beer Cocktail in L.A." Read more.

18. Waterloo & City

12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · West Los Angeles · 94 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This gastropub may have a chain restaurant coffee shop exterior, but inside, it’s far from your grandparents’ stomping ground, with a happy hour menu and vibe that will make you a regular. Read more.

19. Seven Grand

8.5
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Seven Grand offers 271 distinct varieties of whiskey, plenty of cold beers on tap and a staff of veteran bartenders. The oak, cabin-like interior essentially screams “guys’ night out.”

Naja's Place is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

20. Naja's Place

8.4
154 Internatl Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA
Bar · South Redondo Beach · 41 tips and reviews
The Daily Pint is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

21. The Daily Pint

7.9
2310 Pico Blvd (at 23rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Whisky Bar · 59 tips and reviews

David C.David Carrillo: Best beer and scotch on the westside

22. Barney's Beanery

8.5
8447 Santa Monica Blvd (at Holloway Dr.), West Hollywood, CA
Gastropub · 109 tips and reviews

yael b.yael bt: good bartenders, good bar food, good bar crowd.

23. Barney's Beanery

7.8
99 E Colorado Blvd (btwn Raymond & Arroyo Pkwy), Pasadena, CA
Bar · Old Pasadena · 81 tips and reviews

Bud M.Bud Mertz: It's an awesome bar, with tons of taps of beer.

24. Bar Chloe

8.1
1449 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 28 tips and reviews

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: This hotel bar offers a sexy atmosphere and smart cocktails. Check out your figure-friendly alcoholic beverage options. Read more.

25. The Local Peasant

8.5
14058 Ventura Blvd (btwn Murietta & Hazeltine Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
Gastropub · 87 tips and reviews

26. The Thirsty Crow

8.4
2939 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Reno & Vendome), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Silver Lake · 81 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Keep it classy at this grandfatherly-feeling, bourbon-centric bar's that stocks its shelves with 40+ small-batch distills and pours cocktails like the marmalade Manhattan (w/ Makers Mark). Read more.

27. Boneyard Bistro

8.0
13539 Ventura Blvd (at Allott Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
BBQ Joint · Sherman Oaks · 63 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Ryan: Quite possibly the best beer selection in town. A little pricey for certain brews though.

West 4th/Jane is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

28. West 4th/Jane

1432A 4th St (btw Santa Monica & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 64 tips and reviews

29. Verdugo Bar

8.8
3408 Verdugo Rd (at Avenue 34), Los Angeles, CA
Beer Garden · Glassell Park · 51 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Fully stocked bar with an impressive beer selection that constantly rotates, what more can you ask for?

30. Beer Belly

532 S Western Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 131 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Belly-up to this graffiti-exterior’d craft beer hall for 12 rotating taps and an artfully curated bottle list, including The Bruery's funky-tasting Mischief Gone Wild. Read more.

31. Eagle Rock Brewery

3056 Roswell St (at Delay Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Glassell Park · 40 tips and reviews

Keely M.Keely M: Take a tour of the brewery and have a chat with the owners. And of course taste each one of their delicious brews!

32. Library Alehouse

8.4
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

Caroline O.Caroline On Crack: try a flight here of five beers for $7

33. Bier Academy

6.2
18511 Soledad Canyon Rd (Sierra Highway), Santa Clarita, CA
Bar · Newhall · 21 tips and reviews

Sean K.Sean King: James is extremely knowledgeable. Try the USA Consecration Beer. Delicious.

34. The Bottle Room

8.0
6741 Greenleaf Ave (btwn Bailey St. & Philadelphia St.), Whittier, CA
Gastropub · Uptown Whittier · 40 tips and reviews

Lupe L.Lupe Loops: Great beer & food selection! This is a tad more upscale than your traditional bar.

Stout Burgers & Beers is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

35. Stout Burgers & Beers

8.9
1544 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 197 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: We’re confident that the view from street level and interiors will be just impressive as its Cahuenga location, as well their gourmet burgers and craft beers. Read more.

36. Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co.

26787 Agoura Rd (Lost Hills), Calabasas, CA
Brewery · 29 tips and reviews

Duane B.Duane Bentzen: The Golden Eagle beer is the best brew. The dark brews are a little sweet...

37. Surf Brewery

4561 Market St, Ventura, CA
Brewery · 11 tips and reviews

Darryl L.Darryl Levi: Grab some food BEFORE you arrive since they don't serve anything except for their beer. They have menus for nearby restaurants, and some will deliver.

38. Westside Tavern

10850 W Pico Blvd (at Westwood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Westside · 114 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "L.A.'s Best Cocktails: Our 55 favorites and where to find them." (Click 'More Info') Read more.

39. Angel City Brewery

9.2
216 S Alameda St (at E 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Arts District · 141 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: We love the art by local artists and, if you come on the weekend, there may even be some of them painting in the parking lot.

