I am not much of a beer drinker. It does not fit my style. Plus, Emily Gilmore implied that it was…read morenitwit juice and Buffy devolved to a Cave person after drinking enchanted beer so these quasi-after-school specials taught me that heathens and their kin drink beer. Of course, I kid, beer can be a wonderful thing, I just rather do cocktails and shots. So I went to Sugar Monkey Brewing because of a different pull: a power point slide show where friends pitch their single friends to strangers for a chance at love or romp. So I went in not knowing much of Sugar Monkey Brewing and I left with clear understanding that this place is an industrial beer oasis near the beach. The contrast of sand and blue on the horizon and the present aluminum lining made me feel like I was seeing a new uncommon mixture that proved that clashing environments can gel to delight. I found parking easily. It was a Saturday early evening, and about a 5 minute walk was where I discovered my spot. I honestly hated that I had to walk those 5 minutes but the walk uplifted my spirits for the weather was California crisp and the air and sky and atmosphere felt safe and proper. I wondered if i had the right place? The streets looked like too industrial. Like I had gone to one of those places that had a lot of factories in rows, but not much else. But I turned a corner and there was Sugar Monkey. Then I realized that a brewery would probably look like a beer factory so this place, with all its steel and pumps, had found its home amongst beach skies. As I walked back to my car, later that evening, I was in slight awe at the pale light blue and orange sky. It was serene, and vast and somehow beach appropriate. The water tower iin a picture I took was a nice touch as it reminded me of the Animaniacs, especially Wakko and Dot. I arrived after the first presentation was on its way. I started to listen intently to understand the dynamics because this all seemed so weird yet plausible. Like a dating auction turned fun not hokey or corny? The person was hyping up her friend J. Apparently, he spoke many languages, and hiked and did all these other stuff that were meant to induce attractions. Then she asked, What can he do? And she then explained how she was going to make a joke and that no one needed to fear going to hell if they laughed. And she then reveal that the thing he can't do is SEE because he was blind. The joke was in good taste. The joke, at least to me, carried disability pride. She had revealed that he was different because his sight was different to a crowd of would be judges and suitors. The strength of the duo was refreshing, dare I say, more than the beach breeze. Being witness to this moment made me feel like I had seen a beautiful moment and one I never imagine I would see. And for this reason alone, my trip to Sugar Monkey was more than fun, it was heart-opening. The place itself is cool. Their outside was a huge garden like setting. The place had pool, however, the patio is crowded so I am not sure how people can play if too many people are there. Another thing I saw- that is a credit to this place- is that it had a wheelchair elevator. So if someone was chilling in the patio and wanted to chill in their wooded floor area- where the bar was they could use the wheelchair lift, if they could not use their legs. The place had also had kind of like an off-beat personality. It had a British phone, an astronaut that seemed to have hit a space that painted him with grafitti flare, and beers with names like green means go. I think I would go to this place again, for the beer and the air and to Karaoke. I loved this place and the activity it hosted!

Great beers. Love the inside outside vibe- love that they do trivia- but not on a Monday. Bummer…read more Staff was nice. Our downside (and almost gave a 2/3 star because of this) the parking and signage- or lack there of. The lot that their one sign say don't park here- go there.. that lot has warnings all over saying "bizhouse only" "bizhouse permit required". Also no signage showing how the lot connects back over to sugarmonkey. Really really frustrating. Yeah, sure there's street parking, if you can find it. Please work with the neighboring properties to add some signage. We work locally and folks would love this (many hadn't heard of it) but with the hard parking I can see many blowing this off.

IT'S THE STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN BREWERY!!…read more We get the beer in RI but when I added El Segundo on my list of places in LA I didn't put 2 and 2 together. Pleasantly surprised when my husband made the connection. The 2 guys working easily answered my questions about Stone Cold. He does pop in once every three months and they reported he is a nice guy. With that said, this place has a cute little outdoor area. My husband said their beer was good. I tried their seltzer but the one flavor wasn't for me. Nice place in a cute area. Would visit again but they need some food.

Came if after the car show on Saturday, easy atmosphere, we sat outside with our pup and enjoyed a…read morefew drinks, lively and laid back vibe would come again for sure love the area , good for families, friends, very relaxed and easy inside area as well as outside seating area

Brewport is always a great hangout spot! The self-pour concept is dangerous in the best way--you…read moreonly pay for what you pour, so it's way too easy to say, "Just one more taste." They have a great beer and wine selection, plus a small variety of cans and bottles. Trivia nights!! The food is solid our favorites are the carne asada fries and the pretzel. Good drinks, good food, and a laid-back vibe that keeps us coming back.

