My only wish is that not that many people would know about this place because it gets crowded haha! Other than that, the food (bring back the artichoke pizza!), the service and of course the BEER is simply astounding! It is literally THE hidden gem of Van Nuys and probably of the entire SFV as well. Love this place a LOT but really hope Santa brings them their own BIG parking lot for Christmas! read more

Fun beer joint in a warehouse district in Van Nuys. Good selection of craft beer that they brew themselves in the back so you know it's fresh. (And at a warmer temp then most American beers which is a nice change as you can actually taste it). They have board games too if you get bored. Was pretty crowded on a recent Sat. afternoon with both room full of beer drinkers with their doggies. Room on the left has about 5 dart boards which is a nice plus -- and next to that a food area dishing out authentic Irish food. No food trucks that day. Neighborhood a bit sketchy at night and you may have to park a few blocks away since parking is tricky. I heard they are moving around the corner into a larger spot with parking -- so we'll see if that happens..... read more

Was able to check this place out - since some out of town friends (Bakersfield) were in town (The Valley) for business. It's been SO tough to try and coordinate something with them - because of our schedules and distance. Anyway - they're HUGE beer peeps - so found this place on the Yelp. I'm so glad that the beer scene has VASTLY improved since I've been in the Valley. We met up on a sunny Saturday around 1:30p or so. Word to the wise - parking is a CHALLENGE. Be prepared to park in a different zipcode - since this place is nestled in-between commercial residential and business zoning. Be mindful of the parking signs too - don't want y'all to get a parking ticket. This place was busy, but not shoulder to should packed - which is a great sign. Plenty of seating - babies, kids and dogs all getting along. I tried the following - Humours of Whiskey and Cut and Dry - Nitro. SO GOOD. There was a burger "stand" there too. Ordered the Mushroom and Swiss Burger (Can't remember the name of the business). That was pretty good too (but I was starving - so that burger didn't last long. lol) All in all - will definitely be visiting again - I absolutely LOVED the chill vibe. I wish the food options were just a little bit more varied. Reasonably priced, and I completely missed the Check-in discount on Yelp - so I hafta go back and use it! :) read more

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Great beer selection, it's cool local place off the beaten path, and it's even better now that they have food!

I'm British and just moved to the Valley ( The other Pubs are shite) I stumbled upon this amazing Brew Pub! 6 CASK ALES on tap, 6 Nitro brews on tap and lots of drafts on tap.Darts, Food Trucks, free all you can eat shelled peanuts, what else can you ask for? Live Music, Dogs & Children are welcome, Friendly and approachable owner, Alister and lot of British customers! The Bartenders are extremely knowledgeable, because they are the BREWERS! , you can ask them any questions regarding the Beers and you will be educated. I joined the Punters Club, sort of membership, that entitles you to $5 Dollar 20 ounce Pints all Year any Day! Refreshing British Pub, this is the future of Public Houses in the USA! read more

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Owner is super welcoming and nice. Called ahead, unfortunately we didn't get to see him when we were there. We were there Sat. Feb. 13th and the woman who we ordered from every time did not ring in 2 of the 3 orders right. When I closed out I did not get to see the bill. I agreed to the 15% tip because I thought she could ring up 6 beers and a pizza. Nope. I was charged $4 extra. Beer was ok. The guy working made good on the mistake. Annoying to stand in line to close out then again to complain. read more

My fav brewery in the valley. The pizza is good the beer is delicious and the fact that it's family friendly is the best! Take my money! Parking is theeeeee worst, but it's definitely worth it! My kids love eating here! Perfect after school stop. read more

Great place. Friendly staff, dog friendly, fun game and of course, get beer! Prices are good, beer is delicious but parking sucks. Definitely a beer lovers joint. read more

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Fun cask ale brewery! Alastair the owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. Large tap list that has added some IPAs but definitely hit up the traditional beer when here. Large venue with a dart room and everything. No food but they are adding a pizza kitchen. Reasonably priced and a great spot for large groups. Would recommend! read more

This is, by far, my favorite brewery in the valley and by extension the Universe. In today's IPA-ridden world there shines a light of hope on a semi-industrial road. Their selection is a fine selection of both in-house and guest beers. What? Half of them are not IPA's? Count me in! Their ale selection runs deep, so deep, on some nights, it puts my ass to sleep. The ambience is friendly and welcoming, their staff is friendly and they seem to have a real sense of camaraderie. They have a lot of fun with their pizza, I've had hagas pizza; pastrami, pickles and mustard pizza; but my favorite is actually the spicy vegan sausage. That thing packs a punch and it is delightful, punch me again please! They have game nights, I've participated in corn hole tournaments and foosball tournaments. Both were a blast! 7 out of 5, great spot for a date. Beer Request: Van Nuys Black? read more

