45 Best Craft Breweries near San Marcos

Craft Coast Beer & Tacos Brewery • $$
1325 Grand Ave #100, San Marcos

“I am Mexican , I usually go to TJ for tacos , but here these tacos are the best in this side of the border , the adobada has their piece of pineapple 😱“

4.8 Superb92 Reviews
Meadiocrity Mead Brewery • $$
1365 Grand Ave Ste 100, San Marcos

“Love the atmosphere and the Foundation mead.“

4.9 Superb85 Reviews
Blue Fire Brewing Brewery •
2892 S Santa Fe Ave STE 107, San Marcos

“I work somewhat local, and I always wanted to try this place. They seem like a “tucked away” brewery. I think too many people neglected this underdog of a brewery. They have a clean establishment and it’s pretty simple too!

The bartender Ryan was incredibly knowledge and personable. He did a great job informing me on your product and making me feel valued as a customer.

The interior was a bit bear and underwhelming, but it was simple and clean. It was really empty on a Saturday afternoonish time, and there was only one patron. I felt bad for the food vendor, but it didn’t seem that inviting either. Atleast the UPS guy gave him business.

Location is a bit random imo (probably the biggest killer of foot traffic for them) but I think they have a great facility and parking lot.

I think I might have heard of this organization thru a guest tap somewhere… or else I wouldn’t have cared to come out of my way and check y’all out.

I had the fest bier. It was a good beer. I think they have good variety but I wasn’t able to try a couple and get a good feeling of the overall beers. Great spot but a lil tough for me to come back since it’s not as convenient.

Gl and cheers“

4.8 Superb65 Reviews
Dos Desperados Brewery Brewery • $
Please call for Tasting Room Hours, 1241 Linda Vista Dr, San Marcos

“I was apprehensive about trying this place, I thought it was just all Mexican beer. However you do not need to put any kind of citrus in this beer to make it taste good. It's actually good beer. The interior vibe is very nice and I thoroughly enjoy the most wanted IPA. I'm a fan. I'll be here a couple times a week at least.“

4.4 Superb67 Reviews
The Sanctuary by The Lost Abbey Brewery • $$
1215 San Elijo Rd S, San Marcos

“A Wonderful place for ice COLD BEER and yummy food...🔥😋🔥“

3.8 Good55 Reviews
Gourmet Liquor Brewery • $$
2966 S Santa Fe Ave, San Marcos

“Response to Billy Bob, I’ve never seen a grown man cry over a processing fee. And brush up on your Vocabulary big man, in your nonsensical fit of anger you said it’s about the “ righteousness” , when I think you meant principle. Me and the guy standing behind you laughed in confusion for a good 5 minutes after you walked out. Thanks for that:)“

4.1 Good44 Reviews
Pure Project Vista Brewery • $$
1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista - 4.21 miles

“What a great experience.. great beer and an awesome place.. for sure will be backs and will bring friends with me.. cheers 🍻“

4.9 Superb118 Reviews
BattleMage Brewing Company Brewery • $
2870 Scott St #102, Vista - 3.56 miles

“This place was awesome! We drove from Kansas City to check this place out and we were not disappointed. Absolutely fantastic beer and staff!“

5 Superb64 Reviews
Modern Times Far West Lounge Brewery • $$
470 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 9.99 miles

“The top sections on the menu are 100% plant based, and the second half has meat options. It sounds like they used to be fully vegan, so it’s disappointing they added meat to the menu. I enjoyed the Munchwrap and the smash burger was pretty good. Next time I hope to try the flatbread—they currently have one plant based flatbread on the menu.“

4.6 Superb97 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 Superb90 Reviews
Culver Beer & Locally Toasted Delicatessen Brewery • $
2719 Loker Ave W STE D, Carlsbad - 5.38 miles

