33 Taps, they’re keen to tell everyone, is not your average sports bar. Why? Well, “33 Taps is an L.A.-born, family-owned neighborhood sports bar, serving beers, burgers, and wings since 2016,” they say online. “33 Taps remains a neighborhood favorite because of our variety of local craft beers, homemade food, vegan options, and friendly staff!”
All of which is undeniably true. There are currently two 33 Taps locations – in Culver City and Silver Lake – with a third on the way, in Downtown Los Angeles.
“Although we’re most known for being a sports bar, our loyal customers return for our high-quality food menu, fun weekly events, and top-notch service,” they continue. “Everybody is welcome – including your dogs! (Yes, we are pet friendly!) All profits from the sale of our puppy bowls are donated to local animal charities.”
It’s wonderful to know that their hearts are in the right place, and that we can take our four-legged friends there should we so desire. It certainly appears to blessedly lack the nonsensical machismo that regularly plagues sports bars, correctly noting that it is possible to watch sports and like dogs.
On a previous trip to 33 Taps, this (English) writer was impressed with their fish and chips, writing “it’s impossible to find authentic British Fish and Chips here but that doesn’t mean that the Americanized versions can’t be tasty. That’s precisely the case at 33 Taps… The dish comes with two reasonable sized pieces of cod, though you can get an extra for just $4. The fish tastes fresh, and it’s more delicious when you drizzle some of the malt vinegar that it comes with over both the fish and the fries.”
This time though, we opted for the Street Tacos and weren’t disappointed. While the Fish & Chips were not authentically English, it would be tough to argue that these tacos are authentically Mexican. Again though, they were delicious: “3 tacos served with shredded cheese, peppers, onions, salsa roja, avocado sauce, and corn tortillas.”
They’re very clear about the fact that you can’t “mix and match” the items, but you don’t need to. 33 Taps have created a delicious taco, and you can choose your protein out of chicken, steak, salmon or Beyond meat. We opted for the chicken, a safe choice, but the taco wasn’t dry or bland at all. The meat was seasoned beautifully, and all of the ingredients tied together perfectly. We’ll be back!
33 Taps is located at 9739 Culver Blvd., Culver City 90232. Call 310-838-9739 or visit eatdrink33.com.