I'm always at the surly goat in Encino - and finalllllyyyy decided to come by the WeHo location! The staff was supper friendly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was cute and nice - and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had a good variety of drinks and a lot of seats! Only downside - no good like the other location :( Will probs be back any time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

The Surly Goat - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Great unpretentious spot with a full bar and a large selection of beers on tap, including Belgian beers. We had dinner down the street and my friend suggested coming here. We checked the current tap list online and it was an easy decision to make. Bar service was fast and friendly and beer tastes are offered too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is ample indoor space as well as a patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They don't offer food but welcome you to bring your own or have it delivered. Overall a solid spot and a favorite for the beer selection. read more

My friend loves to have drinks bin different bars. And, her birthdays always in a new bar. This bar my husband calls as dive bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Affordable drinks, has happy hour, cool clientele, good music, good beers, and you can ask or bring food because they don't have food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is really nice, super friendly. If you don't know what you ask to drink the bartenders will help you decide. My husband drank ginger ale club soda, and it was great too. read more

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I love a good craft beer bar and the goat seems cool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went on a weekday so the service was immediate, but it was a ghost town except for local alcoholics.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartender was great. Said he was from Bulgaria very critical thinker. We had a great conversation and I would definitely like to go back when it is busy. read more

The Surly Goat - Sign outside - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This more of a dive bar feel inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was organizing a going away party for a friend and had just reserved a table for 10 but we ended up having about 25 people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Luckily the section they reserved for us had plenty of room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was such great customer service and would recommend if you need space for a large group. read more

Max! On Sunday Funday is a must see, super friendly and fun bartender who makes a great cocktail! Happy hour 1-3 Sunday My husband and I celebrated finding our first LA apartment at Surly so it has a super special place in our hearts The beer selection is incredible but this visit I tried the Cucumber Serrano Margarita and it was perfect! It's so nice to find a bartender that makes you feel welcome, so even though I think this bar is great any day I'd suggest visiting Max on Sunday Funday! read more

The Surly Goat - Cucumber Serrano Margarita and Waldo's special ale - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Always a fun time at the Surly Goat! Located near the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Fairfax...this bar has the best line up of beers a person can ask for! Went for a friend's birthday on a Saturday and the place was so much fun. Great people watching as well! read more

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The Surly Goat has a fantastic trivia night set up. The staff is super helpful and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They set up additional seating since most of the seats were filled.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The crowd is also super friendly and fun for a trivia environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bar is a perfect craft beer bar with over 20 solid options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating layout is great with both indoor/outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The back also had a pinball and dart board.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth checking out if you're a trivia person. read more

This bar has the most incredible selection of craft beers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very chill, welcoming and laid-back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It has been open since 2010 and features local brews, some more exotic brands, classic beers, wine and a full bar. The staff are very nice and they helped me discover some amazing new beers that I had never heard of. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is lots of seating, a comfy lounge area, outdoor patios, dart boards, arcade games, and sometimes they have karaoke and DJs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had a first date here once and we ended up going out for a few years (!) so it's a great place to meet someone for the first time because it's very relaxed and you can discover a new kind of beer together![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And I'm not even a huge beer drinker myself, but it is fun to taste different kinds of craft beers....and this is the perfect place for that. read more

The Surly Goat - Just look for the neon sign. - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

The service was horrible I went for my birthday they only nice person was the security. The bar tender was so rude. I said hi how are you and she just looked at me and rolled her eyes. You are in hospitality act like it ! read more

Amazing bar with great happy hour deals, always pretty lit here too on any night of the week. Best to come on Thursdays or any night on the weekend tho. Despite the crowd the bartenders are on top of it serving people pretty quickly. They have some house made beer and house made seltzers too. Tried the stable trestles and the goose island cola stout both pretty great! read more

The Surly Goat - Stable Trestles - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Dina is the best KJ every Wednesday and Friday i always have to be there. Its the biggest pick me up no matter what you are going through

I'm here basically every Wednesday and Friday for their karaoke nights. The staff (shout out Andre, Simone, Dina) make it feel like home. So happy I came across this place. Met so many friends here too. Long live Surly read more

Great drinks, [[HIGHLIGHT]]love the outside patio and separation of seating if you wanted your own intimate area for private gathering without hassle of having to book something.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Surly Goat - Happy hour, taking advantage! - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

