47 Best Craft Breweries near Carlsbad

Pure Project Carlsbad Brewery • $$
2825 State Street, Carlsbad

“great customer service and and good Knowledge of all the beers“

5 Superb269 Reviews
Culver Beer & Locally Toasted Delicatessen Brewery • $
2719 Loker Avenue West Ste D, Carlsbad

“Outstanding in every way!“

4.9 Superb102 Reviews
Arcana Brewing Company Brewery • $
5621 Palmer Way Ste c, Carlsbad

“always a great time, Wednesday trivia nights are brilliant“

4.8 Superb97 Reviews
Burgeon Beer Company Brewery • $$
6350 Yarrow Drive Ste C, Carlsbad

“I thought it was enjoyable. Not only the beer, but the brewery itself was unique. They did have a food vendor in the front, but I did not eat. They have mostly indoor, and a couple picnic tables outside which. It’s hard to compare this location with the other burgeon locations because they are all so different. Wish they would offer a Happy Hour or a featured/discounted beer like how Harland and Pizzaport does.“

4.6 Superb142 Reviews
Carlsbad Brewing Company Gastropubs • $$
6133 Innovation Way Suite 101, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Pretzel Balls with House-Made Beer Cheese
Signature Bressi Bootlegger Burger
Traditional Irish Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Daddy's Meatball Sliders
Ahi & Avocado Poke Tower
Seared Ahi Sandwich
Pepperoni Pizza
Specialty Burger
Fried Calamari

“One of our favorite spots in Carlsbad! The atmosphere is always so good, the beer selection is amazing, the food hits every time, and the staff truly makes this place what it is.

Steel and Cass are THE BEST. We specifically love coming in for San Diego Sundays because they make it such a fun time every single time. Such a great spot to come watch a game. The service is always incredible, they are so welcoming, so attentive, and they bring the best energy. They are a huge reason we keep coming back.

The beer selection is insane too. Tons of cans and bottles to choose from, so many great IPAs, and always something new to try. And do not sleep on the food. The burgers are all so good, the black truffle burrata is unreal, and the Getting Figgy With It pizza with prosciutto added, per Steel’s recommendation, is a MUST.

Perfect for lunch, beers with friends, date night, or just hanging out for a few hours. Great food, great drinks, great vibes, and even better people. Steel and Cass deserve all the hype. We love this place!“

4.5 Superb245 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Brewery • $$
5613 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Enlightened Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon
BJ's Brewhouse Blonde Fish 'N' Chips
Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Chocolate Chunk Pizookie
California Club Flatbread
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Salted Caramel Pizookie

“Had a great dinner, our server Greg was amazing! Will definitely be back“

4.4 Superb875 Reviews
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Brewpubs • $$
5801 Armada Drive, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussel Sprouts Appetizer
Chicken Parm Mac on Tap
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Double Truffle Fries
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Ribeye Steak Frite
Custom Beer Flight
Ahi Poke Nachos
Fish and Chips

“The service, food and beer were OUTSTANDING! The server was knowledgeable and had ready recommendation, going so far as to bring us samples of ideal beer pairings with the food that we had ordered. Great experience and we will be returning!“

4.3 Superb422 Reviews
Pizza Port Carlsbad Pizza • $
571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Sausage Pizza
Large Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni and Sausage
Create Your Own Pizza
Garlic Veggie Pizza
San Francisco Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Garlic Buddies
Chicken Wings

“Great pizza! Amazing servers!“

4.1 Good379 Reviews
Pure Project Vista Brewery • $$
1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista - 6.53 miles

“What a great experience.. great beer and an awesome place.. for sure will be backs and will bring friends with me.. cheers 🍻“

4.9 Superb126 Reviews
Modern Times Far West Lounge Brewery • $$
470 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 8.38 miles

“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.“

4.7 Superb192 Reviews
BattleMage Brewing Company Brewery • $
2870 Scott Street Suite 102, Vista - 7.23 miles

“This place was awesome! We drove from Kansas City to check this place out and we were not disappointed. Absolutely fantastic beer and staff!“

4.9 Superb119 Reviews
Michi Brew Co. Brewery •
1801 Diamond St #101, San Marcos - 8.6 miles

“Cody is the man. Great place for families and a cute date, all around good vibes. The beer is fantastic. Seating areas clean and organized. They also have board games in a a/c area with a TV and darts. You have to try the cucumber jade 10/10“

5 Superb48 Reviews
Tipping Pint Brewing Co. Brewery •
3229 Roymar Road, Oceanside - 4.04 miles

“great place for the Family!“

4.7 Superb53 Reviews
Dogleg Brewing Company Brewery • $
1347 Keystone Way, Vista - 6.84 miles

“Chill spot. Very awesome and respectful bartender. I had a fly in my beer and she was able to replace it which I was beyond grateful about. I think this location is suited towards certain individuals but they do definitely have quality product. Any golf bros in the area, this is your spot.“

4.9 Superb49 Reviews
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey Beer Bar • $
2007 San Elijo Avenue, Cardiff - 10.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

One of My Greatest Beers Ever Tasted
Bourbon Serpents
Taster Flight
Shark Attack
Beer Flight
Mongo

“The beer! The best around by far“

4.8 Superb118 Reviews
Black Plague Brewing Brewery • $
2550 Jason Ct, Oceanside - 6.27 miles

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

4.8 Superb90 Reviews
Twisted Horn Mead and Cider Brewery •
1042 La Mirada Court, Vista - 7.2 miles

“So fun! I loved this medieval-themed bar - John was my favorite bar maiden! There were lots of games to choose from, and they had a yummy selection of meads and ciders. I definitely recommend checking out AZ Trivia on Thursdays too! 🍻🏰“

4.8 Superb63 Reviews
Weir Beer Brewery •
1250 Keystone Way, Vista - 7.02 miles

“The best kept secret in North County, I’ll say it! Absolutely love the team here & this brewery is rad for so many reasons. The menu of drinks had great beer, seltzers, and NA options (which feels nice when bringing friends!). Their space is also huge; so many different parts of the brewery that you can hangout at and doesn’t feel like you’re on top of one another.“

4.8 Superb50 Reviews
Aztec Brewing Company Brewery • $
2330 La Mirada Drive Suite 300, Vista - 7.01 miles

“Best open mike in town. Great lighting stage and sound. 🎶🎸 And a warm welcoming family vibe!“

4.8 Superb33 Reviews
Breakwater Brewing Co. Brewery • $
2129 Industrial Court, Vista - 7.43 miles

“Good beer , great pizza, good vibe been coming here for years“

5 Superb10 Reviews
South O Brewing Company & Kitchen Brewery • $$$
1575 South Coast Highway, Oceanside - 1.63 miles

“Great beer. The Loma Alta is a great Mexican Lager. They have great service very friendly. I highly recommend you check this place out. We need to support this local establishment.“

4.7 Superb88 Reviews
Culture Brewing Brewery • $$
629 South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 8.53 miles

“Great beer and dog friendly. Outdoor seating on highway 101.“

4.5 Superb52 Reviews
The Lost Abbey Brewing Co. Brewery •
1347 Keystone Way Suite C, Vista - 6.89 miles

“Edit, post-move to Keystone:
Equally nice to have The Lost Abbey in their own space in Vista again. Plenty of space to stretch out. The beer is as good as ever, with plenty on the menu. The pinball games are a nice and affordable addition for entertainment. BYO food most days.

Original review:
Great to have a Lost Abbey off the 78 again! Always a treat to have their top tier Belgians on tap. Even saw Cuvee de Tomme and Duck Duck Gose there. They also have newer IPA options. Shared space with the original building owners, Mother Earth with their classic and experimental American styles. Beers average $8. NA drinks in cans. Minimal snacks. No frills, one stop brewery.“

4.8 Superb23 Reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Pub 980 Brewery • $$
980 Park Center Dr Suite A, Vista - 7.1 miles

“Outstanding bar and grill!!“

4.7 Superb68 Reviews
The Roadies Brewing Co. Brewery •
1495 Poinsettia Avenue Unit 148, Vista - 7.31 miles

“Definitely a hidden gem. I went and saw stand up comedy there tonight and the staff was great. I will be coming back. Chill vibe.“

4.7 Superb62 Reviews
Guadalupe Brewery Tap House Brewery • $
631 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista - 7 miles

“Great selection of beer styles“

4.8 Superb17 Reviews
Artifex on Freeman Brewery •
1940 South Freeman Street Ste 102, Oceanside - 1.19 miles

“Artifex Brewing has basically become a second home of sorts. Great vibes, great beer, and an incredibly friendly team. You come in for “one beer” and somehow end up staying for hours. The kind of local spot that makes you feel like a regular even when you’re pretending you have somewhere else to be. 10/10.“

4.7 Superb32 Reviews
Golden Coast Mead Brewery • $$
4089 Oceanside Blvd H, Oceanside - 4.77 miles

“I love mead. I’ve tried nearly everything I can get my hands on, including shipping things from half a world away. I first tried Golden Coast Mead today at the Poway farmers market and they are truly making something special. The booth was worked by a wonderful woman named Jessica who gave me a $5 tasting flight and let me in on a delicious little secret regarding sweet and sour. I purchased bottles of Wildflower Sweet, Wildflower Sour, and Triple Chili. Highly recommend. Stop by if you want to find out about the secret for yourself!“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Bear Roots Brewing Downtown Brewery • $
135 E Broadway, Vista - 6.94 miles

“I have been sporadically visiting this place since it opened. In fact, I would drive by every so often while it was under construction to see if it was open. I really enjoy their beer and staff. When they opened another spot in downtown Vista, I visited there often. When friends come into town, I make it a pint to take them there.“

4.7 Superb11 Reviews
Hop Habit Brewery •
980 Park Center Dr Site D, Vista - 7.09 miles
5 Superb1 Reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside Brewery • $
1334 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside - 5.08 miles

“Great place to chill w/ ur dog, friends and family.“

4.6 Superb57 Reviews
Stone Brewing Tap Room - Oceanside Brewery • $$
310 North Tremont Street, Oceanside - 3.2 miles

“Had a great time here, I recommend 👍🏻“

4.6 Superb96 Reviews
Craft Coast Beer & Tacos Brewery • $$
275 Mission Avenue, Oceanside - 3.09 miles

“I am Mexican , I usually go to TJ for tacos , but here these tacos are the best in this side of the border , the adobada has their piece of pineapple 😱“

4.6 Superb296 Reviews
Duck Foot Brewing Leucadia Brewery •
978 N Coast Hwy 101 #2051, Encinitas - 6.94 miles

“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.“

4.5 Superb34 Reviews
Inzane Brewing Co. Brewery •
236 Main St, Vista - 7.01 miles

“Beautiful location right in the heart of Downtown Vista. They have amazing beers and the almost nightly dancing is so much fun. Comedy nights are always a blast too. I always meet the nicest people here. 10/10“

4.5 Superb88 Reviews
CoLab Public House Brewery • $$
2129 Industrial Court, Vista - 7.43 miles

“Went for some beer and food with my husband. The beer was from Barrel and Stave and was great tasting. Had a burger from Baby’s and those were both good too! Definitely coming back“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
Mother Earth Brew Co. Brewery • $$
2055 Thibodo Rd Ste E, Vista - 7.42 miles

“Great environment and great beer!“

4.4 Superb37 Reviews
The Boochyard Brewery • $
1430 Vantage Ct Ste 101, Vista - 7.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Mojito Bluebird Daze
Pepperoni Pizza
Spinach Ricotta
Spicy Pepperoni
Chicken Tenders
Purple Haze
Salad

“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!“

4.5 Superb136 Reviews
Backstreet Brewery Brewery • $$
15 Main Street Suite 100, Vista - 6.78 miles

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Had an amazing experience at Backstreet Brewer thanks to Kevin! He was absolutely awesome — friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about his craft. He made some of the best drinks I’ve ever had, perfectly tailored to our preferences. The atmosphere was great, but Kevin really made it special with his top-notch service and positive energy. Highly recommend this place and definitely ask for Kevin if you want a fantastic bar experience. Will be coming back for sure!“

3.8 Good8 Reviews
Kilowatt Craft Beer & Cocktails Oceanside Brewery • $
406 Mission Avenue, Oceanside - 3.12 miles

“Eddy's an awesome bartender!“

4.4 Superb51 Reviews
Booze Brothers Oceanside Brewery • $
606 Mission Avenue, Oceanside - 3.12 miles

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4.3 Superb35 Reviews
Prohibition Brewing Company Brewery • $$
2004 E Vista Way, Vista - 8.62 miles

“Love this place, try to come once a week. Dog friendly and kid friendly with great staff and great quality food“

4.4 Superb74 Reviews
Booze Brothers Brewing Co. Bar • $
2545 Progress Street Ste D, Vista - 7.7 miles

“🙂👍 Matt does a great job!“

4.8 Superb56 Reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill Bar & Grill • $$
302 E Broadway, Vista - 7.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bavarian Style Pretzel w Dipping Sauces
Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken
Fried Cauliflower and Leeks w Ponzu
The Tavern Burger \u0026 Tater Tots
Belching Beaver Mosaic Double IPA
Hot Pretzel with Dipping Sauces
The Tavern Burger & Tater Tots
Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip
Beer Cheese & Potato Soup
Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip

“Outstanding bar and grill!!“

4.7 Superb208 Reviews
The Brewers Tap Room Bar • $
1456 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas - 9.4 miles

“Good beer + big-screen TVs to watch sports + enjoyable, casual atmosphere = relaxation & fun“

4.4 Superb23 Reviews
Lamppost Pizza - Vista Pizza • $
15 Main Street Suite B100, Vista - 6.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bucket of Wings Double Baked
Any Large Specialty Pizza
The Whole Nine Yards
The Linebacker Pizza
Double Baked Wings
Sweet Chili Wings
Pastrami Sandwich
Happy Hour Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza

“Interesting in the least on a Friday“

4 Good65 Reviews
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza Pizza • $$
305 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas - 8.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer Battered Fish and Chips 3 Pieces
Mozzarella Cheese Pizza
Oggi's Special Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Garlic Knots
Large Pizza
Lemonade

“enjoyed my visit... staff was friendly and nice atmosphere 👌“

3.4 Good85 Reviews

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