50 Best Craft Breweries near La Mesa

Helix Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
8101 Commercial St, La Mesa

“Great little brewery that has freshly made pizza a couple of times every week. Very kind staff. There's a 2 for $30 pizza special and every pizza you buy gets you a 50% discount ticket towards a beer. One of the best deals in town for groups. Will definitely be back to try more of their selection!“

4.7 Superb83 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Pizza • $$
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Boneless Wings with Root Beer BBQ Sauce
BJ's Brewhouse Blonde Fish 'N' Chips
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Hickory Brisket and Bacon Burger
BJ's Brewhouse Bowl with Shrimp
BJ's Classic Chicken Sandwich
Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie
Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad
BJ's Slow-Roasted Beef Dip

“Our waitress today was Maya. She was very attentive! We had a great dining experience today.“

4.5 Superb563 Reviews
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Bj's Pizza • $$
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

“Our waitress today was Maya. She was very attentive! We had a great dining experience today.“

3.6 Good64 Reviews
Pure Project North Park Brewery •
2867 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego - 6.4 miles

“Happily went to the wrong location! Awesome beer!“

4.9 Superb150 Reviews
Pure Project Brewery • $
9030 Kenamar Dr #308, San Diego - 11.31 miles

“Exceptional beers! With a wide variety of styles. Their west coast IPA and saison are my favorite. The staffs are very friendly. Stepped in 30 mins before the closing time but still got great service. Highly recommend!“

4.9 Superb125 Reviews
Sunny Grove Brewing Company Brewery • $
8665 Argent St Suite B, Santee - 4.91 miles

“Great atmosphere and better beer! Love this place.“

5 Superb70 Reviews
East Village Brewing Company Brewery • $$
201 Park Blvd Suite 101, San Diego - 8.67 miles

“Must visit. I don't care for most breweries but East Village Brewing changed that. Definitely try the Sandlot.“

4.9 Superb119 Reviews
Ketch Brewing Brew Pub Brewery • $$
7889 Ostrow St, San Diego - 8.29 miles

“Great people. Great vibe. And the beer is fantastic!“

4.9 Superb115 Reviews
Pure Project Balboa Park Brewery • $$
2865 Fifth Ave, San Diego - 8.27 miles

“Great space and good beers. Always good for that sunset on the patio.“

4.9 Superb115 Reviews
Hopnonymous Brewing Company Brewery • $$
7705 Convoy Ct, San Diego - 8.93 miles

“This brewery is hands down one of the best spots in San Diego! The beer is absolutely delicious--some of the best I've had in the area. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the owner goes out of their way to make you feel at home, which really adds a personal touch. I love the fun rotation of food trucks, so there's always something new and tasty to pair with the brews. Between the games, activities, and overall good vibes, it's the perfect place to hang out with friends or just relax. Highly recommend checking it out!“

4.9 Superb89 Reviews
Kove Brewing Brewery • $
9030 Kenamar Dr #309, San Diego - 11.3 miles

“A refreshing quality Hard Yerba Mate made to taste in a nice garden atmosphere! The staff is superb and knows their Mate!“

5 Superb52 Reviews
Juneshine Brewery • $$
10051 Old Grove Rd, San Diego - 10.39 miles

“Great place to hang out with great drink, not intoxicating. 👍😊. Great ambiance! Love it! 💖“

4.8 Superb41 Reviews
Bay City Brewing Co Tasting Room Brewery •
627 Eighth Ave, San Diego - 8.7 miles

“My wife and I came in last night before the padres game. Awesome atmosphere and location. The cold IPA was honestly the best beer I’ve had in a long time. Brandon the bartender was super friendly and helpful. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area“

4.6 Superb74 Reviews
Serpentine Cider | Miramar Tasting Room Brewery • $$
8665 Miralani Dr Suite 100, San Diego - 11.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork - 1 2 lb
Hopped Apricot Cider
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Smoked Pineapple
Flight of Cider
Flight of Mead
The Classic
Cajun Fries
Bean Crack
Strawberry

