We came in tonight with two strollers and our babies and Chris could not have been more…read moreaccommodating, more caring, or a better host. The beer was delicious. The atmosphere was lovely and we had the best time. Cannot wait to go back soon. Thank you Chris!!!

Called ahead to make sure our little one could come in and the owner was extremely friendly and…read moreaccommodating! We had the hard kombucha on tap and it was sooooo delicious! Citrus berry , you can order food and bring it in too. They also had games to play which was really fun. If you're looking for a fun brewery to enjoy a nice outing this is the place for you.

I've been here a bunch of times. I like that's there are always a few staples and rotating flavors…read more Great place for a flight to discover something new. To grab a pint or 2 to meet up with friends. I like that you can purchase crowlers. There are always food trucks here so the options vary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Good Atmosphere, But Service Could Be Better…read more This was our first time visiting Sugar Monkey Brewery, and we were looking forward to trying some of their beers. Since it was our first visit, we mentioned to our server that we were a little confused by the beer menu and hoped she could explain some of the options. Unfortunately, she didn't really offer much guidance and seemed a bit uninterested, which was disappointing. We ended up ordering the Cheeky Monkey, and it was actually really smooth and enjoyable. The outdoor seating was nice, and we liked the overall atmosphere of the brewery. The beer and ambiance were good, but I think the experience would have been much better with more welcoming and helpful service, especially for first-time visitors. Hope the owner takes this feedback seriously and works on improving the customer service.

Got pulled in from social media campaign, of which there are too many. There are specials all the…read moretime, if this is your cup of tea. For us, not going to be our go-to spot: - Beer was ok. - Ambiance isn't very nice. Sticky tables, wobbly tables, chipped paint. - Food was kid meal sizes We like Naja's too much.

The best local spot for good vibes, food and drinks any time of day on the International Boardwalk…read moreof the Redondo Beach Pier. Known for their famous Smash Burgers ($5 Monday Nights!) they have a large menu with offerings you might not have guessed like salad wraps and tacos... also Brunch on Weekends till 1 pm w/ $5 mimosas. They are a taproom, but if beer isn't your thing they have a full bar that includes seasonal boozey slushies. Happy Hour Monday - Thursday @ 3 - 5 pm & Fridays $1 Jello Shots! Activities you'll find throughout the week: Monday: Trivia @ 7 pm Thursday: Karaoke @ 8 - 11 pm Friday - Sun: Live Music ranging from solo artists to full rock n roll bands day and night (check their instagram for music info) They support local artists of all capacities also hosting private shows, singer songwriter nights, and comedy! Hang for a watch party at the Next Door Bar for any game on their giant projector screen. Sharing the kitchen so you can still order your favorite food with different drink offerings like all day $5 domestic bottles. One of my fav hangouts all year round, you'll find me there a few times a week catching the sunset. Friendly staff and fun guests, a South Bay must go!