First of all, OUTSTANDING Customer Service skills by the staff. We were greeted by servers when we…read morefirst walked in, we mentioned it was out first time here, they were not to busy yet, so they gave us a quick tour showing us we could choose to sit at any open table. My wife and I were there to meet a friend for a beer and lunch, we were a few minutes ahead of our friend so we ordered our first beer, yum, a DBl IPA for me and Hazy for her. Once our friend arrived we ordered food and he got a beer that he liked, as well. The food was top notch and came out fairly quick considering they were getting very busy by now. Very clean place, and it feels very welcoming, music is a background level, so you can actually visit with someone and hear the servers when ordering or asking questions. Did I mention the beers were good, I took home some packs to go. Highly recommend, to anyone looking for good bar food and beer.

My family and I have come to this brewery many times to celebrate birthdays and special occasions…read more Unfortunately, over the past couple visits, I've noticed the customer service has steadily declined. It feels like the staff is more concerned with getting out exactly at closing time than making guests feel welcomed and valued. Our last visit on 06/25/2026 was, by far, the worst experience we've ever had here. We were celebrating my stepdaughter's birthday with a large group. As closing time approached, one of our family members still had a nearly full beer. Without any warning or politely letting us know it was time to finish up, a tall white male employee (who refused to provide his name when asked) simply walked up and took the beer off the table. What made it even more frustrating was that there were other tables around us with guests who also had drinks, yet our party was the only one singled out. To make matters worse, we had brought a birthday cake to celebrate. We politely asked another short female employee for a few plastic plates and utensils so we could cut the cake before leaving. We were told no because they were closing. This has never been an issue during our previous birthday celebrations here. These were disposable plastic plates and utensils that would have gone straight into the trash, so refusing such a simple request came across as pure unwillingness to provide basic customer service. I spent 10 years working in the food and hospitality industry before starting my current career, so I understand exactly what closing a restaurant or brewery entails. I know employees want to leave on time, but I also know that providing good customer service until the last guest leaves is part of the job. If customers need to wrap things up, there is a respectful way to communicate that. You don't take someone's drink without warning, and you don't refuse a simple request that would have taken less than a minute. Everyone in our party left upset and disappointed. It was honestly embarrassing to watch employees treat loyal customers this way. This brewery used to be our go-to place for birthdays, but after this experience, we will not be returning. I rarely write negative reviews because I understand everyone has bad days. However, this experience was unacceptable. I sincerely hope management addresses the lack of hospitality and provides better customer service training, because the employees working that evening did not represent the level of service that keeps loyal customers coming back. Both the female worker with tattoos and piercings and the tall male were extremely rude when confronted. If you choose to visit, just be aware that if you're there close to closing time, your experience may depend more on how quickly the staff wants to leave than on making you feel like a valued guest.

Stopped by here on a Friday night. I've attached a photo of their most recent beer menu. I tried…read morethe "I'm Your Huckleberry," which I wouldn't recommend. It tasted exactly raspberry Emergen-C to me. They had a fun food truck parked outside called Gochu Gang. I tried their spicy pork bulgogi tacos, which were good. It's a lively spot with events and things happening often. I'd like to get more acquainted with the place.

Really fun place to get some beers and chill for a while. Bonus points that there's a brewery cat…read moreonsite. The employees are friendly and play cool movies at the bar. There is ample outdoor seating and there was a taco truck the night I visited. The beers are decent, and there are styles for everyone.

Summary: solid beer in a fun space. Various activities on weekends. The pizza next door is awesome…read more Definitely worth a visit in Lomita.

This place needs remodeling, looks and feels rundown, from floors to furniture. Now let's talk…read moreabout service me and some colleagues were meeting up there, our friend was there first for a while. He mentioned that nobody came up to him to offer anything of service. Not even a hi and it was dead empty, only two ladies with a baby at the bar stools. This should not be the way to treat any customer. Pizza was ok, wings were good , so was the beer Lomita one first listed at the very top. The pizza employee with very short hair was rude when we asked about the teacher discount, said to us well anyone can come and say they're a teacher. Like ok lady no that's ridiculous. Please do better

Dayna was very helpful and knows her customers and she loves meeting new and marking new customers…read more/ friends! Drinks are cold and very good taste ! I drink the light one My Husband drinks, the darker one! Great music ! Lost of parking!

