Venice Ale House

Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey


A fun pub right on the Boardwalk on Venice's north end, blessed with ample patio seating for sunset people-watching, long boards suspended from the rafters, rock on the sound system, and plenty of local brews on tap. Beer flights are served in a drilled-out skate deck, and the pub grub works.


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