UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-A

For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

CHICAGO PIZZA & BREWERY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

           California                        33-0485615
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    (State of incorporation               (I.R.S. Employer
       or organization)                Identification Number)


26131 Marguerite Parkway, Suite A, Mission Viejo, CA     92692
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      (Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, no par value
Redeemable Warrants

Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to Be Registered.

This Registration Statement relates to the Common Stock, no par value, and Redeemable Warrants of Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. ("Registrant"). A description of such Common Stock and Redeemable Warrants is contained under the heading "Description of Securities" on page 62 of the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 1996 (Registration No. 333-5182-LA), as amended, (the "Registration Statement on Form SB-2") which Registration Statement on Form SB-2 is incorporated herein by this reference.

Item 2. Exhibits

I. Each of the following Exhibits are incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2.

1. Specimen Stock Certificate.

2. Form of Public Warrant.

3. Warrant Agreement.

4. Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant.

5. Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant.

II. Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CHICAGO PIZZA & BREWERY, INC. 

Date: September 24, 1996            By:  /s/ LAURA PARISI
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                                         Laura Parisi,
                                         Chief Financial Officer

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