Beat the sweltering heat whilst embracing warm summer nights at these family-friendly breweries (and a winery!) throughout L.A. Each of the spots featured in our roundup include kid-friendly entertainment, along with food, drinks and a relaxing atmosphere so parents can sit back with ease.
For some Downtown L.A. suds and fun, check out Boomtown Brewery in the Arts District, which has beers on tap for the adults and lemonade and soda for the little ones. Boomtown also hosts some family-themed nights as well, as carnival-themed days with face painting and games.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Venice Taproom will give you and the fam a taste of rustic in a gastropub with a menu “geared for beer.” Venice-only beers are made in the adjacent Propagator brewhouse.
If you’re even a little bit into wrestling, you likely know about the lucha libre wrestlers, or luchadores, an exciting form of professional wrestling in Mexico, where the masked wrestlers incorporate awe-inspiring acrobatic moves in the battle to win. Get a taste of the culture at the wrestling-themed decor and menu at Luchador Bar and Kitchen in Pomona.
In Orange County, 4 Sons Brewing and Flashpoint Brewing Company also provide spaces for the whole family to unwind.
Our L.A. River has gone through its trials and tribulations, but with ongoing revival efforts, it’s now a sight for sore eyes. Good thing Frogtown Brewery looks out over the river and proves such a family-welcoming space with a beer garden, tap room, food trucks and plenty of room for the kids to roam. Try the Painkiller, a tiki-inspired IPA made with toasted coconut and pineapple, for a tropical escape as you listen to the river.
For those of us who enjoy a good glass of wine and scenery to boot, a drive to Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula is the perfect answer. At just an hour’s drive south of Los Angeles, the picturesque landscape will melt all memories of traffic away. Feel free to wine taste or have a picnic complete with a play area for the little ones.
For more activities to stay cool this summer, visit our full roundup of indoor escapes. Cherie Cofer is a writer, mom, educator and editorial fellow for L.A. Parent.
