Dockside Drafts

A Monthly Southern California Craft Beer Series at BALEENkitchen

Join us every third Friday as we spotlight a different Southern California craft brewery. Meet the people behind the beer, enjoy exclusive pours, discover chef-curated pairings and spend the evening overlooking King Harbor.

Every Third Friday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bartender pouring Bay City Brewing Blonde ale from the tap into a pitcher during beer night at The Portofino Hotel & Marina in King Harbor, Redondo Beach

About Dockside Drafts

Each month, BALEENkitchen welcomes a featured local brewery for an evening dedicated to exceptional craft beer, waterfront views and thoughtfully paired cuisine. Whether you’re a longtime craft beer enthusiast or simply looking for a fun Friday evening by the marina, Dockside Drafts offers a relaxed way to discover new favorites.

No tickets. No reservations. Just great beer, fresh coastal flavors and good company.

Row of freshly poured hazy craft beers at a beer tasting event at The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California

What to Expect

Featured Brewery of the Month
A new Southern California craft brewery takes over our featured brewery beer wall pours each month.

Meet the Brewer
Chat with brewery representatives, learn about the brewing process and hear the stories behind each pour.

Chef’s Featured Beer Pairing
Enjoy a special dish created by our culinary team to perfectly complement the month’s featured brewery.

10% Off Featured Brewery Pours
Receive 10% off all pours from the featured brewery on our self-pour beer wall during the event.

Waterfront Atmosphere
Relax on the marina while enjoying local beer, coastal cuisine and live waterfront energy.

Beer Pouring

Upcoming Breweries

DATE
FEATURED BREWERY
August 21
August 21 Absolution Brewing
September 18
Project Barley
Sailboats and yachts docked on calm water at golden hour in King Harbor Marina at The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California

See You at the Marina

Gather your friends and join us every third Friday for an evening celebrating Southern California craft beer, chef-inspired cuisine and waterfront views at BALEENkitchen.