Angel City Brewery

I got to Angel City Brewery at 4:30PM on a Saturday and the place was packed! My friends and I had a great time hanging out for a few hours chatting and playing corn hole. My one suggestion is that they either build another bar on the other side of the space or they open up all the bars they already have (in the store and upstairs in addition to the main bar) so they can serve customers faster. It took a while to get drinks and also close out tabs. Other than that, we had a great experience.

Everything about this place is fun. except for the beer. The venue is real cool. It’s a warehouse in the middle of a kinda crappy part of LA. The inside is dope. Games, vendors, food trucks, basically all the stuff that makes a modern brewery. The real bummer is their beer and lack of any actually flavorful beers.
I got a flight with their Berliner Weisse, WhiteNite (Golden Milk Stout), Lolo (didn’t say what it was but I’m assuming Loquat gold or pale ale), Number of the Yeast (black ipa), and their Belgian Wit and the only one with some kind of flavor and lasting mouthfeel was the Number of the Yeast. The Berliner was kinda tart and had some decent flavor, but they were all just very bland and below average. NOTY had a decent malty and bitter finish, but nothing lingered. Nothing stayed on my palette. They all just tasted very watered down. The worst by far was the golden milk stout WhiteNite. Good god. talk about a HORRIBLE tasting beer. It must have been brewed with some kinda coffee because it literally tasted like a watered down cup of Folgers that had been sitting out for a day or two. It was so stale and just gross.
It’s one thing to have crappy beer, but when beers have no flavor, I feel like the absence of flavor is almost a disgusting flavor in itself. I gave this place two stars because it’s close to Little Tokyo and the venue is cool, but the beer… you’d be better off drinking some other cheap stuff like Newcastle or Sierra Nevada than this.

If you’re a tourist, make sure you have your passport with you– this place is the only brewery/​bar I’ve encountered in California which insists that you have a passport. No foreign driving licenses or other ID since apparently ID other than passports needs a «physical description» whatever that is. I presume the cops must have it in for Angel City Brewery because nowhere else in CA have I encountered such strict insistence on passports.
One star because I had one of their beers elsewhere and it was good but I cannot give any stars for in-​house experience.

Such a Cool place! Very spacious, located in an industrial building in the heart of the Arts District. Great beers, even better prices, (think $ 6 for a pint, $ 9 for a flight) and a fun atmosphere. Sit back, drink a beer and play board/​card games (provided to you). They have a couple food trucks in front to satisfy your hunger and if that doesnt suit your taste buds… umami Burger and Zip sushi is around the corner. I know it’s a brewery, but I’d love wine options and a juke box, otherwise, it calls for a great time!

Coming from San Diego, the land of craft beer, I’ve been spoiled with my share of breweries /​micro pubs, but Angel City definitely falls within my top 5 of all-​time favorites! It’s sucha dope brewery in the middle of the Arts District of DTLA!
First of all, I was in complete awe of how big the brewery was — plenty of room outside for food trucks, and lots of seating area inside the warehouse with two stories. It is definitely a great place to chill with a bunch of friends and pets (pet friendly!), grab a beer, and play a game or two. Second of all, I really appreciated the great variety of beer selection! Flight of 5 tasters for $ 9… not bad! I got the Belgian Wit, the Pilsner, Angel City IPA, California Common, and White Nite. I’d have to say my favorites are the Angel City IPA and White Nite! I’ve already tried the IPA down in San Diego; it’s sucha refreshing IPA with great hops! The White Nite blew my mind! Its «white stout» character was VERY delicious! After the flight, I grabbed a 10 oz of their new «99 Problems.» Rich, dark stout that was good as well. Beware of the 9.9%!
I really wish I had more time to explore the entire warehouse! I barely got a glimpse of all the art around the building. And does anyone know if you can actually go on the slide?! I thought that was really cool as well. Oh well, that just means I gotta come back for round two B)

The peach Berlinger is so good.
They also had a grapefruit on tap. Games and board games everywhere and the food trucks outside are gear, especially the churro and ice cream truck. The staff is very friendly and more than willing to answer the trillion of questions you may have.

