My haven! Walked into this place after a disappointing meal doors down and I haven't looked back since! Drinks: There's two options here: The traditional bar area where you can order with a bartender for those cocktails. THEN, there's the self-serve, YES SELF-SERVE, fountain where you can get really great beers, wine and seltzer. Self-Serve Concept: Basically when you arrive the staff asks if you would like this option, if yes, you put a card down for your tab and they give you a wristband. This wristband has a chip where when you walk up to a pouring station, you can scan it to activate the fountain and pour. PRO TIP: You pay as you pour. The screen where you choose your beer will tell you how much you poured and the value. It's not expensive at all but you can always just asks the staff where you're at price wise. I recommend doing the flight option and having several beers to try. This was VERY COOL. Food: I wasn't expecting a lot from the food but man it was bomb! My favorites: - Crab cake corndog: Essentially a crab cake but order this! TRUST ME! - Biscuit: Herb infused and fluffy! A must! - Lobster roll: I mean you just can't go wrong with lobster, butter and bread Vibe: Again, I love this place and the quality of people that dine here are a vibe. It's super chill and a place for great conversation. The owners are usually in and they are so sweet. GO HERE! RUN, DON"T WALK.....but leave a chair for me! read more

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I love Beach N Brew. Leslie at the front is consistently welcoming. She always remembers me and my grand daughter. She always has a smile and a great table. James is a kind and excellent waiter. The variety of wines and beers is top notch. The menu is excellent. read more

Stumbled upon this place, and happy we did! The food was delicious, servers were super friendly. Nothing overly priced. Will definitely come back! read more

Beach & Brew - Shrimp and grits - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

I ordered a burger here and it came out black and charged. I asked for it to be medium definitely was not. I was on a time restriction so I couldn't wait for it to be remade. They didn't want to comp it. Staff is very nice but the manger didn't seem to care and didn't want to give me my money back. The other food has always been good. I don't recommend getting the burger by any means. They don't know how to cook it. read more

Cool spot to hang out with your friends! I like the design and food is great except sushi. I tried a salmon roll which is flavourless. Waguy sushi was also nothing special. All the other food is great and the idea to poor a beer from the disband is also cool read more

Beach & Brew - Pork $38 - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

I have always loved this place. Everything about it from their fabulous cocktails, service and pretty good food. I dragged a friend in there today after our beach walk and it was anything but. Service was lousy as our server acted like she would rather be anywhere but there. Food was super average and expensive and I am supposed to get a local discount but no one ever asked me if I was local. P. S. I am local. Very disappointed that my favorite go to has become like so many others... Mediocre and un enthusing. read more

Beach & Brew is a brightly lit taproom in Venice Beach with a unique twist: most of the drinks are self-serve. When you sit down, your server will request a credit card which they will link to a wristband. At the back of the main room is a wall of taps with more than 40 beers, ciders, seltzers, kombuchas, and wine. Each features a per ounce price. To dispense your drink of choice simply grab a glass (they even have mini glasses for flights), tap your wristband below the tap, and start pouring. Most of the drinks are local to California and of the many I tried during my visit, there wasn't one I wouldn't pour a full pint of in the future. The also have a full food menu and a list of creative cocktails available for those who want something a little strong. However, during our visit, we stuck to the novelty of the self-pour wall. read more

They charged me and my gf for the same bill . They took my cash and charged her card.

Fun new spot with self service beers and wine on tap, with surprisingly great food. The atmosphere was really fun/lively and they had great beer options. We got the cheddar biscuits which were AMAZING. They are a must get if you go! We also got the gumbo and lobster pasta - so good! read more

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big fan of this spot! the ambiance is awesome - games available, lots of tables, projections of sports games! there's a good amount of street/meter parking nearby. it can get pretty crowded in here on the weekends! drinks are self service taps which are sooo fun! I love getting flights and trying the many different beers, seltzers, and wines they have available :) my only request is for more ciders! read more

Man, I love the Tempura Fish Tacos here and the Clam Chowder. Beach &Brew is not that expensive either. Depending what you are ordering and how much. Me and my crew had a lovely time here eating and a little drinking. Place has wonderful waitresses and servers dressed up in cute dresses or skirts. Nice people working here. My first time here and i love the food. I will be prepared for the next one. read more

We loved Beach and Brew! The self-serve beer wall was such a fun concept. My friends and I had a great time building our own flights. The food was also really good! For appetizers, the brussel sprouts and cheddar biscuits were standouts. I had the bolognese pasta and liked that as well. James took great care of us! read more

