Absolutely loved this spot when we went here while living in the area. The wings were delicious and so were the tator tots and drinks, and their wings were crispy and hit the spot. This is a down to earth location, good food, good customer service, though the interior gets loud and busy, but it's an awesome spot! Highly recommend it read more

Founders Ale House - Burger with tats - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First visit, place has a nice beer selection, which is why I came here. I had the grilled chicken sandwich on ciabatta. The bread was fresh and the sandwich itself was quite tasty. The tater tots were not very good. It tasted as if they fried them in the same oil in which they fry fish, so they had an overwhelmingly fish flavor, quite disgusting in my opinion. The bar/restaurant was packed on the evening we went as it was trivia night, unfortunately. The noise level was a bit loud and service was slow. read more

Founders Ale House - California Grilled Chicken Sandwich (excellent) and side of tots (disgusting - tasted like fish) - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Down to earth, local Pub with solid food with fun, attentive staff. Good selection of drafts and creative drinks. read more

Met up with some friends to catch up in the West side, haven't seen these guys in over a year, great catching up with them. We chose Founders because it was a central place for everyone and heard lots of good things from colleagues. Please don't disappoint, friendly staff along with delicious appetizers and lots of brews on tap. There is a great pizza joint next door that I'm gonna try next. Founders is a hidden gem on the Westside so if you're near by check it out! read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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*** One of fave sports happy hour spots. *** I've watched US Open, Dodgers and NFL here. I like the neighborhood vibe here as much as their Smashburger, Fries and Old Fashioned. *** In summary, IFounders is balanced. *** read more

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Been a few months since I've hung out here. Here now with some friends. Enjoying some NBA Playoffs and what tastes like a Jack in the box burger. Definitely a meal that taste like a runner ran down the block and got my meal from Jack. read more

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Founder Ale isa great sports bar / dive bar with a every day happy hour menu. The service was excellent. The food is bar food quality and is not terrible. If you have a game to watch this is a great option. read more

Founders Ale House - Founders Burger - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Founders Ale House's late night Happy Hour is something you do not want to miss! Food, Vibe, and Service were all fantastic. I ordered a side of fries and a singular beef slider. It was enough to fill me up! The nachos were decent, I believe my friends wanted more sauce that went along with it. The burger + fries combo was also really good! read more

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I've been living near Pico Robertson for 30 years. Been walking past it forever, never stepped in, until I came in for a FIFA game. Great atmosphere, incredible bartenders, especially Abby. Never thought I'd become a regular bar, but here we are. The potato taquitos are really good. The best part is it's vegetarian. Sometimes it comes as two. Sometimes 3 and sometimes 1 lol read more

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Founders Ale House gets 5 stars for having affordable beer on the menu ($4 Coors Banquet), the ability to bring in pizza from next door (Pizzeria Sei), and fast, friendly, and efficient service. We all had a great time here. The ambiance was festive and lively. A perfect spot to watch a game at. I would not hesitate to come back next time I'm in the area. Go ahead and check this place out! read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was there watching the World Cup game , it was at around 4 pm and the vibe was great, the service was fun, I took the wings there were decent. Overall experience was 9 1/2 out of 10. read more

Using an app that finds the "mid-way" point between 2 or 3 people, we found Founders Ale House" for a combo business/social happy hour. It opens at 4. They do not have paper menus. Don't ask (people do all the time and we heard it happening all night long... they just don't have 'em). Drink specials are ok - the beer is fresh and cold. The food is just OK. What I like about it - the "small bites" on the happy hour menu are EXACTLY what I think should be served at these occasions. The beef sliders were good. The potato taquito wasn't loved by 2 of the 3 of us. I actually thought it was ok and would be great drunk food. The mini corn dog is just ok. Next time, I'd swap that for the fried chicken slider given how much we liked the beef version. Seating is not conducive to either comfortable "staying a while" or overimbibing. You'll be crammed into an ancient small booth with seats that gave up some time ago, or perched on a backless stool at a wobbly tall table. The service is really casual but friendly. This place gets very popular during big televised sporting events - it becomes LOUD and hard to score a place to sit. Get there early. Street parking was very easy but again, we showed up at 4. " read more

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Friends and I went here after playing tennis. We just wanted to grab some drinks and food since we were tired. Service was decent. Food was ok. My favorite thing I ordered were the tots! Super crunchy! The burger was ok. When we went, it was kind of busy since it was trivia night. Can get kind of loud with music and host talking on the mic. Street parking. Good luck. read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best neighborhood bars in this part of LA. They have a great beer selection and awesome service. I've been here several times and I've always had a good experience. Sometimes you need a place to kill time before your reservation at Pizzeria Sei, so a quick beer is a perfect solution. The food is good and pairs well with all the fun beers they have available. It is one of the areas in LA you'll have to hunt for good parking but other than that its definitely a gem! read more