I’m updating my review because I came here a second time and my experience was better than the first. The first time I came they had just opened for the day so it wasn’t as crowded as it was the second time. But I enjoyed that it was pretty full.
I ordered a flight and they have you write down which beers you’d like. The 9.9 Problems was probably my favorite because I love a good stout. The wait at the bar was a bit long but it was understandable because it was packed. I liked that my bartender still acknowledged that we were waiting a little while for our flights and thanked us for our patience. I also noticed he made sure the glasses were clean and even recleaned one before pouring the beer. He also made sure they were all full and poured a little more in one that needed it.
The service is good and all of the beers I tried were good. I’d definitely recommend this spot.

Not all angels have wings as seen in Angel City Brewery. In this case, they have beer; there’s something very special about drinking beer in the same building that it’s brewed in. For starters, it tastes way better than your Blue Moons, Stone IPAs, and Bud Lights. Secondly, it won’t make a huge dent in your wallet like other places. Beer is $ 6, and for a quality one at that.
I had the West Coast Wheat which is, as you guessed it, wheat based and more on the lighter side. Wish I was able to try the IPAs and what not too but I’m not as… strong as I used to be.
When you order, you can sit and drink with friends on the room to the left or move behind and explore much of what Angel City Brewery has to offer (ie. the quintessential angel wings right outside that everyone and their mother posts on instagram). Whatever you choose to do, know that you made a right choice going here.

This place is beautiful. When I first walked in I forgot for a minute that we were there to drink beer. I walked around checking out the space and taking pictures before making my way to the bar. We were there on a Saturday afternoon so it wasn’t too busy and we were able to grab a seat at the bar. I can imagine that they get rather busy on a weekend night.
I’ve tried some of their beers that are available in bottles so today I decided to try ones that were new to me. Thanks to untappd I was able to look up which ones I’d tried before and went with a flight of Dub Dub, Lolo, ACB IPA, Social IPA and Half Quad. Being an IPA fan Dub Dub was my favorite and with an abv of 12.2% the taster size was just the right amount.
The bartender’s were attentive and helpful and even let me try a little of the Srirachelada which I didn’t think I’d like. I liked it so much we bought a bottle to take home with us. They also have t-​shirts and other souvenir type items you can buy.
Overall a fun laid back brewery with a solid beer line up.

First time went on ⁵⁄₂₈ and this place is great! Probably going to be my favorite hangout place in DTLA.
The ambience is perfect, built in a old warehouse it offers a huge space with different spaces of art, sitting and standing booths. The bartenders are sweet and fast. Do try the sampler for the first time especially the Sriracha beer and the 9.9% ! Amazing taste !

I came here for the Run + Yoga + Beer event that they host every Sunday and loved it! I’ve never been to this brewery aside from the event but I’d heard about it before and everyone had great things to say about it. I have to agree with them!
The event goes on every Sunday at 9:30 and it’s $ 10. It’s a two mile run followed by about an hour and half of yoga (bring your mat) and then you get to enjoy a beer afterward! You really can’t beat that on a beautiful Sunday morning in LA.
The instructor was awesome! The yoga was challenging but not to the point where I was uncomfortable or having a bad time. It was perfect and I felt like I got a decent workout in. Bonus: He brought his dog! A few other people also brought their four-​legged friends so I think it’s perfectly fine to bring yours for this event as well! Once we were done, we noticed there was a food truck parked in the outside area, so there’s always that if you want to grab some food with your beer after the run and yoga.
They had a large selection of beers to choose from. I got the Amber Ale which was delicious and really hit the spot. The inside area is massive! It’s super cute and trendy and there’s plenty of places to sit. They also have an option for you to buy a growler to take home and it didn’t seem like it was priced too bad either. There’s also a gift shop if you feel the need to grab some Angel City swag.
The only downside to this place is the lack of parking. It’s downtown, so that can be expected, but it’s still a bummer. Luckily, there was plenty of street parking since it was a Sunday morning, but all the spots were taken when I left and people were waiting in the street for someone to leave. I can only imagine how bad the parking is on a Friday or Saturday night! Nonetheless, I do want to make my way over here on one of those nights to enjoy it a little more!