Never been here; wanted to go taste different beers. This place was great, great customer service, employees very attentive, also a great selection of beers, I don't know much about beers but know I like stouts, they recommended a few loved the coffee one. The pizza was good! I would definitely come back! read more

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So far most welcoming place around. Come in not knowing anybody and I'm pretty sure you'll leave with a couple of new friends. Shot out to Nicole, Stephen, Amanda, Alastair, Ray , kris, David, Adrian, Ben & Sean the Viking bro. Cheers!! read more

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Excellent service. Pizza is really good. Great family-friendly place. Parking is a bit challenging at times, but worth the trip.

We love this place! The beer is fresh, the options are always good, they have done amazing work during Covid. Support this local place. Tonight one of our pizzas was done in error, the OWNER himself fixed it and sent it home to us. We can't thank them enough for being amazing, understanding their clients, and knowing the neighborhood. They are always masked and safe for pick up. You can trust them. Several months ago they had a staff member test + for Covid and were VERY transparent. Not everyone is going that way right now. This is the safe and respectful thing to do- for this reason, we have trusted this business and love to support them! Highlights: Deal with the Devil, the new Hard Seltzer (not full of junk!), vegan pizzas, and a nice sour! Thank you! We will always support this business with this kind of service, beer, food, and vibe. read more

I enjoyed the Hard Kombucha. They had 2 flavors. I got the strawberry. Low in calorie, too. So, I came for the beer but discovered something phenomemal. They had these individual cheesecakes that were amazing! Never seen them anywhere else but when asked, the server said that they have a special deal with the company that makes them. You have to come and try the Ladybakes cheesecakes! I wish my photos did more justice. I need to find this company! read more

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I want to give it 5 stars sooo bad but I'm holding out until they serve food. The staff were some of the friendliest people I've encountered and very knowledgeable about everything from beer to law and TV. I loved it. Order up a flight and try everything they have to offer. I surprisingly favored all of their darker beers especially the Jackie Tar, Nutty brown and Jahr of Porter (cask not nitro). They have seasonal beers so your favorite may not be there. They offer up baskets of peanuts, darts, great music and board games. People bring their kids and dogs and a pig supposedly frequents the joint often too. I hear they have food trucks usually and are in works to expand next door. I will absolutely be coming back. I need to fill my growler :) Don't forget to buy your friend a beer and add their name to the blackboard. Tom Sellec and Harrison Ford have yet to come in for their free brewsky. read more

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Well, it finally happened. After almost 6 years, I went to this brewery. Once upon a time I was one of their first accounts to carry their beer and today I finally got to see the full Monty. Crazy how much they've expanded since then?!!! Huge indoor, huge outdoor space. Tons of beer on tap, even some guest breweries & surprise!? They have wine if someone is being difficult about going to a brewery.... Beer is good. Very good. The Van ice beer was perfect for a hot summer day. Staff are super friendly and seem to enjoy working there which make it more fun going there!!! Downside: parking. But upside: GOOD BEER!!!! read more

Excellent brewery with a great selection of brews. Staff really courteous and friendly.

Chill vibe. Great brew. Delicious pizza. Such a cool spot! Their ale selections are top notch. They have beer flights so you try little bit of different ales if you are having hard time deciding your drink. Outdoor patio is spacious and they have all kind of games such as corn hole, darts, board games, cards. read more

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Great local spot! Good beer, good pizza, good ambiance and all with in walking distance. Good place to chill, hang with family and friends. I like sitting at the building edge just outside under the bougainvillea bush that cascades over the table for shade and looking down the palm tree lined street; who new all this on an industrial street in Van Nuys. They even have a buy a beer for a friend board - You never know when your name or code name will be up there. read more

Really terrific pizza and great locally brewed beer. Atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxed and friendly. Parking is a nightmare though so beware of that. read more

We had a wonderful Irish meal delivered from Macleod Ale one of my favorite breweries in the valley! Thank you so much Brad, the Tavernmasteer for putting all the items together from PostMates!!! Everything was delicious!!!! read more

Macleod Ale Brewing - Corn beef and cabbage pizza , Paddy Mc Gintys Goat Irish Red Ale, and a delicious Irish cheesecake from LadyBakes - Breweries Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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I love this place! The pizza is good and they even have vegan options. What I really appreciate is the fact that it feels like a community place. It's a great place to hang! read more

