User Rating: 45 out of 5 stars (37 ratings)
The Whale & Ale
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The Whale & Ale, (L.A. Mag. Best of LA 2007), unique, Victorian oak panels, log fireplace/piano lounge. Frequent award-winner
Upcoming Events at The Whale & Ale :
| Date | Event Name |
|---|---|
| Fri Dec 11, 2009 at 7:00PM | Rob Klopfenstein and Guests |
| Sat Dec 12, 2009 at 5:00PM | Mike Guerrero Trio |
| Sat Dec 12, 2009 at 7:00PM | Ajazzamatazz |
| Sun Dec 13, 2009 at 5:00PM | Ajazzamatazz |
| Fri Dec 18, 2009 at 7:00PM | Rob Klopfenstein and Guests |
| About: | The Whale & Ale is the only Authentic British Restaurant in the South Bay of Los Angeles; entirely oak-paneled, - it has a long oak bar with brass fittings and a balcony overlooking the grand piano lounge. Live music is regularly featured in the evenings, visit website www.whaleandale.com for details. Artists are the core of Old Town in San Pedro. On the First Thursday evening each month, spend the evening in downtown San Pedro poking through the shops, visiting artists' galleries and running into old friends. Activities include: stores open late, street vendors and artisans, excellent food offerings from all the area restaurants most of which (including the Whale & Ale), offer free live music every First Thursday. The art galleries of Downtown San Pedro present several showcases, featuring some of the brightest young artists as well as some of the most respected masters. Merchants and vendors are open late offering unique gift ideas for that special someone. |
| Categories: | Steak Houses, English Restaurants |
| Payment: | Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Debit Cards |
| Miscellaneous Phone Numbers: | 310 832 2706 |
| Specialities: | Whale & Ale, (L.A. Mag. Best of LA 2007) UNIQUE. |
| Brands: | Amber Ale, Bass, Boddingtons, Fat Tire, Guinness, Magners, Newcastle Brown, Pimms cup, Pyramid, Smithwicks |
| Associations: | California Restaurant Writers Association |
| Products and Services: | L.A.'s only authentic British Restaurant |
| Languages Spoken: | English, French, Spanish |
| Year Established: | 1988 |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Family Friendly, Fun, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Catering, Entertainment, Great Beer List, Great Wine List, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | No Smoking |
| Dress Code: | Casual to business casual |
| Price: | $10 - $20 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 310-832-2314 Email: andrew@whaleandale.com |
Recent Reviews
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User Rating: 2 out of 5 starsWhile the 'Olde English' feel to The Whale & Ale is quite nice, as are the Ale selections, I feel the food served is over rated. I ordered what should've been one of thier best dishes, Fish & Chips, and found it a greasy, limp, and tepid mess. It had obviously been microwaved, and not very well. That said, my Guinness was very good.
Zagat rated ? Big Wow.
User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsI have been going to the Whale & Ale since they opened and have gotten to know Andrew a bit. Like any place, there will be nights when they are short staffed or something, that causes a meal to be less than perfect. They are generally 5 * in my book so I can forgive them! Top notch!
User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsThe Whale & Ale brings some class to San Pedro. The food is always superb and the service is always friendly. Anyone looking for a wonderful time dinning out should discover The Whale & Ale.
Wow. Terrific beer selection, live music on many of the weekends I've gone. I have had such a good time, I go back as often as possible. Sit by the fireplace, you'll feel as if you're in London. Dishes I've enjoyed include fish & chips, welsh rarebit, salmon, sticky toffee pudding, bread pudding. I've had nibbles off other people's plates and always liked their food. People I know, - I'm not grazing from stranger's tables.
I had one of the best Beef wellingtons here - and they have a really impressive wine list for a 'pub'. The fish & chips are delicious. Fish, (Atlantic Cod), has a crisp, buttery batter surrounding perfectly flaky but firm white fish, and it comes with a glorious tartar sauce. The prime rib with horseradish is juicy and flavorful, and I'm a particular fan of the creamed spinach that comes with it. Try their house burger with blue cheese....it's absolutely delicious. The meat is superb, it tastes like ground steak, but the texture is perfectly tender and top notch.
Beautifully oak-paneled place with aged decor.
This place is different than most places in the area - and a good place for a change.
One Halloween I came her for a costume contest. It's a great place to hang out, drink a little, but no one has bar fights. It's a casual place, not a pick up joint or place for fashion victims.
Upstairs they have darts and a giant metal whale. And, yes, I mention bathrooms in almost every review. That's important to some people. The bathrooms here are numerous enough that you won't have to wait, and clean.
Great service, great drinks, great food, AND the best salad dressing in the history of the world. I don't know what they put in in, but I will venture a guess: NECTAR OF THE GODS!
It was August's First Thursday in San Pedro, and the joint was jumping. They pretty much got slammed when we got there, and I think we were a part of that slam-fest. Not to worry, though, we were treated royally. The kids enjoyed Shirley Temples, fish & chips, pasta. My man and I loved the New Zealand Red Snapper with rice and Asian Veggies. We also had the chilled pea soup with spicy crabmeat - to die for!!!
BTW, our Mommy & Daddy drinks were delish: Jack & Coke & Apple Martinis. More nectar. As always Andrew, the owner, was kind, charming and hard-working. The service was wonderful. Kudos to a great staff! We love this place, and so should you!!! If you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for? The neighborhood has a lot of cool stuff to check out. Get here and stroll, shop, eat/drink at the Whale & Ale, and stop off for a tatt on your way out of Peeedro.
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