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Father's Office II in Culver City Opens Tonight*
Hey, there, beer fans! The word is out on the street, Father's Office II in Culver City finally opens its doors tonight! You heard me. Rumors say 5pm.
Our coverage of the preview party probably left you wanting more but starting tonight you get to see it for yourself, taste the gastropub fare goodness for yourself, choose from what looks to be a gazillion beers on tap and guzzle, I mean, savor, for yourself.
LAist news editor Andy Sternberg and I are heading over tonight to scope it out. Hopefully a three-times-larger space than the Santa Monica Father's Office means we don't have to wedge ourselves in.
Meet us there!
*UPDATE #2: The doors officially opened at 6:08 p.m. Bob the bartender is not on today but they do have Craftsman Carbernale!
*UPDATE #1: Take your time, there is a delayed opening tonight while unspecified equipment is repaired in the back of FO2. What this has to do with the beer that I can already taste I have no idea. Currently 15-20 people are waiting at the entrance (see photo), latest word is the doors may open by 6:30. Stay tuned!

Father's Office II
3229 Helms Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90034 (map)
(310) 736-2224
Additional reporting by Andy Sternberg. Photos: Carrie Meathrell (top), Andy Sternberg (bottom).
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