I live just down the block from the sports bar and have always wanted to try so I came for happy hour-- they have a ton of great deals! Highly recommend their burger + fries and corn dog. Super affordable very tasty and great ambience to chill and hang out with your friends. I come here once every few weeks if I'm craving one of the above since its a great HH deal and sooo close to me! Street parking only. Service is fast. The bar get super crowded on big game day so beware! You may want to consider coming early to snag a table or seats, otherwise it can fill up. read more

Founders Ale House - Upstairs - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I finally returned to try to their food and this place still slaps 5 stars! First thing is first, the highlight of the review goes to Sandy who was an absolute gem! Her customer service has far exceeded any bar, lounge, or 5 star restaurant I have ever gone to. She was welcoming, attentive, kind, personable, *insert more high praises here.* If you happen to be waited by her, it will make the experience here all the more enjoyable. Onto the food, they have HH from 2pm - 7pm. $7 four roses old fashioned cocktails, $10 burger and fries, $11 beer and a shot. Perhaps the best HH i've been to in a good minute. Especially with this LA traffic, sometimes you can never reach a HH in time. Several TV's playing sports, great music being played, and unbeknownst to us Tuesday trivia with Bradey! 6 rounds of fun questions. In case yall didn't know, mustard is the most popular condiment on a hotdog. You're welcome. read more

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What a great and random find!! Came with with a friend to catch up and have a quick bite and drink. We ended up staying here for almost 4 hours! Their happy hour is absolutely fantastic and runs from 2-7, probably the best I've seen so far in this area. Huge selection of drinks on sale and lots of food options. Food was delicious and portions were great for being happy hour selections! Sandy our server was so helpful and attentive. Always made sure we had what we needed and that we were never thirsty LOL We happened to be here on a night where they were doing trivia, which of course added to our time here. We had such a blast and almost came in the top three!! Overall, we had an amazing time. Founders has definitely made it to my list of local spots to stop in if I need to kill some time for traffic to ease up. read more

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To make a long story short: I love this place. The atmosphere, the food, the prices, and the staff. First, this is not normally the place I'd give five stars to for a review. However, the confluence of things make this place what it is. Second, I don't love that this is in an area of Kosher restaurants: I prefer the preservation of this neighborhood being an area of Judaica and Kosher places. BUT, when there are people with Kippahs on , then you know it's different! In the best of ways. The atmosphere has such a fun, down to earth vibe and all ages are juxtaposed to interact in an easy friendly manner. The food:? My go to is the half order of nachos for 8 dollars. Great price and portion! The prices are about the best around the neighborhood. The waitstaff: I am always helped by Emma, Tori, and Sandie. They are stellar. They are a great reason to be here. When I one day had my heart bent on a prosecco rose, they didn't have it. Emma felt my pain and with no hesitation improvised by combining Campari with the prosecco. It was an inspiration. She's an inspiration! I am grateful for my many experiences here and hope you get to be here too!!! read more

Came for a friend's birthday party and we had THE best time. Victoria was amazing and so kind. She really made sure we had an awesome time. Great space for celebrations and large parties with great drink prices. Definitely check it out. & definitely ask for Victoria! read more

Great neighborhood spot for a drink and bite to eat. Super fun vibe whenever a game is on - it was mayhem when the World Series was happening but in the best way possible. Our server, Tori, was what made our whole night though. Impeccable service - she was so attentive, accommodating and all around friendly. I will definitely be asking to sit in her section when I come to Founder's going forward. read more

After years of knowing about this place I finally decided to go to Founders to watch AZ vs. Bama basketball game. They have plenty of tvs to watch games and a solid menu selection, however they could be a better overall music selection and they did not havw Titos for my vodka gimlet, which is the reason for my 3 star review instead of 4. Now for best part of the night - Tori and Bree were excellent, attentive and accommodating. I would love to go back considering I grew up in the neighborhood and still have many friends nearby, but I definitely need my Titos and would prefer to hear the more diverse music that was playing towards the end of my nite. 5 stars for Tori and Bree, but 3 stars overall for the bar. *adding that I appreciate Founders for reaching out shortly after posting my review and trying to find a replacement for Titos. I appreciate the effort. Added another star read more

Great sports pub with a dart board near the back and a 2nd level of space. Its a fun rustic area to hang out. Staff is nice and friendly. Enjoyed the food. It's just as you would expect at a pub. Just the amount you need. They also have a Happy Hour from 1pm-7pm which included a burger and beer for $11. Everything is decently priced in general. Only negative thing is parking. You have to street park, but it is LA. read more

