Sedate spot, more a restaurant than a pub with quite good food, faux Victorian décor. It's got a pretty facade and has been located since the late '80s on an urban renewal street with artists' studios nearby. Someday it'll be "historic San Pedro"; now it's a backwater. Kiwanis meet here; it's frequented by locals as well as cruise ship staffers in the nearby port for the day. The food's adventurous for a British-theme spot: pies with ingredients such as oysters and lamb kidneys (as opposed to ground beef), an eggplant rarebit. The portabello mushroom sandwich with bits of French-fried onion rings tucked in is delicious, as is the sherry trifle when available. The usual beer suspects on tap plus Fuller and a guest beer (recently, Old Speckled Hen, an English ale).
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The Whale & Ale
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Readers' rating:  Reader reviews: Write a review | Read other reviews Fax: 310-832-2314 Reader Reviews
December 27, 2005
Marylyn Ginsburg Rancho Palos Verdes, CATerrific food for everyone's tastes with typical British fare and great California style salads and pastas. Even vegetarians can enjoy delicious offerings. Service can be variable but generally good and always friendly. Ambiance is very comfortable and inviting with many features one might see in a well-appointed Victorian English pub. December 22, 2005
SW RPV, CA You've got to be kidding. These reader ratings look like an orchestrated campaign by the restaurant to boost its standing. December 8, 2005
Rick Kamrath Rolling Hills Estates, CAIf you're looking for an ultra hip place to hook up at the bar, keep driving. This is the only "pub" I would hang out at. The only music you're likely to hear is live. I love their beer, I love the management and the waiters, I love the food, I love the atmosphere. If pubs in the UK aren't exactly like this, they really should book a trip across the pond and find out why the Whale and Ale is what it is. Write a review | Read more reviews Venue Details
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