The Complete Beer Drinker’s Guide to Venice! VisitVeniceCa March 1, 2015 Food, Drink & Nightlife, Relaxation, The perfect date . Who wants a brew? . You do, and me too! And, we are in luck! There are a ton of taps in this town pour all sorts of sudsy goodness. . Let’s have a look, shall we?! . Moving from the south (the Marina) to the north end of the Venice boardwalk we will stop off at twelve of best places to get an ice old beer in Venice. . Tony P’s Dockside Grill is beer heaven. They have 40 beers on draft and another 70 in bottles and cans. They offer hop head flights, Belgian flights and even have Peanut Butter Milk Stout on draft with nitrogen. There is something here for everyone and the Tavern has a cool relaxed vibe, great food and every sports happening imaginable. If you have not been to Tony P’s, you should go! – Brennan’s 4089 Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 If you find yourself on Lincoln Blvd. do yourself a favor and hit up Brennan’s. This place is legit! 17 taps of ice cold sudsy goodness at this iconic neighborhood Irish pub. And they have pool, games, a giant outdoor patio complete with a bean bag toss, turtle races and live music to go with your beer! Marvelous! – Simmzy’s is RAD! Steps from to the Venice Pier, they bring the beer A game for sure. With 26 taps and a many more in bottles and cans, they are the undisputed beer kings of Washington Square. And, they really know their craft. With rotating handles, Simmzy’s supports local craft breweries with most of their taps being from California breweries. As well, they have their own, Burbank brewed beers, $4 selections during happy hour, and tap take overs monthly, among other events. A knowledgeable, excited staff paired with great food and a breezy vibe steps from the sand makes Simmzy’s a destination for the beer connoisseur. Sunny Spot has a super chill vibe, outstanding food, bottomless drinks daily, and most importantly, beer! As well, almost their entire selection is locally produced, and during happy hour they have $5 brews. My favorite would be the Stone IPA for 5 bucks. That is a hard deal to beat. Check it out! . . James Beach has a whole lot of beer goodness, Dog Town Duck, Stone IPA and Scrimshaw Pilsner on draft to name three. But there is way more! 22 oz. Arrogant Bastards and Santa Monica XPA are just the tip of the iceberg. Get down there and see for yourself! As well, this place goes off at night! Want to skip the line outside to get in? Go across the street and buy a drink at the Canal Club and get a wrist band that let’s you skip the line. – Erwin’s Kitchen and Cocktail/High Rooftop Lounge: These places, housed in Hotel Erwin, are great. As an environmentally forward businesses, they strive to have locally produced items on their menus. This means a whole lot of California beer. And, everyone knows Californians make the best beer there is. They have Scrimshaw Pilsner, Dog Town Duck, and Ole Rasputin to name a few. And, you can chill at the street level in EK&C or crack your brew 6 stories above the ocean at High rooftop lounge. The Sidewalk Cafe – 13 taps, with my choice being L.A. based Golden Road Brewery’s Point The Way IPA. As well, they have a full bar and a super deep menu. And, if you did not know, they have $5 all you can eat tacos on Tues., and one of the best boardwalk people watching patios around. –– Thank you for reading, now go get yourself a beer! –