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15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles
Golden Road Brewing is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

1. Golden Road Brewing

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

Luis M.Luis Manalo: This place is incredible. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. GREAT beer.

Angel City Brewery is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

2. Angel City Brewery

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

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: If you like beer, this is the place to be. $6 for a pint may be slightly on the expensive side, but when you are drinking beer from the source and can bring in any food you'd want, ACB can't be beat!

The Daily Pint is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

3. The Daily Pint

8.1
2310 Pico Blvd (at 23rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Whisky Bar · 59 tips and reviews

NikuNiku: Great dive bar with awesome craft beer and whiskey.

Beer Belly is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

4. Beer Belly

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

Jen T.Jen Teykaerts: Death by duck fries are a feast for the senses, and the volcano chipotle wings bring a sweet, smokey heat. Great craft beer list with local beers and Cali favorites.

Blue Palms Brewhouse is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

5. Blue Palms Brewhouse

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

Brett C.Brett Copeland: Excellent draft beer selection and a very extensive bottle list. The food is outstanding as well.

The Surly Goat is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

6. The Surly Goat

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

Nicole K.Nicole Kasten: Standard tap list. Go to the bottles cooler for some gems.

Spring St. Bar is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

7. Spring St. Bar

8.4
626 B S Spring St (btwn 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · 56 tips and reviews

Charlie D.Charlie Davenport: tangerine beer 😋

West 4th/Jane is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

8. West 4th/Jane

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

Franco M.Franco Marinari Acciani: 24 different draft beers always rotating. The place to be in Santa Monica if you love beer.

Eagle Rock Brewery is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

9. Eagle Rock Brewery

7.7
3056 Roswell St (at Delay Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Glassell Park · 40 tips and reviews
Verdugo Bar is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

10. Verdugo Bar

8.9
3408 Verdugo Rd (at Avenue 34), Los Angeles, CA
Beer Garden · Glassell Park · 51 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Masatani: chill spot with a dope selection of always changing beers. $2 off any draft beer during happy hour is the best. Really chill bartenders too.

Arts District Brewing is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

11. Arts District Brewing

8.8
828 Traction Ave (at Avery St), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Arts District · 56 tips and reviews

MADEMADE: Spice up your life with a game of skeeball, darts, or ping pong as you sip on a craft beer and navigate the social scene in this 17,000 square foot space.

Far Bar is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

12. Far Bar

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

Julia S.Julia Seaman: Wasabi beer and short rib tacos!

Ye Olde King's Head is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

13. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: If you like beers that come out of taps, liquor and solid prices then you can't go wrong here. Don't expect any fancy cocktails, just shut up and drink.

Little Bear L.A. Restaurant is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

14. Little Bear L.A. Restaurant

8.1
1855 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 50 tips and reviews

Rachel K.Rachel K: Fantastic draft beer selection full of sour beers and Belgian beers at reasonable prices.

The Hermosillo is one of 15 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Los Angeles.

15. The Hermosillo

9.0
5125 York Blvd (btwn N Avenue 51 & N Avenue 52), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Highland Park · 28 tips and reviews

Brett W.Brett WH: The Highland Park Brewery is in the back, and they make a lot of the beer for the Hermosillo. It's all great! Decent wine selection too. Fun local haunt.