11 Best Brewpubs near Santa Monica

“Great service and welcoming environment. ample parking and seating both indoors and out. amazing selection of both beers and ciders on tap. my only major issue is the removal of the tip system to a forced service charge (mandatory tip) system of 18%. we ordered a single flight and a pint at the bar ourselves, no table service or any real interaction yet a tip was fourced upon us on the bill.“

“LA Ale Works in Culver City is awesome! They have trivia every Tuesday, hosted by Lucky Guess Trivia, and specifically trivia master Drew. The questions are challenging, the host is hilarious and it's just simply a good time! The bar itself is cozy, drinks are great and added bonus that it's dog friendly. :)“

“Found this place while in the neighborhood and I'm glad I did. The owners were so nice and welcoming. This family owned business feels very warm. My sister and I really enjoyed talking to the owners. Awesome personalities and awesome service. Great space and location. Recommended .“

“Yelp Review: Went to Firestone Walker Brewing Company for trivia night yesterday and it had a lively crowd. With fun questions, a hype host and solid outdoor seating it was a nice environment. The staff was really friendly as well. The only downside was that the benches for outside seating weren't the most stable and could easily tumble if a customer isn't too careful. Ordered the chicken schnitzel and a basket of fries. The chicken was fried perfectly with nice crisp edges and full of flavor that it was a delight to eat by itself, although I added hot sauce to give it a little kick.(4.5/5) The fries were what you'd expect from galic parmesean fries, not too flashy but done pretty well. (3.5/5) Had a biere de mars and it just tasted like a normal beer with a tinge of lemon to me. I'm not a fan of beer personally and rating it wouldn't be fair in my opinion. I finished the night with their arnold palmer. I think the lemonade aspect of the drink could have been a tinge better but it was a solid drink. (4/5)“

“SO FUN. One of my favorite breweries in the South Bay. As a person who loves to sample and loves a diverse menu, this is a perfect place for me. The servers have always been so nice when we came (although service can be a bit slow on those busy nights). Parking can be tough!“

“This place has been the go-to spot for late night partying with full dancing, food and drinks. We've been here so many times I don't know if I have already given these guys a review. The only negative about this fun little venue is that the music is loud to the point all conversation is pointless. You have to yell directly into the ear of your homie. Then again maybe it's my old geezer ears that ain't good anymore ?! I recommend you give them a shot on a Friday or Saturday night. The crowd starts showing up pretty late here so don't be expecting a mad house at 9pm.“

“Gulp is a nice lunch getaway in Playa Vista with both inside and outside seating. The staff is very attentive and brought water without even asking. I order the nachos and they were FULL! No shortage of ingredients or chicken on the nachos. The chips were crispy and easy to scoop a good amount of toppings without breaking. Unfortunately I didn't grab any photos because I ordered togo, however this restaurant is a gem.“

“I went to Halloween horror nights with my girlfriends last night, and we had such a wonderful time, we stopped by duffs to grab a few drinks.Our bartender his name was Hovo, I believe it said lead under his name tag, He was extremely nice and very helpful, there was a few of us, as we approached him, he first thanked us for our patience and waiting in a long line which was very sweet of him and very respectful. We didn't know what to order, and had many questions. he took his time explaining and describing us there Spiceal menu drinks. He was very knowledgeable and it truly showed what he does has passion and love for his job. Thank you for making us very yummy drinks, we can't wait to come back and visit you.“

“Super happy that Stalking Horse is in the neighborhood. Some of the best fries in town, and the flatbread pizza they have at lunch is incredibly good. Trivia night on Tuesdays is also a highlight of the week for us. Good people, good vibes, good drinks, do yourself a favor and check it out.“

“It pains me to give this amazing vegan restaurant only 4 stars, but that's my honest feedback as per what the food is today. Back in the day, when they had the actual dine-in restaurant with the lovely ambience, we felt the food was better. What we LOVE even today is their Nachos - so tasty and it's a humongous portion size. We used to love their polenta tots (no longer on the menu) as well. The Farmers Market Lasagna is always a winner, as is the Banh Mi sandwich. The variety of dishes is really good, from salads to sandwiches to wraps and pastas. Today the service is still very good - spoke to a kind and efficient lady on the phone who could help with our Uber Eats order.“

“Nice spot in the LAX Renaissance. I had dinner here while on a work trip earlier this week. I sat at the bar, which was nice and service was great. The bar area and dining area are very nice. I had a martini which was really good. The Ahi Tuna app is awesome. For my entree I had the NY Strip and vegetables which was also excellent. The server did a good job of pairing wines with the dishes as well. If you are staying here I highly recommend just staying in and eating/drinking here.“