Founders Ale House - Bourbon Peach Tea - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first time at Founders Ale House, but it will not be my last. First, let's talk about their hospitality and friendliness. As a fan of the NY METS, I was looking for a place to watch Game #2 of the NL Division series, which was not easy in a Sunday when most places are focused on football (and with the Dodgers playing much later in the day). Several places said "no," but Founders said "come in and we'll make it work. Sure enough, they put me in a secondary area, tuned 3 TV's to the game, and others soon joined. Bartender Carter and server Ethan both did their best to take care of us, and they deserve major kudos for caring as they did. As to the ambiance: yes, it's a sports bar, but with enough wood and well-designed decor to give it a homier feeling than most. Most impressive is their very well-designed AV system, which gives them excellent control over their TV's and the ability to isolate sound in the various spaces -- that means we were able to have the audio for our baseball game playing through the house speakers in our room while the main room was playing football. Well done! As to the food... Drinks were generous and tasty. My Parmesan truffle wings were VERY tasty, very crispy (as requested), and so big I could only eat 4 of the 6 in the small order (see photo). Burgers at adjacent tables looked excellent, and I'm thinking you'd be hard-pressed to find fault with anything at this very accommodating, top notch hangout. read more

Founders Ale House - Parmesan truffle wings, extra crispy. Very tasty and VERY big. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by late evening on a Saturday with my partner! We recently moved into the area and wanted to check it out . The location is spacious and nice. It was pretty empty, but we absolutely loved the place. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for. We don't always love super noisy, packed, and chaotic places - it was super laid back. There are a bunch of TVs with variety of sports, and they were playing the type of music we like to listen to (pop and throwbacks). We realized they had happy hour which was an extra plus for us!! We ordered the Smash burger and Fries for only $10! Truly a STEAL. Everything tasted great - good classic bar food. My partner ordered a margarita too. The bartender was super friendly! We learned about their trivia nights on Tuesday which gets a good crowd. Overall, we really loved this place and will definitely be coming back! Super laid back. Nice place to get with friends for drinks and a chill hang out. We walked but there is plenty of street parking nearby! read more

Founders Ale House - Hh Smash burger Fries - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My boyfriend took me here yesterday to watch the Gonzaga game. I have never been before. Great atmosphere to watch sports! The food was pretty good, wings took a little bit but it was busy. The service was great! We love Bre! She kept checking in on us even though she was behind the bar. Tori was super sweet. Drinks were great too! Very cool spot read more

Had a party for a 21st birthday here and it was lots of fun and the bartender Bree was absolutely amazing we had such a great time thanks to her! Her service was 10/10 if you ever go ask for Bree she's the best and the food was great for small snacks!! She even helped us surprise our friend for her birthday, because of her we had an unforgettable experience read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I needed a place to come watch the soccer game and the ambience looks nice clean with lots of TV !!! It was my first time here Service was fast efficient and attentive. Bre helped us out and made our experience very pleasant. Food has nice little happy hour snacks Loved this place due to our pleasant experience with the staff read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stumbled upon this gastropub and I'm so glad we tried this place out! We got their smash burger and buffalo sauced wings and they were all cooked well! The smash burger was a bit on the saltier side so if you like salt- this is your place! Very chill and laid back atmosphere. Service was okay, we had to hunt down someone couple times but overall we really liked this restaurant! read more

Founders Ale House - Wings - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just sat at the bar for over 20 minutes and got ignored, cool. And nobody around me was ordering anything. Waited 10 min until bartender handed me QR code for the menu. Got ignored for another 10 min and just walked out. Sucks because I live down the street and I was hoping to find a new spot. Hopefully I have a better experience next time. But honestly, so much others spots nearby that I don't know if I want to take my chances. We'll see. First experience here, BAD! read more

Went here on a weekday for Happy Hour and was pleasantly surprised with the inexpensive beers, well drinks etc. we also ordered some beef and chicken sliders, and some tater tots. The bartenders were friendly and the service was good. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a sports bar with a decent happy hour. read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

