50 Best Craft Breweries in San Diego

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

“Great atmosphere & amazing sours.“

“The only problem is that on the weekends this place is too popular. It can actually be hard to find parking or seating. But the food, drinks, lines music, and general vibe is phenomenal. It seems like every time I come I plan on having a quick bite but end up staying for hours.“

“we tried several samples! very refreshing and taste good❤ I got Mint and Mango habenero chile..yummy“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!😋🍻“

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

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

“Amazing friendly place , staff so friendly“

“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“

“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. 💥“

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!“

“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!!“

“Good beer, good food, service was top notch.“

“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.“

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

“Singularly the best brewery in San Diego
Been going there for 10+ years

The owners are are family to me & my husband, have been awesome friends for a decade.

The beertenders are fun, educated about the beers & are all family to me

The beer is some of the best i’ve had in my life, my desert-island beer lives on the board, Drink this or the Bees Die

Being gluten-free makes the beer healthier for me, less pain in my joints, no bloating, & tastes amazing.

Overall 100/10 for me, now & forever“

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

“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. 💥“

“We had our 13 and 14 year old it was kid friendly which is awesome what drew us in was the punk themed bar setting but the music they were playing was so not at all what we expected also the beer felt warm other than that they had board games which was cool“

“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!“

“Eddy's an awesome bartender!“

“Great flavors, something for everyone“

“Discovered this little microbrewery when driving down Hibert Street in Mira Mesa after a walk around Miramar Lake. There was a sidewalk banner advertising the brewery and I’m super happy I scoped the place out. The crew and patrons were having ugly Xmas sweater night and our little dog was welcomed as we were.I had Siren Song, an IPA, and my friend had Wolf, a German altbier. We were delighted with our cold pints, the beers were both excellent!!!!! We are definitely coming back and inviting friends!Give this brewery a try, you won’t be sorry!“

“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!“

“Great Selection of modern IPA’s“

“Lots of fun! Friendly staff 🙂👍“

“Some of the best beers in San Diego“

“Hands down my favorite craft beer and brewery in San Diego. AleSmith is not far from the extremely crowded Ballast Point brewery and is superior in every way, from the beer to the service. And not nearly as crowded. If you can visit only one brewery in San Diego, make it this one.“

“We had our wedding reception upstairs at Mission Brewery and it was the best decision ever. The manager Eric went above and beyond for us and made something so easy. Our bartender, I believe his name was George was so so great and also made our night to remember. Parking is nearby, close to many hotels, lots of space, and great beers. Highly recommend booking all of your events at Mission Brewery.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“I've had most of the menu and have loved every beer I've tried here. Today was overcast and cold, perfect weather for a stout. The Gambino didn't disappoint. It is well balanced and smooth. The Coco Ono a Pina colada hazy IPA. Also an awesome choice tith the pineapple nicely complementing the hops and the coconut being present but not overwhelming. Definitely stop by and have a taste“

“Cucina Caprese is one of our favorites. Everything on the menu is fabulous. Guiseppe knows how to make delicious food. Best pizza ever!“

“Eddy's an awesome bartender!“

“Came here for dinner, our food was amazing and our server David went above and beyond! David was super friendly and knowledgeable on the menu and drink selection!! five stars for the food and five stars for David and his amazing customer service“

“Always service with a smile!“

“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 ? ?“

“Fun with my family from Colorado and local.“

“Great Selection of modern IPA’s“

“A great place to have a beer and hang out with friends“

“Delicious beer, I really enjoyed the browns.“

“a nice. cosy place and cold beer“