33 Best Craft Breweries near Irvine

Back Street Brewery Brewery • $
14450 Culver Drive Ste East, Irvine

“As part of our group's brewery tour, we visited this place and enjoyed their excellent selection of beers and tasty appetizers. We had a lot of fun, and our bartender was amazing. The variety of flavors was impressive. Overall, it was a great experience. Highly recommended!“

4.3 Superb42 Reviews
Hangar 24 Orange County Brewery • $$
17877 Von Karman Avenue Unit 110, Irvine

Customers` Favorites

Charlie Foxtrot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chocolate Bomber
Al Pastor Tacos
Classic Burger
Beer Flight
Onion Rings
Fries

“We held our daughter and son-in-laws “ day after wedding” gathering for friends and family who couldn’t make it on their wedding day in 2021 (because of COVID limitations). We also just held a co-ed baby shower for them just this past weekend there.(2023). You now can reserve an area (for a fee) and get catered platters of food items. This made it so much easier than individual orders. Usually there is a band playing on Saturdays and Sundays. The staff were all nice and great to work with. It was great to have a large outdoor venue for their baby shower.“

4.1 Good239 Reviews
Left Coast Brewing Co. - Tasting Room, Smokehouse & Distillery Irvine Brewery • $$
6652 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine

“Great place & Beer list. Smokehouse & plenty of room. Very friendly place“

3.9 Good254 Reviews
Everywhere Brewery • $$
1501 West Orangewood Avenue Ste. 101, Orange - 8.03 miles

“Great place to relax. Love that it’s walking distance to where we stay. Park right across the street.“

4.8 Superb153 Reviews
Santa Ana River Brewing Company Brewery • $
3480 West Warner Avenue Unit B, Santa Ana - 5.49 miles

“By far, the the best experience I've had at local brewery. Family owned, friendly environment, pop-up food vendors every night, pinball new and old machines. Best kept pinball machines around. Beer selection rotates weekly. Tuesday and Wednesday epic street tacos, Thursday is the best bbq and corn bread I've had in years!“

4.8 Superb103 Reviews
Webb's | Distillery & Brewery Brewery •
7 Journey, Aliso Viejo - 9.77 miles

“We discovered Webb’s a year ago & have tried just about everything on the menu. The staff is amazing and the food is great. I love how they are adding news items. The new years event was super fun and the special menu for Valentine’s Day was incredible. 10/10 recommend“

4.7 Superb147 Reviews
Chapman Crafted Beer Brewery • $$
123 North Cypress Street, Orange - 7.37 miles

“Awesome place, love the ambience, the glassware used to serve their beer, and the friendliness of the staff. Our favorite spot in the OC for beer 👌“

4.7 Superb136 Reviews
Brewing Reserve of California Brewery • $
2930 College Ave D, Costa Mesa - 5.31 miles

“BRC is Amazing!!! 👏 🍺🍻🌮🥳🥂“

4.8 Superb83 Reviews
Brewheim Brewery • $$
1931 East Wright Circle, Anaheim - 9.16 miles

“Love Brewheim ♥️ l Great Staff my favor beer is American Red 🥳🙌🏻✨“

4.6 Superb159 Reviews
Cerveza Cito Brewery Brewery • $$
309 West 4th Street, Santa Ana - 5.06 miles

“Karaoke Thursday!!! Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. I celebrated my birthday there and had the best time! Oh and we played trivia too and my team won!“

4.6 Superb124 Reviews
Noble Ale Works Brewery • $$
Recommended
1621 Sinclair St B, Anaheim - 9.15 miles

“They put pop up guys outside without integrity. Too bad the review goes to the brewery, but they have guys who will lie to you to get your money selling outside. Ultimately, that's on them. Skip it if its a smash burger pop up.

EDIT: Added three stars for the response of the brewery. And honestly, pass it on to the smash burger guys, that they're a customer service business, when they slow down because their cook has no experience in restaurants, ask for forgiveness, rather than taking people's money who can't wait around for their food because it took sooooooo much longer than they quoted. These guys were clearly only their to serve themselves, and that's bad business and sadly super common in today's market. They deserve a chance to improve, but they need guidance from the older generation. They wouldn't hear it from me. Put someone on the grill who can have more than one thought at a time for an hour for them, and the kid will get it. Their frontman might be hopeless though. Not sure. A good cook would help his deficiencies though.“

4.6 Superb107 Reviews
Green Cheek Beer Co. Brewery • $
2957 Randolph Avenue Unit B, Costa Mesa - 3.57 miles

“Great beer and food is amazing.“

4.5 Superb214 Reviews
Synth Beer Co. Brewery •
2960 Randolph Av, Costa Mesa - 3.53 miles

“This is a very good brewery with talented brewers and extremely friendly staff. It has a really laid back vibe and sitting at the bar is great by yourself and with friends. It's in an awesome area right in walking distance to the huddle and green cheek. The food vendors that come there are always top tier and there's a good variety throughout the month. The seltzers are cocktail inspired so lower carbonation. The hard tea one is a must try over ice. These guys got me back into IPAs again because of how good they taste. They have one for each preference and not to mention they already won a bronze medal for their Italian pilsner which is one of my favorites. These guys are up there with green cheek and everywhere brewing. I'd say they go for less options but the menu is also more dialed in than green cheek and they have a very solid lineup. Synth is batting 1000“