Hands down the best brewery in Los Angeles.
I wish I would’ve known about this place sooner. First off, it’s huge! (TWSS)
But really, I feel like this is a gutted Costco or SAMs club turned brewery. Lots of activities to do, games, table games, darts, bags, etc etc. I loved that there is so much to do. Second floor too, which just adds to its grandiose essentially.
I got a flight, which is 5 smaller beers of your choice for $ 9. Not a bad deal.
My five selections were Berliner Weisse, Belgian Style Wit, Amber Ale, Half Quad, and then the almighty most delicious most refreshing SRIRACHALADA! The bar tender told me to drink my flight in whatever order I liked but to keep the srirachalada for last considering the spice will ruin the taste of the rest.
The srirachalada is practically their take on a michelada, obviously, if the name hasn’t given it away by now. It was so so good, had to get another on its own.
They had a little pizza oven right outside the actual brewery, you could order and bring in your food to enjoy inside. All in all, awesome place! Will be back for sure! Easy 5 stars.

One of my favorite things about Angel City is the sheer magnitude of the space. Its huge, and even has an upstairs. As is typical of breweries, they have plenty of board games on hand, as well as darts and cornhole. There is one main bar and one smaller bar, but most times I have been here the smaller bar isn’t in operation. You can pretty much always find a food truck outside, and they host various events throughout the month inside. Information about both of these can be found on their website.
Beer offerings range from year-​round, to seasonal, to limited. My favorite staples are the Belgian-​Style Wit, West Coast Wheat and the Social IPA. Flights cost $ 9 for 5 pours. All in all, I really enjoy the vibe of this place. It is located in the Arts District and there is plenty more to do within walking distance. Parking isn’t the easiest, so best to Über if possible.

Love this spot and glad that it’s doing so well! It seems like more and more, places that serve beer, serve brews from this Brewery. Although if I’m at Dodger Stadium or Staples Center, I may order an Angel City Brew, there’s nothing like enjoying one in their home. Sure it tastes the same but there’s something to be said for the atmosphere that’s provided here. The crowd is always fun, the staff always helpful and energetic, and the bathrooms here are always super clean lol. They’re actually my favorite public restrooms around!
Make sure you check out the store, they have some cool things for sale. Only drawback is the terrible street parking around the brewery.

I worked down the street for a year and never knew this place existed. The consensus seems to be the same amongst many of my LA friends. How have I lived in LA this long and never known about Angel City Brewery?!
Located in the art’s district just on the border of Little Tokyo, Angel City Brewery serves us awesome beers on tap in a hip and relaxing, unpretencious space. They have a great selection of beers on tap for $ 6 a pint, ranging from mild belgians and pilsners to more bold IPAs. I love that they post the ABV on the chalkboard menu so you know exactly what to expect. I tried various flights, which you can customize to your own liking. My favorites were the amber and pilsner. They even offer non-​alcoholic beverages and a complimentary spritzer on tap.
The venue is enormous and is great for big groups. There are plenty of tables, which are not hard to come by, and it never feels overly crowded (unlike many other spaces in downtown). The atmosphere is lively but not rambunctious or overly loud. They have various vendors with stands selling clothing, soaps and other knick knacks. My favorite aspect about this place is it’s PET FRIENDLY. Please bring your dogs so I can oogle over them when I’m drunk. I even saw small kids running around, apparently they are allowed before 8pm (yet you can expect to get carded at the entrance if you are not a baby or senior citizen… hmmm).
There is metered parking in the area and it is free on Sundays! They also have foodtrucks outside for when you get the drunchies, though my recommendation would be to walk across the street to the Honda Plaza for delicious sushi, ramen or cronuts!

The perfect place to grab a beer & CHILL!
Don’t judge the look on this old building. Music is chill, very spacious and open, plenty of places to sit and explore, play games (board games, darts) & mingle!
Angel City makes their own craft beer & I LOVE their White Nite beer! (A white stout with a chocolate taste)
They have food trucks available outside in case you’re hungry & you’re able to bring it inside.
And they’re pet-​friendly too!
All good vibes here.

