50 Best Craft Breweries in San Diego

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

“todo el personal muy amable y todas las bartender siempre dando un buen servicio y siempre dando una buena explicacion sobre toda la varidad de cervezas que ofrecen todo muy bien mi calificacion es de 10“

“I am obsessed with Juneshine! I love the hard kombucha but I’m an even bigger fan of the canned cocktails. I live in Oregon and recently visited the tasting room while in San Diego- it’s beautiful and a fun vibe with great people! Definitely recommend, especially if you’re into kombucha! If kombucha isn’t your thing, pick up a case of their canned cocktails at the liquor or grocery store - you won’t be disappointed! Really clean ingredients and they are so good!“

“Excellent Meade had a good time“

“Fantastic ciders and food!!“

“We REALLY enjoyed happy hour at Bay City Brewing! Taylor was AMAZING. HELPFUL and SO ENTERTAINING!! We had a ton of fun meeting regulars in for a drink before the Journey show; gaining insight from Taylor; and savoring some awesome beers and food!“

“Vegetarian options: Ask Sam, a kitchen wizard, to vegetize your ‘za & he’ll dazzle ya. My chow chow, Stella & I roll by the PB shop every day & she laps the always fresh, cool water — not just one, but 2, fresh bowls, show how they care for the doggos (on the patio) too. Mega-friendly vibe. Fun merch.“

“Second time here. The Staff is knowledgeable, they help each other serve you. (No Cold Food Here). Room for parties on the 3 patios, running brook, with Giant goldfish in the pond that weaves under one of the patios. Huge selection of drinks, acholic and non. It's a little picturesque, where it is located, that, is the restaurant. Lunch and dinner suburb. Steaks, fish, pasta, huge salads. And, not expensive.“

“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.“

“Just chat with the staff. They will match you perfectly with their brew. This place is definitely an “Experience” for me and a few co-workers.“

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

“Great beer and operated by a retired SCPO! Gotta try the HONCH Apple Seltzer! It’s the closest I’ve had to a CHUHI since I PCS’d out of Japan in ‘95! I’ll be stopping by whenever I am in San Diego from now on!“

“Was there for a pint with my wife while in town. We used to live here before the full explosion of breweries happened. We just happened to be a few blocks away and I couldn't not stop in. Living currently in the Seattle we get a boon of fresh hop beers, so I was excited to try theirs. I wasn't disappointed and even took a crowler for the hotel. My wife is more of a new drinker when she has a beer, but I have her drinking a jazzy pale or IPA when we are out and she was super happy with the Slammin SD hazy ipa. Would definitely go back, but so many other spots to check out while we're in town.“

“Great atmosphere & amazing sours.“

“Seriously the best NA beer!“

“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!“

“Yes! These peeps are super chill, super talented and super brewers. From Ales to Lagers and Sours... Getcha Some!!!“

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

“Awesome brewery with German, Irish, and other traditional style beers which is a rare find in the San Diego craft brewery scene which is overcrowded with IPAs and Hazy beers. If beer isn’t your thing there’s a winery and meadery well positioned next door with a pizza place, all with a common dog friendly BeerGarden (Biergarten) that has live music on the weekends! We’ll be visiting this place much more frequently in the future“

“Great beer great owners and staff“

“This is an amazing place. The view is epic, as are the brews. As a half German half Belgian I know my beers. I had a great chat with the staff about different beer types and was able to test a few of their own. What can I say besides cheers! Keep up the good spirit and the atmosphere. If I am ever back in town I will visit you guys again!“

“Mando and the crew knocked it out of the park for our wedding welcome party last month! Mando stayed in touch leading up to the event and was super chill about all our last-minute changes and shifting guest count (which felt like a moving target). The staff were awesome—friendly, attentive, and made sure everyone had a blast!

