Best neighborhood bar: Gasser Lounge
Elvis is a regular at Gasser’s. Photo by James Exley (JamesExley.com)
Gasser’s finally beat out the North End as locals’ favorite neighborhood bar. Billing itself as the “South Bay’s only true rock ‘n’ roll bar,” Gasser’s off-the beaten track location on Aviation Blvd. does not deter those looking for a craft cocktail, a cold beer and good music from crossing PCH. And with beer flowing from a one-of-a-kind Harley Davidson V-twin motor tap, the bar’s roots in motorcycle culture remain alive.
1500 Aviation Blvd, RB. www.gasserlounge.com
Runner-up: North End Bar & Grill, 2626 Hermosa Ave, HB. 310-379-5379. www.northendbar.com