Golden Road Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

1. Golden Road Brewing

8.9
5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · North Atwater · 178 tips and reviews

Martin P.Martin P: Tried the local brewed IPA, good stuff, and they've got sloppy joes!

Trina U.Trina Unzicker: The beer can be a bit hit-or-miss here, but I can always count on Point the Way IPA to hit the spot. Never tried the food here - some say it's a weak spot. Love the warehouse vibe, dog-friendly.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Originally released last summer as a way for Golden Road Brewing to support the beer's namesake SoCal nonprofit, Heal the Bay IPA has become one of the brewery's favorite seasonal IPAs. Read more.

Father's Office is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

2. Father's Office

8.4
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 361 tips and reviews

ShawShaw: The Office Burger lives up to the hype.. arugula, caramelized onions, bleu cheese on a French baguette bun... nom nom! Excellent draft beer selection too- try Drake's 1500 Pale Ale & Allagash White

Melissa S.Melissa S: Adam ordered sweet potato fries, the Office Burger, & Racer 5's IPA in his book.

EvaEva: Try extremely limited edition releases like the Sierra Nevada/Dogfish Head collaboration Life and Limb 2 or the Imperial Black IPA from San Diego stalwart Stone

Venice Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

3. Venice Ale House

8.4
2 Rose Ave (at Ocean Front Walk), Venice, CA
Gastropub · 168 tips and reviews

Crystal R.Crystal Rose: Get the Venice Ale House brew or the IPAs. Also have Kombucha on tap!

Hyerin H.Hyerin Hong: Sculpin ipa from san diego

Rodrigo M.Rodrigo Muricy: Golden road hael the bay. Amazing Local IPA. Best I've tried there. Totally worth it! 🍻

Eagle Rock Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

4. Eagle Rock Brewery

8.1
3056 Roswell St (at Delay Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Glassell Park · 40 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Their first batch is composed of 3 brews, each made to highlight a touchstone ingredient of beer-making: the hop-py Revolution IPA's a punchy, the malt-heavy, & the yeasty, straw-colored Belgian-Style Read more.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Their Manifesto witbier focuses on wheat, Solidarity is a black mild that emphasizes malt and Revolution is a hop accented IPA.

Aimee💗Aimee💗: Great friendly customer service and some dam good tasting beer

Far Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

5. Far Bar

8.4
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews

Allen R.Allen Rodriguez: Warm up here with a hefty Japanese IPA the head off to Daikokuya for great ramen.

Arnie P.Arnie Panameño: Totally try a man's beer. YOHO AOONI IPA. *Roars*

Trina U.Trina Unzicker: Service at happy hr was great. Loved the Mings Wings & happy hr sliders. Drakes IPA was the craft beer of the day - $4 at happy hr, great deal!

Buzz Wine Beer Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

6. Buzz Wine Beer Shop

8.3
460 S Spring St, Unit C (at W 5th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store · Gallery Row · 37 tips and reviews

Kate 💎 K.Kate 💎 Kolenda: Great IPA selection and friendly, knowledgable staff!

Chris L.Chris L: Convenient. Paid $10 for a mystery grab bag which ended being Coronas and IPAs. It was fun.

Alex S.Alex Stockham: Friday night beer flights are great. Also a great selection of wines and beers to go. Love the service too - they know their stuff.

Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

7. Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator

9.2
3205 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA
Bar · Venice · 29 tips and reviews

Christopher W.Christopher Waterman: Bear's burger (w smoked tomatoes, carmelized onions, sharp cheddar) and DBA British Pale Ale

Sudsamous S.Sudsamous Smythe: Tons of taps, & a special set of taps for Propagator beers brewed onsite at Venice

Amir B.Amir Baharlou: The carnitas pork belly was quite yummy, especially paired with an awesome flight of firestone's finest.

Crazy Harry's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

8. Crazy Harry's Bar

8.3
20112 Saticoy St, Winnetka, CA
Bar · 14 tips and reviews

Lynn O.Lynn O'Connell: Try the Eagle Rock Brewery Populist XL IPA, it's tasty.

Robert V.Robert V.: Great place... small.. worth it.. bartender jay is friendly amd knowledgeable..

Ashley B.Ashley Butler: If you like trying new beers, come here, there's always new beers on tap! :)

MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

9. MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.

9.3
14741 Calvert St (btwn Van Nuys and Kester), Van Nuys, CA
Brewery · 22 tips and reviews

Gary G.Gary Gibbons: I had the Double IPA, and it was delightful, plus the staff person I spoke with was very knowledgeable of the beers and very nice!

Erick B.Erick Byarushengo: Love love love this place! Amazing English/Scottish ales to choose from. The atmosphere is really nice as well!

AMWAMW: British ales, peanuts and board games. BYO-snacks or check Facebook for the food truck schedule.

Clutch is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

10. Clutch

8.2
427 Lincoln Blvd (at Sunset Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Courtney M.Courtney Mota: Chicken, carne asada and veggie tacos were all delicious -- and filling! IPA was crisp and refreshing in chilled mugs. Chef Niko was charming and clearly passionate about his food.

Greg M.Greg Moore: Calamari tacos are incredible 💯

Thomas B.Thomas Brodahl: Oscar's taken over the Benny's Taco on the corner and turned it into your new favorite taco/bbq sports bar. With patio. A block from my house. Oh oh.

Spring St. Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

11. Spring St. Bar

8.3
626 B S Spring St (btwn 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · 56 tips and reviews

schneidermike s.schneidermike schneidermike: Have a Racer 5. It's one or the worlds best IPAs

Justin O.Justin Ordoveza: The burrata and prosciutto sandwich was amazing. Great and creamy between chewy bread, if you love mozzarella you'll love this.

Adam S.Adam Steinbaugh: Tell the bartenders your life story.

Flame Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

12. Flame Pizzeria

8.6
19309 Vanowen St (Tampa), Reseda, CA
Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Alex W.Alex Wrecks: The Richie is the best! They also have specially curated beers on draught- we loved the tripel and the IPA. The cook is super awesome and cooks the pizza right in front of you.

Stephanie H.Stephanie Hermanson: Beer, pizza, appetizers. Recommend the nana pizza!!!

BetzyBetzy: Really delicious food. True New York Italian fare from a real metropolitan chef. Pizza crust? Crispy? Beer from the tap? Fresh and frosty. Service? Prompt and courteous. You can’t go wrong here!

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

13. Yard House

8.5
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 223 tips and reviews

Cynthia M.Cynthia Matuszek: Gibe the house pale ale a try. Better than many of the menu choices.

Vinny L.Vinny La Barbera: Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA is the best IPA you'll have

Melinda M.Melinda McCrady: Strawberry cucumber gin drink is refreshing, delicious, and delightfully intoxicating.

Father's Office is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

14. Father's Office

8.2
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 200 tips and reviews

David S.David Shin: Tipped the waiter big the first round, and ended up getting great service the rest of the night. Racer 5 on tap!

Michael S.Michael S: Racer 5. Best beer.

MereMere: The burger is delish. Loved it with the beer spaceship!

Hinano Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Los Angeles.

15. Hinano Cafe

8.4
15 Washington Blvd (at Speedway), Venice, CA
Burger Joint · 113 tips and reviews

Sunday F.Sunday F: Point the way IPA

Don M.Don Mateos: Cheese Stake is the best I've ever met. And it comes with a Cheetos, the perfect match! Get a Stone IPA and be happy!

Rick M.Rick Martinez: Blink and you'll miss it but def worth the visit. Sometimes the simple things are the best...cold beer, burgers and pool. Check it out...