The Whale & Ale
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 832-0363
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- S Centre Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm, Bar: 11:30am-close
Editorial Review for The Whale & Ale – by Natasha Rubin
The Scene
Outside, two flags wave: One for merry olde England, the other for the nation that kicked its butt. Inside is a letter-perfect British pub, with dark-wood paneling, granny-style wallpaper and a cozy fireplace. The long wooden bar in back serves seven excellent brews on draft, and darts are available to entertain. But it's not a raucous bar full of hooligans, but a family-friendly hangout.
The Food
England may not be known for its cuisine, but the pub grub here is always comforting. Goliath-sized tiger shrimp are fried golden brown in Bass ale batter, yet still ooze a lush creamy center. Many dishes come partnered with classic "chips"--thick-cut steak fries--meant to be doused with malt vinegar. Vegetarians can order eggplant rarebit, a dish of breaded and fried eggplant medallions awash in a cheesy sauce.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThis pub is so family-friendly that is has a children's menu.
Know Before You GoJust a few blocks away is the Warner Grand theater, which shows classic oldies on the weekend.
When to GoCelebrate the seventh day with Whale and Ale's champagne brunch every Sunday. From 11am to 3pm, there's all-you-can-eat fish and chips, prime rib, roast turkey and leg of lamb.
Happy HourEnjoy $3 draught beers Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm.
User Reviews for The Whale & Ale
08/23/2008 Posted by NEWTEAM
Excellent service, great food and family-friendly. My son love it. Nice place to have a great time with family and friends.
Pros: Service, Big portions.
01/29/2007 Posted by sangria1
Reminded me of pubs in England (although, of course, I'm not a Brit so I might not be the best judge - I did spend three months in London, though). I ordered a snakebite (half beer, half cider) and it tasted authentic. The food was also really good as was the service. I would definitely return, great atmosphere too! I think I got a chicken sandwich, cajun spiced maybe, and it was good, as the was the fried calamari.
Pros: food, snakebites, service, ambience
Cons: parking, area
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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