Excellent vibes every time we come here!!!…read more From the employees to the patrons you will enjoy your time here! Have tried all kinds of beers and food, haven't found one that wasn't good! Come and check it out!

Ambiance: it's a neighborhood bar located near old town Torrance, they have limited parking spots…read morein the rear, and there are street parking nearby, they have live music performances over the weekends Service: staff were very friendly, you place the order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table Food & Drink: classic bar restaurant food, and they offer tasting flight for seasonal draft beer Western Bacon Cheese Burger - ** crispy smash topped with bacon, onion rings, cheddar cheese, and bbq sauce, the buns were so overcooked and burnt, patty was overcooked Firkins Fish & Chips - * Beer Battered Alaskan Cod on a bed of proper chips, thick coating over the fish, fries tasted so old and soggy Shambala - **** Hazy IPA, easy to drink, recommend Slap Shot - *** blood orange sour, citrus taste South Side Red - **** Amber Lager, refreshing, recommend Penrods Percolator - *** bold coffee taste with a sweet note Price: this place is a hit and miss, great drink but terrible food, overall affordable prices, expect $25 per person

Quick lunch and turned out amazing. Live this place!…read more Plenty of parking. All of the staff are amazing! The kitchen and bar is on point. I love coming here!

Pro tip ; they have specials all the time. Before you decide on an entree listen to the specials…read more Pro tip 2: if you ask, they'll give you a bottle of the water. Saves on asking for refills 1- service Always good 2- ambiance Sort of a stark chic. They do like the volume on their music, so expect it to be a bit loud 3- food Best bbq in the South Bay. But try their other items. Today I tried the catfish. It's always fun to try need foods even if you may not love them. Just understand that the food is always good , but your taste may vary And it's nice to see that they have beers OTHER than IPAs Try their kolsch.

It was our first time at the brews hall and it was such a great time! We had a huge group reserved…read morefor a surprise birthday party and this place didn't disappoint! There's plenty of parking and wasn't hard to find at all. It's right by Ralph's and Target, across Del Amo mall. Service was exceptional! We didn't have an issue with ordering food and drinks. And food came out quick! Don't judge, I ordered chicken Cobb salad and it was super fresh! 10/10! We also had pizza, calamari, nachos, fries, onion rings, etc. We'd definitely come back and order again! This place is super kid friendly! I even saw a full table of little kids' soccer team! That's so awesome! Highly suggest bringing boards games of your own since the ones they have there are missing parts. Restrooms are super clean, this is the best part! And yes, there's a changing table! Can't wait to go back already!

The food is OK, not great, but decent for bar food. I like the mix of menu options. The special…read moreOktoberfest menu is kind of sad with the presentation, but tastes good. The service tends to feel pretty rushed. It's friendly but there's not much of a local welcoming vibe, at least not in the many times that I've been here. There was gross chewed gum at my daughter's seat, stuck to the table, that I cleaned. (blech!) We usually come here with groups of 8 or more. It used to be a place that I was excited to get a group to go to. It's spacious, so it's fairly easy to bring a group. Multiple menus means most everyone can find something to eat. It used to feel like you got more for your money but maybe I'm just being nostalgic there. Today was not a great day for service. We had a friend that called ahead to check if they were going to show the Dodger game. Yes, the Dodgers won their division, but they are still in the hunt to gain home field advantage and the first round bye. Management assured her that they would show it. We showed up with a group of about 12 people to watch. We changed tables, moving inside to watch both the Denver Broncos game and the Dodger game, because you know the reason to go to a sports bar is to view multiple games. In the 4th inning, just as I was about to order another round of food and beer, they completely turned the Dodgers game off so that they could put the Seahawks game on multiple TVs, no Dodgers at all. Apparently there was no ability to put the Dodgers on one and the Seahawks on another. Lame given the previous discussions to get us there. We left, all of us. I don't know that we will ever come back. There are enough other venues that are great for groups, that while busier, provide a far better experience.

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!

Beers good, ambience is better. Locally known for years as the spot for excellent beer. All is true…read morebut with all good things there is one thing lacking and that's decent seating. Yes, there's benches and a small faux grass area. But these benches, let me tell you, are T.R.A.S.H.! As much foot traffic comes through here, it's down right disappointing and shows how cheap a business can be. Like I said, the beers good, but when you sit on benches that I wouldn't donate to a public school, that a big oh hell no. It's been like this for at least the last 3-4 years. The staff is top notch very welcoming and reasonably fast at pouring. Kudos to them.

A friend and I met here to grab a beer and to watch the World Cup final and it was JUMPIN! Full…read morehouse and service was still so prompt despite how busy they were. The new patio really opens up the interior and overall the space is looking so good and vibey! I've been in a few times over the last year or so (food is yummy, I just didn't get any this particular visit that stood out), while everyone is usually nice, our server Julia was so kind and radiated genuine care for what we wanted even if it was just for a beer. She took the time in a busy environment to make sure we got a beer we were going to enjoy, and boy did we! The owner also came by with Jell-O shots for everyone, truly was such a fun space to catch the match! Thank you Craftsman!