awesome bar with a really cool vibe that just reminds me of McLarens Pub from How I Met Your mother . They had all the drinks and really good food! The servers were really friendly and seating was plentiful. Simply sit down anywhere and QR code for menu :) read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Spectrum, the primary cable operator that has bought up five other formerly independent cable companies is at war with Disney over pricing so all subscribers have lost ABC, Espn and Disney. As a result, I am a Spectrum émigré walking a block to Founders Ale House to watch UCLA open its football season against Coastal Carolina. It's pretty dead for a Saturday night but then again in my hood everything else is closed between Friday at 4 o'clock and Sunday morning for the Sabbath. I ordered a Founders Mule with some kind of alcohol, something butterscotch and served in the mandatory pewter mug. I think I like this drink because of the mug. In any event, the fun begins and I try to find out if there's anything that's gluten-free. I download the digital menu and it says to ask the servers. I asked the server and he tells me to look on the menu. I believe this is either a tautology, or a conundrum, or both. Finally, another kind server comes over and tells me they have a gluten-free bun, but I should be suspicious of everything due to cross contamination except maybe a salad. That information guarantees that I will not have a second founders mule, or any other drink because as a lightweight and cheap date, a second drink could lead to taking my clothes off and dancing on the bar and that is not a pretty sight. I tell the bartender, and he kindly says that there might be a few people who would enjoy that. I thank the young man and told him for humoring me, I will now leave him a nice tip. Nothing more to report except I'm watching UCLA clinging to a 14-13 lead against Coastal Carolina that plays very coy as to whether it's in South or North Carolina. I would guess they are somewhere on the East Coast, but don't hold me to that. I believe we are favored by 2-3 touchdowns so the performance so far is underwhelming. Thanks Spectrum.... read more

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Great service & a lot of TVs with sports on. My wife & sister-in-law enjoyed their beers & I liked my blackberry lemonade. Relaxed atmosphere. read more

Came here found a table, looked at the menu for what I wanted to order and then... waited and waited and waited. No one come came by to asked if I wanted a drink or brought water. I looked around and tried to catch someone eye, but it seemed I was invisible. So decided to wait a bit more. After being invisible for 20 minutes. I stood up and started to gather up my stuff - and then a waitress seemed like she finally saw me started over, but I walked out. Staff was 100% focus on people at bar, and just ignoring the tables. If someone had just came by and said we are busy and will be with you soon, I would have stayed, but being ignored for 20 minutes really ruined any desire I had to patronize this place. Doubt I will be back anytime soon, maybe in a few month if they have hired some new staff. It was easier and quicker to get an pint can at 7-11, order burger at Jack in box and dine at home. And in case anyone is going to claim "it was game night" - I came after the sports games where mostly over, and the place was not at all crowded. read more

I had a lovely experience at founders alehouse- I stopped by after work and was able to take advantage of a well priced happy hour. The bartender named Bree was very attentive and sociable and was able to work with my dietary restrictions. She alone would bring me back! The food was prompt and tasty as were the drinks. See you soon! read more

Great spot to grab a casual bite to eat and have some beers! Stopped by here with a group of friends for dinner on a Friday night and was not disappointed. I was shocked at how many vegan options they had on the menu! I enjoyed the vegan chicken parm sandwich and the vegan corn dogs... especially the corn dogs! The cauliflower wings were just okay - but I did like that they had several options for rubs & sauces to choose from, so maybe we just got the wrong one! My friends enjoyed their burgers and quesadillas as well. There really was something for everyone on the menu which was nice. They had tons of beers on tap to choose from and they did not disappoint! Our server was really friendly and helpful and overall the atmosphere of the place was lively, very much like a classic sports bar. Would definitely return if looking for a bite in the area again! read more

Great experience here! Love the dive bar feel and the happy hour was great! Staff was awesome, and the founders burger, regular burger and fried chicken sandwich were all delicious. Cocktails were okay, but strong and great for the price. read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had an amazing experience thanks to our server, Sandy! Even though she was handling a full section and dealing with a credit card machine issue, her service never skipped a beat. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without any delays. You could tell she genuinely cared about making our dining experience great, despite the challenges. A true professional with a great attitude! Big shoutout to Sandy--if you dine here, I hope you get her as your server. Highly recommend! Thank you for making my night out w my best friend and her daughter amazing. read more

I celebrated my 21st birthday here on Saturday night! My cousin made it a surprise and talked with the manager Bre before. I walked into the second floor completed decorated and my friends all there. Bre took care of us and made my birthday so much fun and memorable! The food was also soooo good. Sliders are amazing! This place is definitely my favorite bar and I can't wait to go back! Always ask for Bre, she is the sweetest and makes the best green tea shots!! read more

Founders Ale House - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

2nd time here service was awful. I waited 36 minutes for a 6 piece order of wings. It was loud it was crowded. First time I came here. I loved it. This time was just terrible. It took five minutes for somebody to recognize that I was waiting at the cash register to place an order to go and it took 36 minutes for me to get my wings that seems like an exorbitant amount of time. I don't think I'll ever place a to go order here again read more