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.“

“You know how you want to be a regular at your neighborhood spot? This is that place! The staff is truly the nicest and listen to your flavor preferences and really guide you to get the best beer for you. If you love good beer, nice people, and an amazing atmosphere- church is your place“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“The new location in Normal Heights. It's a must visit. The taps are clean and pouring the same brew as the convoy location. Its a fun and inviting environment. And if you need a little food, Bulldog's pizza will be coming... but you can also order from the restaurants right around and they will deliver to you at Hopnonymous.
C'mon in. Grab a pint of your favorite. Enjoy as Loïc and Gavin as they pour your favorite drafts.“

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

“I love this spot! I went for the first time a few days ago and was quite impressed. The drinks are delish and the bartenders are super cool. My favorite part is the huge outdoor patio. I will definitely be returning 🥰“

“Awesome selection of delicious beers! The absolute best non- alcoholic company!!“

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

“Amazing friendly place , staff so friendly“

“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. 💥“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“Came in Saturday night with my girlfriend. We watched a bit of drama unfold with another female patron, and somehow got pulled into it. The staff stayed friendly and professional the whole time. It ended up being such a wild, weird experience we’ll never forget. but the beer was on point and the two guys there were super chill. We’ll definitely come back here on our travels.“

“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. 💥“

“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. 💥“

“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 🙂👍“

“We came to AleSmith Brewing Company for a retirement party and were honestly a little nervous at first... I thought they only had “weird” beers and no food. Stepping out of my comfort zone turned out to be the best decision. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
The peach beer is to die for. They also have food trucks with tons of options... we enjoyed everything from pizza and a burrito to a fruit plate and a chicken quesadilla.
We’re foodies, and we absolutely loved the vibe and atmosphere. Such a great experience!“

“Some of the best beers in San Diego“

“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.“

“Societe Brewing Company has a nice central location in Kearny Mesa just off of Clairmont Mesa Blvd with a traffic light so relatively easy to get in and out of. Lots of tables both inside and outside and great to meet up with friends for a quick drink. Now the place is extremely loud with terrible acoustics so if the place is relatively full you have to yell to hear people right next to you. Also, under the Marine Core Air Base so lots of noise from the jets. I would not recommend any business events or groups except just friends that don't mind hanging out. Having Chacho’s food truck right next to the brewery is fantastic as you can get quick eats while drinking beer.“

“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“

“Delicious beer, I really enjoyed the browns.“

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

“a nice. cosy place and cold beer“

“Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, food is savory and fresh!“

“Very friendly staff the food is great.“