On a hot August night (Neil Diamond fans, you know the reference), my wife and I met another couple…read morein Riviera Village, and The Craftsman was the destination of choice. Apparently, everyone else in the South Bay had the same idea because the place was absolutely humming. Parking can sometimes be a challenge, just be patient. Fortunately, we had reservations and were quickly seated in a roomy table tucked away in the back corner. It turned out to be prime real estate: enough privacy for conversation, but still a great vantage point to take in the entire restaurant. The patio out front might be even better, though, if you're into people-watching. Catalina Avenue on a Friday night offers no shortage of entertainment. But for our group, this table was perfect. The interior has a warm, industrial feel, exposed brick, dark wood, metal accents, garage-style doors, and televisions scattered throughout. Oddly, the Dodgers game wasn't on. Maybe they don't get SportsNet LA. I never bothered to ask because the conversation at our table was far more enjoyable. Let's address the elephant in the room: Friday-night service. The place was packed, and our server was clearly running a marathon. He's usually stationed behind the bar, sports a sleeve of tattoos, looks super fit, and carries a permanent smile. He worked hard all evening, but there were some significant stretches where my Ikasu Ikasu West Coast IPA ($11) sat empty with no rescue in sight. A man can only stare sadly at an empty pint glass for so long. We started with the poutine fries, crispy fries loaded with gravy, skirt steak, mornay sauce, Gruyère, and green onions. They were outstanding and disappeared so quickly that I remembered to take a photo only after the massacre had already occurred, see my picture, LOL. Our server redeemed himself with his entrée recommendation: The Philly. Thinly sliced ribeye, grilled onions, sweet and hot peppers, house sauce, all piled into a sesame roll. It was fantastic, messy, savory, and exactly what you want from a cheesesteak. My wife paired a Harmonia Mango Wheat ($11) with the Blue Cheese Avocado Burger ($20), a hefty seven-ounce burger topped with melted blue cheese, grilled onions, avocado, applewood bacon, and arugula. She was a happy camper. Our friends split the same burger and also ordered the hummus appetizer, adding filet mignon on top. Excellent call, I snuck a few bites! To their credit, at the end of the evening our server came back to the table, apologized for the pacing, and made amends with a complimentary Crafted Cookie: a warm chocolate-chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream. At the end of the day, restaurants are about more than perfect timing and topped-off beers. They're about sharing stories, laughing with friends, and breaking bread with people you enjoy being around. The service had its ups and downs, but the food was solid, the atmosphere lively, and Riviera Village on a summer Friday night is hard to beat.

Stopped in here because the brewery across the street was closed. Wasn't sure what to expect, but…read morewe were pleasantly surprised. I tried the guava and peach beers that were amazingly NOT ciders. They were light and refreshing. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I really enjoyed it. The food looked good too, but we had just gotten off of a cruise ship, so we were not hungry, but I'd love to come back for food sometime. We also walked from our hotel, which was a very hot walk, so the cold beers were appreciated. Frankie was our bartender, and he was great with all of our questions and sample requests. The owner, Lori, stopped by to chat with us as well, and she was very pleasant. I really enjoyed this place and would stop by again. My only disappointment was that they didn't sell their beers in cans. My husband would've liked to take some beers to go. Also they don't sell stickers anymore. But neither issue is worth taking off a star for.

Ambiance: it's a cozy and spacious bar restaurant located in old town Torrance, they have private…read moreparking lot in front of the establishment, dog friendly outdoor seating area Service: super friendly, patient with questions and knowledge about their different kinds of draft beers Food: classic bar restaurant menu, with specialty and seasonal selections, they ran our if few kinds, but surprisingly I almost liked all the beer I tried here THE MOTORMAN - **** Angus beef patty, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, spicy ketchup, R.C. secret sauce, green leaf lettuce, pickle, red onion, and tomato on a challah bun, rich in flavors, recommend RED CAR RINGS - **** Beer-battered onion rings, served with house spicy ketchup and creamy ranch, crispy and tasty, recommend THE BUTCHER'S BLOCK - **** Pepperoni, fennel sausage, ham, applewood-smoked bacon, whole milk mozzarella, flavorful doughy pizza, recommend MOSAIC IPA - ***** easy to drink, refreshing, highly recommend BIG RED ALE - **** rich and bold taste, recommend ELECTRA LITE - *** light beer GUAVA LIGHT - *** has sweet notes MANGO MOSAIC - *** rich and fruity PEACH - **** light peach taste, recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $30~$35 per person

This was neat place to come hang. We came here to watch a World Cup game but also they were having…read morelike a Special Pop up with authentic soccer jersey's for sale and they had some Food Trucks with some good burgers. Think they always have some type of food so you can have with beer and they allow you to bring the food. Seating is great they have some tables and the Bar area and sell some snacks as well. Love the amount of TV's they have and for the game they had a huge projector as well so if you come catch a game or playoffs it's a great vibe! Their selection of beer's are great I love their sour's so they had a few but great selection and the service is great! Bathrooms are clean and there is lots of Parking as well.