“Outstanding in every way!“

4.9 Superb49 Reviews
Backyard Brewery Brewery • $$
2229 Micro Pl, Escondido - 2.49 miles

“Great Neighborhood brewery!“

4.9 Superb47 Reviews
Dogleg Brewing Company Brewery • $
1347 Keystone Way Ste A, Vista - 4.04 miles

“Chill spot. Very awesome and respectful bartender. I had a fly in my beer and she was able to replace it which I was beyond grateful about. I think this location is suited towards certain individuals but they do definitely have quality product. Any golf bros in the area, this is your spot.“

4.9 Superb47 Reviews
Twisted Horn Mead and Cider Brewery •
1042 La Mirada Ct, Vista - 3.55 miles

“So fun! I loved this medieval-themed bar - John was my favorite bar maiden! There were lots of games to choose from, and they had a yummy selection of meads and ciders. I definitely recommend checking out AZ Trivia on Thursdays too! 🍻🏰“

4.8 Superb66 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“

4.8 Superb60 Reviews
Aztec Brewing Company Brewery • $
2330 La Mirada Dr #300, Vista - 3.71 miles

“Best open mike in town. Great lighting stage and sound. 🎶🎸 And a warm welcoming family vibe!“

4.9 Superb35 Reviews
The Roadies Brewing Co. Brewery •
1495 Poinsettia Ave UNIT 148, Vista - 3.54 miles

“Definitely a hidden gem. I went and saw stand up comedy there tonight and the staff was great. I will be coming back. Chill vibe.“

4.8 Superb47 Reviews
Burgeon at The Oasis - Escondido Brewery • $
649 Rock Springs Rd Suite B, Escondido - 4.21 miles

“the tiny brewery that cranks out awesome beer! all outdoor seating, a modern version of Cheers!“

4.8 Superb44 Reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Pub 980 Brewery • $$
980 Park Center Dr Suite A, Vista - 3.63 miles

“Outstanding bar and grill!!“

4.7 Superb68 Reviews
Culture Brewing Brewery • $$
629 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas - 10.06 miles

“Great beer and dog friendly. Outdoor seating on highway 101.“

4.5 Superb49 Reviews
Burgeon Beer Company Brewery • $$
6350 Yarrow Dr STE C, Carlsbad - 6.41 miles

“I thought it was enjoyable. Not only the beer, but the brewery itself was unique. They did have a food vendor in the front, but I did not eat. They have mostly indoor, and a couple picnic tables outside which. It’s hard to compare this location with the other burgeon locations because they are all so different. Wish they would offer a Happy Hour or a featured/discounted beer like how Harland and Pizzaport does.“

4.7 Superb52 Reviews
Arcana Brewing Company Brewery • $
5621 Palmer Way suite c, Carlsbad - 6.23 miles

“always a great time, Wednesday trivia nights are brilliant“

4.7 Superb27 Reviews
Breakwater Brewing Co. Brewery • $
2129 Industrial Ct, Vista - 3.73 miles

“Good beer , great pizza, good vibe been coming here for years“

5 Superb6 Reviews
Golden Coast Mead Brewery • $$
4089 Oceanside Blvd H, Oceanside - 8.29 miles

“I love mead. I’ve tried nearly everything I can get my hands on, including shipping things from half a world away. I first tried Golden Coast Mead today at the Poway farmers market and they are truly making something special. The booth was worked by a wonderful woman named Jessica who gave me a $5 tasting flight and let me in on a delicious little secret regarding sweet and sour. I purchased bottles of Wildflower Sweet, Wildflower Sour, and Triple Chili. Highly recommend. Stop by if you want to find out about the secret for yourself!“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside Brewery • $
1334 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside - 8.7 miles

“Great place to chill w/ ur dog, friends and family.“

4.6 Superb57 Reviews
Jacked Up Brewery Brewery • $
800 W Grand Ave, Escondido - 4.67 miles

“Great beer, fun people, they have comedians, live music, drone events, and are dog friendly. A must stop for your beer drinking needs!“