(4/5) I came here…read morewith some friends to watch a World Cup game, and we had a great time. There are TVs everywhere, so it's an awesome spot to catch a game without missing any of the action. The self-pour drink system is a really unique experience. You use a wristband to scan the taps and pay by the ounce, so you can pour as much or as little as you want. It takes a minute to get the hang of it, but once you do, it's a lot of fun. I loved being able to sample a wide variety of beers, wines, and seltzers without committing to a full glass. They also have a few non-alcoholic options, which is a nice touch. The food was just okay, but the atmosphere and drink selection are what make this place worth visiting. I'd definitely come back to watch another game or hang out with friends.

Cool humans! Amazing beers!…read moreNice guest! Cool establishment! Good times! Parking a challenge.

Beertender is awesome. Chill vibes and not too crowded!! Black lager is straight fire! The new pulp…read morefiction is awesome as well.

Had their brown ale - Zach's honey brown today. Pretty good!…read more It's great how many beers they have on tap. Service is great as usual.

I miss when Manhattan Beach Brew Co. down the street actually made their own beer on their…read morepremises... Well, Culture doesn't make their beer here eeither (it's brewed down in Solana Beach) but at least it is an authentic brewery tasting room and it's quite a lot nicer than their Solana Beach location which is small and a little cavernous with a back patio compared to this location's light, airy and bright atmosphere. I like the all bright, colorful artwork for sale as well. I had their Hazy IPA and 2 of the Mosaic IPA's and they were great. The Mosaic, in particular, was top notch. Service was great and friendly. Highly recommend!

What better place to have a book club meeting than at a brewery?! Haha…read more My girls and I absolutely loved common place; such a vibe with such good music and energy! There's plenty of seating and I can imagine during this time (World Cup season) this place gets so packed and fun in the best way. The service was great. We had a lot of questions about the drinks. We were recommended a flight if we were unsure which you can customize; I definitely recommend this if it's your first time so you can try a little bit of everything. They had a vendor selling tacos, burritos and other Mexican style items which were absolutely delicious and with the drinks it was a perfect combo! I'm not sure if they change that side vendor or if they are a semi permanent partner with them, but I love that they offer small businesses an opportunity to sell their foods. I was told that they used to be located in a different area or accessing brewery was through another area so pay attention to signs, especially for their nearby parking. Although we had no issues finding this space! To end our fabulous book club meeting, we of course, had to take our festivities to the Photo Booth. Such a fun and cute little touch too and already cute place. I loved it and I hope I can catch one of the World Cup games here!

Came here today with a group of 12 for a fantasy football draft. We arrived around 12:15 PM and…read morestayed until about 4:30, ordering drinks throughout the entire time, so it wasn't like we were taking up space without supporting the business. Unfortunately, the service and overall attitude from most of the bartenders made the experience pretty terrible. There was a lot of eye-rolling, annoyed looks, and just a general feeling that our group was bothering them every time we came up to order. We also asked about gluten-free options, and nobody seemed to know what was available or could give us a clear answer. The one exception was Christina, who was wearing a green hoodie today. She was actually friendly and helpful, and I appreciate her for treating us normally. I understand that a group of 12 can be busy to deal with, but we were paying customers ordering drinks for over four hours. We shouldn't feel like an inconvenience every time we approach the bar. The brewery itself has potential, but the attitude from the staff completely killed the vibe for us. Based on today's experience, I wouldn't come back.