40. Rock & Brews

8.5
143 Main St (Franklin Ave), El Segundo, CA
American Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

Ryan D.Ryan D: Gotta love the great selection of beers. Be sure to grab one at the outdoor patio.

41. Biergarten

7.9
206 N Western Ave (btwn Beverly & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Beer Garden · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 42 tips and reviews

Miffy E.Miffy Eats: Good beer and Korean food (best kalbi taco - take that Kogi), what else can I ask for? Staff are super friendly and ask for the special limited time beer. They have good stuff

42. BoHo

6801 Hollywood Blvd Ste 411 (Hollywood & Highland Center, 4th floor), California
Gastropub · 48 tips and reviews

Jose A.Jose Avila: Try all 25 beers on tap

43. Cafe Boogaloo

1238 Hermosa Ave (Pier Ave), Hermosa Beach, CA
Bar · 24 tips and reviews

Patrick F.Patrick Fallon: Great bartenders and tasty beers.

44. Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste Pub & Cafe

7.6
1770 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Bar · 32 tips and reviews

Caro L.Caro Lita: Best place to find new beer, amazing vibe.... <3 it!

Tavern Tomoko & Ladyface Brewery is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

45. Tavern Tomoko & Ladyface Brewery

8.2
29281 Agoura Rd (at Kanan Rd), Agoura Hills, CA
Brewery · Whizin's Row · 81 tips and reviews

Nadim B.Nadim B👀: After a day catching some surf a perfect way to reward yaself with an IPA. Try La Blonde, Trois Filles Tripel or Chesebro, Enjoy ! Foods great too...

46. The York

7.4
5018 York Blvd (at N Avenue 50), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Highland Park · 88 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A really cool environment with good local beers and yummy food. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

47. 1321 Downtown Taproom Bistro

1321 Sartori Ave (at Marcelina Ave.), Torrance, CA
Gastropub · Olde Torrance · 25 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This taproom boasts 50+ beers and grub like the 1321 Burger: chuck/brisket/short rib w/ pub cheese, stout onions & bacon. Wash it down with a Ten Fidy Stout to make you feel even more gangsta. Read more.

48. Sidebar

1114 N Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA
Lounge · 5 tips and reviews

Beer Search PartyBeer Search Party: Great Beer at really great prices

49. Laurel Tavern

8.2
11938 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar · 98 tips and reviews

HanhHanh: Ask to taste the beers on tap first before committing and then order the pork belly skewers.

50. The Blue Dog Beer Tavern

8.9
4524 Saugus Ave (btwn Dickens & Greenleaf St), Sherman Oaks, CA
Burger Joint · 107 tips and reviews

Anita B.Anita Brown: They always have Old Rasputin on tap--you'd be crazy not to get it every time (I do)!

The Federal is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

51. The Federal

7.8
5303 Lankershim Blvd (at Weddington St), North Hollywood, CA
Gastropub · 153 tips and reviews
Golden Road Brewing is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

52. Golden Road Brewing

8.9
5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · North Atwater · 177 tips and reviews

Taste TerminalTaste Terminal: Golden Road Brewing is currently L.A. biggest craft brewery lead by CEO Tony Yanow, president Meg Gill and brewmaster Jon Carpenter. Read more.

Far Bar is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

53. Far Bar

8.4
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews

54. The Golden State

426 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews

H.C. @.H.C. @Foodventure: Be sure to check out their blackboard of rotating craft beers on tap and "after 5 p.m." food specials!

55. Brewco Manhattan Beach

8.4
124 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
Beer Bar · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 62 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kinley: The beer selection here is excellent.

56. The Oaks Tavern

7.3
13625 Moorpark St (at Woodman Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Jessica A.Jessica Allen: if you love beer, they have rotating taps & a beer lovers night on monday!

57. the otheroom

1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at San Juan Ave), Venice, CA
Wine Bar · 77 tips and reviews

Pilar C.Pilar Carrington: It's my favorite secret spot, especially the back room!

58. Wades Wines

8.5
30961 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA
Liquor Store · 22 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily Reiter: This is a great bar! Staff is awesome, highly recommended.

59. Richmond Bar & Grill

7.0
145 Richmond St (Franklin Ave), El Segundo, CA
Burger Joint · 14 tips and reviews

Richmond Bar & grillRichmond Bar & grill: The Richmond has awesome burgers and hard to find craft/artisan micro brews!

60. Villains Tavern

1356 Palmetto St (at S Santa Fe Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 99 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This very cool haunt just opened in the Arts District & from the imaginative décor & spacious patio to the occasional free shots & hip music to set the mood, this is a barfly’s dream. Read more.

61. Lucky's Tavern

6613 Hollywood Blvd (Whitley Avenue), California
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Josh M.Josh Miramontes: Best beer selection on Hollywood blvd hands down. Super rad staff, come hang !

62. Library Bar

7.1
630 W 6th St (at Hope St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Get thee to the Library Court Lofts building for some ground-floor quality drinking time with friends. The beer menu is also darn good, especially if you like yours with the Belgian monk touch. Read more.

