The Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse has brought the best of three worlds into what is a very classic British pub setting in Los Angeles. If you love beer, food or soccer, and who doesn’t love at least one of those three, this is a venue that makes for the perfect spot for any occasion.
You have to begin with the beer when you mention The Stalking Horse and with that their head brewer, Brandon Edwards. Brandon started brewing at the Iconic Pizza Port before moving onto Columbus Brewing Company and now he is brewing and passing along his beer wisdom at The Stalking Horse. The onsite craft brewery setup can be seen through the glass windows inside The Stalking Horse and the beer never seems to stop flowing and with that you know you are always go to get the freshest beer in the area to go along with amazing flavors. It seemingly doesn’t matter which beer you go with as they are all very good, but a few certainly stand out beginning with the Skag. The Skag is just one of those powerful beers, not only in ABV, coming in at 10%, but also with the layers of flavors as you get a sense of scotch in the aroma and then it really shines through and combines well with the sweetness of the beer and it just goes down incredibly smoothly. For dark beers the Hey Otis! is an oatmeal stout and they Spawny Stout will certainly conjure up thoughts of a Guinness, but this beer being right from the brewery the freshness will make you appreciate this beer even more. Finally, the Tonka IPA is everything you would want in an IPA, very hoppy with bright tropical notes.
The Stalking Horse menu will certainly not let you forget you are in an British Pub. From an assortment of pies and pasties, to the classic fish & chips to Yorkshire pudding, they have an authentic menu not only name but in taste as well. While they have all the makings of a British Pub menu, The Staking Horse does not stop there. They are very vegan friendly and the menu has plenty of variety to please any guest. You have to start with one of the best burgers you will ever experience, The Stalking Horse burger. It begins with a juicy medium-rare patty, topped with bacon, a perfectly paired blue stilton cheese and aioli, each bite is burger perfection. For the vegan option, The Stalking Horse has the “Impossible Burger” on the menu which features two vegetarian patties topped with vegan provolone.
Weekend brunch is likely to include a little soccer and a lot of food! The brunch menu is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and has everything you want in a breakfast and does it in a very creative way. The baked chickpea masala is skillet of chickpeas and flavorful goodness with a combination of Indian flavor and heat from the Fresno chilies and topped with griddled avocado. The Stalking Horse breakfast might just keep you from going hungry all day long as you can choose from either pork belly rasher or the grilled avocado to start and from there you will also get Yorkshire pudding, baked beans, roasted tomato and dipping chips and to make this a true breakfast experience add two sunny side up eggs on top. Another hearty brunch option is broccoli and cheddar frittata that combines Irish and American cheddars and you can go with classic breakfast potatoes or field greens. Other brunch options include: eggs Benedict, crispy French toast, avocado toast and the eggy in a basket, which is breakfast combined with the chicken pot pie filling. Cocktails with brunch is a must and The Stalking Horse has some good ones! The Top o’ The Morning, gives you French press coffee liqueur along with vodka, coconut cream and cinnamon or you can go with the house made bloody Mary.
The Stalking Horse is quickly becoming known for their brewery but the lineup of spirits is just as impressive. If gin is to your liking, you are not likely to find a longer list of options anywhere in Los Angeles, as they include such choices as: Uncle Val’s, three varieties, Half Hitch Small Batch, Four Pillars, Bulldog and many more. You can also do gin flights and whiskey flights to try some labels you might not be familiar with.
There is a lot going on at The Stalking Horse, so you can usually find plenty of reasons to visit besides the amazing deals offered during the Afternoon and Late night socials from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. The last Thursday of every month, The Stalking Horse hosts Yappy Hour with Wags & Walks from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. allowing you to play with Wags & Walks’ adoptable dogs on the patio while drinking and eating knowing that 15% of all proceeds from the day being donated to Wags & Walks. The Stalking Horse also is making sure you enjoy their great beer in every way possible as they offer unique beer tasting dinners. Finally, and far from last there is soccer. The Stalking Horse has quickly become the place to watch soccer whether it is the MLS or English Premier League or the World Cup, you are always going to find soccer fans having fun, cheering for their team and lined up at the beautiful bar at The Stalking Horse. The Stalking Horse is also now an official LAFC bar.
If you are looking for a fantastic great local hangout, The Stalking Horse is the place. From a stunning outdoor patio that allows you to enjoy the sun of Southern California, to the inside that is all pub and gives you a look and a taste of the only the brewery in the area. This is one pub that will make glad you came whether is was for a party, brunch with friends or just a fresh ice cold beer right from the brewhouse.
The Stalking Horse is located at 10543 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, for more information, visit: The Stalking Horse
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