If you love IPAs like I do, this is the place to be. They make some of the best IPAs, double IPAs…read moreand Triple IPA's. Some of their beers are hitting over 10% ABV and don't even taste boozy. They're delicious and full of flavor. Add that to their amazing staff who knows everything there is to know about beers and you can't go wrong. Pair a good beer with a food truck like Felice Italian Catering and it's a match made in heaven! That pizza of theirs. . . yum! They also have a newly opened location in Echo Park and another location in Anaheim if you can't get to this one. If you haven't tried this place, you have to! It's my favorite local brewery and I'm sure it'll be yours too. Don't forget to grab some beers to take home. Come one, come all! Cheers!

this is kind of a hidden gem or a if you know you know kind of spot, it's tucked away in the back…read moreof a few buildings and the vibe is definitely cute. They have a food truck there, not sure if it's different every time but it's a cool little add on since monkish doesn't serve actually food inside- just beer. Their beers are really good as well I did try a pina colada seltzer and it got the job done haha but it was also pretty good. Perfect for a date, or to chill with friends! The outside area is quite spacious but I can see how it can get busy and crowded on busy nights.

Love this place! Awesome neighborhood spot. Great atmosphere, great service, great beer and…read moredelicious food!

the food was super yummy! we got the buffalo chicken wrap, caesar chicken wrap, smash burger, and…read morestank burger. all of the cod was super good and decent portions. and the fries and tater tots/fries are so crispy. i also loved their ranch. we also got the sweet chili garlic wings, they were delicious, crispy and the sauce had a nice kick and was buttery. the drinks were also pretty good! the service was super fast, it is self seating and you go up to the front to order. but our food came out super quickly and the employees were super nice and always asked if we needed anything else. it definitely is a fun place to go and watch any games (the dodgers game was on today!) and i definitely want to go back in the daytime and eat on the patio

Stopped by here on a Friday night. I've attached a photo of their most recent beer menu. I tried…read morethe "I'm Your Huckleberry," which I wouldn't recommend. It tasted exactly raspberry Emergen-C to me. They had a fun food truck parked outside called Gochu Gang. I tried their spicy pork bulgogi tacos, which were good. It's a lively spot with events and things happening often. I'd like to get more acquainted with the place.

Haven't been by Smog City in a while and certainly regret that. Just a really fun vibe between the…read morecool patio area and indoor tables with tvs to view. They have a food truck with decent offerings. Best of all, the staff seems genuinely happy to serve you their delicious craft brews. Really looking forward to our next visit. Cheers!

Summary: solid beer in a fun space. Various activities on weekends. The pizza next door is awesome…read more Definitely worth a visit in Lomita.

Great spot for brews, food, and music. Nice selection of beers, all brewed in house. There's also a…read moreselection of wine and cocktails. So convenient that the space is shared with the pizzeria that serves a variety of appetizers, salads and pizzas. Service was helpful and friendly. Beer, music and food is the best combination. The parking lot is shared so parking can be tough at times.

There is no food here at this location. But very small cute joint. They host comedy shows every…read morefourth Thursday with an entrance fee I believe. Beer is fine, but too small to have a large party gathering overall pretty great!!

Simply put, Smog City is one of, if not my favorite breweries from Los Angeles. And their tasting…read moreroom here is a great place to really try the variety of brews they have as well as many you can't find in cans in stores around the city. Every time I have come here there is something new to try and the vast majority of the time they're home runs in my opinion. Even when it's something that I don't love, I appreciate the uniqueness of it. Their beers really do a good job of standing apart which I appreciate. They both follow the microbrew trends but also pave their own trail. I will say that this location is small so I wouldn't plan on bring a big group here. They want this place to feel cozy & it certainly does. I've never been here during some of their events, but I would imagine it could/would fill up fast so if you're looking to go to one of their comedy shows of whatever, get their early to ensure you're not stuck outside or against the wall. I know Torrance has a lot of microbrewery options. But Smog City really should be on the top of your list of places to check out.

Chill people here.... Steven makes you feel right at home. Open Mic Thursday night if you play come…read moredown. 2 songs and people are listening. Every kind of style and it is so great to hear originals . Beer and wings why not . Free parking . What else can I say ???? Plenty of seats .

