46 Best Craft Breweries near Encinitas

“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.“

“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 👌“

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

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

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

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

“Love the atmosphere and the Foundation mead.“

“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“

“The beer! The best around by far“

“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.“

“Outstanding in every way!“

“I work somewhat local, and I always wanted to try this place. They seem like a “tucked away” brewery. I think too many people neglected this underdog of a brewery. They have a clean establishment and it’s pretty simple too!

The bartender Ryan was incredibly knowledge and personable. He did a great job informing me on your product and making me feel valued as a customer.

The interior was a bit bear and underwhelming, but it was simple and clean. It was really empty on a Saturday afternoonish time, and there was only one patron. I felt bad for the food vendor, but it didn’t seem that inviting either. Atleast the UPS guy gave him business.

Location is a bit random imo (probably the biggest killer of foot traffic for them) but I think they have a great facility and parking lot.

I think I might have heard of this organization thru a guest tap somewhere… or else I wouldn’t have cared to come out of my way and check y’all out.

I had the fest bier. It was a good beer. I think they have good variety but I wasn’t able to try a couple and get a good feeling of the overall beers. Great spot but a lil tough for me to come back since it’s not as convenient.

Gl and cheers“

“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! 🍻🏰“

“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.“

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

“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 😱“

“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.“

“Outstanding bar and grill!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Such a nice, big space in a great location. The bartender was super sweet to my boys and gave them a doggy biscuit and they have multiple water bowls. It is dog friendly inside and out, but with a pretty day we sat outside. 9 more dogs ended up coming while we sipped our drink, all were happy and welcomed. Nice, crisp beer“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Mission Brewing at Sky Deck was our first brewery stop during a visit to San Diego. Located on the upper level of the Sky Deck food hall at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, it offers a relaxed setting with nice views of the surrounding area.

I ordered a sampler featuring Old Mission Lager, Everyday California, Pipe Dreams, and Dark Seas. All four were enjoyable, but the Old Mission Lager was my favorite that day because of its crisp, refreshing flavor. My companions enjoyed their selections as well.

Overall, we had a very pleasant experience with friendly service, good beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. If you're already visiting Sky Deck, it's a nice place to relax with a beer and enjoy the view.“

“Great environment and great beer!“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“If you are in the fashion district of Solana Beach or going to a concert at the Belly Up and are looking for great little Sushi place, go to Kai Ola Sushi! My wife and I were looking for a place to get some food prior to a concert at the Belly Up and came upon this great little restaurant. The vibe and atmosphere is very cool, the Sushi was delicious, and the service was great! The Sushi chef was very personable and friendly and even educated us on some of the Sushi rolls he was preparing, while we sat and ate at the Sushi bar.“

“🙂👍 Matt does a great job!“

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

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

“The food here is always good. I don't think anything on the menu has ever disappointed. Beer is also good, Karl Strauss makes a good brew. The mac n' cheese is always surprisingly good, as are their burgers. The atmosphere of the old sushi place makes for a calming meal, and the koi pond is always fun to check out while walking in.

Also I'm often amazed at how long this place has been here. I'm pretty sure I came often in the 1900s...“

“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:)“

“Awesome place for a restaurant like the parking lot of a hotel. Great advertising with their beer list on the chalk board. Nice artist. Bartender hand delivered our beers to our table and had a great attitude. Thank you for taking care of our table like this was a fine dining experience. Duck fat pretzel bites and the sweet chili boneless wings were great. Can't complain. Of course get the Oktoberfest.“

“me encanta la atención al cliente y la convivencia“

“Great pizza! Amazing servers!“

“First time here. Fun atmosphere and pretty good food. Ordered a family sized salad, and was a good size. Too much for four people. Ordered a large sausage and pepperoni pizza, again, too much for four people. I was very impressed with the amount of cheese and toppings that were on it! Will be back when I'm back in town.“