Beach & Brew - Bolognese - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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Food was on point. We shared 4 dishes that were all done really well! Charred broccoli - cooked perfectly and had a good spice Crab cake corn dog- def recommend because it's something we've never seen before and had awesome flavor Shrimp & prosciutto flatbread - solid and good portion Grilled Sea Bass - cooked very well and the mix of sauces and veggies underneath were legit. The pricing is up there for the type of spot it is but they definitely delivered on the food. The pour yourself stations is a cool addition to it also and they have connect 4 to play with at your table. Definitely will go back but they should adjust pricing in the future or have a happy hour. read more

Beach & Brew - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Came here for my niece's birthday and she hasn't stopped talking about how great her experience was. Shawn was exceptional and made our experience one or the best birthdays ever! Shaun for the win! read more

Great ambience and a fun collection of draft beers. Went for a late night dinner and there was only one other table occupied at the moment. The pastas were okay but the other food like calamari were a bit salty. The waitress was a little forgetful that i had to ask for gingerale and straws twice, not a big deal but it was a slow night... read more

Overall, a mediocre experience for okay, overpriced food and beer. Food: Least favorite part of the experience. Ordered nachos for the table, which tasted good but the portions were laughably small. Then for mains we ordered a couple fried chicken sandwiches and a tuna sandwich. This was the worst fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. I love them and this was so disappointing. It was way too citrusy, not that fried, and really missed the mark. The tuna sandwich looked so sad and probably something my grandmother would serve. Don't be fooled by the fancy menu descriptions, these are mediocre at best. The fries were great. Drinks: We all did the pour your own beer option. While a novelty and inherently overpriced, it's fun and you get to try a number of things. We came during "happy hour," which is 20% off. Not much but something I suppose. Decent beer selection. I also didn't realize B+B makes their own beer too so that was a nice surprise. Atmosphere and Service: Best part of the experience. We sat outside and it's a beautiful patio. We thought we might be forgotten back there but our server was thoughtful, prompt, and helpful. I'd be hard pressed to return to this establishment. read more

Won't review the food because I haven't tried much of it yet but my 4 star is for their cool self serve beer taps! They give you a coin, essentially an open tab. You take the coin and tap on which ever drink they have on rotation and serve yourself. Mostly beers but they did have a couple selections of wine from what I recall. The experience was fun! read more

Beach & Brew - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

The carnitas tacos and burger here are fantastic. My boyfriend also says the fried chicken sandwich is really good. I haven't tried it but it did look yummy when he got it. We've also had brunch here and enjoyed it. They have a happy hour with some drink discounts. Cocktails are pretty good. Lots of beer choices. I don't drink beer but my boyfriend does and he really likes the selections here. read more

Great beer and wine selection. It's self serve, charge by the ounce. The BB fried chicken was great. Maybe not enough for someone with a huge appetite. The dipping sauce was amazing yet indescribable. It's like an Asian sauce and Chick-Fil-A sauce had a baby. I could did anything in the sauce! So good! read more

Beach & Brew - BB Fried Chicken - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

The inside of the restaurant is comfy and the style is pretty trendy. The front of the restaurant has windows that open up and you can also sit at a table that's a bench at the open windows. I find the vibe a bit confusing, it's very sit down nice restaurant vibe/prices/menu but then has the serve yourself taps which gives the vibe of a bar you can walk around and move more freely. The two conflict each other here. The unique part of this place is the taps. You get a wristband and hold your wristband up to the tap and pour. It monitors how many ounces you pour and charges accordingly. The tap options though are disappointing. There's a place in El Segundo that has the same concept, Brewport, that has tons of unique options. This place had like coors, models, and truly. Most unique it got was ballast point. The point of the serve yourself is that you can try small ounces of many different unique beers you've never seen before, and that wasn't the case here. Definitely make your way to el Segundo if you're coming for this experience. Food was alright, friend got the Nashville hot fish sandwich and thought it was good. Picture is of the calamari fries, which were disappointing. Other friend got burger which was good. Overall - prices are too high for what they offer. Would be significantly better if there was outdoor seating (although placement wouldn't allow for this) and if the taps had more unique options. read more

Beach & Brew - Calamari fries - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Great spot to stop by on any occasion. The food is great and the drinks are great as well. Let me say that the breakfast is actually great here and you wouldn't really expect it to be but it's very good. Great spot read more