4.9 Superb24 Reviews
Laguna Beer Company Beer Bar • $$
859 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach - 9.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Greek Out Pizza Margherita
Turkey Beacon Avocado
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Barvarian Pretzel
Pepperoni Pizza
Jalapeno Poppers
Range of Beer
Cheese Pizza
Caesar Salad
Soft Pretzel

“Sweet local spot and amazing jalapeño poppers“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
GameCraft Brewing Brewery • $
1884 S Santa Cruz St, Anaheim - 9.02 miles

“This is one of the places where me and my friends feel we can let our nerd flag fly. You can truly be yourself and feel safe doing so. There is always something nerdy going on, always.

My friends are big IPA and Blonde drinkers, I’m not. So having a sour and seltzers access is always a big win for me. Staff always takes the time to find me the right drink or even throw together a cocktail.

Seeing this staff really pour their everything into this shows how much a labor of love it is. That’s why I’m always glad to patron here.“

4.6 Superb37 Reviews
Tustin Brewing Co Brewery • $$
13011 Newport Avenue Suite 100, Tustin - 4.6 miles

“Had the great fortune of trying this Hazy IPA before meeting the owner Kelsey Grammer and watching him pull beer for a few hours. This beer is outstanding! it doesn't have that hoppy bite and has a refreshing citrus finish. Put simply? it's delicious. Looking forward to more amazing beers coming!!“

4.4 Superb161 Reviews
Green Cheek Beer Co. Brewery • $$
2294 North Batavia Street Ste C, Orange - 9.97 miles

“Hospitable Service & Tasty Beer“

4.4 Superb94 Reviews
Birrieria Nochistlan Brewery • $
1628 South Standard Avenue, Santa Ana - 3.33 miles

“My family and I have been customers of this place for over 20 years. There is no better place in Santa Ana (or Orange County for that matter) for a good old-fashioned birria. It is cooked to perfection. I came today after a couple of years, and they have simply not lost their magic touch. The same staff from years ago making the same delicious recipe. Trust me, this is the spot!“

4.4 Superb21 Reviews
Salty Bear Brewing Brewery • $
2948 Randolph Av C, Costa Mesa - 3.52 miles

“This is our go-to spot for Huckleberry Seltzer! We came for the seltzer, but stayed for the beer… because apparently that’s how this works. 😂🍻 Everything is delicious, the staff is awesome and super helpful, and the atmosphere is always great. Definitely one of our favorite spots!“

4.3 Superb123 Reviews
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Brewery • $$
901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa - 4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Double Truffle Fries
Macaroni and Cheese
Korean BBQ Rice Bowl
Sweet Potato Fries
Carne Asada Fries
Grass-Fed Burger
Seared Ahi Salad
Ahi Poke Nachos

“It's a bit embarrassing to talk about a brewery without mentioning the beer, but I'll focus on everything else. Everything else was excellent, from the food to the service to the friendly and professional staff.
We had an excellent dinner. And my friends loved the beer“

4.3 Superb194 Reviews
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Brewery • $$
2390 East Orangewood Avenue Suite 100, Anaheim - 8.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Piggy Bank Mac and Cheese
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Double Truffle Fries
Carne Asada Fries
Seared Ahi Salad
Farmhouse Burger
Grilled Zucchini
Ahi Poke Nachos

“Love Love Karl Strauss Brewin. My wife and friends we went to LA
To visit cousins and a baseball game in Anaheim. Our cousins, tell us about Karl Strauss Brewing we had the best time the staff was very friendly, the service they got you in and out. They knew you were going to the game. It was so beautiful and it was right across the street from the ballpark.“

4.3 Superb256 Reviews
Beachwood Brewing Steelcraft Garden Grove Brewery • $$
12900 South Euclid Street, Garden Grove - 8.95 miles

“Had lots of fun, at the Chinese New Years festival“

3.6 Good17 Reviews
SteelCraft Garden Grove Food Court • $
12900 South Euclid Street, Garden Grove - 8.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos from the Taco Place
Brussels Sprouts
Mac and Cheese
Korean Bulgogi
Fried Chicken
Coffee Extra
Loaded Tots
Chicken Rice
Pulled Pork
Hamburger

“Had lots of fun, at the Chinese New Years festival“

4.6 Superb178 Reviews
Golden Road Brewing Anaheim Brewery • $$
2210 East Orangewood Avenue, Anaheim - 8.38 miles

“One of the best breweries I've been to! They had a large selection of beer and I liked everything I tried. The pretzel with cheese and mustard was amazing so even if you aren't planning on eating a meal, get it as a snack! When we visited, temps were nearly 100⁰ outside so we didn't use the outdoor patio, but it seems to be a nice spot.
This brewery is really close to Angels Stadium. I read that if it is game day, they charge for parking so double check before you come.“

