Highland Park Brewery

Discovering Highland Park Brewery

Nestled at 1220 N Spring St in Los Angeles' vibrant Chinatown, Highland Park Brewery stands as a beacon for craft beer enthusiasts. Originally from Highland Park, this Chinatown location doubles the space with its expansive warehouse design, wraparound bar, and inviting front patio overlooking LA State Historic Park. Open daily with extended hours on weekends, it draws crowds for its innovative brews and elevated pub fare.

Craft Beer Excellence

HPB shines with a dynamic tap list featuring hop-forward staples like Hello LA IPA, Timbo Pils—a crisp German-style pilsner dry-hopped with Mosaic and Citra for tropical mango and passionfruit notes—and hazy double IPAs bursting with peach, mango, and dank herbal flavors. Sours, pilsners, lagers, and experimental releases keep the selection fresh, with crowlers and cans available for takeout. Their Fresh Friends subscription delivers limited hop innovations monthly.

Food That Matches the Brews

The kitchen serves until late, focusing on quality ingredients: grass-fed Neiman Ranch beef and Coleman Natural free-range chicken. Standouts include the HPB Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich with achiote-marinated chicken and chipotle mayo, Southern Chipotle Burger, Kewpie Fish Sando, Fish Tacos, and Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage. Snacks like Parmesan Polenta Bites, Papas Nachos with fingerling potatoes, and Cheese & Charcuterie boards complement flights perfectly.

Atmosphere and Vibes

First-come, first-served tables foster a casual, communal vibe. The dog-friendly patio (leash required, no indoor dogs except service animals) and spacious interior suit groups, friends, and pre-game hangs—it's a quick 15-minute walk to Dodger Stadium. No outside food allowed, and tabs auto-gratuity at 20% after hours.

Practical Perks

Pet-friendly and child-friendly with outdoor seating, nitro pours, and wine options. Street parking nearby, public transport accessible from Chinatown Metro. Check the website for tap lists and events like Timbo Week, celebrating their flagship pilsner with collaborations.