The space is fun, laid-back, and perfect for medium to large groups. We’ll definitely be back for future gatherings—these guys know how to throw a good time!“

“Really good non-alcoholic ginger beer! There was a surprising variety of flavors available. What was nice is some were spicier than others, so if you're into really spicy ginger you can get the original or matcha flavors, or for something more mild go for the POG for instance. They had some delicious meat pies available as well for a bite to eat. All their flavors are available to go on cans, the owner sealed some right in front of us. This was a really cool option in this complex, something delicious but not intoxicating.“

“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.“

“Amazing friendly place , staff so friendly“

“Great vibe with the punk rock posters! Miguel was the most personable bartender we saw all night in the Northbrook area. He definitely knows the city and gave some great recommendations. Beers were all excellent…best place we stopped tonight. Thanks Miguel!“

“Fall Brewing’s new HQ, production facility and taproom in the former Saint Archer brewery location is a great evolution. It has a very tropical ambiance and during nice weather, has huge roll-up doors open to let the sea breeze waft through. Large outdoor Biergarten area in the shade. The whole place just screams “comfortable” and is a popular location for small groups to socialize. Great diverse food in the vicinity and since there typically is no on-site food, BYO is welcome and commonplace. One fun fact that sets it apart from other establishments is that the restrooms are spotless and incredibly decorated with examples of some of the most inspired commercial art ever. It’s like touring a gallery, but without the stuffy art snobs.

There has been a new pop-up sandwich guy there recently. He is currently exclusive to Fall Brewing as he is just starting out and building a clientele. It’s called “Wicked Rare Beefs” (no typo), and he sells the most incredible, tender and delicious roast beef sandwiches I’ve ever had. He makes everything from scratch - BBQ sauce, rub for the roast, etc. Sandwiches are made to order and portions are very generous - it’s a meal.
Currently, only Friday nights and he sometimes has a second sandwich offering - Pastrami, French Dip, Philly Cheesesteak. All with the same quality and care in preparation.

Great beers, reasonable prices, fun staff, incredible ambiance. Easy access just a block off Miramar Rd. Midway between 15 and 805 freeways in the “Beeramar” microbrewery district, so lots of other places nearby to try out as well.“

“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!“

“Fun place, good food plus great vibes.“

“Went to celebrate a birthday and had the most wonderful time learning about and brewing beer, all the while enjoying delicious brews and amazing company. Judd is an incredible host, he’s knowledgeable and fun to be around and the overall experience is one I’d highly recommend. Will be coming back!“

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

“Great atmosphere & amazing sours.“

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!“

“We just discovered this place driving by I grew up around the area vanessa, mike and mark were amazing we felt so welcomed and we cannot wait until we come back we are excited for karaoke night !! Def gonna be our regular spot from now on ! Please check them out you wont regret it !!!“

“really cool atmosphere and delicious plant-based pastries!“

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!“

“Eddy's an awesome bartender!“

“We had reservations at another local place but finished our tour early and our other reservation wasn't for another hour. We were hungry so we canceled that reservation and decided last minute to pop in here. We'll even though it was super busy with the game tonight, they had a table for us. We all ordered and enjoyed our meals. My burger was so good and I highly recommend the parmesean fries. The carrot cake was delicious too.“

“Marco is an amazing beertender and the layout is perfect for just relaxing with a beer or a fun party with friends. The beer is delicious and the menu changes pretty frequently.“

“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“

“I came with friends for some afternoon bevy’s and had an amazing time!! My friends all like beer but I unfortunately hate beer. Thankfully they had a couple cocktails on the menu and let me try all of them! They were all great - especially the Peach Mojito! Such a fun vibe, great location and the owner is amazing and super nice! Highly recommend!!“

“Great flavors, something for everyone“

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

“Finished the Bike's and Beers ride and what a nice event. Was reasonably organized (sometimes when a brewery/restaurant does a cycling event, it can be hit/miss), this was awesome! Beers were tasty, live band was solid. Chapeau to organizers!“

“Our first time visiting this brewery. It wasn’t busy Saturday afternoon and there is indoor & outdoor dining. They had a variety of beer and special slush drinks. We enjoyed our drinks and the Puerto Rican food from the food truck. The server was nice.“

“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 ? ?“

“Societe Brewing Company is a fantastic spot for craft beer lovers. The beer selection is diverse and always top-quality, with something to suit every palate. The atmosphere is laid-back and inviting, perfect for enjoying a pint with friends. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore great craft beers in a relaxed setting!“

“Fabulous Venue. Best Service. Great Blends.“

“Eddy's an awesome bartender!“