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5 Best Pubs in Los Angeles (2026)

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Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A good pub in Los Angeles is really about beer selection, a kitchen you'd actually order from, and somewhere to watch a game without fighting for a seat. These pubs have logged over 9,000 Google reviews between them, and all of them sit at 4.4 stars or better, so what separates them is what kind of pub night you're after: German beer garden, sports bar, or a proper craft brewery.

Short answer: Arts District Brewing Company is the most-reviewed pub in Los Angeles on this page at 3,802 ratings, known for its arcade games and rotating craft beer list. Most of these pubs tie for the top rating at 4.5 stars, including The Red Lion Tavern, a longtime German beer garden. Expect roughly $10 to $40 per person depending on food and drink choices.
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How LA's Top Pubs Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Arts District Brewing Company 4.5 ★ 3,802 Craft beer / games View ›
2 The Red Lion Tavern 4.5 ★ 1,569 German beer garden / soccer matches View ›
3 33 Taps Silver Lake 4.5 ★ 1,453 Sports bar / brunch View ›
4 Far Bar 4.4 ★ 1,435 Late-night food / dive-bar feel View ›
5 Karl Strauss Brewing Company 4.5 ★ 920 Brewery with a kitchen View ›
5 Best Pubs in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Arts District Brewing Company logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Arts District Brewing Company

4.53,802 Google reviews

Arts District Brewing Company opened in December 2015 in Downtown LA's Arts District and pours a rotating selection of around 30 craft beers alongside cocktails and wine. The space mixes a full bar with arcade games, claw machines, and an outdoor patio with picnic tables and cornhole, positioning itself as much as a hangout spot as a place to drink.

What people praise

  • Widest beer variety on this list, including IPAs, coffee-infused and fruit-flavored options
  • Arcade games and outdoor patio give it more to do than a typical bar
  • Fish tacos specifically called out as a standout food item
  • Big screens for sports make it a solid game-day spot

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers say the food fell short of the drinks and atmosphere
  • Parking near Traction Ave can be tight
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume3,802 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed pub on this list by a wide margin, and the pick if you want beer variety and things to do beyond just sitting at the bar.

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828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013

The Red Lion Tavern logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

The Red Lion Tavern

4.51,569 Google reviews

The Red Lion Tavern is a long-running German beer garden in Silver Lake, serving German classics like schnitzel and pretzel plates alongside a large selection of German beers on draft. Reviewers describe it as a neighborhood institution, with regular soccer viewing that draws big weekend crowds.

What people praise

  • Excellent, authentic German menu with generous portions
  • Wide selection of German draft beers
  • Regular servers reviewers recognize and mention by name
  • Patio seating adds to the beer-garden feel

Worth knowing

  • Gets seriously crowded during major soccer matches, with at least one reviewer reporting service breakdowns during a packed match
  • Service can slow down significantly at peak times
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,569 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A genuine German beer garden with real regulars, best visited on a quieter night if you want attentive service rather than during a big match.

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2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

33 Taps Silver Lake logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

33 Taps Silver Lake

4.51,453 Google reviews

33 Taps Silver Lake is a sports bar and gastropub with 33 beers on tap, a full bar, and a food menu running from burgers and wings to weekend brunch. It operates across several LA neighborhoods, including Silver Lake, Culver City, DTLA and West Hollywood, with big-screen TVs built for catching every game.

What people praise

  • Fast, efficient ordering system reviewers say is unusually smooth for a busy sports bar
  • Weekly events like trivia and drag race bingo build a real regular crowd
  • Happy hour pricing called out as a rare good deal in LA
  • Street tacos and pizza specifically recommended by repeat visitors

Worth knowing

  • Can get loud and packed during major games
  • Multiple locations mean the vibe can vary by branch
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,453 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick for watching sports with a crowd, with a loyal regular base built around its weekly events.

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3725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Far Bar logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Far Bar

4.41,435 Google reviews

Far Bar is a Little Tokyo gastropub blending Japanese and American pub food with a dive-bar atmosphere, serving until midnight most nights and until 1:30am on weekends. Its menu spans sushi rolls, wings, ramen and burgers, and reviewers describe it as a reliable late-night option in a neighborhood with limited late-hours choices.

What people praise

  • Late kitchen hours make it a genuine late-night food option
  • Burger special with fries and a beer specifically called out as good value
  • Regulars at the bar described as welcoming to newcomers
  • Solid happy hour running most weekdays

Worth knowing

  • Gets busy on game nights given its sports-friendly TVs
  • Menu leans casual pub food rather than a specific cuisine focus
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,435 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best late-night pick on this list, with a kitchen that stays open well past when most LA bars stop serving food.

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347 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Karl Strauss Brewing Company logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

4.5920 Google reviews

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is a San Diego-founded brewery with a Downtown LA location serving its own beers alongside a full American pub menu, including burgers, wings and shepherd's pie. The space is set up for game-day viewing, though a couple of reviewers noted the audio setup for matches isn't always reliable.

What people praise

  • Beer selection consistently praised, including staff who let you taste before choosing
  • Spacious, comfortable venue good for groups
  • Friendly service that reviewers say goes the extra mile, including free samples
  • Signature pub burgers get specific praise

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer noted game audio wasn't working during a watch party
  • Smaller portions relative to price on some menu items, per reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume920 · 69th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable brewery-pub combination, solid for beer quality and food, though worth calling ahead if you're specifically coming for a big match with sound.

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600 Wilshire Blvd Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the pub’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles pubs. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.5 from thousands of people carries more weight than the same rating from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a pub meal cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pub pricing in LA varies by whether you’re just having a beer or ordering a full meal, and reviewers give a real sense of the range based on what they paid.

JobTypical price
Drinks only, per person$10 - $30
Food and drinks, per person$20 - $50
Burger and a beer special$13

Ranges compiled August 2026 from per-person price data reported directly in Google reviews for the pubs on this page, plus a specific burger special mentioned at Far Bar. These reflect what real customers said they paid, not published menus, so confirm current pricing directly with the pub.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These pubs spread across Silver Lake, the Arts District, Little Tokyo and Downtown LA, covering most of the central city without much of a drive. Searching for a pub near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number, address and directions to the closest option.

What to ask before you head to a pub

  • What’s on tap right now, and is there a rotating selection?
  • Is the kitchen open late, or does food service end earlier than the bar?
  • Do you show every game, or only specific matches?
  • Is there a happy hour, and when does it run?
  • Is outdoor or patio seating available?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these pubs?

We started from pubs in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which pub is best for watching a game?

33 Taps Silver Lake and Karl Strauss Brewing Company are both built for game-day viewing with multiple screens, and Red Lion Tavern draws big crowds specifically for soccer matches.

Which pub stays open latest for food?

Far Bar serves food until midnight most nights and until 1:30am on Fridays and Saturdays, making it the latest kitchen on this list.

The bottom line

Arts District Brewing is the safe default on sheer review volume and beer variety, while Red Lion Tavern is worth the trip for genuine German pub food. Whichever you pick, get there early if you’re going for a big game.

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