35 Best Craft Breweries near Downey

“🙂👍 Abel, Leo, and all the employees do a great job!“

“made a reservation for 9:15 and didn't get seated till almost 10. people who came in that had reservations for the same time got seated right away and i unfortunately did not. i also had to go to the counter to ask what was going on. i love bjs but i don't know why i made the reservation if i had to wait“

“Super cool, super local and great beer. Loved Lars and The Audition“

“It’s a pretty cool place, with a really good beer! I will definitely be back!!“

“Diamond in the rough!!! Wife found this place and it did not disappoint at all. Every beer we tried was amazing! Ambience is super chill and cozy as well. Our beertender Danny was very informative and a great personality to represent the establishment. Only downfall I had was the total lack of merch. I couldn't get a t-shirt, a hat, or not even a sticker as they were all unavailable and that was pretty disappointing because I love to collect swag from great breweries I visit and spread the word to others. I will definitely be back, though, and hopefully get my swag on next time! Cheers!“

“best pizza! great in-house bread“

“Great beers, courteous staff, and dog-friendly“

“I came here during happy hour and got the Hard Agua Fresca and Minotaur. Both were good.There were a lot of beer options. You could sample the selections for $2-$3 each.They had a vendor there that sells food if anyone was hungry.The location was in an industrial area. There was available street parking.“

“Si te gusta la cerveza artesanal,comida exquisita y el buen ambiente este es el mejor lugar. I had to try it all! Shrimp tacos are truly delicious and the salmon chicharrones are out of this world! Que Mejor que acompañarla con una buena cerveza artesanal hecha en el local! Lighter shade of brown is one of my favorite beers, you have to try them all!! So good! Thank you Brown Soul Brewing, there is definitely soul pour into it all🫶🏽 we’ll be back soon!“

“awesome atmosphere good employees“

“Creature Comforts is a fantastic brewery in the Fashion District near DTLA. From day one, the Tom and Jacob have made my wife and me feel at home, always greeting us by name. The regulars are lively, and the beer tenders are both knowledgeable and attentive.

If you visit, don't miss the Tropicalia, Double Koko Bunni, and Bibo—my personal favorites. My wife swears by the Athena.

The brewery offers a great vibe with board games, art shows, and delicious pizza from the neighboring restaurant that pairs perfectly with their beer. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“We got a flight of various IPAs and the bacon pesto pizza. Holy smokes their pizza is amazing! Typically at breweries the food offering is not as good as the beer offering, but this place is on point with both! We will definitely come back and try the other pizzas on the menu and also enjoy the local beer. The service was great, can't say enough about this place.“

“Well…. I give the servers high marks and the food was good, but the kitchen was so slow! We hit the hour mark and were just about to walk out, and the server finally came with out food. Beer was ok. The server was nice and comped our beer and soda. Still y’all. An hour for food is too long.“

“Stopped by homage in a successor of breweries visited last night. The beer was delicious“

“Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful folks working there. Great food and drinks.“

“LA’s greatest brewery and a lovely venue.“

“BEST BEERS OVERALL!!! HPB has top notch Hazy IPA’s and a great overall selection of brews on tap at all times. Great scenery and awesome food, too! If you’re into Barrel-Aged Stouts… this is also a fantastic place for tasty BA Stouts!“

“A local brewery in Los Angeles.
I grabbed a beer by myself at the counter.

Payment is of course cash-on-delivery, so just open the card with the tab.

The owner is friendly and has a nice atmosphere.
It's okay if you can't speak English very well.

I went there twice in a few days, and the second time there was a really bad smell, but I guess it's a charm.

We had a wonderful time.
thank you very much. Thank you for the meal.“

“The Beer is good! But the vibes and the staff are Top notch! It’s a great watering hole where you can bring the kids and your dog and enjoy some brews and live music or loteria night. My favorite thing about going here is seeing the “house” cat walking around and greeting people and making it known that this is her territory 😂 bring her some treats! see you there soon! Cheers! 🍻“

“Came across the on a walk back from Venice Beach. Highly recommend.“

“The mead is delicious! Burgers are pretty good too.“

“Great place to enjoy life“

“Didn’t know much about this place except that there were adorable cats. Well Baby Al and Later did not disappoint!!! We walked in to the two of them casually lounging and cuddling near the bar. They gave us the honor of petting them and then we bought a t-shirt with their faces on it. THEN we had beer and that was also amazing! The place is super cute with a quaint European vibe. Lots of dogs and the cider was great, too. If you like animals and fun, this is the place for you!“

“Great beer, great outdoor vibe with music on the weekend.“

“First time and last. My wife didn’t like the burger. Tried for a resolution. Manager treated her like crap. We left right then. Total crap-show food-wise.“

“Stirred, not shaken. For I am not a sissy boy, like James Bond.

