First Draft Taproom & Kitchen

Spacious seating and very cute decorations. Draft beers were excellent. Lots of options. The peanut butter milk stout was delicious. Lavender lemonade cider was refreshing. Grilled shrimp skews and lemon pepper fried chicken were also very tasty. The dip were yummy.

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 😋

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.

This is a great place to grab some food and drinks! The food was excellent, and I liked the "pour your own draught" concept. At first I was a bit worried I was over charged for a beer when some had a lot of head on the beer, but then I noticed that you pay by the ounce. The draught system measures your pour and only charges for what you take. Makes it easy to sample a beer before committing to a full glass.

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.

Great food, huge beer selection and cool vibe. Our first time visiting, take a minute to register and get a tap card, use the tap card for whatever beer or beers you want up to 32oz or day. You pay by the ounce at the end of the meal and they can give you a report that shows what you had and how much. Easy to track what beers you like. The food was great, fresh burger, tasty fried cauliflower, pretzel balls tasty and the mac and cheese was perfect. Kids are welcome, upstairs/downstairs and inside/outside seating choices. Great stop before a game or next time you are downtown!

A great place for drinks. Lovely setting. Food was great too.

I didn't go for the beer so I can't comment on that other then to say that they have an enormous selection! I dropped in for a small plate. I ordered the popcorn cauliflower and Angel wings. The cauliflower was amazing and I will be returning for more! The wings were pretty good too. The ranch dipping sauce- - -OMG! A plate of the mac & cheese passed by and for sure I'm going to order that on my next visit.