33 Best Beer Bars near Vista

“Great service.“

“Burgeon at the Grove has quickly become our spot. The beer selection is fantastic. My favorite is the Amber Ale. Service is consistently friendly and very welcoming, and on a super hot day, they have very strong A/C!
On our latest visit, we sat near the community board games and puzzles (these are a huge plus!). We got to spend some good quality time together (screen free!). We had such a great time sampling all the different beers while we doing puzzles together, kids coloring, and board games. It’s rare to find a place that balances top-notch craft beer with such a welcoming, family-friendly vibe. We all really enjoyed ourselves!
The atmosphere is laid-back, modern, and comfortable—perfect whether you’re here with family, friends, or just looking to relax with a great beer.
We’re already looking forward to our next visit! 🍻“

“Family favorite! Love the slices for in-house but whole pies for delivery at home is the jam!! Can’t sleep on the house salad either- definitely the “best”!!
Delivery is always quality service. Shout out to Evan for great customer service 🍕“

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

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

“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!“

“family oriented and friendly. good fresh food.“

“Just wanted to say thank you to Sara and Alexa who helped me out this past Saturday. I had placed a Door Dash order for pickup without realizing I selected the wrong location. I had called to see if I could cancel as the App wouldn’t let me and they both were so kind and understanding and helpful and were able to cancel it on their end so I could re-order from the location nearest me. Was very impressed with the service and attention to respond asap to help me that day. Will definitely visit this location next time I am in Vista. Thanks ladies-you both deserve a raise!“

“Love the views from this bar. Great ambiance ☀️“

“So fun and delicious- what a great place! The vegi cauliflower burger was “the bomb”. Food and service - aka: David and his recommendations- were exceptional!!“

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

“My son and I had lunch here today and love the vibe!“

“Smallish restaurant with tiny parking lot of about 10 spots shared between 3 businesses. Like the roll up garage door windows, lots of outdoor picnic bench seating under shade canopies (which we couldn't use on this rainy day). Beer selection is pretty good, we had the meat lovers 12 inch pizza and liked the thin crispy crust, a bit skimpy on the toppings but tasty enough.

Parking: I think 10 spots between 3 (?) businesses in this very small strip mini mall.“

“Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura Vegetables“

“Great Neighborhood brewery!“

“I found out about this place when I was searching for a brewery i never been too before and it was a great fine this my second time here and the beer are so good hugh fan of the mix berry seltzer and white sage beer recommended for everybody too come by friendly staff and a cozy a
Place close to palomar college.“

“Great beer. The Loma Alta is a great Mexican Lager. They have great service very friendly. I highly recommend you check this place out. We need to support this local establishment.“

“Love this place! Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.“

“La Costa Wine Co.
A locally owned and operated wine and craft beer shop with a great twist—there’s a welcoming area in the back where you can enjoy an impressive selection of wines and beers, paired with excellent cheeses, cold cuts, and flatbreads.
From the moment you walk in, there’s a genuine sense of community. I met some amazing people and truly felt the family atmosphere that the owners have created. A big part of that comes from the team—Alessa, Reggie, Fernando, Andrew, Connor, Trianna, and Shawn—who were all fantastic: welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging, making the experience feel personal and relaxed.
The space has a modern wine-cellar vibe, complemented by a really well-curated mix of music. You can immediately tell the owner is hands-on and has a great eye for building a team that fits the culture—friendly, passionate, and never pretentious.
I visited a couple of Sundays in a row and found it to be the perfect balance: not overly busy, but lively enough to feel engaging and social. I also went back on a Friday, and it was lively and buzzing—a great energy without feeling overwhelming. Even better, the owner is truly hands-on, consistently checking in on guests around the room and making sure everyone is having a great experience.
They offer memberships and host regular tasting events, which adds even more value for locals. This is truly a great neighborhood wine bar set in an upscale yet relaxed environment.
It’s absolutely worth stopping by just to browse the excellent wine and beer selection—but like me, you’ll probably find yourself drawn to the back area, where the magic really happens.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We popped in for a quick dinner and it was delicious and big portions! I had the chicken swarma plate and the veggies were perfect the sauce was so good! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Great, casual place to visit in Carlsbad! Outdoor patio -Pet/kid friendly setting downstairs, and an adult upper deck bar with ocean view and fire pits. Good food and craft beer, extensive drink menu! Walk up counter ordering, and fast service!“

“Excelente servicio y la comida riquisima! Con el auténtico sabor mexicano 100%, sirven una porción muy grande! Y todo muy limpio!“

“Delicious and crispy! First time visiting, will definitely will be coming back. :)“

“Tried Frankie's for the first time after passing by the place many times. It has a very nice chill atmosphere. I ordered the Irish Whisky Sour that was on special. The drink was made very well, with a proper pour and balanced flavor. It was so good I ordered another. If you're looking for nice place with a chill vibe, I would highly recommend Frankie's.“

“Great pizza! Amazing servers!“

“Taste Great 🏋️‍♀️💨! Hot pastrami almost taste like Johnny pastrami in Los Angela’s but it’s omg 😱 good good goodness good 👍🏽 lol“

“One of the best sandwiches and great service“

“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!!!“

“highly recommend. amazing BBQ salad and pizza“

“Decent BBQ. Certainly nothing as the Texas likes of Terry Black’s or Franklin’s of the Austin area.

We decided to stop here because we were in the area and have frequented Enzo’s of Oceanside. What the heck…BBQ it is.

Andy, our server was very polite, informative and thorough. A good server. He was on it. Good job.

An appropriate location and good food for us today. Decent classic rock playing and cool decore.

CritDicks“