Smog City’s Torrance taproom feels like a working brewery and neighborhood hangout rolled into one—tanks in the back, locals at the bar, and a steady buzz of conversation. Their lineup swings from crisp pilsners to hop-forward hits like Smog City IPA and other West Coast favorites, so there’s always something worth a full pour.

This is also home to one of our game vending machines, loaded with quick, easy-to-teach games you can grab between sips. On game nights, tables fill up with folks playing everything from light party games to thinky card games, but you can turn any visit into a game night just by hitting the machine and grabbing a box.