Laphroaig PEATzeria at Redbird DTLA

Smoke and dough meet in the garden at Redbird this month. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, Laphroaig PEATzeria brings the Islay distillery's famously peaty whisky together with wood-fired pizza, in the outdoor garden of Redbird at 114 East 2nd Street in downtown Los Angeles. If you are building a list of things happening in Los Angeles that pair a good drink with a real meal, this one earns a spot.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6 PM to 8 PM Where: Redbird, 114 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tickets: $43.45 on Eventbrite

What to expect

The event page describes the evening as wood-fired pizza meeting peat-fired whisky, with artisanal pies and bold Islay cocktails. Laphroaig is known for a medicinal, smoky style, and that is exactly the kind of flavor that stands up to a blistered crust, cured toppings and rich cheese. Expect cocktails built around the whisky rather than a straight pour only, which makes it friendlier to anyone who finds a neat peated dram intense.

The flyer credits Rich Varga as presenter and the Southern California Whiskey Club as the community behind the night, billed as a special event at Redbird. The listing does not spell out the full menu or the number of pours included in the ticket, so check the Eventbrite page before you buy if you want specifics.

Why it works for a Sunday

A two-hour window from 6 to 8 PM keeps this a tidy early evening plan. You can arrive after an afternoon downtown, eat, sip and still be home at a reasonable hour before the work week starts. The garden setting also gives it a more relaxed feel than a bar tasting room. Among the LA food festivals and tastings on the calendar this month, it is one of the smaller, more focused ones, built around a single spirit and a single food.

Plan your visit

Redbird sits in the Civic Center area of downtown, a short walk from Grand Park and the Historic Core. Metro's B and D lines stop at Pershing Square and Civic Center/Grand Park, and paid lots are scattered around the blocks nearby, so rideshare or transit is the easier call when whisky is involved. Tickets are sold through the official Eventbrite listing linked on this page. Read the ticket terms there for age and ID requirements, which apply to any event that serves spirits.

Browse more tastings and dinners in our Food & Drink section, or see what else is on if you are checking upcoming events Los Angeles has lined up for the rest of the month.