"The Westside is not an easy place to find affordable craft beer, but Library Alehouse is the exception. It’s in the not-terrible part of Santa Monica on Main Street, and while the indoor space can get pretty crowded, the back patio has picnic tables and is a great place for a casual, beer-filled meal. During Happy Hour you can get most of their beer and wines by the glass for $5, and the menu is big and covers all possible bases. We always start with the fried pickles." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating