Los Angeles - Nightlife - Beer Garden

550 S. Flower St., Los Angeles 90071
213-892-8080

Biergarten

In attempt to make the rooftop of the downtown Standard a bit more accessible, the waterbed pods and trendy cocktails have been shoved aside to make room for a grassy knoll upon which to down som... read more

626 S. Spring St., Los Angeles 90013

Spring St.

Perfectly situated between bars and clubs of a much louder nature, this one serves as an optimal point of relaxation and restoration. There's just nothing terribly frenetic going on here, unless yo... read more

1710 W. Magnolia Blvd., Los Angeles 91506
818-253-1710

Tony's Darts Away

The bar itself has been around for some time, and the wood paneling and confounding name are still in place. But the new owner is sprucing up the drink offerings. All 30 beers are on tap, and they'... read more

216 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles 90012

Angel City Brewing

Michael Bowe unveils his new brewing complex in LA's Arts District after closing up shop in Alpine Village last spring. 27, 000 sq ft space is far from done, upcoming additions will include a ... read more

3056 Roswell St., Los Angeles 90065
323-257-7866

Eagle Rock Brewery

This could potentially be LA's first brewery, hilariously adjacent to a high school and beer nerds are clamoring for a seat at the bar. A rather utilitarian space, which matches the menu of only be... read more

7929 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
310-650-4668

The Surly Goat

The Angeleno embracing of the golden ale continues apace, and this may well be the city's high temple of hops. Space was once home to a succession of velvet rope-ish nightclubs, but the inside has ... read more

3408 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles 90065
323-257-3508

Verdugo Bar

Why did it take L.A. so long to discover the joys of beer on tap? Whatever the reason, Angelenos have finally caught on to what our west coast compatriots have known for years. Verdugo seems to bel... read more

2366 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
323-662-5337

Red Lion Tavern

The final, uh, solution to the sobriety problem. German love affair that doesn't end with us weepily fleeing for Switzerland, although the owner can show more mean-spirited ferocity than the Axis p... read more

28128 Pacific Coast Hwy., Los Angeles 90265
310-457-2503

Paradise Cove

Quintessential Malibu at its best, which means sarongs, sunburned families, buckets of iced Corona beer, aloof service, and the waves breaking two feet away from your beach chair. Have drink in han... read more

205 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles 90291
310-392-0322

On The Waterfront Cafe

Angle chair to toast an Erdingers with lemon and a perfect summer sunset off the boardwalk. Offers traditional Swiss dishes and huge glasses of beer from the Alpine sector of Europe. German beer ga... read more

6530 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
323-468-3800

Cat & Fiddle

Anglophilic Angelinos and Brit expats rejoice in simulcast soccer and drunken darts in traditional pub environs. Striped button-downs and frocked birds indulge in cod, chips, and a Bass in the pict... read more

154 International Boardwalk, Los Angeles 90277
310-376-9951

Naja's Place

Sunday afternoons are best for catching rays on the deck and eyeing boats in the harbor. It's the motion of the ocean, not the size of the ship, we hear. Regular visits by a dancing gypsy and an ol... read more