“Fantastic ciders and food!!“

4.6 Superb62 Reviews
Prestons’ Ginger Beer Brewery •
8680 Miralani Dr UNIT 126, San Diego - 11.18 miles

“There’s no ginger beer like Preston’s. The quality is absolutely unmatched, he’s truly a master of his craft! They offer a variety of unique flavors, and every one of them is delicious. If you’re a fan of ginger, this is definitely a spot you’ll want to check out!!“

5 Superb26 Reviews
Mujeres Brew House Brewery • $$
1983 Julian Ave, San Diego - 8.24 miles

“First time visiting! Used Hop Passport. Flavorful brews & seltzers. 🍺“

4.6 Superb50 Reviews
Seek Beer Co. Brewery • $$
3052 El Cajon Blvd suite C, San Diego - 6.18 miles

“The team who works here is amazing. The beer has depth and character and the Hazy's.... OMG! Top notch! It is a San Diego must see/taste brewery. One thing that stands out as well is that the have sours but not traditional ones. They are not sour at all, more like a fruit drink. I can now bring my non beer loving friends with me and enjoy. There are two other breweries attached to this one as well. Three breweries who all have specialties so whatever type of beer you like you will find it it.“

4.9 Superb34 Reviews
Athletic Brewing Co. - Production (No Taproom) Brewery • $$
7606 Trade St, San Diego - 11.45 miles

“Love me some Run Wild!!! You made living alcohol free so easy and enjoyable!!! Cannot tell the difference, WOW! Oh, and I can get it at my local grocery store! Love it!😋🍻“

4.9 Superb33 Reviews
El Cid Brewing Company Brewery • $$
2911 El Cajon Blvd #2, San Diego - 6.34 miles

“New favorite brewery! Had a Groupon from a long time ago that had expired but the amazing staff honored it! They had some of the best beer I have ever had and by far the best unique beers! Very chill vibe to watch the padres game! We brought in dinner from another spot and tried a flight of different beers. They have a pool table and lots of bar seats and tables plus TVs with different sports on. Very friendly staff, great laid back vibe, and awesome beers. Definitely recommend“

4.8 Superb39 Reviews
Hannegan’s House Beer Co & Creamery Brewery • $$
1535 Tidelands Ave. ste c, National City - 8.78 miles

“Great beer selection, kombucha options, and DELICIOUS ice cream. The crew is amazing. Welcoming, friendly, chatty and a bunch of fellow Star Wars fans, pwhich was great. We stopped in on our way out of the Convention Center from ComicCon. This was a welcome refreshment after long days. Highly recommend!“

5 Superb14 Reviews
Fall Brewing Company Brewery • $
9550 Distribution Ave, San Diego - 11.28 miles

“Shh! Don’t tell anybody but Fall Brewing continues to be a top 3 brewer in SD. I’ve never tried a beer they make I didn’t like. 💥“

4.7 Superb58 Reviews
Embolden Beer Co. Brewery • $$
8655 Production Ave ste a, San Diego - 11.45 miles

“Don’t forget also a great compliment to the beer selection here is the amazing wood fire pizza with @pizzatrolley“

4.8 Superb25 Reviews
Citizen Brewers Brewery • $$
5837 Mission Gorge Rd A, San Diego - 4.58 miles

“Fun time making our our 🍺 beer! Owner wa so knowledgeable and friendly! Can’t wait to taste the finished product!“

5 Superb9 Reviews
Kilowatt Brewing Kearny Mesa Brewery • $
7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego - 8.96 miles

“Eddy's an awesome bartender!“

4.7 Superb30 Reviews
Original 40 Brewing Company Brewery • $$
3117 University Ave, San Diego - 6.16 miles

“Lots of fun! Friendly staff 🙂👍“

4.6 Superb116 Reviews
AleSmith Brewing Company Brewery • $
9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego - 11.11 miles

“Alesmith is a San Diego staple and absolutely worth a stop on any brewery crawl. The Del Mar location is massive — tons of space, great setup, and you can instantly tell how electric it must get on weekends. I stopped by on a Monday night, so it was quiet, but that gave me the chance to really appreciate the space and chat with the bartenders.