Beachwood brews over 25 of their own beers, along with distilling their own rum, gin & vodka. Unfortunately, whiskey is not included. Once I arrived, I was dead set on an Elder Vesper. Created by Ian Fleming as the favorite cocktail for his titular character, James Bond. A boozy beverage, Bond took his "shaken, not stirred". Not me! Stirred, not shaken. Shaking dilutes the cocktail moreso than stirring. Give it to me stiff!

Elder Vesper-
Beachwood Vodka, Beachwood Citrus Gin, Lillet Blanc, St. Germain Elderflower, Beachwood Orange Bitters. Dry, strong & lovely, this was my first taste of a martini, and I highly enjoyed the bright & crisp cocktail.

Chi Chi-
Beachwood Vodka, Trader Vic's Macadamia Nut Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut, Lime Juice. Yikes! Too sweet! Akin to an ICEE/slushie, I was given half a Tiki mug of this blood sugar spiking concoction, and I'm thankful I only had that much to drink.

Beer Sample Flight-
I asked if could sample a beer or two, and was graciously provided a flight of four of their popular beers on tap. My favorite being the Gator.

Beachwood Wood-Fired House Bread w/ Whipped Ricotta-
48 hour fermented sourdough bread, baked to order and served with whipped ricotta, roasted garlic & soft herbs. Very good! The bread had a substantial pull to it. The whipped ricotta was heavenly, dolloped upon each tear of bread. Quite filling!

Gratitude the staff at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling. The hospitable service, expertly crafted cocktails & tantalizing eats afforded a fine evening experiencing a previously unventured culinary destination.“

“1st time there... absolutely AWESOME food.“

“Hands down, Smog City is the best beer and customer service in Bixby. A great chill spot to hang out. All their beer tenders are amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly. They take care of their customers, the other vendors, and treat everyone like their family. They have a large rotating selection of beer, with year round favs and seasonals.“

“This place is awesome the food tasted amazing even my grandkids loved the food my oldest grandson ate a whole large margarita pizza. The service was amazing when my grandson asked for more lemonade to the waiter. The waiter was so kind. We don’t care if prices are high for food but the food the drinks and the restaurant was worth it.“

“Pacific standard was great, awesome service and staff. The perfect place to celebrate my birthday.“

“Customer service is paramount not only for me, but specially when I am around family. Our server Schaeffer is not only superv to Customer Service but has great personality that makes me feel truly welcome!“

“Food & Fun in a bustling yet relaxed atmosphere.“

“The hotel is top notch. The suites are spacious, clean, and high class. They keep renovating and making everything nicer. The employees are super nice and the food at The Brewery was delicious. I love The Bicycle Casino! Always a great time.“

“I come to the Bonaventure Brewery once a year for a work trip and I absolutely enjoy the going to the brewery every single time! The boss and I stop by multiple times because we know the drinks, food, and service are amazing. Always surrounded by other interesting travelers from a variety of places and a great environment! Shout out to Rachel, Mila, and Noah! You don’t need to leave the property, food, drinks, pool access - go get it.“

“Angel City is my favorite brewery in all of LA as someone who occasionally comes up from San Diego. I've been coming here for the last 4 years whether I'm traveling more north or in the area for an event like the Padres hosted by the Dodgers this summer.

Inside is ample with seating. I recommend sitting at the bar underneath the second floor or the second floor itself. The warehouse vibe Angel City has is also cool, giving it a chill, open feel.

Kam was great. Got to talk about baseball, the location itself, and other places he'd recommend nearby. Gave us some top-tier customer service, and glad he was able to serve us when we were there.

With that said, it is a little heart breaking as a San Diegan that these might be the last couple of times I can sit and enjoy a pint as Angel City is closing Spring 2026 if no one buys. Hoping that is not the case.

(REVIEW UPDATE FROM JULY 2023).“