Cool place to hang out and have a beer. The place is really large and has a lot of selection on tap. I was quite overwhelmed with all of the options and tasted several of them before deciding on the Berliner Weisse. It’s only 3.3% ABV, so light on the alcohol and perfect for me.
There are two kinds of this light-​bodied wheat beer. You can get it with pomegranate syrup, which will make the beer really tart, or you can ask for mango syrup, and the drink will become really sweet. Of course I went for the sweet version, and it was really nice and tasty.
There is a huge slide in the middle of the room when you walk in, but unfortunately you are not allowed to climb up on it. I saw lots of people playing board games at the tables, and there was some corn hole games along the side, too.

Came in for st patricks day. This brewery is huge. There is so much space. Capacity is 500 + people. I was drinking pilsner and ales. Beers were 6 $ the also have flights of about 5 – 6 beer samples for 9 $. Lots of benches for seating. Pet friendly. They sale merchandise with the bars logo too.
Fun place in the arts district to hang.

Another brewery tucked in the arts district. This was my first experience with a local brewery and they’re awesome. Great choices in beer and great for big groups. You can play cornhole and board games while sipping on a beer. They even have bike racks so you can ride your bike here. You should stop by if you haven’t already.

One of my favorite breweries mainly because it’s a cool place to hang out while trying some different beers. It’s not your typical local brewery with a small tasting room, it’s really big and spacious with lots of seats and board games to play. The beer prices are good, a five beer flight is $ 9.00, & any pint/​goblet is $ 6.00.
They don’t have food here but there’s usually a food truck or two outside & a few restaurants up the street where that you can get food & bring inside. While you’re here you should take the brewery tour that they have almost every hour. You find out some cool stuff about the brewery & at the end you get to sample some of the beers for free.
They have weekly events all the time that you can find on their website or Facebook page. If traffic/​parking is a issue for you the gold line metro has a stop just a blocks from the brewery

A very fun spot for hanging out, grabbing a beer, and kind of feeling like a kid again. With games such as skee ball, darts, ping pong tables, and board games you can have some good old fashioned fun. It can get pretty crowded but the space is pretty big so you should be able to find a spot somewhere. As for the beer, there are a numerous amount of choices whether you like dark or light beer. The beer is very good and you can get a flight if you want to try a little bit of everything. They have also have mixed cocktails as well for those who want something a little harder.
I would definitely suggest coming to this place if you are on a date or just wanna hang out in the afternoon and have a chill day. There is a huge space indoor and outdoor and plenty of couches and tables to sit at. I really enjoyed my time here and will be back and being my friends.

Angel City is super popular and always packed. After 10pm expect a line to get in. They don’t offer food but have a food truck on the lot and you are allowed to bring in outside food. That to me is a pretty big plus.
I always see groups of people taking over tables and areas to celebrate birthdays. They bring in outside food (pizza boxes, trays of food, cake) and decorations. So this may be a fun place to celebrate your bday.
Anyway, they have a pretty good variety of beers on tap. That way no one gets left out and you can always appreciate the low prices at breweries. My favorite is still the the BERLINER WEISS because you can add a shot of mango, pom, or lime syrup! It’s like 3.3% and yummmmmy.
They have seating outside, on the bottom, and on the mezzanine. The place is extremely large so even though it gets packed you never feel claustrophobic. I do advise you to get there earlier if you can.

Crowds a little on the young and «I’m still addicted to my phone» side. But the beer is good. Variety is always good. Prices aren’t crazy. And extra kudos for the random games spread throughout the tables. Definite social saviour. Not impressed. But not disappointed.

What a great hangout spot! Very spacious, art on the wall (for sale, nonetheless), corn hole and a good selection of beer.
There are also food trucks in the lot.
I could probably live here for a while.
I would go early, grab a loveseat upstairs and chill. It tends to get packed later, and lines start forming.
As for the beer itself, they were about average. Nothing really made my taste buds flutter, and nothing about the beer selection made me go: I have to try that before I leave! Unfortunately, they didn’t have a Double IPA when I went.

Not your typical brewery, especially in SoCal. This place is HUGE. Industrial/​warehouse feel inside. Really good prices, great beer. and you can play cornhole inside. :) I also like they have the serve your own water around, so you don’t have to bug the busy bartenders for a water. The whole parking lot was full of food trucks too, how cool is that? But I recommend eating across the street at Wurstküche. Who does’t love beer and brats? I’ll definitely be back soon.