Service was top-notch: knowledgeable, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the beer. I went with the Clásico and it did not disappoint — crisp, balanced, and exactly what you’d expect from a brewery that nails consistency and quality across the board.

Looking forward to coming back during peak hours to experience the full energy. If you’re into craft beer, Alesmith is a must.“

4.6 Superb115 Reviews
Duck Foot Brewing Miramar Brewery • $
8920 Kenamar Dr #210, San Diego - 11.2 miles

“Lots of variety and options on this menu. They brew fun beers instead of the seemingly more common, easy-drinking IPAs. I’m looking for something that tastes like I’m chewing pine needles, and Duck Foot has that (among other, less intense beers too!).

Dog-friendly patio and usually has a food truck. We went home a 4-pack to go!“

4.6 Superb63 Reviews
Little Miss Brewing Brewery • $
7949 Stromesa Ct ste y, San Diego - 11.2 miles

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!“

4.6 Superb59 Reviews
Fall Brewing Company Brewery • $
4542 30th St, San Diego - 6.26 miles

“Shh! Don’t tell anybody but Fall Brewing continues to be a top 3 brewer in SD. I’ve never tried a beer they make I didn’t like. 💥“

4.6 Superb53 Reviews
New Motion Beverages Brewery • $
8655 Production Ave ste A, San Diego - 11.45 miles

“Great flavors, something for everyone“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
The Church by The Lost Abbey Brewery •
1313 J St, San Diego - 8.54 miles

“I feel so lucky to be living close to The Lost Abbey (in a historic Mexican Presbyterian church). The range of brewed beers here is masterclass. Pilsners to Saisons. A dubbel. A quad. The brews here are a cut above and stick you pinky out special. But if you want something smooth and lovely, do the Mexican lager or Heavenly Hitter and enjoy in the big outdoor area and cheer on the Padres. . And I totally saw Jesus here during comicon in 2025. This place is officially blessed.
Great vibes.“

4.5 Superb89 Reviews
Protector Brewery Brewery • $$
8680 Miralani Dr UNIT 128, San Diego - 11.09 miles

“Another amazing events in the books for VBC. Thank you so much to the team at Protector for supporting the Veteran community and hosting our 9th Anniversary event. The team professionally planned and executed our event for 200 plus guests without a hitch! We look forward to continuing our relationship with your brand and planning future events!“

4.4 Superb17 Reviews
Chula Vista Brewery Brewery • $
294 Third Ave, Chula Vista - 9.34 miles

“Great beer and good food! They also promote several social mixers. Definitely going back“

4.4 Superb21 Reviews
Knotty Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
842 Market St, San Diego - 8.69 miles

“We booked the back patio area for a wedding event and had about ~90 guests over the course of 3 hours.

We highly, highly recommend Knotty Brewing for an event. The staff was *extremely* kind and attentive, the space was perfect in size and decor, the food and beverage selection was great! We made use of the outdoor TVs for sports, the cornhole section, and the private bar made it very easy to order.

Many thanks to the team at Knotty Brewing!“

4 Good5 Reviews
Harland Brewing Co - Scripps Ranch Brewery • $$
10115 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego - 10.49 miles

“Love their West Coast IPA and the beertender service is excellent. Came here on a busy Thursday night with both kids and the pup. Even with a biotech Meetup event happening I never waited more than 2 min for a beer when a small lined formed at the bar. ??

Kids had a great time playing around the corn hole set and with the arcade games. Poseidon Project was serving up delicious wood fire pies ? . We had the Hot Honey and it was ? ?“

4.4 Superb53 Reviews
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego Brewery • $
9495 Candida St, San Diego - 10.52 miles

“If you are looking for a dog friendly taproom with amazing beer, amazing staff and amazing food then you can stop here because you’ve found it. Been going here for years and would recommend it to anyone and everyone.“

4.4 Superb58 Reviews
Mission Brewing - East Village Brewery • $
131 14th St, San Diego - 8.58 miles

“Great time, minus the upstairs being closed for an event. 😭😭 we just wanted to check out the view, we didnt plan on staying. Wish they had let us look for 2 minutes without charging $$... event hadn't even started, but I get it. 🫶🖖“

