31 Best Beer Bars near San Marcos

Blue Fire Brewing Brewery •
2892 S Santa Fe Ave STE 107, San Marcos

“Great small brewery! Very friendly owners who provide great customer service and offer a welcoming atmosphere. There are many really good beers here, but the strong blonde ale is fantastic.

This brewery is more tucked away on a back Vista road, but it's worth finding your way here. The tasting room bay widows open up, and it's a perfect place to sit while the sun is out and enjoy the amazing weather.

There are often food trucks here while you can grab some food while you enjoy your beer.“

4.8 Superb22 Reviews
Creative Creature Brewing Brewery • $$
1784 La Costa Meadows Dr #105, San Marcos

“Are beer tender and host Simba was unbelievably fantastic! He shared some very interesting Brew and we had a great time visiting with him. If you'd like to try something different and have a good time definitely go to Creative Creature Brewing.“

4.6 Superb13 Reviews
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey Beer Bar • $
2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff - 10.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

One of My Greatest Beers Ever Tasted
Bourbon Serpents
Taster Flight
Shark Attack
Beer Flight
Mongo

“The beer! The best around by far“

4.9 Superb44 Reviews
Black Plague Purgatory Lounge Bakery • $
239 East Valley Pkwy, Escondido - 5.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Getcha' Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Berserker Chicken Cheese Fries
Chaos Chicken Cheese Fries
Legion of Shrooms Burger
South of Heaven Burger
Starch Nemesis Fries
Vegan Chicken Nuggets
Hazy IPA and Burger
Double Patty Burger
Spicy Bacon Burger

“Liked our burgers and beers. We got the 8oz so we could try different beers. Wasn’t a fan of the sours though. Fun atmosphere. There were families with little ones, people with pets, people of all ages. Will be back.“

4.8 Superb152 Reviews
Modern Times Far West Lounge Brewery • $$
470 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 9.99 miles

“I was just looking for a place to drink sour beer. That's all. You can imagine my utter joy when I discovered this place not only has FIVE sours on draft but also a menu that is more than 50% vegan. I tried all of the sours. The standout for me was the blueberry muffin, which tastes exactly as described. At the recommendation of the bartender, I got the crunch wrap, which was absolutely delicious. I also made a friend with the woman sitting next to me and got to try the pretzel with queso and mustard (also completely vegan), and that was phenomenal. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be a regular hangout spot.“

4.6 Superb85 Reviews
Black Plague Brewing Brewery • $
2550 Jason Ct, Oceanside - 7.67 miles

“Best beer and food in Escondido! A great place to meet with friends!“

4.8 Superb94 Reviews
Best Pizza and Brew Vista Pizza • $
230 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista - 5.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Korean Sweet & Spicy BBQ or Teriyaki Wings
Spicy Chicken Wrap with Pepperoni Added
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Calamari with Lemon Aioli
Hawaiian and Meat Lovers
Meat Lovers and Hawaiian
Slice of Pepperoni Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza - 18
Pepperoni Pizza Slices

“The only reason I have 4 stars for the atmosphere is the music is LOUD. Love the pizza specials; their food is DELICIOUS!! I would call their pizza artisan, the flat pie crust is yummy! Consistently get good service and yummy food. A must....“

4.6 Superb193 Reviews
Burger Bench Hamburger • $
Recommended
237 E Grand Ave, Escondido - 5.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake
Burger Bench Logo Beer Glass
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Salted Caramel Pretzel
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Truffle Parmesan Tots
The Classic Burger
Sliders Sampler
Grilled Cheese

“Best burger in San Diego 5 stars.“

4.6 Superb187 Reviews
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea Pizza • $
102 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff - 10.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

Classic Best Cheeseburger & Fries
The Work's Pizza Slice
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Specialty Pizza Slice
Two Slices and a Pint
Pizza by the Slice
Best Pizza & Brew
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Best White Pizza
The Works Pizza

“Friendly staff- one staff member communicated through lip reading and she stored my pick up pizza while I had a beer and brought my pizza out as I made my way to the counter.
Super chill vibes.

Parking: Pretty obvious. Not hard to figure out.“

4.6 Superb130 Reviews
Alice's Italian Gourmet Italian • $$
252 N El Camino Real, Encinitas - 8.46 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spaghetti and Meatballs
Rigatoni Siciliana
Spaghetti Arabiatta
Spaguetti Carbonara
Sautéed Calamari
Meatball Sandwich
Calamari Fritti
Carbonara Pasta
Chicken Piccata
Garlic Bread

“My husband and I have been here for the very first time and we immediately fell in love with this place. The staff is amazing, they know how to treat you and make you feel at home. Alice is very passionate about her job and we loved her homemade desserts sooo much. A special mention to Michele, a very young yet extremely professional waiter, who contributed to create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere! As Italian, I can say it's hard to find place such Alice's where you feel so vividly the warm of our country. We will definitely come back!“