I went on a self-guided pizza crawl near LAX before picking up my family flying in from the East…read moreCoast. Stop 1 was ESBC The Slice and Point. This was one of the best pizza-related choices I've made in Southern California. Parking is a little tough...I ended up parking a few blocks away on a main street, which was fine, but didn't notice there was a public parking structure available closer behind a building across the street. The place was crowded and lively on the early Saturday evening I was there. That's a great sign...I was just getting a slice to go, but overheard the host telling people it would only be 10-15 minutes for a table. I had a classic cheese slice. (My litmus test for NY pizza at a new location.) It was FANTASTIC. Easily among the very best crusts I've had on the west coast...super thin and crispy...exactly as it should be. The balance of sauce and cheese was also perfect. Too many pie shops seem to treat sauce as an afterthought...too thin a layer, almost not tastable. But not here...it was perfect...the right amount of everything. There are other really delectable looking pizza options, even for vegetarians like me, including a fascinating "Cacio E Pepe" and a Margherita. (I also saw one which looked all sauce like a tomato pie, which looked really good. (Plus other options like Fried Brussels Sprouts or Fried Cauliflower...cheese bread, and salads. The beer menu, as one would expect with "pint" in the name, is extensive with lots on tap and "guest" brewery selections. Lots of wines to choose from as well. Slice and Pint may be local to El Segundo (lucky El Segundonians!) But my experience with this one slice is that it would be worth the drive from anywhere in SoCal to eat here...If you love NYC-style thin slices...like real legitimate ones...charge up the car and get yourself there.

Went to Slice & Pint during a really busy night and the atmosphere was loud and somewhat chaotic…read more We were told to find a seat and order up front, but honestly I didn't hear the part about needing the table number first. After finding a table, we went back up ready to order and the server responded pretty rudely: "Did you not hear what I said?" I completely understand restaurants get busy and mistakes happen, especially in a loud environment, but the attitude felt unnecessary over a simple misunderstanding. We ended up leaving and went to Japonica around the corner instead, where the service was much friendlier.

This is a terrific community gathering spot. The variety of home brewed beers is extensive. They…read morehost events in the patio such as dog adoptions and chess tournaments. They bring in food carts for the events. The brewery is on display. It is industrial with some tv's scattered about. The staff is really helpful. Shout out to them who helped me find it when my phone was lost on the patio. Just love the easy going vibe!

We visited as the last spot of the night. There was a patio and inside area with ton of space…read more Beers I Tried: Cosmic Zoo: bitter Palmera Pils: light bitter but smooth Ivy Saison: little funk with fruit Lunar Kitten: really bitter The beer didn't really stand out to me but maybe I came at a bad time.

Came here for trivia on a Tuesday night. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. It appears they have a rotating…read morelist of food vendors available who have set up shop in the parking lot. It looks like the only food they sell themselves is cookies at the counter. Got to try a few of the bevs before making my selection. I really don't like hoppy beers and ended up with the Two Wheeler, a lavender sour. It tasted just as expected and I enjoyed it. I also tried the tropical sour (not very sour) and the wild beer which was funky and fun. Drinks were on the affordable side- order and pay at the counter; and the trivia was pure entertainment (we lost btw). They have a tiny parking lot, which was full by the time we showed up, especially with a few of the spaces taken up by the food vendor. It was easy to park down the street and take a short walk over.

I knew about this place awhile back when I met James at Ogopogos anniversary party. I was taken…read moreback how good his beer was, I told him I would stop by. Couple years has passed but finally made it. First impressions: it has the vibes of a startup brewery. It has video games in the back, bar seating, and tvs for us to watch some FIFA. Honestly this place was a better experience than commonspace. Better beers and better service. There was a stout here i wasn't a fan off here but everything else I liked. Berliner Weiss beers? Two wheeler terrific. I did wish parking here was bigger, I believe there was only 3 spots and it's off the main street. This place can be difficult to find but worth going on your next beer crawl list.

It was a beautiful day to enjoy lunch outdoors. The ambiance was relaxing, and the service was…read moreexcellent. If you're planning to stop by for lunch, I recommend arriving when they open. The parking lot is small, so getting there early saves you from circling around looking for a spot. I ordered the Pot Pie Rhapsody with a side of Garlic Parm Fries. The portions were generous, and the flavors were definitely on point. Everything was delicious! My only critique is that I'd love to see a little more chicken and vegetables in the pot pie, with a few fewer potatoes. Other than that, it was fantastic. Would I order it again? Absolutely!

Very spacious establishment. They have an indoor and outdoor section but it's all walled off from…read morethe street. They have a small kids play area as well. It's really small but it's more than enough for 5-8 kiddos. More importantly, it's easy to supervise them from almost any part of the restaurant. Service was amazing. The server we had (I forget his name) was really personable and kind. I think this extends to every worker there. The food was average, so-so, but still yummy. Depends on what your order. We got their pork ribs which was understandbly on the pricier side. I expected more food for what was being paid, but it is what it is. We also got one of their pizzas but it's portioned out for one person. So keep that in mind if you're ordering pizza with the intention of sharing it with others.