Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/13/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Santa Monica Brew Works
1920 Colorado Ave Ste C, Santa Monica, California, 90404-3414
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
5 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.7% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.5% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.6% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.4% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 7.0% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.9% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kicked / Sold Out |
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4.3 ★
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Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/8/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/9/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Santa Monica Brew Works FAQs
Is Santa Monica Brew Works dog friendly?
Yes. Santa Monica Brew Works is dog friendly in Santa Monica, including patio seating.
Does Santa Monica Brew Works serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Santa Monica Brew Works hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Santa Monica Brew Works?
Santa Monica Brew Works can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Santa Monica Brew Works have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Santa Monica Brew Works lists outdoor patio seating in Santa Monica, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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