43 Best Craft Breweries near Encinitas

“I was just looking for a place to drink sour beer. That's all. You can imagine my utter joy when I discovered this place not only has FIVE sours on draft but also a menu that is more than 50% vegan. I tried all of the sours. The standout for me was the blueberry muffin, which tastes exactly as described. At the recommendation of the bartender, I got the crunch wrap, which was absolutely delicious. I also made a friend with the woman sitting next to me and got to try the pretzel with queso and mustard (also completely vegan), and that was phenomenal. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be a regular hangout spot.“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“Birria Tacos are fantastic! Location fresh & lively and beers plentiful and delicious.“

“I am a cider freak and these folks did not disappoint. The variations of ciders was great for SoCal. I had the Starbright Mead, Simon’s Journey Mead, Varangian Cider, and Estoc Cider. All very different so it made for an amazing flight! I will definitely make that 40 minute drive again! Thank you!“

“The beer! The best around by far“

“I love this little brewery! The guys are super nice and they have food trucks and the ambience is really cool. Kid friendly too!“

“Outstanding bar and grill!!“

“Fun brewery with a solid golf theme. Tons of places to sit I side and out. Very dog friendly. There is even a dog area outside where you can have a beer with your fur buddies. Inside, there is a large indoor golfing simulator. This is a great brewery for work events and after work happy hour. It definitely has a professional and upscale vibe to it. Staff is wonderful, and they have a large area where you can buy merchandise, beer, and glasses.

Lots of parking available. There is also a awesome BBQ pop up that is often out front with excellent food.“

“Fantastic Brews and BBQ – A Must-Visit in Carlsbad

Burgeon Brewery has set the bar high for craft beer in Carlsbad. We stopped by on a recommendation and were blown away by their IPA selection. The DDH Juice Press was so good we brought cans home! Other standouts in our flight included Turtle Power, Treevana, and Cloud Chaser—all bursting with flavor.

The brewery’s relaxed atmosphere paired with BBQ from the Thumbs Up Food Truck made our visit memorable. The brisket with spicy sauce was smoky perfection and matched the beers beautifully. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a true gem.“

“Julianne C was a great server when me & my grandbaby went into eat today for early dinner! She was super attentive & always a smile on her face!“

“Love the atmosphere and the Foundation mead.“

“Outstanding in every way!“

“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“

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

“Great environment and great beer!“

“Great small brewery! Very friendly owners who provide great customer service and offer a welcoming atmosphere. There are many really good beers here, but the strong blonde ale is fantastic.

This brewery is more tucked away on a back Vista road, but it's worth finding your way here. The tasting room bay widows open up, and it's a perfect place to sit while the sun is out and enjoy the amazing weather.

There are often food trucks here while you can grab some food while you enjoy your beer.“

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

“What a cool brewery! No food here, just a great beer selection. The vibe is what you want in a beer place, very nice inside, and a comfortable picnic table/patio area in back where you can watch the brewmasters do their thing. Expensive, but so is everything in a beach city. Definitely go back next time we're in Solana Beach.“

“Finally got to visit this place. Knew of it and how great their beer was from Chris as we are in the same Queso Diego cheese club. Had an amazing stop on St. Patty's day. Lots of tasty beer and seltzers Edgar took very good care of us and was such character to chat with! Thanks for making our visit over the top amazing. I highly enjoyed the huckleberry seltzer and even got a crowler to go.“

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

“I was apprehensive about trying this place, I thought it was just all Mexican beer. However you do not need to put any kind of citrus in this beer to make it taste good. It's actually good beer. The interior vibe is very nice and I thoroughly enjoy the most wanted IPA. I'm a fan. I'll be here a couple times a week at least.“

“Are beer tender and host Simba was unbelievably fantastic! He shared some very interesting Brew and we had a great time visiting with him. If you'd like to try something different and have a good time definitely go to Creative Creature Brewing.“

“A Wonderful place for ice COLD BEER and yummy food...🔥😋🔥“

“Absolutely Outstanding Experience at Harland Brewing & URBN Pizza! I recently hosted a birthday party for about 60 people at the Harland Brewing outdoor patio, and I can't say enough great things about the experience. The entire Harland staff went above and beyond—they moved and added tables, provided extra plates, turned on the outdoor heaters, and made sure all my guests were comfortable and well taken care of. Their service was fast, friendly, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the evening.

