It's a conundrum. We support this local business in spite of the terrible customer service. The beers are fine albeit expensive, it has a great atmosphere, but I've never been to a bar where the owner and the staff seem to be in a battle of who could care less. I mean it is REMARKABLE...disaffected, uninvolved, almost annoyed by the presence of customers; questions are not appreciated and there are more negative signs and rules posted than any place I've seen. A pleasant female bartender who actually made a customer feel good for the duration of a pour would make a killing in tips. Really anyone who made an effort would. The jokes on us I guess-- we will keep going but dang we wish the owner would course correct.
Kitty Moreno (Kitty)
Nice Lil cozy location.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
thomann32
Great selection of beer from local and far breweries.
Lisa S.
Once again, witnessed and experienced poor service from the grey haired bartender. He's pleasant to some people and quite rude and snarky to others. Customer service is quite lacking and we felt unwelcome. This is not the first time with this experience at this establishment. I get that it's Encinitas but there's so reason to be a dick. My money will be well spent at any other place than this.
Uchi Deshi
Nice gastropub with a good selection of beers (although no stouts) with very nice burgers, gumbo, etc. Good selection of sides.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Linz Fiske T.
fresh great craft beers. Local selection on point. . Fast knowledgeable service. Cool patrons and easy to park. Nice food options next door. Will return.
M D.
Travis is an amazing bartender!!! Our first time here and we will be back. He even offered us chocolate at the bar. Thank you for all that you do Travis
Kelli F.
It's actually four stars for the beer and the two stars are for the service. The guy behind the bar seemed more interested in zapping flies with his tennis racket than helping customers in line. Unfortunately, we won't be back.
Ed X.
Good variety of local brews. This is a taste room and they serve different beers each time you go. Reason I gave it two stars is the attitude of the bartender. Guy never smiles and I felt like I was bothering him by asking a few questions about the beer. I even tried a joke to see if he would crack a smile but that didn't work either. I've met door knobs with more interesting personalities. The attitude takes the fun out of going to a place like this. Next time I wanna spend $25 for 4 cans of beer I'll find another place.
Jon C Dixon
Several food choice nearby but nothing in-house… bring anything you like. It’s a taproom, so they don’t make anything here, but some of the best beers in all of San Diego county can be found right here. Plus some others from a little farther away.
Pass on this place. Go the extra mile west to Encinitas where there are way better options on highway 101 (bars/restaurants). When yo walk in to this place it seems like a great local spot. Good size area, nice bar area and seating, TVs on the walls and a little outdoor space. The biggest annoyance and the reason for me, giving two stars is how they run their business. I've never been to a place that charges you to take a sample sip before you commit to a whole pint. They charge $0.50 just to get a drop in a shot glass and take a sip before you order a full pint. What place does this? It's actually not even the fact they charge which is annoying (and absurd when you're charging $7.50+ for your cheapest pint), it's how the bartender handled it. In what world does a brewery or restaurant charge you to take a sip of a beer before you place your order? Why would I want to commit to a bad tasting pint if I don't have to? Going back to the review, I was looking at two different beers that caught my eye on the menu. I asked the bartender about one of them and he gave me a description that made me think maybe I'll love it or maybe I'll hate it... so I asked for a sip. He politely poured me a sip and then input something on the cash register keypad which I found odd. I asked him if I was being charged for the sip and he rudely said, "yeah man" and pointed his finger at a sign to the left on the counter which said something along the lines of, "sips/tastings $0.50". I replied to the bartender, "wait, I'm being charged for that tiny sip? I've never been charged at any brewery, restaurant or bar for a sip before buying a full pint." He was so rude with his tone and demeanor and just said, "that's standard and normal at most places." BS! I've never seen that before. Just rubs you the wrong way when you are getting nickel and dimed over a $7.50 to $9.00 beer. Regardless, his attitude and the way he just blew me off about the $.50 charge making it sound normal and making me feel like I was out of place is enough for me to not go back. Not to mention I'm glad I did the taste because that beer tasted like garbage. Ended up going with another beer which wasn't much better (I didn't dare do another taste before committing to my full pour and ended up not liking my beer at all). You'd think they would want you to find a beer you like so you come back after an enjoyable experience, but apparently not. Terrible pouring policy. Lot more friendly/accommodating places to try a few beers nearby where they won't tack on a few quarters when you buy some beers.
Gregg Trachtenberg
Great local beer place. Easy parking compared to DT Encinitas. Very knowledgeable about beer and fantastic atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Glenn B.
Love this place , laid back , all the beers a guy from the Midwest could ask for ! And served from people that make you glad you stopped ! Next time I need to replace my T shirt and a new sticker . Look forward to seeing you in September ! Good beer great people till next time
Mark SanDiego
Very casual, open air, fun hang out spot. They got dogs. They got darts. They got sports on tv. They got one of the best rotating beer taps in San Diego. Some chips and dips, but otherwise bring your own food (awesome options nextdoor).Vegetarian options: 100% vegetarian. Duck Foot is not real duck.Kid-friendliness: You cannot bring kids inside. 21+Parking: There is always parking, but it does get busy around dinner with all the surrounding restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shane P.
