If your a beer connoisseur then you'll like this place, it has a wall of spouts with lots of different kinds of beer, you'll get a wrist band that activates the ability to pour and you can try as many beers as you like and it charges you by the amount. Each beer is slightly priced differently but you can pour just enough to taste and enjoy as many options as your up to or just focus on the ones you like. They do have wine and cocktails too. Appetizers and bigger plates. Happy hour gives you about 20% off your bill so check out the days/hours. Overall good vibes 2 blocks from the beach with other restaurants, bars and hot spots. read more

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The bartender called me a vile name to my server--who then told me. I'm horrified that they think it's appropriate to call clientele names. I was there by myself with a book trying to relax. After she told me what he said, my evening was ruined. I told management the next day and they offered me a glass of wine. I miss kifune. read more

I enjoyed trying various beers on tap! The food was really good and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I was with a group of Toastmasters and we sat by the open window section which was great. Our waitress was good and helpful explaining how on tap beers worked. I had a great time and will definitely go back soon. read more

Happy hour was great. Food is excellent and beer selection extensive. Service was good and ambiance was good. I liked that they allow dogs on leash. read more

Had a good time here with the high tech self serve beer/cider/hard kombouch/wine taps They put a wrist band/fob on you and you just put your glass under the tap and swipe the wrist band and the tap comes alive and pours. Yay finally I don't have to bug the bar tender when I need a re fill. Love it Gandrough the Italian bar tender was really a great guy hope I spelled his name right Hicup! read more

Gosh I hate to write a bad review... It's a local restaurant and such a cool concept. They really improved the menu, it's affordable the self serve makes sense. Just steer clear of the bar. There is a long hair bartender who mischargers customers and says sorry that's how it is. We also requested to watch a football game on 1 of the 4 TVs, "Sorry can't play the game. " 10 minutes later a waitress puts it on. Please just save yourselves and don't come. read more

Beach & Brew - The bartender - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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

This is my first time here but 100% not my last time it has amazing food and 100 kinds of beer see you guys next week read more

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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

The concept of pouring your own drinks is cool, but execution here falls flat. We asked our server to split our pours onto separate tabs and were told it was possible--but everything ended up on one tab anyway. The food was disappointing: the burger (which is hard to mess up) was shockingly bland, and the chicken sandwich was maybe a 4/10 at best. Won't be coming back. read more

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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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

First, it's a very noisy restaurant so if you are looking to talk to others, this is NOT the place for you. Our waiter brought out the appetizers quickly but our table of 5 were served our main courses at different times. Three got their food together. The other two of us waited and waited and waited..... Finally ours came out when the others were half way finished. And I had only a salad! My husband had the rib eye which I tasted - it was NOT good. Very bland, almost no flavor at all. I had the antipasto salad - awful. It had no taste either - virtually no dressing and the bowl was about 90% lettuce - tiny bit of tomatoes and garbanzo beans. It was such a disappointment. I would not go here again. The food, for what you get, is overpriced, it's loud and the service is spotty. read more

Shaun provides a fantastic experience every time we're in - come back because of him!

Went here last night for my boyfriend's birthday and it was perfextion!! The hostess was the best and absolutely kind, thoughtful, and accommodating, huge shout out to her (she was pretty, petite with long black hair. I should have asked her name). She even asked (when my man went up to get his beer) if I wanted the live singer (great duo, so much talent) to sing him a Happy bday song...what a sweetheart. I know it's a small thing but that kind of customer service is so rare these days (and I have been in the customer/client service industry for over 33 years, so I know) that it made the night special. It's the little details. So shout out to her!! The space is wonderful, modern, open, and yet welcoming. Super chill, non pretentious vibe. Out waiter was wonderful, in fact all staff were on top of everything even on su h a busy night. The beers were.phenpmenal, the concept is brilliant, you pay by the ounce and get to try and share them all!! My man said the sushi was perfection, he had the Venice rolls and we shared the edamame and it was so flavorful balanced with the right amount of heat. They even came out with a little slice of cheesecake (lemon and amazing) for his bday which is always a nice touch. And as I mentioned, the singer sang a qui k bday songamd the place clapped. Small and sweet touch with great clientele also.its just nice to feel welcome in such a gorgeous space and fabulous restaurant. There are too many stuck up eateries and restaurants that put on airs and fall so short in both service and cuisine...and this is not one of them!! We will absolutely be back!! It's one of my new favorite places!! Great job to all!!! read more

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

Food was okay-- chips and guac is a whole plate of chips and side serving size of guac. Bartender is passive aggressive and rude- making comments to us with opinions that we didn't ask for, and very uncomfortable x always wanted to try this place and for sure won't be back read more

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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