We are locals and went in. Shaun the Scottish bartender said he would not serve us as we 'DID NOT LEAVE A TIP, LAST TIME WE WERE IN' when we said it must have been an error and will take care of it he said again 'I don't have to serve you' Left $15 in cash on the bar and left. As a local - Stay away. We paid the bill and was and innocent mistake on the tip that even said we would take care of it - still was told 'I don't have to serve you' Didn't have the respect to call us over to the side. Everyone could hear. AS A LOCAL - DON'T SUPPORT THIS RESTAURANT read more

Good place to grab a basic beer, food is okay not great. They have several beers on tap that you can use a pay card to try. The beers on tap weren't very good unlike the first time we went. read more

The service at this location is some of the worst I've ever experienced! I've been there now 4 times and sat at bar and in the restaurant without any improvement. The food is mediocre at best and the drinks take forever to be delivered. Whether they are busy or slow. I will not be going back there ever again. They are dead to me. read more

I love this spot. It's a HUGE improvement from the beach-grunge, gnarly sushi joint it replaced. It's a welcome sparkle of class in the neighborhood where we're losing local icons and the new arrivals have been disappointing at best...and the management is wholly dedicated to taking care of their customers. Totally! The wine, booze and beer selections are light-years beyond anything else in the neighborhood. The bar staff are friendly, professional and they mix great cocktails. They're still refining their menu, as any new place does, and it gets better every time we go back. Bottom line, the vibe is classy without being pretentious, the bar is the best in the area, the food is great, and the management and staff aim to please. The reviewers who had bad experiences (it happens), probably never gave the management a chance to make it good. In a time when locally owned places are struggling to survive, B&B is crushing it! read more

Beach & Brew - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Fun spot to grab a drink. Wear wristbands to select your drinks. They have a variety of beers and wine on tap. read more

Beach & Brew - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Great bartenders! Nice spot to watch the game! Love the drinks! Plz plz plz get the jalapeño biscuits! read more

This place is so good! We were able to be seated right away and the staff was so attentive and friendly. We got delicious margs and the BEST crispy rice to start off. The fried chicken sandwich was also great. The prices are so good here and inside is so chic looking. Definitely recommend! read more

Beach & Brew - Crispy rice - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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Over-the-top Gorgonzola flatbread, plus amazing yellowtail carpaccio. Love the semi-indoor/outdoor seating and overall casual vibe. Go.

I popped in here on a Saturday night and was it was a great atmosphere, fantastic service and great beer and wine options. We came right when the kitchen was closing so we made a snap decision to try the biscuits and they weren't great. Really dry and the cheese on top was over cooked and was solid. I'd def come here again or a drink but I will be skipping the food. read more

Just what the west side needed. There was a self-pour taproom in El Segundo but it closed down. I like this location, it's near the beach. They have lots of options from beer, cider, seltzer and kombucha. You ask for a wrist band, then you pour your own drinks. You get charged per oz. They have a kitchen with good food. There's board and card games which I really like. read more

Beach & Brew - Breakfast Burrito but in a bowl, and a flight of beer. - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

I would have given two stars, but the fact that one beer cost $21.75 dropped it a star. The beer refused to come out of the self service draft without a massive head and was flat with a single exception out of four drafts. If you like over priced sub-par food, over priced flat beer, austere ambiance, and are likely a tourist you'll love this place or are trying to fit in to the ghetto gentrification of what used to be Venice, you'll fit right in. The charred broccoli could have very nice but for the fact it was floating in a bowl tart soup (still baffled by this concoction). The aguachile dish was under seasoned and boring, and the crab cake corn dog was a bit soggy and had something very chewy and undefinable in it. To be frank it was a very disappointing experience and if I hadn't been on a date would have addressed it with management. All said and done it cost $140 (including 20% tip) for three appetizers and less than the equivalent of 3 pints. read more

Amazing experience. Self serve tap of 30+ beers and 10+ ciders and wines In addition to great food and service by the staff. We recommend the hamachi carpaccio and calamari The bartender Gaitano is friendly and made a perfect old fashioned and martinis Dog friendly!!! They have a cool patio in the back and our dog enjoyed the shade while Definitely bring friends as so many things to try from beers to food Big plus, they also have games...I'm undefeated at connect four w our group of 8 read more

A few friends and I were there last Friday for the first time. The place is fine..big open room, the beer is cold and food is hot. A little pricey and gimmicky...but it's good to have another full bar in the neighborhood. This review started out with 4 stars, but that all changed because the crew we saw working that night all seemed to have a problem keeping their masks on. We saw server after server take orders from customers with their masks down around their chin while the manager and owner walked through the dining room the same way. Not cool. Here's hoping this one star review gets their attention and they tighten that sh*t up ASAP so they can earn back those lost stars. read more

