What's better than a refreshing, ice cold beer to wash down a savory steak, juicy burger, or zesty plate of wings? If you're living at The Mansfield, you can head out in just about any direction and find a great brew. Koreatown is a beer-lovers haven, home to some of the foremost craft beer bars in LA. Nearby La Brea Avenue and the Fairfax District boast some great brewpubs where burgers reign supreme. Whether you prefer a comfy casual vibe, a hip destination, or an upscale elegant experience, you'll find the best craft beer bars near The Mansfield!
6th & La Brea Brewery & Restaurant 600 S La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Come on down to 6th & La Brea, where LA meets for some Cali fun! This friendly brewpub is smack dab in the center of Los Angeles – the perfect stop on your way to the La Brea Tar Pits or for waiting out the LA traffic on your way home. Watch your favorite sports on the large screen TV while sampling fresh brews and a California-inspired pub menu that runs the gamut from vegan buffalo cauliflower to a 12-ounce ribeye steak.
BiergartenLA 206 N Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004
Established in 2010, Biergarten was Koreatown's first craft beer bar. Featured in The Food Network Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this hip gaastropub offers Korean and German fusion food, along with other great bar food items. Beirgarten's extensive draft and tap list offers a vast selection of beers and ales from Germany, Iceland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, as well as domestic brands. The eclectic beer-friendly menu includes an assortment of burgers, bavarian pretzel, tempura fries, panko fried mushrooms, kimchi pancake, kielbasa corn dog, and German platters such as pork schnitzel and wurst.
The Southland 740 S Western Ave #112 Los Angeles, CA 90005
Locted just a few blocks south of the Wiltern in the back corner of the Heyman Center, The Southland is a great pre- or post-concert pit stop. The folks behind The Southland are self-acclaimed craft beer lovers whose dream was to creat a bar to for patrons to hang out in, featuring rotating taps, knowledgable and friendly staff, a smartly-curated bottle shop, and cool events. The name Southland celebrates the bounty of great beer in southern California, but the selection includes beers from around the world. The gastropub offers cheese boards and sausages to pair with your beer, along with small plates featuring spiced popcorn, smoked nuts, olives, and desserts from Pasta Sisters.
Beer Belly 532 S Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020
Since opening in 2011, Beer Belly has been the K-Town go-to gastropub for craft beer aficionados, garnering them an appearance on The Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Beer Belly offers 12 rotating taps serving up a fine choice of local brews, and a rotating bottle selection featuring seasonal, domestic and international beers, and the occasional rare bottle from owner Jimmy Han’s personal collection. Nosh on their super-indugent beer snack: Death by Duck fries, tossed in duck fat, smoked salt and sweet onion sugar, with crispy duck skin cracklins and duck confit on top, while getting an eyeful of the colorful wall murals by artist Yoshi Takahashi.
Pocha Moodaepo 3014 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90005
Customer reviews have rated Pocha Moodaepo as one of the best Korean Bars in LA, with a reputation for a friendly environment where people can share food and culture. The establishment offers a lively beer menu, along with craft sake, and traditonal Korean wine. Pocha Moodaepo's restaurant menu showcases simple ingredients and generous servings of signature dishes such as short rib, prime ribeye, sirloin, brisket, lobster, tiger shrimp, and scallops. Other highlights include signature Korean hot pot, hot stone bibimbap, and stir fries.
Korea Town Pizza Company 3881 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010
Koreatown Pizza Company is a sleek pizzeria in the heart of Koreatown, offering specialty pizzas & pastas, and a robust craft beer list of over 40 labels including 6 draft taps. There are also bombers, cans, draft beer pours, and wine and soju to boot. To keep their pizza game strong, dough is made fresh on-site and always goes through a 24-hour fermentation process. Pizzas are topped with an array of high quality ingredients, served in a family-friendly environment. The establishment also has a private event space for celebrations and corporate events.
Nandarang LA 3811 W 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90020
When you go to Nandarang LA, come thirsty, my friend. This popular boîte offers an impressive list of internationsl and domestic draft, bottled and canned beers, incuding stout, pale ale, pale lager, pilsner, and fruity Belgian brews, along with a good wine selection. The eclectic food menu features specialties such as Bulgogi Pasta (bulgogi, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onions, soy garlic aioli), Carbonaran Pasta (pancetta, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, egg yolk), bulgogi tacos served with green onions and salsa), Galbi Sliders served with fries, and Animal Style Fries (fries tossed in homemade sweet and spicy sauce topped with bacon, kimchi, grilled onions, and sunny-side up egg).
Escala Chapman Market 3451 W 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90020
Created by Seoul Sausage chef Chris Oh, EsCaLA is a Colombian Korean restobar known for an intriguing selection of European, Domestic and Columbian beers, along with an eclectic food, specialty cocktails, guest DJs, and Sunday brunch parties. The menu has been crafted to suit the highly discerning palate of LA natives, while respecting and maintaining the authenticity of Latin American flavors. Everything from the menu, to the wall art and music have been chosen with the intention of replicating the life experiences of the people who dreamed Escala into reality.
The Golden State 426 N Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles 90036
The Golden State was opened in 2007 by two friends who had very limited restaurant experience and mostly no idea what they were doing. All they knew was that they cared about California, and showing off just how great the products of their home state could be. The result was one of the most unique and exciting craft beer lists in the city, a wildly popular beer float, and a burger that LA Weekly and Zagat called amongst the best in all of Los Angeles. The Golden State boasts a small menu of burgers, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream and daily specials that our fiercely loyal customers will continue to enjoy for years to come.