4.6 Superb56 Reviews
Bear Roots Brewing Downtown Brewery • $
135 E Broadway, Vista - 5.92 miles

“I have been sporadically visiting this place since it opened. In fact, I would drive by every so often while it was under construction to see if it was open. I really enjoy their beer and staff. When they opened another spot in downtown Vista, I visited there often. When friends come into town, I make it a pint to take them there.“

4.7 Superb11 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.“

4.5 Superb34 Reviews
Inzane Brewing Co. Brewery •
236 Main St, Vista - 5.99 miles

“Beautiful location right in the heart of Downtown Vista. They have amazing beers and the almost nightly dancing is so much fun. Comedy nights are always a blast too. I always meet the nicest people here. 10/10“

4.5 Superb84 Reviews
CoLab Public House Brewery • $$
2129 Industrial Ct, Vista - 3.73 miles

“Went for some beer and food with my husband. The beer was from Barrel and Stave and was great tasting. Had a burger from Baby’s and those were both good too! Definitely coming back“

4.5 Superb89 Reviews
Carlsbad Brewing Company Gastropubs • $$
6133 Innovation Way Suite 101, Carlsbad - 5.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pretzel Balls with House-Made Beer Cheese
Signature Bressi Bootlegger Burger
Traditional Irish Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Daddy's Meatball Sliders
Ahi & Avocado Poke Tower
Seared Ahi Sandwich
Pepperoni Pizza
Specialty Burger
Fried Calamari

“I was greeted pleasantly at the wait to be seated area and was allowed to pick from 2 different tables. I picked a table that I could watch Messi in the world cup and also watch the planes land at Palomar airport. My drink order was taken immediately and not long after she put my food order in. I ordered a burger and Parmesan fries. I would have liked some free bread or snacks to eat while waiting for my burger. I was by myself and happy to see they allow dogs. I had a very good girl sitting at the next table over. Carlsbad Brewing Company has a very large selection of IPAs and beers of all kinds. The server helped me choose. She picked a good one. When my burger arrived it was the tallest burger I had ever seen. I had to smush it down a little to fit it in my mouth. Even with that I was making a mess. But it was one of the best burgers I've ever had so it was worth the mess. Even though I couldn't finish the burger I ordered the ice cream Sunday and it was also delicious. 10/10 would come again. Highly recommend.“

4.5 Superb147 Reviews
Abnormal Beer Co Brewery • $$
16990 Via Tazon, San Diego - 9.49 miles

“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“

4.3 Superb30 Reviews
Backstreet Brewery Brewery • $$
15 Main St #100, Vista - 6 miles

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Had an amazing experience at Backstreet Brewer thanks to Kevin! He was absolutely awesome — friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about his craft. He made some of the best drinks I’ve ever had, perfectly tailored to our preferences. The atmosphere was great, but Kevin really made it special with his top-notch service and positive energy. Highly recommend this place and definitely ask for Kevin if you want a fantastic bar experience. Will be coming back for sure!“

3.6 Good7 Reviews
Prohibition Brewing Company Brewery • $$
2004 E Vista Way, Vista - 7.04 miles

“Love this place, try to come once a week. Dog friendly and kid friendly with great staff and great quality food“

4.4 Superb74 Reviews
Mother Earth Brew Co. Brewery • $$
2055 Thibodo Rd Ste E, Vista - 3.69 miles

“Great environment and great beer!“

4.2 Good29 Reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill Bar & Grill • $$
302 E Broadway, Vista - 5.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bavarian Style Pretzel w Dipping Sauces
Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken
Fried Cauliflower and Leeks w Ponzu
The Tavern Burger \u0026 Tater Tots
Belching Beaver Mosaic Double IPA
Hot Pretzel with Dipping Sauces
The Tavern Burger & Tater Tots
Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip
Beer Cheese & Potato Soup
Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip

“Outstanding bar and grill!!“

4.7 Superb197 Reviews
Booze Brothers Brewing Co. Bar • $
2545 Progress St STE D, Vista - 3.02 miles

“🙂👍 Matt does a great job!“

4.8 Superb55 Reviews
Dr Boochart Bar • $
105 E Grand Ave, Escondido - 5.15 miles

“Family owned! Great speakeasy vibe with lots of cool steampunk designs. You can even buy your own steampunk glasses and hats here! They mostly serve just alcoholic kombucha and 1 rotating local beer on tap, and like 2 non-alcoholic kombuchas. All of their kombucha is good with unique flavor profiles for each type. I love all their lemonade versions - tastes like actual lemonade to me, and they use cool fruits in their kombucha like dragonfruit! If you like it, they sell bottles, and can also bottle one for you then snd there. They usually have live music Friday and Saturday and events throughout the week. The vibe is definitely worth coming in and having a drink.“

4.8 Superb44 Reviews
The Boochyard Brewery • $
1430 Vantage Ct Ste 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!“

4.1 Good79 Reviews
The Brewers Tap Room Bar • $
1456 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas - 8.53 miles

“Good beer + big-screen TVs to watch sports + enjoyable, casual atmosphere = relaxation & fun“

4.5 Superb28 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse American • $$
204 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido - 7.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Boneless Wings with Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Hickory Brisket and Bacon Burger
Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta
Peanut Butter S'Mores Pizookie
Cookies ’N’ Cream Pizookie
Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie
Peanut Butter Smores Pizookie
Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad
Spinach and Artichoke Dip

“Ava our server was just so amazing! Such a great attitude and got our food/ beverages out in a timely manner. Definitely would give that girl a raise!“

4.5 Superb789 Reviews
Lamppost Pizza - Vista Pizza • $
15 Main Street Suite B100, Vista - 6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bucket of Wings Double Baked
Any Large Specialty Pizza
The Whole Nine Yards
The Linebacker Pizza
Double Baked Wings
Sweet Chili Wings
Pastrami Sandwich
Happy Hour Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza

“Interesting in the least on a Friday“

4 Good66 Reviews
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Brewpubs • $$
10448 Reserve Dr, San Diego - 8.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Guajillo Shrimp Tacos
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Double Truffle Fries
Ribeye Steak Frite
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Chili Wings
Food Truck Burger
Brussels Sprouts

“First time there. Sunday night, 7.30pm
They gave us a booth and service was prompt, full of smiles and good will. We ordered the some Calamari for apetizer, Angus Rib eye, the Korean bowl, Carne Asada Tacos, and some The Norm Mac and cheese.
I'm from Argentina, and very picky and critical when it comes to steak. The only time a piece of beef blew my mind in my 16 years living here was in Amarillo Texas. This time was a VERY close contender for that spot. Perfect doneness, tenderness and juicyness (...), just needed a bit more salt!
My wife devour half of her Korean bowl before I was done with the third bite of my stake. She really liked it!
My daughter was affected by the heat level of the carne asada tacos, but our waitress was kind enough to take it off the check and we got her a Pub Burger instead, which she really enjoyed. Both regular and truffle fries were great. My zucchini needed another minute or two on the grill, a bit more salt, and im not sure balsamic was the best pairing for it.
We all loved the calamari and the Mac and cheese (again, bit more salt needed). And although we got there almost at closing time, the quality of food, portion size (we all took leftovers home, enough for a second serving), cost, and how well trained and kind the staff where, made the late dinner, on a Sunday, well worth the money. $138 before tip, and we got 20 off since we had a free appetizer for signing up for the Karl's club (or whatever their free membership is called, sorry!).
So $118 total, I'd say is a winner.“

4.2 Good171 Reviews
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido Brewery • $$
1999 Citracado Parkwy, Escondido - 3.28 miles

“This was my first time visiting Stone brewing directly restaurant That stuff is very friendly good food I highly recommend it“

3.9 Good815 Reviews
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza Pizza • $$
305 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas - 9.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer Battered Fish and Chips 3 Pieces
Mozzarella Cheese Pizza
Oggi's Special Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Garlic Knots
Large Pizza
Lemonade

“enjoyed my visit... staff was friendly and nice atmosphere 👌“

3.3 Good80 Reviews

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