Soooooo my partner and I were tired one evening, a Thursday I think, we didn't feel like cooking…read moreand we're like hell lets go to a bar, have a drink and eat bar food! Boyyy did we finally find our spot!! Reminds me of those awesome family-owned neighborhood bars back in Champaign-Urbana (yes, Illinos but we're Angelenos)...the kind you don't really plan for, but end up talking about later. We've been here twice now and honestly? We love it! First time, there was live music, open mic night. Just people showing up, putting their heart out there. No pretentious vibe, just good energy. Second time, there was line dancing. And if you bought one of the drinks you got a raffle ticket for free classes. Completely different night, same welcoming feel. How cool is that?!! The thing about this place is that it shifts, but sort of still feels like home. The first night it was raining, and they let us bring in our 3-month-old poodle, Kopi, without hesitation. Not only that! they offered him a blanket!!! A blanket!!! For our dog!!! Yeah...that told me everything. They kept checking in on us, making sure we were taken care of, recommending drinks like we were regulars. And there were clearly many regulars there. Drinks were solid...good cider, good beer, good mixed drinks. And the food? Omg! The food!!! Honestly fucking underrated (can I curse?). Way better than you'd expect from a bar, though to be fair some of the best food I've had has been from a bar's kitchen.. You know.... the kind of food where you take a bite...and your eyebrow rises just a tad...you pause and are like....okay wait, this is really freaking good! Nothing about this place is trying too hard and that's exactly why it works. It's just people, music, drinks, awesome food....and a space that feels lived in. We'll definitely be back.

I love the open space here and it's rarely too crowded. The beers are great and the arcade in the…read moreback is a nice extra.

Haven't stopped in for too long. Great service! Best of all, great beer. Really like how…read morecomfortable the indoor sitting areas are. Also, if you're looking for a place to have a party, check out Schlob. Cheers!

Absolution Brewing was an unexpected find but a pleasant find nonetheless! It wasn't on my "to try"…read morelist but was more of a spontaneous experience. Steve and I weren't disappointed in what we had either! What we drank was the FLOC'ing Great IPA. This was kind of a fun one as we appreciated the retro nod as far as the art and decor goes on the can and what have you. Flavor highlights with this beer are fruity, citrusy and dank. The beer is light bodied and has a bright color to it. Fun and enjoyable which made this beer experience a pleasant surprise!

Oh wow this place it's really good in all Aspects, with…read morefriends or family there is fun for all ages. I love the lagers and IPS from here, it's always pretty crowded but their beers are really good also they have good prices. Staff is always very organized and they have enough people to make the customers well attended. Oh I love the deco is really nice.

Came in today on Saturday, 5/23/26. I've been here a few times before, but this was my wife's first…read morevisit since I've had nothing but positive experiences here and wanted her to check it out. Yet again, The Craftsman did not disappoint. Mykel (the owner) was onsite and even remembered me when I walked in -- a true sign of great ownership and hospitality. I introduced him to my wife, and we decided to sit at the bar. Holly and Julia took great care of us. Both were personable, attentive, and completely on point throughout our visit. We tried the queso dip with chorizo, zucchini fritters, and the dry rub wings -- every single item was delicious. Hats off to the chef. You really can't beat the vibe here. Close to the beach, clean atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, amazing food, and owners who add the kind of personal touch most establishments miss these days. I'll absolutely continue coming back for the food and beer. Do yourself a favor and stop in. Check out my previous review too -- that's how much I enjoy this place. Always have to give props to establishments that truly do it right.

Omgosh so glad to find this place. Perfection. Delicious food, live band, wonderful service, and…read morereasonable prices in Hollywood Riviera. I hadn't had a pastrami sandwich in decades but am so glad I tried Craftsman's pastrami. Addicted! Perfect balance of savory and a bit of sweet. Great quality pastrami too. And the friendly, welcoming service was much appreciated! Felt like hanging out at a friend's place. Absolutely will be back!

Great vibe to hangout and grab a beer. I tried the cherry hard kombucha bc I'm not a big beer…read moreperson and it was good. My husband really liked his beer. They have a game area with a couple arcade games and a basketball game, live music on the weekends. Overall a fun environment to hang out. There was an empanada truck the night we came and the burger empanada was the favorite. It had a spicy dipping mayo, juicy beef and creamy cheese filling. They were lightly fried and super crispy. I we tried the chicken pot pie and another beef one but the burger one is the best/most flavorful.

This business is somewhat tucked away just west of Hawthorne Boulevard on 182nd Street. You might…read morenot see it easily because it doesn't "Trusted Gut" on the signage. It's a fairly small brew pub, with the tanks and high tables. We sampled the flight of five beers. I most enjoyed the West Coast IPA--very delicious. I believe we were served by one of the owners, based on viewing the website. We didn't order food. Trusted Gut has a neighborhood feel, like there are regulars who visit there. I plan to return for the IPA. That was the winner.