63. El Prado

8.2
1805 W Sunset Blvd (at Lemoyne St), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · East LA · 38 tips and reviews

Seth C.Seth Copenhaver: They usually have an excellent beer selection. 10 times out of 10 I go for the Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale, but they have other good beers too. Sometimes they have Craftsman!

64. The 6740

7.8
6740 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA
Pub · Uptown Whittier · 31 tips and reviews

Darren B.Darren Baca: 4 things that make this place amazing: 1. Amazingly nice staff, 2. Great bottled and draft beer selection, 3. Music box that doesn't have Journey, & 4. DODGER DOGS!!!

65. Hot's Kitchen

844 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA
American Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Nguyen D.Nguyen Duong: Always delighted by the Uinta Dubhe Black IPA.

66. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.7
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail Bar · 96 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: With a moody interior & libations like the whiskey/bitters/cane syrup “Amber & Embers” or the rye/sweet vermouth/Tia Maria “Sweet Valley Rye,” suddenly drinking in the Valley is like, totally badass. Read more.

67. The Tripel

8.8
333 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey, CA
Bar · 80 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Enjoy some craft beers on tap and an impressive menu including ale-steamed mussels, calamari po’ boys (risky?) and lobster-salted peewee potatoes. Read more.

68. Ford's Filling Station

9531 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave), Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 74 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Beautiful dark wood bar in a fantastic restaurant. Beautiful meat plates and all-around amazing food. Brilliant shrimp flatbread. -Tressa Williams, Launch My Line

69. BRÜ HAUS

11831 Wilshire Blvd (at Westgate Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Brentwood · 31 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt Walker: Tell a bartender/server your genre of beer. That's it. They will bring you a solid selection- just trust them.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

70. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

9.0
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

71. Little Bear L.A. Restaurant

1855 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 50 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Shearin: Incredible beer list, maybe the best Belgian list in LA, well thought out spirits too!

72. The Escondite

8.6
410 Boyd St (at San Pedro St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central City East · 67 tips and reviews

Courtney C.Courtney Chavez: Best bloody mary in downtown. Hands down.

73. Select Beer Store Bottle Shop & Tap Room

9.1
1613 S Pacific Coast Hwy (Avenue H), Redondo Beach, CA
Liquor Store · South Redondo Beach · 24 tips and reviews

David P.David Perez: best beer selection in LA bottles togo or drink them there 12 rotating taps great service, staff knoledgeable staff

Around The Corner Bar and Grill is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

74. Around The Corner Bar and Grill

2100 S Valinda Ave, West Covina, CA
Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Amber C.Amber Castro: Great new look, menu and beers yummy

The Lab Brewing Co. is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

75. The Lab Brewing Co.

30105 Agoura Rd (at Reyes Adobe Rd), Agoura Hills, CA
Brewery · Whizin's Row · 32 tips and reviews

Taste TerminalTaste Terminal: Roger has been homebrewing for over 16 years. Before opening up LAB Brewing Co., he was brewing overseas in Holland and Belgium. Read more.

District 13 is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

76. District 13

1556 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Central Hollywood · 26 tips and reviews

Zach D.Zach D: Sample many beers before deciding. Though, in the winter, New Belgium's winter ale, "Snow Day", is awesome.

77. Barbara's at the Brewery

7.7
620 Moulton Ave Apt 110 (at N Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Lincoln Heights · 29 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason S: I you're lost, look for the faded Brewery sign coming down from Main. Make a left into there, and straight ahead is this gem

78. Beer Belly

532 S Western Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 131 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Shon: Great beers and ridiculously tempting food. Try the duck fat fries and fried oreos/twinkies. Jimmy and Time run an awesome gem in the heart of K-Town.

79. Dog Haus Biergarten

9.0
93 E Green St (at Raymond Ave), Pasadena, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Old Pasadena · 87 tips and reviews

Fletch D.Fletch Dennison: Behold the 'Grand Slam'... Dog, tots and a fried egg on Hawaiian sweet bread bun. Add a craft beer and sweet potato fries for the full effect. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

80. Stone Brewing Company

9.2
220 S Raymond Ave Unit 103 (Del Mar Blvd), Pasadena, CA
Pub · Old Pasadena · 48 tips and reviews

Jammers D.Jammers D: Small place. Usually filled with lots of male douche bags who don't know anything about beer. But the staff is nice. BRING CASH FOR TIPS.

Congregation Ale House is one of LA Bars and Pubs.

81. Congregation Ale House

8.3
300 S Raymond Ave (at Del Mar Blvd.), Pasadena, CA
Pub · 70 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Part of a mini chain of beer bars with other “chapters” in Azusa and Long Beach, it has a tongue-in-cheek church theme. Happy hour "Mass" is all day Monday, midnight Sun-Thurs & 3-7pm Mon-Fri! Amen! Read more.