36 Best Beer Bars near Carlsbad

“Great, casual place to visit in Carlsbad! Outdoor patio -Pet/kid friendly setting downstairs, and an adult upper deck bar with ocean view and fire pits. Good food and craft beer, extensive drink menu! Walk up counter ordering, and fast service!“

“One of the best sandwiches and great service“

“Delicious and crispy! First time visiting, will definitely will be coming back. :)“

“La Costa Wine Co.
A locally owned and operated wine and craft beer shop with a great twist—there’s a welcoming area in the back where you can enjoy an impressive selection of wines and beers, paired with excellent cheeses, cold cuts, and flatbreads.
From the moment you walk in, there’s a genuine sense of community. I met some amazing people and truly felt the family atmosphere that the owners have created. A big part of that comes from the team—Alessa, Reggie, Fernando, Andrew, Connor, Trianna, and Shawn—who were all fantastic: welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging, making the experience feel personal and relaxed.
The space has a modern wine-cellar vibe, complemented by a really well-curated mix of music. You can immediately tell the owner is hands-on and has a great eye for building a team that fits the culture—friendly, passionate, and never pretentious.
I visited a couple of Sundays in a row and found it to be the perfect balance: not overly busy, but lively enough to feel engaging and social. I also went back on a Friday, and it was lively and buzzing—a great energy without feeling overwhelming. Even better, the owner is truly hands-on, consistently checking in on guests around the room and making sure everyone is having a great experience.
They offer memberships and host regular tasting events, which adds even more value for locals. This is truly a great neighborhood wine bar set in an upscale yet relaxed environment.
It’s absolutely worth stopping by just to browse the excellent wine and beer selection—but like me, you’ll probably find yourself drawn to the back area, where the magic really happens.“

“One of the best sandwiches and great service“

“Great pizza! Amazing servers!“

“After a long day of playing soccer, the entire team visited Notorious Burgers. We loved the appetizers, especially the brussels sprouts and fried pickles. They offered a variety of food for everyone’s liking. My cheeseburger was the black and blue, and it was heavenly. Next time we’re in Carlsbad, will be sure to eat there again Great spot!!!“

“The beer! The best around by far“

“Love the views from this bar. Great ambiance ☀️“

“So fun and delicious- what a great place! The vegi cauliflower burger was “the bomb”. Food and service - aka: David and his recommendations- were exceptional!!“

“The top sections on the menu are 100% plant based, and the second half has meat options. It sounds like they used to be fully vegan, so it’s disappointing they added meat to the menu. I enjoyed the Munchwrap and the smash burger was pretty good. Next time I hope to try the flatbread—they currently have one plant based flatbread on the menu.“

“Best beer and food in Escondido! A great place to meet with friends!“

“Best Pizza & Brew serves a variety of delicious pizzas, salads, pastas, poke bowls and drinks. The workers are always ready to take your order and make suggestions if youre unsure of which dish to choose. The house salad is delicious. It's always served fresh, and a perfect side with pizza. Best Pizza & Brew is across the street from the beach, by other restaurants and stores, so it's usually a busy place. They have plenty of seating, and the dining area is clean. BP&B also sells cool hats, tees and hoodies. You won't be disappointed with the Best Pizza & Brew.“

“My son and I had lunch here today and love the vibe!“

“Great food and even better service. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. What really stood out, though, was the service, Mel, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and genuinely happy with our experience. You can tell they care about both the food and the customers. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot.“

“Smallish restaurant with tiny parking lot of about 10 spots shared between 3 businesses. Like the roll up garage door windows, lots of outdoor picnic bench seating under shade canopies (which we couldn't use on this rainy day). Beer selection is pretty good, we had the meat lovers 12 inch pizza and liked the thin crispy crust, a bit skimpy on the toppings but tasty enough.

Parking: I think 10 spots between 3 (?) businesses in this very small strip mini mall.“

“are you kidding me. This place is the best. great food and service. love it!“

“Great service.“

“My husband and I have been here for the very first time and we immediately fell in love with this place. The staff is amazing, they know how to treat you and make you feel at home. Alice is very passionate about her job and we loved her homemade desserts sooo much. A special mention to Michele, a very young yet extremely professional waiter, who contributed to create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere! As Italian, I can say it's hard to find place such Alice's where you feel so vividly the warm of our country. We will definitely come back!“

“Love this place! Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.“

“The staff at the Vista location are awesome! They are all young and energetic. They make their guests feel important.
On an occasion that we waited a little longer for our food, the young manager came over with a $20 gift card for the inconvenience. Nice touch and smart way to make sure your guests come back!“

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!“

“We popped in for a quick dinner and it was delicious and big portions! I had the chicken swarma plate and the veggies were perfect the sauce was so good! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura Vegetables“

“Absolutely incredible location in Leucadia with a chill atmosphere and welcoming tap room.First-time caller, so I went with a flight, obvs., of both West Coast as well as Double IPA's.Good but not great (hence the four stars), but gawddamn, Leucadia FTW, as this spot definitely wins for Location, Location, Location.Paz.“

“Best food I’ve had in years! So glad you’re here in Temecula, can’t wait to go back!!“

“Markie is the best and the screens offer best sports view“

“I had an issue recently and contacted LRK. I wasn’t expecting what they gave me to correct the issue. OMG! I have been a LRK customer for almost a year now and I will continue! Great product and a beautiful company that believes in quality and taking care of their customers!! Please don’t change as you all get bigger at Local Roots!! Love you all!“

“Excelente servicio y la comida riquisima! Con el auténtico sabor mexicano 100%, sirven una porción muy grande! Y todo muy limpio!“

“Bartender made my friend Cade his first ever martini. He said it was alright and deeply disappointed our friend Sean who had very high hopes. Sean, a martini expert, said it was very good, so 5-stars. Also, the lovely bartender was very patient with us.“

“Taste Great 🏋️‍♀️💨! Hot pastrami almost taste like Johnny pastrami in Los Angela’s but it’s omg 😱 good good goodness good 👍🏽 lol“

“family oriented and friendly. good fresh food.“

“Decent little pizza spot if you're trying to go with a larger group, particularly with a lot of kids. There is tons of space with a little arcade, but also a bar on the end of the restaurant opposite of the arcade. Like many places similar to this, you sit wherever you want and they'll bring your food out to you. They have a ton of TVs around but most are typically on the same channel. Im sure they'd find a specific game for you if you asked.“

“highly recommend. amazing BBQ salad and pizza“

“My first time into Enzo’s and we had a really nice experience. Andy our waiter was awesome. He had super friendly and positive energy from the jump. I tried the short rib pasta, and it was spot on. It’s a little pricey, but other than that, it was a great meal.“