The Surly Goat

"A cool, dim beer haunt with killer brews rolling through on a regular basis; the staff’s beer-knowledgeable and willing to help you find brews to suit your palate." - Draft Magazine (America’s 100 best beer bars: 2011)

8 / 10
253
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  • Phone

    (323) 650-4628

  • Website

    surlygoat.com

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

7929 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hayworth Ave) West Hollywood , CA 90046 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 79


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John Cassillo

One of the best beer selections in Los Angeles. Great aesthetic, affordable prices -- a great spot to check out if you're in West Hollywood.

CNN

Like most anywhere these days, craft beer is hot in Los Angeles, and the Surly Goat gets props for its 27 taps, central location and playful feel. Read more

Damian P

Tap list is great, bottle list is too! bar staff know what they are talking about. Unfortunately no food, but hey, can't have everything!

Erin Magbee

Great selection of beer but the crowd is weird and the music sucks.

Dahlia Turnbull

Great service and the lady who hosts the karaoke remembered me from a year before ????????????????

Alex Still

Beer bar menu , but not a beer bar vibe. Lots of young folks slamming shots of Tequila to loud , contemporary music . Probably a great place to spend a weeknight when it's a bit quieter .

Clare

Love the atmosphere. Great beer selection . Music was hit or miss & got louder & dancey as the night went on (even though nobody was dancing .)

Rustin

This place is good for pretty girls and gay guys.. So basically fun for everyone. The bar is tough to get a drink so plan 2 at a time and grab a seat in the back

David Oestreich

Best craft beer selection , bartenders , and managers on the planet. You will never want to leave!

Lauren Aufiero

Best gem of a local bar in LA . Cool and real peeps flock to the goat like an unspoken rite of moonlit fireside mindshare. Try the raspberry ale and seasonal brews

Matt Allard

They have a $4 draft and well drink happy hour M-F from 6-8pm, and from 1-3pm on the weekends.

Thrillist

Suds here are ever-rotating, with 27 draft options & one hand-pumped choice displayed on a chalkboard above the LED-lit bar ; choices'll include ultra-rarities like the sour, New Belgium Tart Lychee Read more

Thirsty James

Nice little patio , game room , Solidarity for $4 - I'm a happy camper

Andy Davidson

Twenty or so craft beers for about $6 to $8 each. Tasty and great service as well .

Josh Gallagher

Amazing selection of beers from around the world and US. Pricey but worth it,

Katrina

One of my go to bars in WeHo for a chill night out.

E Z

Closes place that's like back home. NY/LES I miss you. But this place has a great beer selection on tap and Toxic Avenger on the TV . Lol

LeAnne Good For Spooning

While there is a great selection of beer - please don't expect decent service. The bar staff is SLOW and not exactly friendly , although they are knowledgeable about their products.

Wesley Wolfbear Pinkham

God I love this place. I believe in this place. Great place. Great beer . Great beertenders. One of the best bars in la

Emma Cramer

Lots of fun. One of the few places around the area that generally doesn't have a line to get in.

Sydney M

Huge quality beer selection , fun games to play

Travis Thomas

Fantastic taps. Also: shuffleboard , fooseball , and pacman. Nice bartenders to boot. Best bar I've been to in LA

Mark Williams

Don't overlook the bottles in the fridge , there are some rare beers that are worth the money.

LAist

Beer lovers have a selection of 27 taps. The dim lighting provides for a cool atmosphere. Read more

Ricardo Hernandez

Deep dive bar in West Hollywood. Tap line up is not that impressive and decor/atmosphere the same.

Mark Williams

Don't overlook the beer fridge it's crazy good. Be sure to taste a beer before buying a glass, they won't let you change a beer if you don't like it.

Jessica Beavis

Tons of fun, great beers & atmosphere, shuffleboard !

A Frog in L.A

Awesome beer selection ! One of the best in L.A. Great vibe.

David Abed

I went here for St Patrick's Day. The crowd was light but solid and both Irish beers were $5...not bad. This is 4 blocks from my house so you will see me their often.

Paul Andrew Dunker

Great games, great selection of beer . Try the Ruination 10th Anniversary!

Jenny L.

Check the tap list online, it changes daily.

Nicole Kasten

Standard tap list . Go to the bottles cooler for some gems.

Jason Davis

Great atmosphere and beer list .

Sean Parmenter

$4 pints and wells 6-8pm...rotating beer lists from local breweries ...how can you go wrong?!

Teresa Tong

Skipp the beer-tender is the best! Try the Solidarity from Eagle Rock brewery . Yum!

David Oestreich

Everything!!

Trevor Kent

Apparently one of the few places to get "Pliny the Elder " on tap .

Caroline On Crack

Buy a $2 passport and collect stamps. Those w/ a lot of stamps get goodies.

Andrew D

I liked the beer selection but crowded and smelly

Ben Collar

Beer and karaoke !

Taste Terminal

On Thursday January 19 starting at 7 PM, L.A. imbibers will be able to try spirits by San Diego’s Ballast Point. Read more

Erik Brok

Good selection of craft beer .

Luis Garcia

Loved the Imperial chocolate coffee stout

Izumi Ueda

Hefeweizen

Desmond

Beer is what's good here!

Daniel Michael

make sure to try the Bean Bump.

Luis Noronha

Awesome beer selection !

Mucho Comida™

They have a couple beers here. Enjoy.

bryan Valderrama

The bar is smallish, so if it's too busy your better off leaving

Sharon Fitzgerald

Can you say FRAUD? I went there on Sat night and I was just informed that all of the credit card numbers were ripped off (or sold). Now my bank accounts are locked. Thanks for ruining my day.

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