35 Best Brewpubs in San Diego

“Place is fire. So many beers to choose from you don't even know where to start. I'd say ask the bartenders to pick your drinks for you. It's funner that way.“

“Fantastic ciders and food!!“

“Food was good, mac n cheese was more salty then flavourful. The pastrami sandwhich was excellent! And the rest was pretty good. Atmosphere is amazing at this place because of the beautiful koi pond. Just need the servers to step up their game and would be one of the best brew pubs in San diego!“

“We hosted an annual UCLA Alumni Network of San Diego event here in conjunction with the USC Young Alumni Association of San Diego for Rivalry Week. Megan made everything so easy to book and order apps for the group, they had drink tickets we could use for our guests, and guests could also order additional drinks and food on their own tabs. We plugged into the giant screens for our Game Show and they were amazing!

Everyone had a great time and I've always enjoyed the beer and food at Novo. The servers were attentive and took good care of our group of 40. Thanks to Leo, Megan, Ava, and the whole team!“

“We had a cider from here at the San Diego Zoo and had to check it out and glad that we did! What a wonderful place!!!

The bartender was very knowledgeable and we had amazing service the entire time. The decor and everything just fit and suited the vibe. One of the best thing is about this place is that it's DOG FRIENDLY! Met the cutest furry friends here that just added to the experience.

Definitely do the cider tasting and the polenta tots was different and interesting. Seems like a great place for a meal, catch a sports game or catch up with friends or a nice place to chill while you are in between meet ups or appointments.“

“Terrific staff and beer! Sierra was terrific, personable and helpful. The manager took the time to buss our table and ask about what we liked. He even brought samples of beers he was excited about sharing. Extraordinary work gang!

Kid-friendliness: Our kiddo (16 months) was well taken care of and had fun in open space“

“After reading some reviews, because it was close to our hotel, we gave KSBC a try.
Well, that turned out to be a good idea!
Ricco, an interested waiter, came to have a nice chat. He recommended the beer-brined pork chops. My husband has never had such delicious pork chops!“

“Great tacos! Great beers awesome environment!!“

“Our son and daughter in law were visiting from Panama and chose this place . We each ordered something different and all the dishes served were great! Will definitely eat there again! 👍🏼“

“PFG here! (Pretty Fn Good!) Our Go to is Swiss mushroom burger & their parmesan truffle fries. This is our 3rd time here, this time we got a Caprese salad.. would be better served on a Plate instead of a Ratty charcuterie board.
Ask for some extra balsamic glaze 4 those fries to dip in.. & You Will be BACK! CHEERS 🥂“

“Had a quick lunch here today. Yummy salad ( a bit heavy on the blue cheese, but fixable) fun ambiance and very helpful friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this place! Also, kind on my wallet which makes going here a no brainer!“

“A small but welcoming satellite taproom of this classic San Diego brewery. The beers are great and they do have some small batch seasonal stuff that is definitely worth trying. A word of caution, it shares an outdoor space with the cigar lounge next-door, so if you are not amicable to cigar smoke, pick a table inside.“

“Veggie varieties as well as meat ones are so delicious!“

“Great Selection of modern IPA’s“

“Great atmosphere and staff“

“My husband and I are familiar with the brewery in Mission Valley so they had our favorite San Diego gold and nut brown beers. The pizza truck gave us a great thin crust pizza to eat with our beers. A great date night.“

“Fun with my family from Colorado and local.“

“Their burger is amazing. If you love crispy fries, this is the place.“

“Dog friendly outdoor great service good beer nice atmosphere“

“I like their beers so I'm a bit biased. The location is very convenient as it's close to the Grape street dog park. This taproom is dog friendly. They have a patio off the sidewalk, which is nice if it's not too hot. Bring your sunscreen! :) Their staff is friendly and helpful deciding which beer you should try. My go-to is "Let's Go" IPA. I highly recommend this taproom!“

“Great atmosphere & amazing sours.“

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

“Good food and beer choices. Service was slow, even though there were not many people were there. The pretzel bites were very tasty, but the burgers need improvement. Prices are high, but it's san diego, everything is unfortunately more expensive these days.“

“We love everyone especially our servers. They are the bomb! Come check it out.“

“It was a rainy cool day. They had all the doors open to the restaurant. It was chilly! I wasn't ready for a chilled out restaurant. Otherwise, the food was the norm at Karl Strauss restaurants. Not out of this world or bad. I only drank water so know idea on the booze. Waiter did well.“

“Good beer. Good food. Dog friendly. Life is good!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!“

“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.“

“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. 💥“

“I had a very positive dining experience a couple of nights ago with my coworkers at Knotty Barrel PQ! It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night! While I noticed there was trivia going on, I'm sure the consistent business is due to the great vibes, food, drinks, and service.

Our server, Julian, did an amazing job. He was very helpful in explaining the menu and provided incredibly fast service. Even though it was quite busy, he made sure to check on all of his tables. The food was delicious, and your drink selections were fantastic!

This was my first time bringing my coworkers to Knotty Barrel, and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you to Julian and the entire staff for providing a great night for us! I will definitely recommend your establishment in the near future.“

“Some of the best beers in San Diego“

“me encanta la atención al cliente y la convivencia“