We also ordered pizza and salad from URBN next door, which was a huge hit. The food was delicious, came out quickly, and paired perfectly with Harland’s excellent selection of beers.

I would highly recommend Harland Brewing and URBN Pizza for any event or gathering. Fantastic staff, great atmosphere, and top-notch hospitality.“

“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.“

“Great bbq👍 nice place and great breeze!“

“Local Roots Solana Beach: clean, modern, and friendlier than a dog at a barbecue! Work or play, have it your way with rotating kombucha and chef's sushi menu. Wifi, TVs and indoor outdoor space make it ideal for people watching or mingling. Just a heads up, it's a bit pricer with fewer options than nearby spots like Station Sushi, but hey, quality ain't cheap! ?? ??

Also agree with other reviewers, James is a cool guy. ?“

“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!“

“I kept wondering if Mrs Craig Vanessa was really an expert trader like they say, that she is not a scammer like the others, then I contacted her and I was shocked and amazed that with just $1,500 I invested, Mrs. Craig Vanessa helped me managed my account and after 7 Days of trading, I made my first withdrawal of $16,700. I'm here to testify the good work of her after she made a good profit for me in my investment. She's reachable via WhatsApp with the number on her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“🙂👍 Matt does a great job!“

“Great place to meet friends and drink beer. The best of times.“

“Haven't been here in years! Met up with friends for dinner on a Saturday evening and there were lots of open tables on their patio. All the tables against the Japanese pond were reserved.

I ordered the Salmon and quinoa dish and it was pretty good. The portion was a good size. We also ordered the carne asada fries appetizer and I really liked that one too. We don't recommend the Pastrami plate though. It was fatty and falling apart. But the side salad substitution for fries was delicious.

Forgot our server's name but he was great. I couldn't decide on a couple of beers and he offered to give me samples before I ordered. He also took great care of us all evening.“

“One of our favorite breweries hands down!“

“Response to Billy Bob, I’ve never seen a grown man cry over a processing fee. And brush up on your Vocabulary big man, in your nonsensical fit of anger you said it’s about the “ righteousness” , when I think you meant principle. Me and the guy standing behind you laughed in confusion for a good 5 minutes after you walked out. Thanks for that:)“

“The food is quite good. Recently I’ve been disappointed with two things:

1) their removal of the Ahi Salad, one of my favorites which has been replaced by the Mediterranean Salad (just so-so)

2) the increase in prices since I first started dining here.

Otherwise, it’s a great spot for a burger and brew, to take the family or catch the game. I suspect that its proximity to Legoland is why their prices are so high. You can find similar or higher quality food for more reasonable prices.

For example, any salad here (that includes a protein) is going to be $20-25 which seems really steep. They’re not particularly gourmet im a way that would justify that price.

Pretty much any of their appetizers are $15 or over. Likewise, all of their burgers are $20 or over besides their most basic pub burger which is $17. Steep!

You’re looking at easily spending $100 out the door for two people: drinks, mains and an app. There are a lot of places I can recommend within a 15 minute drive that would either cost less or be better.

Anyways, I do like Karl Strauss. The food is good, the staff is great, you won’t be disappointed but your wallet may hurt. This functionally puts them in the $30-50 pp. range when they should be in the 20-30. Just my .02

Oh, their Mac is to die for. I’d probably come here for a beer and a mac alone.“

“me encanta la atención al cliente y la convivencia“

“Great pizza! Amazing servers!“

“These guys are awesome! I was in a time crunch and asked if they could recommend me something that could get me out in time for my train. They not only got it out with plenty of time to spare, it’s delicious, extremely well priced, and loved the whole kitchens hustle. Great atmosphere, families, couples, a mixed crowd- all great vibes. The bartender recommended a wonderful strawberry marshmallow sour and all around it was great for a Friday afternoon stop. 10/10“