The craft beer scene in LA is booming, with new breweries seemingly popping up every month. It can be tough to narrow down the must-visit spots, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a local looking to explore your city’s sudsy side or an out-of-towner hoping to experience LA’s thriving brewery culture, this is your ultimate guide. From trendy taprooms in the heart of DTLA to laid-back beer gardens in Venice, these are the breweries that should be at the top of your list. The only question is: which one will you sip at first?
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Highland Park Brewery
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Let’s kick things off with one of LA’s true craft beer trailblazers – Highland Park Brewery. This grassroots gem started as a passion project at the back of a Chinatown bar and has exploded into one of the city’s most innovative and admired breweries. Their massive Chinatown location is an industrial-chic hangout with a rotation of experimental brews like barrel-aged sours and juicy hazies. Go for fan favorites like their pineapple milkshake IPA or opt for a fun collaboration like the Srirachawine with Howlin’ Ray’s. The sprawling beer hall gets packed, but that’s all part of the experience. Grab a picnic table, order up some bomb snacks from their excellent kitchen, and settle in for an evening of prime people-watching and palate-pleasing pours.
Address: 1220 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 878-9017
Arts District Brewing Co.
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Venture to the Arts District and get ready for geat sips at Arts District Brewing Co. This 15-barrel brewery is a bonafide playground with darts, skee-ball, ping pong and more to keep you entertained between sips. Their golden Traction IPA infused with mango and papaya is the perfect way to kick off your tasting flight, followed by the easy-drinking Mateo golden ale. When you need to fuel up, head to the food window for munchies like mango habanero wings, prime rib sloppy joes, and chorizo burgers that pair perfectly with the creative pours. There’s a full bar too if you want to change up your sips. But really, this is brewpub vibes at its best – lively, laidback, and just an all-around good time.
Address: 828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone: (213) 519-5887
All Season Brewing
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You can’t walk by All Season Brewing‘s industrial-gorgeous taproom without doing a double-take. Housed in an old Firestone tire shop on La Brea, this modern brewery is infusing new life and flavor into the Mid-City scene. The sprawling space is the perfect all-day hangout with excellent brews, refreshing cocktails on tap, local Chicas Tacos ‘cuevas, outdoor games, and more. Their IPAs and lagers are on point, but we’re also big fans of their creative fruit-infused numbers like the Mai Tai Berliner Weisse with pineapple and orange. All Season totally lives up to its name with a relaxed indoor-outdoor flow and stylish digs that suit any mood, whether you’re popping in for a sunny weekend session or a chill weeknight flight.
Address: 800 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 591-0330
Monkish Brewing Co.
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Belgian beer aficionados need to make a beeline for Monkish in Torrance. This family-run brewery is one of the rare spots doing authentic renditions of rustic Belgian styles just like the Old World monks used to brew. Their facility is decidedly laid-back with a chill beer garden and complimentary pretzels, so you can cozy up and sip at your leisure. The big move here is to go with a sampler of their meticulously crafted Belgian tripels and Flemish ales, like the Quadrupel aged with hibiscus for a subtle floral kiss. Monkish’s innovative IPAs pack serious hops too if that’s more your speed. Just don’t sleep on the old-school stuff – these guys do Belgian beers better than pretty much anyone else in LA.
Address: 20311 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 295-2157
Golden Road Brewing
The OG LA craft beer titan, Golden Road Brewing was way ahead of the hoppy curve when they opened their doors in Atwater Village back in 2011. Over a decade later, this juggernaut still reigns supreme with their sunny beer garden, experimental brews, and constant buzz. While the Anheuser-Busch acquisition was controversial for purists, Golden Road’s hop-forward IPAs, easy-sipping lagers, and local favorite Mango Cart wheat ale have remained consistently excellent. The OG location is a magnet for families, happy hour crowds, and anyone seeking a cold one in a lively atmosphere with solid vegan eats. With outposts in DTLA’s Grand Central Market and 2 facilities down in Orange County too, Golden Road’s golden nectar flows strong all across SoCal.
Address: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone: (213) 628-3336
Angel City Brewery
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In an historic Arts District warehouse, Angel City Brewery is a rock-solid mainstay for day-drinking and beyond in Downtown LA. This beloved local joint bottles SoCal’s laid-back brewery vibes perfectly with its bare-bones hangout space, sunny patios, and stellar rotation of easy-sipping lagers, complex IPAs, and unique fermentations. Their classic Angeleno IPA packs a grapefruit punch while seasonal releases add creative variety – don’t sleep on popular special drops like their annual avocado-infused kolsch. Grab a picnic table outside and settle in for trivia nights, food truck snacks, and of course some smooth, cold Angel City nectar. This community-focused space regularly hosts art shows, pop-ups, and all kinds of delightfully random programming to keep things fresh.
Address: 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 537-5550
Benny Boy Brewing
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For a totally fresh take on L.A. craft brews, you need to check out Benny Boy Brewing in Lincoln Heights. This husband-wife duo spent half a decade traveling Europe to deep-dive into centuries-old fermentation traditions before launching their unique brewery/cidery in 2022. Rather than the usual IPA parade, Benny Boy offers a wild card lineup that spans crisp lagers, Belgian strong ales, and one-of-a-kind sippers like their Desert Champagne Gose infused with prickly pear, sage, and desert salt. On the cider side, they work exclusively with fresh Santa Cruz apples in creative expressions like the devilishly spiced Devil’s Umbrella laced with pineapple and habanero. The indoor-outdoor space is a total hidden gem for low-key outdoor parties with DJs, food trucks, and serious exploration of LA’s next wave in craft beverages.
Address: 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
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