Great casual place to get a variety of foods from Sushi rolls to burgers with an abundance of wine and beer to choose from read more

Loooveeee this place! You are my new favorite restaurant in Venice, you hear me!? You will soon be sending me to the poor house! Thank you Alice for bringing me to this place. You know when you spend the whole day... and your whole life making decisions, like the independent woman you are, there is nothing sexier or heavenlier than a friend or your man ...or your insignificant other texting you," hey I am coming to pick you up at 8 pm; I have made reservations at this new restaurant, "Beach & Brewery". And I am like "sweet, I have had a long week, the last thing I want to do is coming up with an answer to the question, "where do you want to go eat?" Not going to be politically correct here, but Guys, just pick a damn restaurant, will you? Oh yeah, Beach & Brew it is! They have really good food, mostly seafood but you have other meat and vegetable choices ...duck, Jidori chicken... big portions enough to take food home to your dog or your exotic pet tiger. So yeah I had the Seafood Gumbo, MARY MOTHER OF LITTLE BABY JESUS!! Chef, you are truly a food poet! I don't know how you do it but all the ingredients, consistency, flavors, and aromas seem to rhyme in my mouth. This was the best seafood Gumbo I have ever had! Wait, coming to think of it, I have never had seafood Gumbo before... even when I went galavanting all over New Orleans for a "southern experience." Nevertheless, I could bet my left kidney that this Gumbo could easily win a blue ribbon at some local town fare in Louisiana---it was that delish...and perfectly spiced!! The Shaved Brussels sprout was also so yummy! Next time I want to try the whole grilled Snapper, it looked so good. My friend had some kind of Lobster dish, she was raving about it. And of course the chocolate cookie dessert in a skillet---she loved it! The service was impeccable!!! The space was super chic, modern decor, fairly spacious, and DELTA unfriendly. The ambiance was super chill, the clientele ...well...the place was full of beautiful and stylish people, men and women alike. They all looked like they stepped off the pages of Barcelonas' Metal Magazine. Cocktails: I had a Bourbon Cocktail ( Goldrush) , it was meh! Then I tried the Spicy Margarita which was just fine, didn't really move my needle, Being a brewery, the menu had a lot of beer options...and wine, I am told you can get a wristband and use it to self-serve/ purchase a selection of beers and wines on tap. I did not try this option, I love wine but am not much of a beer drinker. I saw a bunch of people drinking beer and I gather this is where you would go to drink really good shit. So yeah, I think I am going back tomorrow.... read more

Several things wrong on our visit today unfortunately. But a $20 breakfast burrito? It should be 2x the size that was served. We split thinking for $20 it'll be pretty big. There's not even meat in it so I don't get the price. Eggs, cheese, black beans, potato, and avocado with salsas on the side. I don't think I could even come close to justifying if potatoes were served with it as a side dish. Super disappointing. read more

I loved being able to pick all my different beers per ounce. Such a fun idea I've never seen anywhere else! The food was fantastic as well!

Had a delicious dinner here tonight- very cute upscale restaurant but still casual enough for the kids. My husband had so much fun at the beer taps- they have beer, wine, cider and hard kombucha all the by ounce. You can get full pours, flights, etc. Everything is charged to your bill via a wristband - small samples could be $0.50 or a full pour was $10+. No nonalcoholic options on the menu but they also have wine and craft cocktails. We started with the cheddar biscuits which were $12 for 2- delicious and amazing honey butter but I would have preferred them to be slightly smaller and got more of them. No kids menu but my toddler scarfed down the margarita flatbread. I had the spicy tuna bowl- half rice and half mixed greens. One sour note was that the kale in the salad still had huge stems on it that I had to pick out. My sister got the jambalaya which was big. My mom got the apple flatbread and my husband got the chicken sandwich. Everyone was happy with their meals and for $166 for 5 people, it seemed very reasonable for LA. read more

Came here for the soft opening and WOW!! The staff was super kind and incredibly helpful, including the owner who was making her rounds and making sure everyone was happy! I loved this place, and would love to go back again! The service was phenomenal, the beers and ciders were great, the food was outstanding and came so quickly, and the vibe was awesome in the restaurant! I ordered the lobster roll, my friend got the crab cake corn dog, and we split the cheddar biscuits and every thing we tried was great! Definitely check this place out! read more

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