We're a couple of Chicago natives that need a good "dive" nearby in order to feel at home. This is ours. Great pricing, hospitable staff and they have Espolon tequila (our go-to). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Darts and beer pong for those who dabble.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Only thing was that it was kinda expensive for a dive bar but it's weho so I guess I shouldn't be so surprised

Had a life-changing experience at karaoke last night! The KJ, Dina, was so welcoming, fun, and spirited! She made participation a breeze and handled all kinds of participants' attitudes with grace and aplomb. I'll definitely be bringing friends on Wednesdays and Fridays for karaoke, and I recommend you do too! I'll be doing this for my birthday party, which I highly recommend! read more

I've been going to Surly for a while and its become my favorite bar in WeHo by far. Unpretentious, good beer selection (cider/kombucha options for gluten free people!), and there's karaoke + trivia on different nights of the week. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pro tip: Wednesday karaoke is way less crowded than Friday, so if you're planning to sing, that's the better night to visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And if you go for Monday trivia, make sure to get there really early to grab a table! It fills up quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a more quiet night to hang out, Tuesdays and Thursdays are safer bets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Things to note about me: I'm not a huge fan of going out. I'm a regular shmegular introvert that values my alone time and prefers to drink with friends in the comfort of my own home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Despite my hermit-like nature, the Surly Goat brought out the fun, personable side in me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I danced in public (crazy for those who know me), went to the bar and ordered drinks (the bartenders were super friendly), and sang along to my friends' karaoke numbers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think there's something in the air at this bar (or maybe it was a really good pregame), regardless, I had a fantastic time here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a place for karaoke (you can sign up online), tables to stand and gawk at, and tables to sit at outside-- all of which I used during my short stint as an extrovert here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't quite attest to the taste of the drinks, except for the fact that I did not dislike them which for me, is a huge plus (I believe, I'm what the people like to call: picky). Surly Goat and patrons, expect to see me again soon :) read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you like craft beer, come here. Very solid draft list and the cocktails are also solid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good price and good vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Staff here are always super friendly. Decent selection of beer, I actually haven't tried any cocktails here but hope to try some day. I really like the overall vibe here. I've been with friends on packed nights and I've also stopped in by myself during happy hour to just relax outside. read more

The Surly Goat - a pint of beer on a table - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Pliny, Pliny, Pliny!! Simple dive bar with in and some outdoor seating. Quick service even when busy. read more

The Surly Goat - Pliny on draft - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

The doorman checking ID's was friendly and professional. The selection of drafts was numerous and offered a good variety. The main female bartender doesn't smile or greet you in any sort of friendly manner. She was also responsible for the short pour nitro stout pictured, maybe contains 12 oz of beer when it should be 16. Her gin pour was also kinda sad , right to the mark and not a drop more. I've had more generous pours at corporate chains or even airport bars. The other female bartender was actually the opposite of the first, smiling, beautiful, and poured a full pint! My advice is make sure you go to the smiling bartender! read more

The Surly Goat - A poorly poured pint of nitro stout - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

A trending bar on a trendy street adjacent to Delilah I love this bar comfortable evem wjen crowded.Generally a few seats are open.Bar has great selection and has a great staff.Unusual for a busy bar..the restrooms are clean Check this spot out read more

I came here for drinks just before the Saturday night rush. I'm old now and I enjoy my space when I go out so I appreciate the venue in its entirety. The drinks were good and the bartenders are friendly. There's ample street parking as it is West Hollywood. Overall the vibe here is great! read more

Gross, run down, stinks and over priced. Save your money for drinks somewhere better. read more

My favorite bar in West Hollywood, has a down-to-earth atmosphere that's really hard to find in the area. Very welcoming. The doorman Andre is the BEST, he remembered me weeks later after only one visit. Bartenders are great too, friendly and attentive. They've got a good shot + beer deal, darts, backyard patio, karaoke on Wednesdays and Fridays, definitely worth checking out. read more

Casual and comfortable. Great craft beer selection. Nice patio area. Games. Friendly staff. What's not to like here!? read more

Got my girlfriend to get up and do karaoke here one time. This bar was a Great time with a side patio

