First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Los Angeles, California

Laura Cristaldi

Etapa obligatoria para los amantes de la cerveza. Puedes probar todas las cervezas que tienen de barril - 70! Y solo pagas lo que consumes: si es un trago para probar solo eso. La comida también está rica y el personal amable.

The cool Kids Murcia

Muy deliciosas las cervezas y la comida

Jess

Weekday visit during happy hour
The inside wasn’t full so the access to beer taps were readily accessible.
This is the first time I go to a self tap servir and it was amazing!
The selection was vast! The service was great got a lot of recommendations and they didn’t disappoint.
The food service was great! Very tasty. Would love to come back again soon ?

Rachel Aguilar

Fun place to visit to pour your own beer/wine. I tried about seven different beers/seltzers/hard ciders and wine. Most of them were not good ? but I did find a favorite stout there called Milk stout that had a delicious peanut butter flavor. I like the idea of pouring your own stuff and then paying by the ounce. They on charge a 20% service tip automatically which I found a little odd since we serve ourselves everything and we didn't order any food. Overall it was a cool experience, something fun to try with a big group of people too since there's a lot of tables and seating available.

Becca Choi

Would definitely come back! It is a bit on the expensive side, but I think it’s worth it, especially if your goal is to spend time with friends and drink self serve bevs.

I’m not a beer person, but I was pleasantly surprised by their other options that included ciders and wines.

I discovered the taproom because of the Squirrellor’s Tavern experience upstairs and we stayed before and after enjoying drinks and food. I loved their selection of games and the staff was phenomenal! 10/10 experience.

julio gasson

In the heart of downtown LA, where the pulse of urban life meets the embrace of craft brews and delectable bites, lies the First Draft Taproom and Kitchen. This establishment offers a portal to a realm where libations flow freely (almost literally), and flavorful bites and small plates are a QR code scan away.

Upon stepping into the taproom, one's senses are immediately seduced by the essence of conviviality. On every wall, there's a sight to behold that will leave you entranced, from a massive TV displaying a live game to the random art and sports memorabilia, to the keg room/ fridge, there's something to see in every corner. The 'pour yourself' taps that adorn the wall leading out to the patio area, a playground of local and regional beers that begs us to embrace the role of brewmaster and server. Up on the second floor, you find yourself in a bird's nest area—a more intimate refuge for those seeking both solitude and camaraderie that has a amazing bird's eye view of the taproom. For the competitive souls, an assortment of board games awaits. There's also a photo booth for your enjoyment.

The beer selections range from sour's to IPAs, to seltzer and wine options. There were also at least a few non-alcoholic options. A popular section was the small row of taps immediately outside, otherwise knows as the Golden Road Patio Beers.

As far as tapas go, we decided on a few small plates for the table that everyone shared. The Neo pizza, a taproom rendition of the classic Margherita, was as good as it sounds. The fresh greens and ripe red tomato provided both texture and freshness that cut through the zesty sauce and savory cheese. Of all the items we ordered, the zucchini sticks seemed to disappear the quickest. They were piping hot and crunchy, and were a nice option over fries and a tasty compliment to the pizza. There was a vegan among the group so the vegan salad was a must. It was piled high with olives, jalapenos, mushrooms, a plant based crumble, and vegan ranch. The vegan salad was such a hit that we ordered two, and they were devoured within minutes.

Overall, our visit to the First Draft Taproom and Kitchen was an amazing one. Nestled a few blocks from the staples center and the Pico train station stop, it would be the perfect pregame stop. Between the many TVs and 'pour yourself' tap options, you'd be doing a disservice not visiting and at least having a drink. Then you'll likely take a look a the tapas menu and go from there. The servers are welcoming and don't encroach on your space, especially if you're in a large party. Stop in before a game, you won't regret it.

C.Q. The Great

I should have read the reviews because nowhere on their website does it say this place is a self pour beer establishment. I dislike self pour places. Majority of the beers are never anything interesting. This does differentiate itself by having a couple cocktails and kombucha on tap.

It was Sunday, it was empty, and they had the Olympics on, so I stayed anyway. You do everything including ordering your own food, so service is as good as you want it to be. They still charge a 20% living wage fee to every check, which I guess doesn't qualify as a junk fee under the new California law? I would rather them just raise the per ounce price of the beer. Nobody is really doing that math before they pour anyway.

Kelley Hw Moore

Wonderful place. Love the idea we pay by the ounce so that we can sample many beers ciders and mix drinks.
Squirrelors' Tavern above is a wonderful night of adventure. Highly recommend reserving a spot in the Tavern for Great fun.