Metro Gold Line beer crawl

Traxx at Union Station is a good place to stop to get beer and cocktails on the Gold Line crawl.

(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Jan. 12, 2017 9 AM PT

The neon lights up the outside of Philippe the Original.

( Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

A sign outside the Melody Lounge in Chinatown.

( Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Fans enjoy a game and beers inside the Greyhound Bar & Grill in Los Angeles.

( Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)