8 of the best craft beer bars in Los Angeles

As you’re most likely aware, we’re pretty big craft beer fans here at The Coolector and pretty much the first thing we do whenever we arrive in a new city is scope out the best places for imbibing a craft ale or two. If you’re similarly inclined, and heading to the city of angels any time soon, you might want to do yourself a favour and check out our list of 8 of Los Angeles best craft beer bars below:

Ambitious Ales, Long Beach

Ambitious Ales is a microbrewery that aims to build community by providing unique beer that brings people together and a tasting room that is a hub of community engagement.

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Tony’s Darts Away, Burbank

All Craft. All Draught. All California. Tony’s Darts Away is a neighbourhood beer bar and pub dedicated to delicious vegan and non-vegan fare, bar games and billiards, and, most importantly of all, their love of all California craft beer. They are proud to partner with an array of local brewers and California makers and have a wide selection of rotating craft beers on tap.

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Shadow Grove Brewing, San Fernando

The brewery and tasting room of Shadow Grove are located in a standalone 2,600 square foot building in the heart of downtown San Fernando. It has both indoor and outdoor seating that will feature design and décor that allows you to escape into the world that they are creating.

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The Dankness Dojo, Los Angeles

The Dankness Dojo boasts a full menu of boundary-pushing plant-based cuisine; over 30 taps Modern Times beer, merch, coffee, & beer to-go. They’ve unleashed the full power of their design team on this incredible historic space, resulting in wall-to-wall art installations of staggering radness.

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Frogtown Brewery, Los Angeles

Frogtown Brewery is an independent craft brewery and taproom located in northeast Los Angeles along the L.A. River. It was recently named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Breweries in the United States by the Brewers Association.

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Three Weavers, Inglewood

As the first craft beer brewery in Inglewood, CA, Three Weavers are a proud member of the Inglewood Chamber Of Commerce. They joined to support their local community and participate in the future development of Inglewood. They hope to pave the way for more companies and craft breweries to call Inglewood home. Head over to try some of the brewery’s amazing ales.

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Santa Monica Brew Works, Santa Monica

Established in 2014, Santa Monica Brew Works is the first and only craft brewery on LA’s Westside and well worth a visit for some good times. They produce California inspired beers for people everywhere who live the “Beach Brewed” lifestyle.

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Firestone Walker Brewing, Venice Beach

Firestone Walker Brewing presents a gastropub feel with a menu geared for beer. The adjoining bar offers Firestone Walker favorites, including taps dedicated to Barrelworks wild ales as well as limited Venice-only beers made in the adjacent Propagator brewhouse.

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