27 Best Craft Breweries near Newport Beach

“Food is OK! But portions are big and everything tastes fresh. Salsas were really good but the chips could break your teeth lol. Loved the outdoor dog friendly seating. Servers were really great. Got the Pina Loca and it was alright. Nice vibey spot for dinner by Newport beach.“

“Delicious beer and amazing staff!“

“Great service, nice atmosphere and friendly servers“

“BRC is Amazing!!! 👏 🍺🍻🌮🥳🥂“

“This has become a go-to spot for awesome beer, great pinball, and even better company. The pinball machines are meticulously maintained and play great, and they run regular pinball tournaments that are super welcoming and beginner-friendly. The owner and staff care deeply about the quality of the beer and the experience their patrons have when they visit, and the regulars are always warm and inviting. I highly recommend a visit if you truly want that Cheers experience where "everybody knows your name." ?“

“Nice place for crafted beer- many selections“

“Good times nice place to have a nice cold beer and hang out with family and friends. They have indoor and outdoor seating.⚓️💦🍺😎 they rent kegs here and are in a close location to their local Disc golf club 🥏⛳️ so this can be your 19th hole“

“Great beer, friendly staff, nice owner and environment.“

“Rode our bikes down here to try a new to us spot . The beers hit the spot after a long bike ride and the pretzel was amazing .“

“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!“

“First time at the tasting room, we love the brewery on Gothard! Walked up with my blind Yorkie in a stroller and asked, is it dog friendly here? Everyone….employees & patrons…”yes, come in”! Beer was delicious & refreshing, loved the hometown crowd!“

“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!“

“Great beer and food is amazing.“

“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!“

“Great craft brewery 10 minutes from John Wayne Airport. Attached to a place called the anti-mall ( never knew) with shops, restaurants, stuff..great pre-flight choice for a flight 😂😅😉“

“This place is fantastic, great gluten free beers and food .. television and games. A great place to hang out and 100 percent gluten free“

“This place was recommended, i finally made it! Enjoyed a steak taco and a pastor taco. The meat was very tender and flavorful. The salsas were fresh and delicious. These might be the best tacos I’ve had in some time. I tried their Red (and I’ve tried many), it is well worth coming back for, great beer! Their beer and menu choices are worth repeat visits. I have worked in hotel/restaurant in the past so I can tell they have freshness and great flavors here. Bravo!“

“Stopped in on a Wednesday. There are 2 other great breweries in the area which makes it a fun spot to hop around.

Had the light lager, was a little on the butter side, but pretty solid. The bar is pretty cool and modern, had plenty of bar seating and high tops along with a cool little couch as you enter the beer garden.

The beer garden is awesome. Plenty of space, cool lighting, and a stage. Would love to hangout there with some live music. Prices are more than reasonable and the staff is super attentive.

Worth a stop!“

“Yummy apps and beer. Loved the egg rolls and the fried cheese curds! Yum“

“Great place on the weekend“

“New to the area so wanted to explore the local beer options and this will definitely remain on our rotation. They have a solid amount of rotating and guest beers, which we appreciate. Bar seating was easy to get and pleasant. Parking can be a bit meh but there is a mall garage almost immediately outside to resort to instead. Staff super friendly.

The beers were pretty mid but will be back just because of easy of convenience and the vibe.“

“This is one of the greatest pizzas ever. I've tried a lot of pizza in Hb and FV. This had to be the freshest and most unique pizzas ever. They also have great names for the pizzas. I got the Home Alone and Life's a garden, Dig it. Amazing. I will be back for more pizzas. Also, while waiting for my pizza, I tried one of their signature beers. I was also so amazed how great it was, and it was one of the greatest beers ever. It was a great atmosphere, and the customer service was exceptional great. The whole experience was great. I'll be back for more for sure...“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food in a great location. Would definitely go back.“