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!

Food with a bit of a unique twist. We got the BELT sandwich and were clueless when I ordered, but…read morewhen it came out, I realized it was belly, egg, arugula, and tomato; a soft play on BLT. I expected it to be light, and it was even lighter than I was expecting, but unique and good. The drumlettes were good, seasoned like tandoori chicken. They looked good and incentivized the table next to us to order the same. I had their non-alcoholic beer option.. Ambiance: The wide windows are wonderful for seeing the sky change colors if you happen to be around at sunset. Vibe: Loud, social! Speak up! Families, couples playing catch up, groups of guys catching up. Service: our waitress was competent, confident, experienced.

Solid beers on tap. We tried: Freshly Krushed, Bring the Noise, and Pure Intention…read more We weren't hungry but just more wanting something to nosh on while we sippin... do NOT sleep on the flatbreads! Everything was super fresh, the crust was incredible and now I wish we were actually hungry before we stopped in lol. We will be back!

My husband wanted a party for his 50th birthday and what a better place than a brewery!…read more We decided on an 80's theme and looked at different breweries in LB and in OC and decided on this hidden gem. Michelle and Melissa were very accommodating to all of our needs and concerns. All 150 of our guests had an amazing time... they loved the pizza, the casual atmosphere, and the amazing beers. Thank you Five Point Five Brewery for making my husbands 50th a memorable one!

Look, I stumbled into Five Points Brewing not really knowing what to expect... and walked out…read moregenuinely impressed. Ordered a stout and it was exactly what a stout should be. Dark, rich, not overdone. These brewmaster know what they are doing behind the bar... that is for sure. The real surprise though? They've got this back area that is just kind of charming. Good vibe, the kind of spot where you lose track of time without trying too hard. California has no shortage of breweries competing for your attention and your wallet... Five Points earns it. Solid pour, solid spot. Good location for my lax layovers I'll be back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

Been coming here for years since the pandemic…read more Great selection of Double & Triples - I love how they keep switching things up and always have the staples available Music always slaps and the vibe is casual & chillaxed Absolutely love how they almost always have different food trucks rotating through Everyone I have met here has been blown away by the quality beers, awesome service, & dope ambiance Thanks Monkish

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!

It was my first time visiting The CraftsMan, and I had been hearing so many great things since the…read morenew owners took over. I decided to celebrate my birthday there, and I truly didn't expect the kind of experience I ended up having. From the moment we walked in, the owners personally welcomed us. The place was completely packed, not a single table was empty, yet somehow everything ran so smoothly. Our drinks and food came out quickly, hot, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, it was by far the best burger and Philly cheesesteak we've ever had. What really stood out to me was how present and attentive the owners were. They were on top of everything while still being kind, warm, and genuinely friendly.The whole place had such a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. That night they had a live country band, and it made everything even more special. It was lively and full of joy. Even though there wasn't much space or a dance floor, people still got up and danced; including myself! Seeing the smiles and happiness on everyone's faces felt like watching a big family celebration. It was such a beautiful sense of community. To top it all off, the band ended the night by singing "Happy Birthday" to me. I felt so celebrated and honestly a little spoiled in the best way. If you're just looking for "food," you can go anywhere. But if you want high-quality, flavorful food, outstanding service, and a place where you truly feel at home -- this is it. Highly, highly recommend!

I love this place. Lately, I have been disappointed when we go out to eat…read more This place really stands out and shines. We have been twice and have been extremely happy w the food choices. Do not bypass the special's menu. Our server was very friendly and gave amazing recommendations both visits. He is a shining star. Love this place. Awesome beer, Excellent food. Be forewarned. Their habanero mango house made hot sauce. Use sparingly. It has a kick. Once on the lips, it will be tingling for some time. But in a good way if you like spicy. Your lips will instantaneously feel vivacious, like lip plumping serum. No injections needed. you should thank the kitchen staff on your way out. Oh and I almost forgot. It is family friendly with games to keep the kids entertained. Jenga anyone?

Was in town looking for some good food and drinks. While we were standing outside checking out the…read moremenu one of the chefs came out and was super friendly. He gave us a great recommendation and said this was one of the best spots near the pier. The reviews looked good too so he definitely sold us on giving it a try. When we walked in we didn't see anyone at first so I asked a host if we could sit anywhere. His attitude was terrible. He was rude, had this arrogant vibe, and completely threw us off. That alone made us walk right back out because we didn't want to be served by someone acting like that. Shoutout to the chef though because he was genuinely nice, helpful, and even made us laugh. Maybe I would give this place another chance in the future but if that same host is there we will probably skip it again.

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.

Banana chocolate stout good and different. Others had IPAs and said ok. Outside is small but they…read morehad a large TV with a clear screen for game. Not impressed by the food vendor. Not sure I would return as I prefer other breweries in the area.

I had been here back when it was Upshift, and I've got to say -- the beers are even better now…read moreunder Sugar Monkey. I stopped by in August when a friend flew into LAX. We wanted to catch up over a couple of beers, and Sugar Monkey got the nod since parking's easy on the street and there's plenty of seating. We grabbed a table outside and had a great time. The brewery itself is spotless, and the beers are solid -- very drinkable across the board. The guy working the counter was super chill, took the time to explain the different styles, and just had an easygoing vibe that fit the place perfectly. I really liked Sugar Monkey and definitely need to come back soon to confirm it's as good as I think it is. For now, an easy 4.5 stars!

Came here with some colleagues on a random weekday. They had karaoke going which made the vibes…read morefeel more lively. I wasn't able to have my first selection of draft beer because they were having some trouble opening the keg. I was suggested another draft that I don't remember the name of but it was decent. Where it went a little south for me was the food. I will say the carne asada fries were solid. The chicken dishes were very disappointing. I had been craving chicken tenders and was met with nugget-sized beer battered looking things. They were a tad bit oily and I wasn't able to finish it and no one else in my party seemed to like them either. Same story with the chicken sandwich. Other than that, an OK spot for drinks and karaoke night with friends.

This is a great bar right on the marina. Service is great plenty of places to stand inside or…read moreoutside to enjoy the weather and beer. They had a band playing when we came on a Friday night the atmosphere was great people were very friendly and we enjoyed our night out. It is definitely a bar I would come back to great selection of beer and food.

Beer - delious, refreshing and may I have another!…read more Service - happy and willing to serve you. Cleanliness- very well maintained Restrooms ! Unisex with separate locking toilet rooms. Parking - not sure; took the train and it was right at the stop

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.