This place is a gem. I remember 5 years ago when they opened. They surprised us with their bold approach to introduce cask ales. They were serious beer makers and they wanted to create and share their beer voice with us. It worked for me. Today, I went and I was blown away to see how much they've grown. There was a buzz in the place. The beer didn't disappoint. The options were so diverse and flavorful. From the Pilsner to the nitro stouts-- yum-fucking-yum. Way to go. I can't wait to come back soon with my bicycle gang and love it some more! Thank you, boys! read more

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Great food , cool atmosphere, totally worth the trip. The only negative is parking , you will have to walk a ways. Again totally worth it

I don't drink. Can't process the alcohol and so I feel horribly sick, instead of the warm and fuzzy feelings. This is a gem in terms of local small breweries. Quite a hang out for the locals in Van Nuys and something they are proud of. You can see the crowd in the photo for a Wednesday night. Based on the consensus of my friends who drank the beer, they are fans and would go back. The owner lady was really nice and personable, trying to do a local legend thing. We had a really nice tour of the brewery and heard the whole process, from conception to what it is today and forward to the future. Hope you can show some support for this local artisan brewery. read more

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Great beer. Fun crowd. Haven't been there in a while but the quality of the beer is top notch

Everything gets better here- in the last few years the food has gotten even better, the drinks menu is bigger and as usual, ambiance is perfect. An absolute gem. read more

Not only great beer but their pizza is really good. If you have not tried it you are missing out. Kudos to the staff always friendly and helpful especially through these tuff times.. read more

This place was pretty good. Not the best location and very hard parking but inside it is a great vibe and perfect brewery atmosphere. They have two large rooms and some fun bar games. They take great pride in what they do. Their IPAs are next to none! The milkshake IPA, which I saved for last, what is the absolute best! If you can find the parking I would highly suggest hitting up this brewery. read more

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BEST local Beer in the Valley AND some extremely delicious Brick-Oven Pizza to pair with it. They also have a fab outdoor dining situation, and some great cider/wine options for non-beer-lovers. My ONLY complaint is their parking situation, as it's basically non-existent on their street. Bit of a dodgey area, so I would not go after dark. I feel like they would do really well in an area like Burbank, but I'm sure they are getting a deal on their rent these days. Either way, still love them! read more

Provender: awesome brewery in the valley. They have a wide assortment of lagers, ales, and other booze deliciousness. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Prices: reasonable. Parking: it's mainly street parking, so it can get a little rough finding a spot. People: mainly adults, and some hipsters. Perks: they have darts, and other games. The selection of beer they offer is amazing. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Van Nuys area and thirsty. read more

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First timer here it WOW this place is awesome!!! Such a chill place to hang out with friends and have some beer and games. They have a good selection of beers and all of which are influenced by the British style of making beer. This place is pet friendly as well as "you can bring your own food" if you choose. Plenty of games both board and darts to entertain yourself and friends. All in all definitely coming back to this place. read more

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Fun spot for a beer & a pizza! You can also bring the dog's and enjoy a nice outdoor patio set up. Staff is friendly and service is quick. The parking can be a little tough at times, but I have always found a spot. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Love it here. Local brewery with good pizza and some awesome ice cream. Too bad it's currently closed. They had a very nice outdoor set up. I can't wait for them to open up again. Their selection of beer is refreshing. read more

Took my brother and his girlfriend for pizza and beers. We had a great time. Good pizza and good beer. Fun atmosphere- lots of dogs. Parking is a challenge but we live close and Uber/Lyft was easy. read more

Come for the legit British beers on tap and stay for the board games, darts, and food truck! If you're looking for an American beer, a Hefe, or anything non-British, you've come to the wrong place. The board games are free and include Connect 4, Battleship, Scrabble, Sequence (?), and Uno. The pint of "Little Spree" is a pretty good Yorkshire pale ale. No food is served at MacLeod's, but they had an awesome food truck when I was there called "Burnt to a Crisp." Walking distance from the Court House and government buildings, but if you drive, keep your eyes out because you might drive past (everything looks the same-ish). They need a shuffleboard setup... plenty of space and it would go well with the feel. read more

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No frills review here! Fantastic staff, amazing pizza and a wide selection of drinks. I enjoy the wide spaces to sit at either indoor or out. Intimate, cozy, clean and a fun social space. Can get loud when it's busy. I'd dock a point for street parking but they can't help that. Not much more to say other than I've always had a fun experience here! read more

Macleod is a great brewery. Hidden gem in van nuys. They have pizza there that most of my friends order. I wish they would at a gluten free option because I usually eat prior to going their but folks say it's good. read more

I made a reservation for a surprise graduation party, and MacLeod made the afternoon so smooth! Super attentive to all of our friends, and the food and beer were delicious. Couldn't recommend more! read more