This place makes me reminisce my college days, because I get kickbacks vibes here. It’s super chill and definitely a place that you come with your friends and enjoy a drink at.
I ordered from the bar upstairs which only serves specialties. I opted for the lager. It was pretty tasty and super light which is what I like. I also sampled a sake infused beer that had hints of apple in it. I definitely recommend both, it all just depends on your preference.
There are a lot of tables/​couches for you to sit at .Plus there are other activities that you can do here like viewing the art on the wall or playing games.
Final Verdict:
Thumbs Up.

It was very enjoyable. I went here on feb 6^th for my birthday. Sure only two show it up. Well one then another person brought a friend. its the hard part being Chinese New Year. Hehe.
But my first time here was enjoyable. I like how they had board gaming part and then stand up past.

I’m not a brewery fan, but was pleasantly surprised with this place. First of all, it’s large and spacious which I like. Came here late on a Sunday night and it was fairly empty so it wasn’t loud, which I love. I don’t know what the noise level is like normally but it was just perfect for me.
Staff was all great, and there were lots of places to sit and stand around. Loved the music they played and the cornhole was fun! Had to park far away on the street though.

Fun spot to spend an afternoon or a few hours. The beer flight is super reasonably priced. And definitely go for the brewery tour if you have the time!
The back room is relaxed and airy (there’s a separate bar back there in case the main one near the entrance is too busy), and they have board games and plenty of tables/​chairs to chill.
The IPAs were good but not great, but I was a fan of their stouts and porters.

This place is awesome. Stopped by during a weekend trip to LA and just popped in to check it out.
Huge space indoors and outdoors. The place was crowded without feeling too crowded. Games, food trucks, and cool art. Cool casual brewery if you’re looking to grab a drink with friends!

Good beer at great prices in a roomy environment with games. The variety of beer was great, with 8 different lager/​pilsner/​light ale combinations in addition to another 8 darker beer choices. There’s a fair amount of tables and places to sit, although they could probably squeeze in a few more for the Saturday night we were there. People were playing darts and cornhole in different places around the old factory. We ended up moving to an overflow bar just around the corner from the main space that had more seating but was also quickly filled up.
One big problem was getting food. There was only one food truck (with 2 staff!) on the premises and it was swamped by the 100 or so people who were at the brewery. Having two or three food trucks would help as well as selling chips or peanuts at the brewery. Overall, I had a pretty good time and enjoyed my $ 5 microbrews all night.

I came here on a Saturday night with a group of friends. It’s not hard to find once you find parking. We found parking in a lot for $ 10…it was a few blocks away and we walked to the brewery. There was a line at the gated entrance, but the wait was not long.
I expected it to be ridiculously crowded, but it was pretty spread out. There is an outside area to hang out by the food truck… great food btw… there is also a separate building with tables to hang out at. You can’t take beer outside of the buildings as guards will stop you.
I tried both the west coast one and the belgian ale. Both were good. I had a sip of the amber ale and I was not a fan.
I also tried this other beer with sake in it… don’t get it… it’s crazy strong.
In the main building, there are a few bar areas both downstairs and upstairs with a few places to hang out. There were a few places to play corn hole, as well as a dart board. This building is more lit than the other one and there is artwork hung on the walls. It’s a cool atmosphere to hang out with friends on the weekend and I’ll definitely be back.

A cool place to sample a flight of beer, check out art, and just chill with friends. This place used to be a firehouse but they have fully converted it to a hipster boozeland. There’s a few bars and an outside area, an upstairs areas, and tables abound.
Most of the beers I tried were pretty solid since I prefer wheat ales, and the White Nite was also nice and chocolatey. They had a weird sriracha beer for you sriracha lovers out there.
The flight allows you freedom to choose 5 beers for a reasonable price ($ 10) and also makes it fun to share with friends (unless they buffalo club ya).
A welcome addition to DTLA/​Art District that I would come back to daydrink during the weekend!

