Benny Boy Brewing

"Right around the corner from the Brewery Arts Complex, Benny Boy Brewing is a Lincoln Heights brewery that serves its own beer and cider. The majority of the brewery is set outside on an expansive patio with plenty of seating options. Try the Brewery Cat, a Japanese rice lager, or the Lincoln Heights Lager, which can be made into a michelada for $1 more. Cider fans should try the green tea cider or the Viva Grav!, made with barrel-aged apples. Weekends bring live music, patio games, and plenty of food pop-ups, so keep an eye on Benny Boy’s Instagram for the latest." - Rebecca Roland

"Equal parts brewery, cider house, and beer garden, this Lincoln Park spot is the perfect place for big groups to gather ‘round a fire pit, order flights, and contemplate taking an axe-throwing class together. The giant patio is filled with wooden benches, tree stumps, and metal structures, achieving something that feels like a grown-up summer camp where people overuse the word "dude." Plus, food pop-ups operate most nights." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins, cathy park

"It’s not really a holiday party without at least the option of alcohol. And at Benny Boy Brewery, you have it within arms reach no matter where you’re hanging out. Equal parts brewery, cider house, and beer garden, this Lincoln Heights spot does it all. Plus, there’s a giant patio filled with wooden benches and tree stumps that feels like a grown-up overnight camp, nightly food pop-ups, and fire pits to huddle around while ignoring the coworker who tried to get you fired in July.  Capacity: Tables and fire pits can be reserved for 10-30 people. Full cider house and beer garden buyouts available for 50-150+. " - brant cox, nikko duren

"You're a dog owner, so we assume you believe there are few things more healing than sitting by a crackling fire, sipping something, and petting your most loyal friend in the world (we mean your terrier, of course). That’s why you should head to Benny Boy Brewing's outdoor beer garden in Lincoln Heights. The massive, dog-friendly space comes complete with string lights, tree stumps, and those aforementioned fire pits. Check their calendar for nightly food pop-ups. " - brant cox

"River Street is a Texas-inspired barbecue outlet that pops up regularly in Northeast LA, most often at Benny Boy Brewing. Expect pepper-crusted brisket cooked with oak, and smoky pulled pork seasoned with salt and pepper and finished in an apple juice braise. Keep a lookout on their Instagram for their daily specials too, which can range from Tex-Mex tacos to smoked burgers. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins