Dana Point Ale House

Great spot, looking forward to coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Awesome little local beer bar. Modest, but great selection of beer. I always felt a friendly welcome every time I go in. Christian, who owns the place is great, and always recommends good choices for whatever your palate is feeling. My favorite place for beer in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Indoor/outdoor, kid-friendly, games available- great selection of craft and local beer. Dog friendly as well-with doggie treats on-hand!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I can’t say enough good things about Dana Point Ale House. From the moment you walk in, it feels like the kind of place where everyone belongs. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and welcoming — perfect for catching up with friends and families.

Their beer selection is truly impressive, with a thoughtful variety of local and regional craft brews that are always rotating, so there’s something new to try every time. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and always happy to make a recommendation based on your taste. You can tell they really care.

Beyond the drinks, the vibe makes this spot stand out. It’s laid-back without ever feeling too crowded or loud, and you can feel the community energy — it’s clearly a local favorite. Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado or just dipping your toes into trying new things, Dana Point Ale House is the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to.

Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my favorite place in Dana Point to get together with friends. The atmosphere is relaxed and the beer selection is amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great experience at Dana Point Ale House! The beer selection was excellent with a wide variety of options! Service was top-notch—friendly, fast, and attentive. The atmosphere is a blast with friends after work, lively, and welcoming. Definitely a place I'd recommend and return to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t have much to say other than if you want a beer, good vibes and a relaxed environment with friendly staff - go here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can’t say enough about this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love the place. Great beer, family friendly for little kids, clean, nice outdoor section, and the owner Christian could not be more welcoming. We’ll be coming back for years to come

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent, varied selection of beers, and a modern space with nice outdoor area. Service was excellent, had a good chat to the owner.

Great beer...I don't think they have any food but I'm not sure

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Went there for Oktoberfest. Nice friendly staff, great beers.. Had a bratwurst next door at a popup. The sitting area is next to a tiny dog park so I was able to run my dog while having a beer.
Nice location, park in the strip mall next door or on the street

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Had a delicious New Zealand pilsner.

Not many people in when killed 45 min and sampled about 5 or 6 beers. Ended up going to Seek/Goal in SD the following day based on the beertenders recs. Thanks dude!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

We were camping at Doheny and found this California micro beer place close by. Enjoyed it very much. Very nice guy who is the owner. Love Dana Point. Not so much with the yuppy, modern new downtown...but heh, at least there's a micro beer place there...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5