Surly Goat

"Just three blocks down from Connie And Ted’s you’ll find Surly Goat - one of only a handful of places in Weho where you can actually just walk in, grab a beer at the bar, and go hang out on the patio. No lines, no waitlists, no $16 cocktails. Plus there’s shuffleboard - a little competition never hurt anybody." - jess basser sanders, amy clark, brant cox

"Surly Goat is easily the best place to drink beer in West Hollywood. This is where you go to drink Pliny the Elder and talk with the bartender about how this one brewery is totally blowing up right now. If those words mean nothing to you, just know that Surly has great drinks, a fairly relaxed space, shuffleboard, and a side patio ideal for hanging out with friends who you can actually hear." - brant cox

"Like your hardest-partying friend, The Surly Goat always manages to be involved in your drunkest nights. That’s probably because this Weho spot serves all kinds of deceptively strong beers, like some impossible-to-find bourbon barrel stout that also happens to be 14% ABV. And in addition to 27 rotating taps (and a full bar), the Goat’s got arcade games, shuffleboard, and a patio that’s laid-back, but still gets sloppy enough for you to have a great time." - brett keating

"Night Goat is a Thursday-only BBQ speakeasy downstairs from Fox and Pearl (which you should also check out). Their limited menu constantly changes, and no matter what, they always find ways to serve BBQ that’s different from other spots around town. Just take the pork belly burnt ends that come on pork fat tortillas or jalapeño cheddar sausage with a spicy pickle mix. They have three sauces to choose from, and we prefer their mustard and pickled jalapeño sauce over their slightly less flavorful BBQ sauce. We’re excited to check out their full-time honky-tonk-themed space that’s opening in the spring of 2024." - Ryan Bernsten

"It’s a cold reality: if you’re a low-key bar person, your options in West Hollywood are almost nonexistent. Save for Surly Goat. Located in a nondescript black building on Santa Monica, Surly Goat is one of the best rare beer bars in the entire city, and a surprisingly good spot for a big group. And don’t worry, the crowd isn’t just a bunch of pretentious dudes sitting around talking about acidity levels. There’s shuffleboard, arcade games, and a side patio for all your birthday revelry." - brant cox, brett keating