Ale Tales Taproom and Kitchen

1520 J St, San Diego
(619) 269-0323

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Sean HEAPHY

Cool spot. Buenaveza on tap and nice outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Genea Tennison

Sooo glad I finally made it in this lovely place. Its way cooler than Jess described!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melissa B

After an exhausting day of moving into our new building, my amazing friend and I decided to treat ourselves with a much-needed breather—and stumbled into a delightful surprise: it was Monday Happy Hour at Ale Tales Taproom and Kitchen!

We ordered the Chicken Strips and Fries, Garlic Honey Chicken Wings, a beer (wish I remembered which one my friend chose!), and I opted for a bottled root beer. Let me just say—the food was top notch. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot after a long day. The Garlic Honey Wings especially stood out—perfectly crispy with just the right balance of sweet and savory.

The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it the ideal spot to unwind. We didn’t plan it, but this happy hour turned out to be the perfect end to a chaotic day. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great bites, chill vibes and genuinely positive kind staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Tapert

Great selection of many local and other beers on tap. East Village, near Petco Park. Plus food and great music!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Abbott

You're buggin if you love craft beer and craft eats and won't come here.. like it's unreal. Some beers run a pretty penny but it's beyond worth it. Staff makes you feel at home, kitchen is always running and have never had a bad experience here ever. Owners are very involved and theirs always something cool going on. You can't come in here and not spend money because theirs 3 walkin coolers organized with a bunch of crazy craft beer to-go! They do special full course meals at least once every 2 weeks that you can pre order.. yes full course. They offer Mug Club membership and also have a full wine rack for sale of some cool stuff. ALSO ALSO ALSO DOGGY FRIENDLY. Review sounds biased I'm sure but I rarely go out of my way to submit reviews and I'm telling you as a dude that drinks beer all over on a regular... this is a joint you gotta get down with!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Sheeti

I love it here! Great vibes, friendly neighborhood, homey, great service & food. It’s always a joy to come in. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Bobbie Ables-Smith

Good beer selection.

D. C.

As a new local, this is going to be a staple. Solid rotating tap list, elevated bar food, clean, good vibes. Just a home run for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Wings, Chips and Salsa, Seasoned Fries

Michelle Kaiser

Lots of great beer options. Food was phenomenal and plentiful. All day Monday happy hour! A little on the expensive side for short pours.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings, Beer Flight, Chips and Smashed Avocado

charles soto

Everything is great and the beer!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings, Beer Flight

Billy Wagner

Great tap list. Solid bottle shop. Very tasty Italian beef sandwich. Excellent host/owner. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gisel Siqueiros

Amazing experience every time I come in! The taproom is great with amazing beer selection and cans to go! Service is amazing they treat me like family!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Olivia Orduno

Excellent food, service was also amazing!! Would definitively come back
Fríes with buffalo chicken was amazing
The hot dog was really good also

Parking: Parking can be complicated due to closeness to petco park

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiras de Pollo Frito

Rick Christiansen

They had a special stout flight when I popped in and the beertander let me sample another stput they had as well. She was coo. Thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beer Flight

Sam Baker

Popular place, good beer ?

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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Ale Tales Taproom and Kitchen

1520 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 269-0323