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Craft Beer

1. 38 Degrees Ale House and Grill

7.6
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. :)

2. Lucky Baldwins Pub

7.8
17 S Raymond Ave (at Colorado Ave), Pasadena, CA
Pub · Old Pasadena · 86 tips and reviews

Miffy E.Miffy Eats: Great selection of beer without the scene. Watch out for their annual Belgium Beer Festival!

3. The Surly Goat

8.1
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.

4. 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.

5. Verdugo Bar

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

Ria D.Ria D: Every time I'm in LA this is where I hang... Try and catch the food trucks... It enhances the drinking experience with great company ;P

6. 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.

7. A-Frame

12565 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver-West · 169 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Kogi Truck chef Roy Choi is a partner at this picnicky pan-Asian restaurant. Koreatown now has as many restaurants as Seoul—and as many valet stands as Beverly Hills. Read more.

8. 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!

9. Library Alehouse

8.5
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

Seth O.Seth Odell: Follow @LibraryAleHouse on twitter to get the latest info on exactly what specialty beers they're tapping.

10. The Bruery Provisions

143 N Glassell St (Chapman Ave.), Orange, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · 26 tips and reviews

strixtlestrixtle: Check out the huge selection of hard to find bottles of beer at reasonable prices.

11. 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.

12. Stout Burgers & Beers

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

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "30 Burgers In 30 Days"

13. Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co.

8.0
27746 McBean Pkwy (at Decoro Dr.), Santa Clarita, CA
Brewery · Newhall · 23 tips and reviews

Collin T.Collin Tiegs: Their IPA is the jam. This is one of the only legit breweries in Santa Clarita.

14. Bootlegger's Brewery

8.8
130 S Highland Ave (at Santa Fe), Fullerton, CA
Brewery · Downtown Fullerton · 61 tips and reviews

Devon J.Devon Jordan: Two words, KNUCKLE SANDWICH.

15. Beachwood BBQ & Brewing

210 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA
Brewery · Promenade · 126 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh Smith: This is the place to be for #IPAday

Craftsman Brewing is one of Craft Beer.

16. Craftsman Brewing

1260 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA
Brewery · Northwest Pasadena · 3 tips and reviews

17. Angel City Brewery

9.1
216 S Alameda St (at E 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Arts District · 141 tips and reviews

HemangHemang: $5 pints & local art ftw!

18. The Local Peasant

8.4
14058 Ventura Blvd (btwn Murietta & Hazeltine Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
Gastropub · 87 tips and reviews

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Biergarten

7.8
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

22. 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

23. Belmont Brewing Company

8.4
25 39th Pl (at Ocean Blvd), Long Beach, CA
Brewery · Belmont Shore · 66 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve Chen: Great place for a beer with good food at decent prices.

24. Cafe Boogaloo

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

Brent W.Brent Wiggins: Try the Alligator Tacos! they are the SHIZNIT

25. Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste Pub & Cafe

8.1
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!

26. The York

7.7
5018 York Blvd (at N Avenue 50), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Highland Park · 88 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Carlin: Please, for god's sake, don't order a fucking Miller Light like the guy next to me.

27. 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.

28. Haven Gastropub

7.9
190 S Glassell St (at Chapman Ave), Orange, CA
Gastropub · 140 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lu: great place with a great beer and whiskey selection. won't find bud light here. one of few places that use copper mugs for moscow mules

29. Sidebar

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

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

Laurel Tavern is one of Craft Beer.

30. Laurel Tavern

8.1
11938 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar · 98 tips and reviews

31. The Blue Dog Beer Tavern

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

AskMenAskMen: There is finally a bar dedicated to valley commuters who want a place of their own to grab a drink before fighting 405 traffic. It also captures the essence of happy hour: good food and simple drinks.

32. The Federal

7.8
5303 Lankershim Blvd (at Weddington St), North Hollywood, CA
Gastropub · 153 tips and reviews

Erin H.Erin Himes: The second floor of the bar is open to guests during Get Fed. Grab a drink and escape the sun with your food truck finds!

Golden Road Brewing is one of Craft Beer.

33. 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.

34. Karl Strauss Brewing Company

8.2
901 S Coast Dr (at Bear St), Costa Mesa, CA
Brewery · South Coast Metro · 61 tips and reviews

Craig D.Craig Dickson: keg tapping in the bar every Thursday at 5pm = free beer!

35. Noble Ale Works

8.9
1621 S Sinclair St, Anaheim, CA
Brewery · Platinum Triangle · 50 tips and reviews

Dan U.Dan Ucko: Awesome find! Brand new brewery, super nice owner with great hospitality and friendly service. Try the IPA and ask for the imperial stout! Delish.

Far Bar is one of Craft Beer.

36. Far Bar

8.6
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews

37. 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!

38. El Prado

8.5
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!

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of Craft Beer.

39. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.7
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail Bar · 96 tips and reviews
Sandy's is one of Craft Beer.

40. Sandy's

7.8
315 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Main St), Huntington Beach, CA
Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Matt E.Matt Edmondson: Shark Attack beer is well worth it

41. BRÜ HAUS

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

Ray G.Ray Garcia: I will punch you in the face if you order a budlight here.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of Craft Beer.

42. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

43. 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!

44. District 13

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

ThrillistThrillist: This divey Hollywood hideaway serves cased meats and craft beers like pheasant w/ Cognac and Old World Hefe - not to be mistaken for the menu at the Playboy Mansion's ‘Sausage Fest’. Read more.

45. Barbara's at the Brewery

7.8
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

Rocco's Tavern is one of Craft Beer.

46. Rocco's Tavern

6.9
3839 Main St (btwn Culver & Venice Blvd), Culver City, CA
Sports Bar · Downtown Culver City · 41 tips and reviews