4.3 Superb28 Reviews
North Park Beer Company Brewery • $$
3038 University Ave, San Diego - 6.3 miles

“Great Selection of modern IPA’s“

4.4 Superb95 Reviews
Thorn St. Brewery Brewery • $
3176 Thorn St, San Diego - 6.41 miles

“I recommend experiencing Thorn Brewing NP for the intimate neigborhood vibe, super friendly beer tenders and exceptional quality of the craft. Cheers🍻!“

4.1 Good16 Reviews
North Park Beer Company - Bankers Hill Brewery • $
3095 Fifth Ave, San Diego - 8.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smash Burger and Fries
Original Smash Burger
Chicken Wings
Bankers Fries
Beer Hop Fu
Pulled Pork

“Great Selection of modern IPA’s“

4.4 Superb135 Reviews
Societe Brewing Company Brewery • $
8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego - 8.49 miles

“Fantastic experience here. Respectful, friendly, and outgoing service. Good beer selection. IPAs on one half of the menu, everything else on the other side. If you're sticking with the non-IPA side, the kolsch, blonde, Belgian golden, and their stouts are all great. The Debutante amber all was a highlight. Vibe good here, too. It's a large, destination brewery, with lots of available seating inside and out. A handful of bar stools, too.“

4.3 Superb43 Reviews
Burning Beard Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
785 Vernon Way, El Cajon - 4.23 miles

“I don’t even drink beer and this is my happy place“

4.3 Superb48 Reviews
3 Punk Ales Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
259 3rd Ave, Chula Vista - 9.25 miles

“🙂👍 Jose is the man!“

4.1 Good31 Reviews
Hillcrest Brewing Company Brewery • $
1458 University Ave, San Diego - 7.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Happy Hour Pizza by the Slice 3
HBC Meatballs & Breadsticks
Oven Baked Chicken Wings
Sweet Hot Pig Pizza
Sissy Shrimp Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Bbqueer Chicken
Caprese Salad
Buffalo Wings
Banana Hammock

“Fun with my family from Colorado and local.“

4.2 Good55 Reviews
Novo Brazil Brewing - Lane Ave Brewery • $$
901 Lane Ave #100, Chula Vista - 8.76 miles

“Love all the art 🙂👍“

4.1 Good41 Reviews
Quantum Brewing Brewery • $$
5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116, San Diego - 8.02 miles

“Delicious beer, I really enjoyed the browns.“

4 Good32 Reviews
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park Brewery • $
3812 Grim Ave, San Diego - 6.28 miles

“a nice. cosy place and cold beer“

4 Good37 Reviews
Fall Brewing Company South Park Taproom Brewpubs • $
3010 Juniper St, San Diego - 6.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blood Orange Jazz Hands
Pomegranate Jazz Hands
Plenty for All Pilsner
Peach Jazz Hands

“Made this our first visit on a North Park brewery crawl and it was a great way to kick it off. Extremely friendly staff who helped us pick our beers as out of town guests. Nice little patio area to sit in the sun. Lots of locals were making their way in and out while we were there which is always a great sign!“

3.8 Good25 Reviews
Brewjeria Taproom & Kitchen Wine Bar • $$
241 3rd Ave c, Chula Vista - 9.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

Borrego Burger with Battered Jalape
Chorizo Grilled Octopus Taco
Taco De Pescado Frito
Torta De Chilaquiles
Aguachile De Camaron
Adobada Taco Trompo
Ceviche Campechano
Oysters Rockefeller
Adobe Duck Taco
Sweet BBQ Wings

“The food and drinks here are amazing! The service was great too. The staff was super attentive without being overbearing. We were seated right away and offered drinks almost immediately, which I loved. The music and ambiance were on point, definitely a vibe whether you come during the day or at night for dinner. I’d highly recommend checking this place out.“

4 Good46 Reviews
Groundswell Brew Tasting Room (Chula Vista) Brewery • $$
258 3rd Ave, Chula Vista - 9.28 miles

“🙂👍 Shaun & Alex are great!“

3.9 Good53 Reviews

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