4.6 Superb86 Reviews
Duck Foot Brewing Leucadia Brewery • $$
978 N Coast Hwy 101 #2051, Encinitas - 9.56 miles

“Absolutely incredible location in Leucadia with a chill atmosphere and welcoming tap room.First-time caller, so I went with a flight, obvs., of both West Coast as well as Double IPA's.Good but not great (hence the four stars), but gawddamn, Leucadia FTW, as this spot definitely wins for Location, Location, Location.Paz.“

4.8 Superb28 Reviews
Board & Brew - Del Sur Sandwich Shop • $
16480 Paseo Del Sur UNIT 135, San Diego - 8.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Delight Sandwich and Garden Salad
Chicken Club Sandwich
Left Coast Pastrami
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Au Jus Beef Dip
Secret Sauce
Turkey Club
Baja Chicken
Green Salad
Roast Beef

“It so tasty mango 🥭 beer 🍺 ever!!!“

4.5 Superb107 Reviews
Backyard Brewery Brewery • $$
2229 Micro Pl, Escondido - 2.49 miles

“Great Neighborhood brewery!“

4.7 Superb25 Reviews
Encinitas Fish Shop Seafood • $
1010 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 10.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Local Oysters on the Half Shell
House Cut Onion Rings Basket
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Fish Shop Oyster Shooter
Kid 1 2 Fish & Chips
Fish Shop Seasoning
Spicy Dorado Taco
Fish Taco Special
Fish N' Chips
Fish and Chips

“Excellent seafood and good portions“

4.4 Superb247 Reviews
Board & Brew - Escondido American • $
1354 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido - 4.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Board and Brew Canned Beers Board and Brew Sauce
Left Coast Pastrami with Bacon Sandwich
Tub of Tuna Sandwichb with Sprouts
Roast Beef Club Sandwich
Chicken Club Sandwich
Assorted Dirty Chips
Tub O-Tuna Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
California Delight
House Potato Salad

“This bustling place has been growing. I’d love to see one or two up North in Oregon. Good skate parks and beers. Or maybe I just have enjoy the SOCal that much.“

4.4 Superb140 Reviews
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria Pizza • $$
897 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 10.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blue Ribbon Butterscotch Pudding with Sea Salted Caramel & Fresh Whipped Cream
Truffle Shuffle
Deviled Eggs
Garlic Bread
My Father's
Signature
Italian
Blanca

“are you kidding me. This place is the best. great food and service. love it!“

4.2 Good78 Reviews
Cocina Del Carmen Mexican • $
1350 E Vista Way Unit 8, Vista - 6.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas De Pollo En Salsa Verde
Molcajete Oaxaqueno
Carnitas Del Zocalo
Craft Beer Line Up
Tlayuda Oaxaqueña
Chips and Salsa
Carnitas Taco
Chile Relleno
Rolled Tacos
Chips & Salsa

“Best food I’ve had in years! So glad you’re here in Temecula, can’t wait to go back!!“

4.4 Superb90 Reviews
Seven Seas Bar and Grill Vista Pet Friendly • $$$
324 Main St, Vista - 5.99 miles

“Great service.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
La Costa Wine Winery • $$
MB, 7750 El Camino Real, Carlsbad - 7.18 miles

“Visited for a special event dinner with Epoch winery from Paso Robles. The owner of the store was exceedingly gracious and friendly and the event was a great success. The store has a pretty wide range of wine offerings as well as local craft beers, with several exclusive/harder to get wines as well as more mainstream options. The store is admittedly "Paso-centric" in their overall portfolio, but the prices are consistent with what you would see at the wineries. They also have cheeses for sale at the front counter.“

4.3 Superb3 Reviews
Board & Brew - Carlsbad Bressi Ranch Sandwich Shop • $
2681 Gateway Rd #103, Carlsbad - 5.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Club with Avocado
Left Coast Pastrami
California Delight
Turkado Sandwich
GF Pastrami Wrap
Baja Chicken
Caesar Salad
Tom's Choice
Chicken Club
French Dip

“This hits the spot for lunch. They got decent salads and great sandwiches . The staff is super efficient and friendly . Annnnd they have coke products not the gross petpea stuff . I don’t drink beer but the people that do seem to enjoy their selection. They don’t have a ton of seating indoors so when it gets busy you got to be prepared to park it outside . My favorite are their hot sandwiches .“

4.3 Superb49 Reviews
Fish 101 Cardiff Seafood • $
2101 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff - 10.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Baja Fish Tacos and Baja Shrimp Tacos
Baja Shrimp and Fish Taco
Fish and Chips and Poke
Daily Oyster Selection
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
White Clam Chowder
Grilled Fish Bowl
3 Baja Fish Tacos
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Breakfast Burrito

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!“

4.1 Good77 Reviews
Local Roots | Pizza & Tap Brewery • $$
1430 Vantage Ct Suite 101, Vista - 3.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Mojito Bluebird Daze
Pepperoni Pizza
Spinach Ricotta
Spicy Pepperoni
Chicken Tenders
Purple Haze
Salad

