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Gastropubs

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Gastropubs

Favorite gastropus from a guy who loves gastropubs. Picking out all the gastropubs in the places I've lived and eaten.

1. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-0393

Categories: British, Burgers, Gastropubs

Neighborhood: West Village

11/6/2009

Gastropub = Heaven.

Saw Luke Wilson here and at Four and 20 in North Hollywood. Four years separated the two spottings.

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2. Hopleaf Bar

5148 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-9851

Categories: American (New), Gastropubs

Neighborhoods: Andersonville, Uptown

11/6/2009

If you're in Chicago for one night and you don't stop in to Hopleaf, what's your problem? Delicious food, ample beer selection, so what if you have to take the Red Line El up from The Loop. Make it to Andersonville for a taste of the Hopleaf.

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3. The Federal

914 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 680-8611

Categories: Pubs, American (New)

Update - 5/3/2011

Returned to the Federal for the first time in years. Still sets the standard for me for the informal (good thing) gastropub (good thing). The only slight drawback is the Federal quit carrying Cackalacky sauce as that was a sweet enhancement to…More »

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11/4/2009
I lived in Durham for two years (2004-2006).

Gastropubs are my favorite restaurants and The Federal… Read more »

4. Black Hoof

928 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1W3
Canada
(416) 551-8854

Category: Gastropubs

Neighborhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

8/17/2010

Two incredible reasons Black Hoof gets 5 stars:
* Items on the menu I've seen no where else
* Awesome service from the woman who sets the beer menu

Black Hoof exceeded my expectations. I'd read about it on Yelp from my home in Los Angeles and it was my…More »

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5. The Local Peasant

14058 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91432
(818) 501-0234

Category: Gastropubs

Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

12/4/2011

Gastro Pub Heavan.

Better than other L.A. Gastro Pubs (e.g., Laurel Tavern).

Deviled Eggs and Bacon is a terrific starter. Why has no one put bacon on my deviled eggs before? It's delicious.

Fabulous beer list. Several breweries I've not had beers…More »

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6. Beer Belly

532 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-2337

Category: Gastropubs

Neighborhood: Koreatown

11/28/2011

I love Tony's Darts Away in Burbank for its selection of beers, but have to say that although Beer Belly has less taps of California microbrews than TDA, it surpasses it on several other levels:

Level 1 - Ambiance - both spots are ensconced in wood,…More »

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7. Lazy Ox Canteen

241 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-5299

Categories: American (New), Gastropubs

Neighborhoods: Downtown, Little Tokyo

7/28/2011

I have a gastropub Yelp list so I have a soft spot in my heart for places like Lazy Ox Canteen. It would easily become a weekly dining staple for me if I lived in downtown Los Angeles.

We ordered the family fried chicken dinner for two with a side of…More »

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8. Laurel Tavern

11938 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-0777

Category: Gastropubs

Neighborhood: Studio City

4/19/2009

Favorite style of food - gastropub. Anywhere I can get a cold beer and delicious food. If the past predicts are future, I anticipate this to be a frequented dinner spot for me. Other places I enjoy:
Spotted Pig (New York City)
Hotel Utah (San…More »

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9. Father's Office

3229 Helms Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 736-2224

Categories: American (New), Burgers, Gastropubs

8/9/2009

Burger
Beer (decent selection)
Sweet Potato fries

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10. Hotel Utah Saloon

500 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 546-6300

Categories: Music Venues, Bars

Neighborhood: SOMA

11/6/2009

Caution. I'm rating this place based on fond memories back when the owner of Jardinere owned Hotel Utah. I'd give it a 5 star rating if the owner and menu hadn't changed... when... back in 2003? 2004? This place brings in great known and unknown…More »

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11. The Gage

24 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 372-4243

Categories: Gastropubs, American (New)

Neighborhood: The Loop

11/6/2009

Location, atmosphere, food, and beer selection at a steep price.

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12. Congregation Ale House

201 E Broadway Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-2337

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

9/12/2010

Lots of taps... 32 to be exact and an extensive bottle list. I enjoyed a Maredsous Brune and Erin had a sour. The ground rib-eye hamburger did not disappoint. Order blue cheese dressing with your fries but pour it on the burger ad I did. Yummy!…More »

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13. Waterloo & City

12517 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90066
(310) 391-4222

Categories: Gastropubs, British

Neighborhood: Culver City

10/21/2011

Gastropubs are my fave, and this one came recommended from a Londoner friend living in Los Angeles.

Menu and restaurant are by Britisher Brendan Collins and there is at least one London ale - Marston's Prestige - that I've not seen at other bars. It…More »

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