Great local spot. Awesome people and environment. Make new friends. Excellent tacos and jerky. Service is excellent - they pour good beer.
It's a conundrum. We support this local business in spite of the terrible customer service. The beers are fine albeit expensive, it has a great atmosphere, but I've never been to a bar where the owner and the staff seem to be in a battle of who could care less. I mean it is REMARKABLE...disaffected, uninvolved, almost annoyed by the presence of customers; questions are not appreciated and there are more negative signs and rules posted than any place I've seen. A pleasant female bartender who actually made a customer feel good for the duration of a pour would make a killing in tips. Really anyone who made an effort would. The jokes on us I guess-- we will keep going but dang we wish the owner would course correct.
Nice Lil cozy location.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Great selection of beer from local and far breweries.
Once again, witnessed and experienced poor service from the grey haired bartender. He's pleasant to some people and quite rude and snarky to others. Customer service is quite lacking and we felt unwelcome. This is not the first time with this experience at this establishment. I get that it's Encinitas but there's so reason to be a dick. My money will be well spent at any other place than this.
Nice gastropub with a good selection of beers (although no stouts) with very nice burgers, gumbo, etc. Good selection of sides.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
fresh great craft beers. Local selection on point. . Fast knowledgeable service. Cool patrons and easy to park. Nice food options next door. Will return.
Travis is an amazing bartender!!! Our first time here and we will be back. He even offered us chocolate at the bar. Thank you for all that you do Travis
It's actually four stars for the beer and the two stars are for the service. The guy behind the bar seemed more interested in zapping flies with his tennis racket than helping customers in line. Unfortunately, we won't be back.
Good variety of local brews. This is a taste room and they serve different beers each time you go. Reason I gave it two stars is the attitude of the bartender. Guy never smiles and I felt like I was bothering him by asking a few questions about the beer. I even tried a joke to see if he would crack a smile but that didn't work either. I've met door knobs with more interesting personalities. The attitude takes the fun out of going to a place like this. Next time I wanna spend $25 for 4 cans of beer I'll find another place.
Several food choice nearby but nothing in-house… bring anything you like. It’s a taproom, so they don’t make anything here, but some of the best beers in all of San Diego county can be found right here. Plus some others from a little farther away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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Pass on this place. Go the extra mile west to Encinitas where there are way better options on highway 101 (bars/restaurants). When yo walk in to this place it seems like a great local spot. Good size area, nice bar area and seating, TVs on the walls and a little outdoor space. The biggest annoyance and the reason for me, giving two stars is how they run their business. I've never been to a place that charges you to take a sample sip before you commit to a whole pint. They charge $0.50 just to get a drop in a shot glass and take a sip before you order a full pint. What place does this? It's actually not even the fact they charge which is annoying (and absurd when you're charging $7.50+ for your cheapest pint), it's how the bartender handled it. In what world does a brewery or restaurant charge you to take a sip of a beer before you place your order? Why would I want to commit to a bad tasting pint if I don't have to? Going back to the review, I was looking at two different beers that caught my eye on the menu. I asked the bartender about one of them and he gave me a description that made me think maybe I'll love it or maybe I'll hate it... so I asked for a sip. He politely poured me a sip and then input something on the cash register keypad which I found odd. I asked him if I was being charged for the sip and he rudely said, "yeah man" and pointed his finger at a sign to the left on the counter which said something along the lines of, "sips/tastings $0.50". I replied to the bartender, "wait, I'm being charged for that tiny sip? I've never been charged at any brewery, restaurant or bar for a sip before buying a full pint." He was so rude with his tone and demeanor and just said, "that's standard and normal at most places." BS! I've never seen that before. Just rubs you the wrong way when you are getting nickel and dimed over a $7.50 to $9.00 beer. Regardless, his attitude and the way he just blew me off about the $.50 charge making it sound normal and making me feel like I was out of place is enough for me to not go back. Not to mention I'm glad I did the taste because that beer tasted like garbage. Ended up going with another beer which wasn't much better (I didn't dare do another taste before committing to my full pour and ended up not liking my beer at all). You'd think they would want you to find a beer you like so you come back after an enjoyable experience, but apparently not. Terrible pouring policy. Lot more friendly/accommodating places to try a few beers nearby where they won't tack on a few quarters when you buy some beers.
Great local beer place. Easy parking compared to DT Encinitas. Very knowledgeable about beer and fantastic atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Love this place , laid back , all the beers a guy from the Midwest could ask for ! And served from people that make you glad you stopped ! Next time I need to replace my T shirt and a new sticker . Look forward to seeing you in September ! Good beer great people till next time
Very casual, open air, fun hang out spot. They got dogs. They got darts. They got sports on tv. They got one of the best rotating beer taps in San Diego. Some chips and dips, but otherwise bring your own food (awesome options nextdoor).Vegetarian options: 100% vegetarian. Duck Foot is not real duck.Kid-friendliness: You cannot bring kids inside. 21+Parking: There is always parking, but it does get busy around dinner with all the surrounding restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great local spot. Awesome people and environment. Make new friends. Excellent tacos and jerky. Service is excellent - they pour good beer.