“I had an issue recently and contacted LRK. I wasn’t expecting what they gave me to correct the issue. OMG! I have been a LRK customer for almost a year now and I will continue! Great product and a beautiful company that believes in quality and taking care of their customers!! Please don’t change as you all get bigger at Local Roots!! Love you all!“

4.2 Good50 Reviews
Instant Replay Bar • $$
11681 Duenda Rd, San Diego - 9.18 miles

“Great local fun hangout, bartenders are nice, food truck was great, all you need for a good local dive bar !!“

4 Good22 Reviews
Main Street Pour House - Vista Bar • $$
206 Main St, Vista - 6.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Perennial Southside Blonde
Dark Chocolate Toffee
Maine Beer Co Lunch
Seablass Chardonnay
Dark Cocoa Nib Bark
Stone Old Guardian
Citrus Crush

“Markie is the best and the screens offer best sports view“

4.1 Good35 Reviews
The Cork and Craft New American • $$
16990 Via Tazon, San Diego - 9.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding
Salt and Pepper Wings
Peanut Butter Torte
Mixed Greens Salad
Tater Tot Poutine
Prime Rib Sandwich
Brussels Sprouts
Abnormal Festbier
Seared Scallops
Garlic Noodles

“iI you are looking for a fun atmosphere with yummy food and drinks, this is your place. This was our impromtu date night and we will be back. We had riesling, beer, spicy chicken wings, garlic noodles, and the yummiest over baked and glazed brussels sprouts. To top it off, we ordered the bread pudding cream brulee and I must say the flavors of the vanilla ice cream, bread pudding, chocolate, and creme brulee all melts in your mouth. get ready for a party 🥳 in your mouth. Highly recommended.“

4.2 Good133 Reviews
Notorious Burgers American • $
6955 El Camino Real #107, Carlsbad - 6.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Notorious Burger with Waffle Fries Garlic Parmesan
Big Poppa Bacon Burger
Shame on Brie
Truffle Tots
Onion Rings
Capone

“After a long day of playing soccer, the entire team visited Notorious Burgers. We loved the appetizers, especially the brussels sprouts and fried pickles. They offered a variety of food for everyone’s liking. My cheeseburger was the black and blue, and it was heavenly. Next time we’re in Carlsbad, will be sure to eat there again Great spot!!!“

4.1 Good70 Reviews
Tony Pepperoni Pizzeria Pizza • $
1860 University Dr, Vista - 3.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Tony P 3-Cheeser Pepperoni Pleaser X-Large 16 12 Slices
The Works X-Large 16 12 Slices
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Cheddar Cheeseburger
Hot Italian Sandwich
The Pastrami Pizza
The Teens Pizza
Antipasto Salad
Hot Italian Sub
Zucchini Sticks

“Overall the food and beverage are great. I love all the sports and Acade games. Only suggestion I have would be to clear tables faster so there is additional space and clean the restroom every few hours. I come in at least once per week and will continue to support this business.“

4 Good84 Reviews
Mariscos Mazatlan HHH Mexican • $$
1111 E Washington Ave, Escondido - 5.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ceviche De Camaron
Caldo De Mariscos
Mazatlán Oisters
Chips and Salsa
Carne Asada
Aguachile
Tostada
Seafood
Birria
Fish

“Primera vez plató estaba rico pero duraron mucho mucho tiempo 😏segunda vez lo pedimos para recojer y estaban bien quemados nomas tirados en la caja y decidimos quedarnos a comer y pedimos otro plato igual y mucha mejor presentación pero duran mucho tiempo pienso que deberían tener mas personal y ser más atentos“

3.6 Good31 Reviews
The Original Mr. Taco Vista Mexican • $
2215 S Melrose Dr #106/107, Vista - 4.41 miles

Customers` Favorites

T J Taco Street Tacos
Chile Verde Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Enchiladas del Mar
California Burrito
Breakfast Burritos
Burrito del Mar
Huevos Rancheros
Chips & Salsa
CA Burrito

“family oriented and friendly. good fresh food.“

3.9 Good75 Reviews
Enzo's BBQ Ale House Barbecue • $$
4141 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside - 8.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

1 2 Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs Southern Beans Cornbread and Creamy Coleslaw
Brisket Burnt Ends Platter Cornbread Creamy Coleslaw and Southern Beans
Chopped BBQ Brisket Sandwich
World Famous Baby Back Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pizza by the Slice
Pulled Pork Plate
Selection of Beer
Tri Tip Sandwich
Southern Sliders

“highly recommend. amazing BBQ salad and pizza“

3.9 Good160 Reviews
Los Panchos Mexican Grill & Seafood Mexican • $
915 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido - 5.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
Carne Asada Con Huevos
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Tacos de Carne Asada
California Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Enchilados
Rice and Beans
Fried Ice Cream

“Great food. Authentic. Hot and fresh food by this family owned business.“

3.6 Good113 Reviews

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