I got to check out Absolution Brewing Company when I signed up for a gyoza making class here. I…read morenever knew this brewery was in this location and it was a nice surprise to find this in the middle of an industrial business area. It's true hidden gem. This brewery handcrafts artisan beers using Old World recipes and New World ingredients. They have around 22 taps. Aside from beer, they often have different food vendors. Oso's BBQ is there on Fridays. They've also have rotating eateries such as Masala Boss Pizza, Smashed Up Burgers and Irie Tacos. The brewery also features a mini game room that has darts, a foosball table and a mini Photo Booth. This room is also where the cooking classes are held. Typically cooking classes are on Sundays from 12-2pm and require advanced ticket reservations. Overall Absolution Brewery is a good local brewery. I'm happy to have discovered this and love supporting local places like this.

My family and I have come to this brewery many times to celebrate birthdays and special occasions…read more Unfortunately, over the past couple visits, I've noticed the customer service has steadily declined. It feels like the staff is more concerned with getting out exactly at closing time than making guests feel welcomed and valued. Our last visit on 06/25/2026 was, by far, the worst experience we've ever had here. We were celebrating my stepdaughter's birthday with a large group. As closing time approached, one of our family members still had a nearly full beer. Without any warning or politely letting us know it was time to finish up, a tall white male employee (who refused to provide his name when asked) simply walked up and took the beer off the table. What made it even more frustrating was that there were other tables around us with guests who also had drinks, yet our party was the only one singled out. To make matters worse, we had brought a birthday cake to celebrate. We politely asked another short female employee for a few plastic plates and utensils so we could cut the cake before leaving. We were told no because they were closing. This has never been an issue during our previous birthday celebrations here. These were disposable plastic plates and utensils that would have gone straight into the trash, so refusing such a simple request came across as pure unwillingness to provide basic customer service. I spent 10 years working in the food and hospitality industry before starting my current career, so I understand exactly what closing a restaurant or brewery entails. I know employees want to leave on time, but I also know that providing good customer service until the last guest leaves is part of the job. If customers need to wrap things up, there is a respectful way to communicate that. You don't take someone's drink without warning, and you don't refuse a simple request that would have taken less than a minute. Everyone in our party left upset and disappointed. It was honestly embarrassing to watch employees treat loyal customers this way. This brewery used to be our go-to place for birthdays, but after this experience, we will not be returning. I rarely write negative reviews because I understand everyone has bad days. However, this experience was unacceptable. I sincerely hope management addresses the lack of hospitality and provides better customer service training, because the employees working that evening did not represent the level of service that keeps loyal customers coming back. Both the female worker with tattoos and piercings and the tall male were extremely rude when confronted. If you choose to visit, just be aware that if you're there close to closing time, your experience may depend more on how quickly the staff wants to leave than on making you feel like a valued guest.

My friends and I enjoy visiting breweries in different areas of Southern California. This was our…read morefirst stop since the food menu sounded the best out of all the places we planned to visit. I got the burger and my friends got the chicken wraps. All of us thought the food was great. We were hungry when we arrived and I have to say the food came out fast. More importantly, the beer was great. We each got flights and were very happy with the ones we tried. We were greeted warmly and felt the service was great. I would definitely return next time I'm in the area. On a side note, the parking is super easy here. We used the city lot across the street which was free.

First time here but it won't be the last!…read more I like the vibe and originality of this establishment. The beer and pizza is great!

So the subtitle of this place says "Filipino inspired pizzas"…read more.. I arrived around 7:30 on a Tuesday night for some pizza and a beer. Based on Yelp reviews and pics which showed the pizza. Ready to go all in on the Jeepney (out of curiosity. I've never actually been to the Philippines, so wouldn't have been able to judge). Bartender says, "um. We're pretty low on food" and proceeds to cover the entire bottom half of the menu (which is the pizza), leaving only the bar bites as available. So: heated up frozen pretzel was solid. And hot when delivered. The beer was tasty. Could prob warrant a fourth star for the space. But since I walked almost two miles for the pizza, and now have to solve separately for dinner, pretty disappointed. So was gonna do three stars. But Todd (the bartender) was super nice at the end, gave me the back story (busy weekend = no pizza), so redeemed the fourth star. Will prob go back to try the pizza. Just not on a Tuesday.

OMG Went here on a…read moreMonday at noon. Friendly, relaxed service. The BEST tater tots we have ever had. You'd think that tater tots would be easy to do right, but it is hard to find a place that fries them to perfection. This is the spot. Perfect! We also had a BLT and grilled veggie sandwiches. Both were 11/10. Easily the best grilled veggie sandwich I have ever had, as well. Highest recommendation. Looking forward to exploring the other menu options. We asked about the cook and the bar tender / waiter informed us that the cook came from Michelin starred restaurants with additional notorieties, and recommended we next try the food listed on the off-menu placard. Will do so next time! Beer was solid. Great spot. Pet friendly.

I've been coming here since 2020 when Covid happened and service unfortunately has changed. If you…read moreare the owner I'm not going to roast you, just shoot me an email for details. Service 0/5 Waitress Rachel 0/5 Hostess but I think she was the other waitress 1/5 Steve 5/5 and definitely deserves a raise!