4.2 Good395 Reviews
Stadium Brew Co. Gastropubs • $$
26731 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo - 9.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Chicken Caesar
Stadium Brew Burger
Mediterranean Salad
The Works Flatbread
Buffalo Sauce Side
Calimari Appetizer
Fish \u0026 Chips
Nachos Grandes
Chicken Risotto
Brewery Burger

“Good beer selection and dog friendly.“

4.1 Good200 Reviews
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CENTRO Pizza • $
140 E Main St, Tustin - 3.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Neapolitan Style Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza Salsiccia
Pizza Calzone
Wine Samplers
Arugula Salad
Funghi Pizza
Beer Sampler
Caesar Salad
Bruschetta

“We will be back. Good food love it. 😍“

4.5 Superb34 Reviews
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co Pizza • $$
12362 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove - 8.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oggi's Stix Kids Size Corn Dog Nuggets
Oggi's Jumbo Wings - One Pound
Oggi's Special Pizza the Works
Oggi’S Special Pizza
Personal Cheese Pizza
The Meat Lovers Pizza
Oggi's Special Pizza
Oggi's Chopped Salad
Tri-Pepperoni Pizza
Oggi's Famous Wings

“Perfect place to watch the NFL! Geaux Saints!“

4.4 Superb331 Reviews
Sabor Cito Mexican • $
309 West 4th Street, Santa Ana - 5.06 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tacos and Carne Asada Taco
Al Pastor Quesadilla

“Karaoke Thursday!!! Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. I celebrated my birthday there and had the best time! Oh and we played trivia too and my team won!“

4.3 Superb17 Reviews
Helmsman Ale House Brewpubs • $$
2920 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach - 7.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pint of Helmsman Beer
Crispy Chicken Wings
Long Drink Bucket of
Helmsman Patty Melt
California Nachos
Bavarian Pretzel
Fish & Chips
Beer Pitcher
House

“Delicious beer and amazing staff!“

4.2 Good162 Reviews
Brewery X @ Angel Stadium Brewpubs • $$
2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim - 8.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Nachos
Chicken Wings
Pretzel

“I got there early before a game against the Rangers. That's the best time to go because its not so busy. I think the food is better early. Later into the game it gets to crowded and the food is not so temperature hot. Its my brothers favorite spot in the stadium. I don't agree with him. The beer was cold though.“

4 Good106 Reviews
TAPS Fish House & Brewery Seafood • $$
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana - 2.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cesar Salad w Grilled Chicken
Chorizo \u0026 Egg Skillet
Great American Burger
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Sushi Roll

“Brunch is excellent. So many options on your choice of food. Everything from breakfast, lunch and desert. Outstanding service. Thank you, Tammy Jo & her assistant.“

3.7 Good57 Reviews
Ballast Point Brewing Anaheim Brewpubs • $$
1540 Disneyland Drive Suite 201, Anaheim - 10.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon and Hatch Chile Burger and Fries
Wahoo White Beer Steamed Mussels
Al Pastor Inspired Nachos
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Bavarian Pretzel Bites
Blackened Fish Tacos
Chicken Caesar Salad
Ballast Point Wings
Carne Asada Nachos
Pretzel Appetizer

“I have Nooooooo Idea how this place isnt rated higher! Must not of had Marc as the server! From the moment we sat down he was already bringing us waters, asked if we had been here and explained the menu and gave FANTASTIC recommendations. The food was great, very good portions. The drinks were even better, If you want a place to relax, get great food and drinks, watch some sports and have thee best customer service, you have come here! Huge shoutout to marc for making the expierence soo fantastic, and to ashley the girl who brought our food out she had us crackin up!“

3.7 Good381 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Pizza • $$
460 The City Drive South, Orange - 7.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pizookie
Pepperoni Extreme Deep Dish Pizza
Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie
Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs
BJ's Mini One-Topping Pizza
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
BJ's Smokehouse Burger
Ensalada Mixta Pequeña
Monkey Bread Pizookie
Chicken Caesar Salad

“We ordered from BJ’s this evening, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience. Everything we ordered was absolutely fantastic. The chicken Alfredo was incredible. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the Alfredo sauce was delicious, and the garlic knots were genuinely some of the best garlic knots we’ve ever had. We also ordered the deep-dish pepperoni pizza, and my kids, who are HUGE pepperoni pizza fans, absolutely loved it. They said it was one of the best pepperoni pizzas they’ve ever had, which is saying a lot in our family! But as wonderful as the food was, what really made me want to leave this review was the customer service. Chris, the General Manager, is exceptional. He genuinely cares about the experience families have at his restaurant and goes above and beyond to make sure every customer leaves happy and full. Being in such a high-tourist area, we’ve unfortunately found that some restaurants don’t seem overly concerned about whether you’ll ever come back. They know there will always be another family visiting tomorrow. Chris is the complete opposite. He treats you like a returning regular, even when you’re just visiting. You can tell that he takes genuine pride in his restaurant, his customers and the experience people have there. Great food can make you enjoy a meal, but great service is what makes you remember a restaurant. This BJ’s managed to give us both. Between the incredible food and the way Chris takes care of his customers, they absolutely earned five stars from our family. We will definitely be back!“

3.7 Good536 Reviews

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