La Draught - Santa Monica

Excellent beer bar tucked into a commercial strip on Lincoln. Their draft list is a solid mix of local favorites and one offs, great imports and a couple oddities. I like going here as a happy hour spot or if there is a game I want to watch. To that end, it has great TVs for watching sports ball (they are the SM spot for US Soccer 's American Outlaws as of this writing), but it does not have a sports bar vibe I mean that in a good way.Service is always very friendly and not overly attentive even if you are the only person in the bar. Staff knows their list and is always quick to make a great recommendation. They have a small outdoor drink rail in front and a larger patio in the back that is really nice and quiet.

Super friendly craft beer haunt with knowledgeable welcoming staff. Cosy outdoor patio (it can be a sun trap and fill up quickly so plan accordingly) and lovely high top indoor seating area. Located right on the SM Venice border, hence the murals inside. Lots of options for the discerning beer drinker and screens for games. I like this bar a lot.

It’s a cool and friendly setting but the particular food we got was horrible. The day we went they offered an alcoholic punch that was sickly sweet and didn’t seem to have much alcohol. The tots were fine, but the pizza was the worst I’ve had in a long time. Barely any sauce, an excess of congealed cheese, limp dough (and not in a good NY-style way). I ordered it because the pizza looked delicious in another pic here on Google reviews so I’m posting a pic to show what it looks like now.The other food might be good, I only got the pizza and tots. Beer is probably amazing, I just didn’t get it.

Whenever I come from Texas. I have to come to this. Great food , beer, fun games and the atmosphere is on point.

Heard about this place on UK craft forums. Definitely a good find and great selection of rotating craft beers. About 20-30 min walk from Venice Beach. Wasn’t too busy when we arrived but imagine this place would regularly be quite packed out when sports is on or weather a bit better. Really great customer service too.