There is no food here at this location. But very small cute joint. They host comedy shows every…read morefourth Thursday with an entrance fee I believe. Beer is fine, but too small to have a large party gathering overall pretty great!!

5 stars every time!…read more Great service, beer, food, and people! A neat brewery that really feel like a community here. In the summer or winter, you've got great a/c or a warm cozy fire. Any beer is great and they have cask beer which is rare! Food faves: tots, pretzel, fish n Chips, Carne asada fries. Check out their IG for special events during the week and weekend! Seriously the kindest people ever!

Ambiance: it's a neighborhood bar located near old town Torrance, they have limited parking spots…read morein the rear, and there are street parking nearby, they have live music performances over the weekends Service: staff were very friendly, you place the order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table Food & Drink: classic bar restaurant food, and they offer tasting flight for seasonal draft beer Western Bacon Cheese Burger - ** crispy smash topped with bacon, onion rings, cheddar cheese, and bbq sauce, the buns were so overcooked and burnt, patty was overcooked Firkins Fish & Chips - * Beer Battered Alaskan Cod on a bed of proper chips, thick coating over the fish, fries tasted so old and soggy Shambala - **** Hazy IPA, easy to drink, recommend Slap Shot - *** blood orange sour, citrus taste South Side Red - **** Amber Lager, refreshing, recommend Penrods Percolator - *** bold coffee taste with a sweet note Price: this place is a hit and miss, great drink but terrible food, overall affordable prices, expect $25 per person

Haven't stopped in for too long. Great service! Best of all, great beer. Really like how…read morecomfortable the indoor sitting areas are. Also, if you're looking for a place to have a party, check out Schlob. Cheers!

Great large space for events! This is a very large space and I came here for a private party which…read morewas cordoned off. Not entirely private since there other patrons seated within the space, but very accomodating with the food that was catered and our family and friends. Although I'm not a beer drinker, the beer (SoCal Blonde) I sampled was great. I'd like to come back and try the food menu/food trucks. Located in an industrial office park area with lots of parking.

I really enjoyed coming here, especially because it is a Galaxy bar. We were able to get some free…read moreGalaxy swag on gameday and they had representatives from the team there. My beers were nice and they also had non alcoholic options! I would have given 5 stars but the food they had unfortunately had no vegan options. Hopefully when I come back whichever truck or vendor is visiting has at least one solid vegan option -_- anyway, inside it is comfortable and cool, they have a lot of awesome stickers and things demonstrating their ties to the community. Cheers!

Absolution Brewing was an unexpected find but a pleasant find nonetheless! It wasn't on my "to try"…read morelist but was more of a spontaneous experience. Steve and I weren't disappointed in what we had either! What we drank was the FLOC'ing Great IPA. This was kind of a fun one as we appreciated the retro nod as far as the art and decor goes on the can and what have you. Flavor highlights with this beer are fruity, citrusy and dank. The beer is light bodied and has a bright color to it. Fun and enjoyable which made this beer experience a pleasant surprise!

Came in today on Saturday, 5/23/26. I've been here a few times before, but this was my wife's first…read morevisit since I've had nothing but positive experiences here and wanted her to check it out. Yet again, The Craftsman did not disappoint. Mykel (the owner) was onsite and even remembered me when I walked in -- a true sign of great ownership and hospitality. I introduced him to my wife, and we decided to sit at the bar. Holly and Julia took great care of us. Both were personable, attentive, and completely on point throughout our visit. We tried the queso dip with chorizo, zucchini fritters, and the dry rub wings -- every single item was delicious. Hats off to the chef. You really can't beat the vibe here. Close to the beach, clean atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, amazing food, and owners who add the kind of personal touch most establishments miss these days. I'll absolutely continue coming back for the food and beer. Do yourself a favor and stop in. Check out my previous review too -- that's how much I enjoy this place. Always have to give props to establishments that truly do it right.

Omgosh so glad to find this place. Perfection. Delicious food, live band, wonderful service, and…read morereasonable prices in Hollywood Riviera. I hadn't had a pastrami sandwich in decades but am so glad I tried Craftsman's pastrami. Addicted! Perfect balance of savory and a bit of sweet. Great quality pastrami too. And the friendly, welcoming service was much appreciated! Felt like hanging out at a friend's place. Absolutely will be back!