Angel City Brewery is such a fun place. Straight up. Plenty of beer flowing, corn hole, darts, ping pong, board games, brewery tours: Angel City has it all! In the heart of the Arts District – which we learned during our tour used to be the Brewing District – this huge space is used to brew all of Angel City’s beer and offers a close proximity to other great restaurants and bars too!
I would definitely suggest taking a Brewery Tour while you’re here. They’re free (!!!) and available at 5pm and 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays; 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm on Saturdays; and 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm on Sundays. We thought it would be difficult to get in since they limit groups to 25 people, but we went on a Saturday afternoon and had no trouble joining one. The tour takes less than an hour and the guide explains how they brew the beer, takes you back to where it’s brewed, and offers three free tastings of their most popular brews.
If you’re looking to try their other beers, you can get a flight of 5 of your choice for only $ 9, or the pints are around $ 4 – 5 each. My favorites on tap were the Angel City Pilsner, West Coast Wheat, Marilyn, and Amber Ale but I’m not an IPA fan and even enjoyed the Angel City IPA here. The only beer I tried that I really didn’t enjoy was the LAger, but everything else was smooth, refreshing, and tasty. While you’re drinking up, there’s plenty of local art to see, tables and chairs to sit at both on the ground floor and upstairs, corn hole, ping pong, and darts to play, board games… the list goes on! For a great brewery experience downtown, Angel City is the place to go.

If you’re a fan of angel city brews and the arts district, this is a good place to hang out. Lots of seating area — two stories of seats and lounge chairs. 4 – 5 sets of corn hole. Sadly no skee ball or pool or ping pong. Arts district brewery nearby has multiple skeeball lanes and a ping pong table. But great staff. Lively people. Cute decorations. They also swap out the art featured here regularly. Currently, there’s a couple of star wars themed beer as well. Fits the arts district vibe well and a great addition to the area. As for the beer I’m a fan but I’ll let your taste buds make the decision. Plenty of different types of beer to appease most beer drinkers.
A great place to just grab some beers and hang out with your friends. Much less packed then Arts District Brewery.

After getting dinner in the Silverlake/​Echo Park area, we headed toward the downtown area. My buddy had been here before (the arts district), but I was a bit unfamiliar with the many gems that lay here. We came to Angel City Brewery, which is converted from an old factory.
Their token beer is the White Nite. It’s a light beer with a hint of coffee in it. Me being a caffeine addict, quickly fell in love with this beer and added it to my favorite beers list.
The place is pretty chill. Hipsters frequent this place, and it has a sizable floor area with plenty of seating, and they have games here as well. They have a second floor that can hold a big party. They sell merchandise as well.
Within the premises, there is a food truck that my buddy and I bought from. For the inside scoop on that, check out my other reviews.
I liked this place, and I will return. I recommend it.

So this is there the angel wings are!
I had never heard of this brewery until my friend had a gathering here. I had the Marilyn and it was pretty tasty!
I usually prefer ambers but this one was crisper and sweeter, so it was nice! My boyfriend got the srirchelada. Basically is what it sounds like: michelada and sriracha. It was okay but got to be too much sriracha after a few sips.
I’d probably come back, it seems like a nice place to hang out.

Angel City is so much more than just a brewery. It is located in the Arts District, which is probably one of my favorite neighborhoods. The building is really cool… if I’m not mistaken, it used to be a warehouse, and as a tribute for that they left in an old metal «slide» that nobody is supposed to use. Like most buildings in the Arts District, it is covered in cool street art, and the interior also has art and cool shots of LA. I really enjoy the subtle Art Deco thing they have going on with the taps and around the building.
The beer ain’t bad, of course (understatement). You can try out 5 beers in a flight for ($ 9). Their White Nite and the Double IPA are very good. I also tried a guest brew they had on tap, Oktoberfest. There was a sign saying you could buy their pint glass for $ 4 with beer purchase. Not bad! If you want other merch or bottles, they have a nice shop set up that also has a bar in it.
But what makes this place really awesome is that it is set up so you can hang out there for ages. They do not serve food in house, but usually there is a food truck, and they allow outside food (what what?). There is a game shelf that you can borrow Jenga or Apples to Apples from, multiple sets of corn hole, and darts. The space is large, so it never feels too crowded and it’s good for groups. There’s even an upstairs for more lounging.
I wish I lived in this area so I could just kick back here on a regular basis! This is the best brewery to spend time at that I’ve been to so far. Definitely come here, and bring all your friends.
Drinks: 4, Service: 5, Environment: 5, Price: 4