32 Best Craft Breweries near Solana Beach

“Very chill spot with extremely friendly service and quality brews. They have indoor and outdoor seating, some fun games including card games you can use, huge jenga, and a few other ways to spend your time. They often have food vendors serving up freshly-prepared food out back, and do a fun trivia on Wednesdays. Nice variety of beers on tap, though my one wish is that they'd try a bigger IPA/DIPA. Apparently the owner and brewer disagree with this philosophy in this neighborhood, but we'll agree to disagree. I'll keep coming back; it's a great place to close out a workday on my laptop or expose my shameful lack of trivia knowledge.“

“If you are in the fashion district of Solana Beach or going to a concert at the Belly Up and are looking for great little Sushi place, go to Kai Ola Sushi! My wife and I were looking for a place to get some food prior to a concert at the Belly Up and came upon this great little restaurant. The vibe and atmosphere is very cool, the Sushi was delicious, and the service was great! The Sushi chef was very personable and friendly and even educated us on some of the Sushi rolls he was preparing, while we sat and ate at the Sushi bar.“

“One of the best breweries in California. So many great choices for beer and way more variety and creativity than most breweries. They are known for much more than just IPAs and always seem to have something interesting and different on tap.
And then…the pizza. Pizza Port has a reputation for a reason. The crust, sauce, and cheese are excellent, and they are very generous with toppings. Everything tastes fresh and done right. Highly recommend coming for the pizza or beer or even better, both!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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. 💥“

“Outstanding in every way!“

“Awesome experience. Owner was extremely kind and helpful. We found the brand at a local sandwich shop and loved it so much to look into coming here. It was amazing!! Exceeded expectations. Great setting and unique way to try an amazing drink. Extremely fair priced and amazing atmosphere. Would recommend everyone to come here!“

“The beer! The best around by far“

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

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

“I love this location. Been a handful of times. My first visit, was the first real time I have been introduced to Gluten Free beer. I have family friend who I believe is a “Celiac” and this brewery is one of the few that he can enjoy. I visited the Encinitas location, staff and vibe was off the day I went but here it’s always fun. Beer has gotten a little stale for me considering they always have the same product. So my only critique would be is experiment with more beers haha.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great flavors, something for everyone“

“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!“

“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.“

“I thought it was a cool spot. I don’t know if I would personally dine here, but they do focus pretty heavy on food/dining here… unlike other breweries who mostly have food trucks and limited menus. The beer list was absolutely insane. I haven’t seen many options in my life. I did appreciate it the variety… but tbh… I only care about the in house brewed stuff. I visited to try YOUR beer. Not a guest beer. I had the docitra, or however u call it, at Board N Brew… and it was fire. It prompted me to come out and check you guys out… which I did. Cool location, maybe not the most convenient but I did enjoy the area. I forgot which German/euro beer I had. But I think it was a Helles and it was Hellas good lol“

“So I was not convinced this was an actual place upon first look at the reviews, but indeed it is and a nice place at that. It's small but cozy, with parking nearby. Located in the UCSD grad housing, you're guaranteed interesting people and the bartender is a lively welcoming person. Well curated selection of beverages and trivia on Wednesdays.“

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

“Had a great dinner, our server Greg was amazing! Will definitely be back“

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“Great place to meet friends and drink beer. The best of times.“

“We absolutely love working with Blackbird Sip & Co at our office. Their coffee is consistently delicious and a favorite among our team! Beyond the amazing coffee, their customer service is truly exceptional. They always deliver on time, bring such positive energy, and make us feel like a priority. They even remember me by name and are genuinely happy to hear from us when we call.
It’s rare to find a vendor that combines quality products with such warm, reliable service. We’re so grateful to have them as a partner. Highly recommend!“

“Darin was great! Thank you, our dinner was delicious“

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

“My wife and I were recently craving some local beer and burgers, so we decided to stop by Karl Strauss Brewing Company. I was honestly surprised by how good everything was. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the beer selection was excellent, which exactly what we were looking for.
The atmosphere was awesome too. I really liked the design of the brewery and the overall vibe of the place. It’s the kind of spot where you can just relax, enjoy a couple of local beers, and have a great meal without overthinking it. We had a really good time and will definitely be coming back.“

“The service was exceptional Most of the food was delicious. The online menu lists things no longer available. The southwest Philly was lacking onions peppers and mushrooms like the menu claimed. I'm not sure if the waitress delivered a special order to the wrong table . The sauce on it was good ,but meat and sauce isn't what I ordered..and the bun enclosed the meat completely. However everything else ordered was perfect and delicious. Over 4.00 for one soda seemed high.“

“me encanta la atención al cliente y la convivencia“

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