A few weeks ago, my neighbor Brad and I went downtown for some French Dips at Philippe’s. It’s right by Union Station, and it’s been around forever. They claim to have invented the French Dip, which seems a bit dubious, but it tastes so good that I’m not going to argue (the bleu cheese is a highly recommended addition).
After gorging ourselves on sandwiches and potato salad, we griped about how we hardly have any reasons to go downtown. Dodger Stadium, Staples Center, MOMA, and the occasional balloon of black-tar heroin are the only reasons I ever have to make the journey.
But not any more.
Weiland’s is fan-freakin-tastic. I just wish it was a little closer to home. Nine beers on tap, and around 40 bottles. Happy Hour is from 3 – 7, and then again from 10 to closing, where draft beers are only $2.50 (!!). One of the taps was dedicated to an Irish stout, Murphy’s I think. Then they had 3 house beers represented, an Amber, a Honey Blonde, and an IPA.
I was in the mood for an amber, but I was torn between two of the other selections on tap: Craftsman Cabernale and Allagash White. Lucky for me and Brad, we were the only people sitting at the bar, so Ryan the bartender indulged us and poured us samples of both (when we first arrived, we asked if they did samples, and were answered with an emphatic “no”).
In addition to their taps, they have close to 40 bottles on hand; 3 Chimays, 2 Allagashes, Ommegang Hennipen and Three Philosophers, Young Double Chocolate Stout, Moretti La Rossa, McEwans, The Reverend, Humboldt Hemp Ale, Fischer Amber, Flying Horse, Chambly, Tsingtao, and Singha, to name a few.
Top that off with an awesome jukebox that had about 40 credits sitting in it, and we have a great reason to come downtown.
WEILAND BREWERY
400 E 1st Street
Los Angeles 90012
213-680-2881
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on May 16th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
They also have GREAT hamburgers (that are cheap to boot) and during happy hour cheap and great apitizers that are on special. When i want to eat dinner and drink beer Weilands is the only place I like to go.
on Jun 1st, 2007 at 3:34 pm
[...] can be found all over town; Father’s, the Otheroom, Weiland, Library Bar, The Village Idiot, Third Stop. Susan of Immaeatchu had a glass of Triple White Sage [...]
on Jul 29th, 2007 at 5:52 am
Hola faretaste
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on Aug 6th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Interesting article!
Where can I find more on this theme?
on Feb 20th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I’d suggest skipping the house amber and honey blonde and heading straight to Weiland’s IPA. It is FANTASTIC. It truly is a top notch beer in terms of fullness, flavor and drinkability. The type of high quality IPA that you can enjoy several of. Especially excellent when partnered with some of their potent garlic fries.
A great reason to go downtown, indeed.