Saturday night about a week before the Solstice: Near enough to the heart of Weho Boys' Town, Rage, Mickys, Gold Coast, Fubar, but the Surly Goat swings more to the hetero although it welcomes every one. Various smaller, dark rooms & outdoor patio for a varied environment. Music doesn't get too loud till after 9pm when they crank up the volume. The ubiquitous guard/doorman who ups his game prominently stands tall by the entrance to play the heavy also after nine to give the Surly Goat an impression of exclusivity. My bartendress was courteous, efficient, perfunctory in a nice way. Full service bar although a full range of mixology my be problematic since they are involved & take too long to make or prepare. Nice bar, but these kinds can be found everywhere in L.A. 3 Yelp stars. read more

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Good beer selection. Cocktails were a little over priced but considering what's in them, Im not that surprised. Staff were attentive and friendly- even for a Friday night. They also have trivia, which has me intrigued. I'll definitely be back. read more

This is a dive bar with cheap drinks and fun dance floor. Came on a Saturday night at about 10:30p and thought it would be packed but it was really quite reasonable (aka no one bumping into you spilling your drink) but then by 11p it was filled to the brim and I guess that's just LA for ya. The dance floor is pretty big and the DJ had some fantastic throwback tunes (read: 90s boy bands) that the very down to earth (read: drunk) crowd was happy to dance and sing too. It was a nice, non-pretentious energy - I'm in my 30s and was with a bunch of mid-20yos so I wouldn't say this is a super young crowd but it was fun! They have a shuffleboard we played with and a patio for when you need a break from the heat of the dance floor but this is a pretty tiny place. I parked in a metered spot around the corner since they stop charging after 9 or something. The neighborhood has some good options for parking and walking but it's probably best to Uber. All in all a fun, no frills place to get a divey drink. Not too much to say beyond that. read more

The Surly Goat - Vodka soda was less than $10ea - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

A solid divey bar with a good beer selection and fun music. I thought the cocktails were a bit overpriced for what they were, but happy that they had a full bar in addition to the beer selection. Staff was friendly and super attentive at first, but a little distant later--some of the bartenders were chatting and looking at their phones for a while as we waited around for them to stop what they were doing and notice us. Awkward! But everyone was very nice and we enjoyed the chill atmosphere of the bar. read more

Cute bar to pregame or have a casual beer or hard kombucha. Came here on a Saturday night after meeting some friends at Employees Only. That place was nice but a little too pretentious for me so I walked with my partner to Surly Goat - the chill dive bar vibe at Surly was more my style. Bartenders were attentive. People were nice. Will come back again since drinks are a lot cheaper compared to other bars in WeHo. Again, excellent bar to pregame or catch up and grab a drink with a friend. read more

Dream it Karaoke on Wed. with Dina R. is very good. Dina is very kick back and polite to people. Lets you do your thing however fun or weird you might want to be. She is always willing to help you get your song in. All of her other karaoke nights gratuity is voluntary. She is also fair on the cue. Many other Kj's do not even show the politeness as she does. Many put their friends ahead, make fun of the patrons, Fake technical difficulties. Many wont put your song in unless they see a huge tip. But none of these negative things are from Dina. I recommend over many other places. read more

The staff is knowledgeable, great beer selection, some hard to find beers, and a manager with a passion. Made 2 boston guys feel at home. read more

The Surly Goat - a bar with neon lights - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Slowly going down hill. The new bartenders act like I should be grateful for them making a drink. Not a big fan of negativity, but sometimes stuff needs to be called out. It has been a nice 3 year run, but I think I prefer to get a drink elsewhere now. read more

Surly is a fantastic West Hollywood take on a dive bar, with a huge selection of rotating craft beers, including many rare selections. Like a locals vibe where the staff are chill and will treat you like friends? This is the spot. read more

The Surly Goat - Bartenders at The Surly Goat - Pubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

This place is legit. Great beer selection and a wonderful bar atmosphere. Anna and the crew always make me feel at home. Highly recommend.

The outside is very deceiving. There's so much space at Surly Goat. You can dance, throw darts, shuffle, play a couple of arcade games, or just chill at one of many seats available. This place is faaaaar from a dive bar. Wall signs and pictures add to the bar's unique vibe which will be hard to forget after visiting. If you want a good beer come here (Bars!) And yes, I had my first taste of Pliny The Younger at Surly Goat!!!!! Note: Say hi to Gus when you get there. read more

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