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Craft Beer in San Diego
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

1. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

9.1
1999 Citracado Pkwy (at S Adreasen Dr), Escondido, CA
Brewery · Vineyard, Escondido, CA · 282 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Here it is, beer-lovers, your moment of Zen: a cobblestone patio filled with bamboo stalks and rock ponds. Sit and quaff one of 32 craft beers on tap or stroll the brook- and fruit tree¬–filled garden

AleSmith Brewing Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

2. AleSmith Brewing Company

9368 Cabot Dr (btwn Miramar Rd & Arjons Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 50 tips and reviews
Green Flash Brewing Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

3. Green Flash Brewing Company

6550 Mira Mesa Blvd (at Flanders Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Sorrento Valley · 93 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh S.: $4 beers, $1 tasters, and daily food trucks. Pretty bad ass.

Alpine Beer Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

4. Alpine Beer Company

2363 Alpine Blvd (at Vista Alpine Rd), Alpine, CA
Brewery · 53 tips and reviews

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: Buy a growler at the brewery, then step over to the pub for a meal. Fried pickles or fried green beans? Maybe both.

Craft & Commerce is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

5. Craft & Commerce

8.8
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews

Melani G.Melani Gordon: Check TapHunter.com for what's on tap.

Blind Lady Ale House is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

6. Blind Lady Ale House

8.9
3416 Adams Ave (at 34th St), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · Adams North · 136 tips and reviews

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: An epic craft beer and pizza joint. Even better now that they expanded the space. Try the Margherita pizza

Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

7. Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery

805 16th St (at F St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · East Village · 84 tips and reviews

Dougie F.Dougie Fresh: Try the beer!

Port Brewing Co / The Lost Abbey is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

8. Port Brewing Co / The Lost Abbey

8.6
155 Mata Way Ste 104 (at Rancheros Dr), San Marcos, CA
Brewery · 61 tips and reviews

wasabibratwurstwasabibratwurst: Some of the finest craft beers around by both Port Brewing & Lost Abbey Brewing. Try a tastster, share a flight, enjoy a pint, bring home a bottle, get your growler filled. Enjoy!

Mike Hess Brewing is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

9. Mike Hess Brewing

7955 Silverton Ave #1201 (at Dowdy Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 27 tips and reviews

wasabibratwurstwasabibratwurst: San Diego’s first licensed nano-brewery. Nano, as in small, hand-crafted batches, one point six barrels at a time (that's just 51 gallons each batch). Read more.

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

10. Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

10051 Old Grove Rd (at Businesspark Ave), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Scripps Ranch · 64 tips and reviews

Kris A.Kris Awesome: Try a "bottom four" flight - lets you taste the limited brews they have on tap that day.

Mission Brewery is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

11. Mission Brewery

8.2
1441 L St (at 14th St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · East Village · 60 tips and reviews

Dan B.Dan Brown: This is a good spot to hang out before a baseball game. Grab a pint of the Shipwrecked IPA.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

12. Karl Strauss Brewing Company

7.7
5985 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA
Brewery · Bay Ho · 12 tips and reviews
Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

13. Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room

9.1
2252 India St (btwn Juniper & Ivy), San Diego, CA
Beer Store · Little Italy · 36 tips and reviews

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: Superb selection of bottled beer, and you can crack one open on-site. Also sells beer-related t-shirts and brewery glassware.

Toronado is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

14. Toronado

4026 30th St (btwn Polk & Lincoln Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · North Park · 90 tips and reviews

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: More taps than you can shake a stick at.

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

15. Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits

10151 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA
Brewery · 19 tips and reviews
Neighborhood is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

16. Neighborhood

8.8
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Central San Diego · 200 tips and reviews

Zack N.Zack Nielsen: The wall of kegs by the bathroom is actually the door to a secret bar, called Nobel Experiment. Reservations only, but great cocktails and overall vibe.

Live Wire Bar is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

17. Live Wire Bar

7.7
2103 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · University Heights · 36 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Snodgrass: Strong drinks and great beer selection. Beers switch out all the time so make sure to come back often.

Small Bar is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

18. Small Bar

4628 Park Blvd (btwn Adams & Madison Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · University Heights · 107 tips and reviews

Jeremy P.Jeremy Pritchard: Dig it! These people know how to pour a good beer, the section doesn't hurt either!

Iron Fist Brewing is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

19. Iron Fist Brewing

1305 Hot Springs Way (at Sycamore Ave), Vista, CA
Brewery · 43 tips and reviews

BarrettBarrett: Try all the brews, they are amazing! I also recommend for your first time to try the sampler.

Coronado Brewing Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

20. Coronado Brewing Company

8.3
170 Orange Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Coronado, CA
Brewery · 106 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Dominguez: Islander IPA is a must try

21. San Diego Brewing Company

8.1
10450 Friars Rd (at Mission Gorge Rd), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Grantville · 40 tips and reviews
SD TapRoom is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

22. SD TapRoom

8.7
1269 Garnet Ave (at Fanuel St), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · Pacific Beach · 68 tips and reviews

Jeremy D.Jeremy Duimstra: Best beer selection in PB and a great thin crust pizza

23. The Vine

1851 Bacon St, San Diego, CA
Wine Bar · Ocean Beach · 7 tips and reviews

Gil P.Gil Pina: A little Damnation and a Vine burger after the Farmer's Market is always a good call.

Main Tap Tavern is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

24. Main Tap Tavern

8.0
518 E Main St (at Taft Ave), El Cajon, CA
Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Ashworth: This has to be my favortie bar. Good beer at a good price. Great people great food, does it get better?

Downtown Johnny Brown's is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

25. Downtown Johnny Brown's

1220 3rd Ave (at A St), San Diego, CA
Bar · Central San Diego · 20 tips and reviews

Federico F.Federico Fellini: Come for the beer... Stay for the beer.

Urge Gastropub is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

26. Urge Gastropub

8.7
16761 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Rancho Bernardo · 87 tips and reviews

Jacqueline L.Jacqueline L.: Great selection of beers--everything from on-tap local brews like Old Viscosity & Devotion, to bottled imports like Hitachino Espresso Stout.

Pizza Port Brewing Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

27. Pizza Port Brewing Company

9.3
1956 Bacon St (at Santa Monica Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Beach · 144 tips and reviews

Andrew D.Andrew Davis: Both Pizza and Beer are awesome. Great place!!

Pizza Port Brewing Company is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

28. Pizza Port Brewing Company

8.8
135 N Highway 101 (at Lomas Santa Fe), Solana Beach, CA
Pizzeria · 118 tips and reviews

Jacqueline L.Jacqueline L.: Tasty food (including affordable cheese or pepperoni slices) and plenty of good beer, all a few minutes away from the beach. What more could you want on a sunny afternoon?

29. Olive Tree Marketplace

8.9
4805 Narragansett Ave (at Sunset Cliffs Blvd), San Diego, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · Ocean Beach · 17 tips and reviews

will b.will bradford: The beer selection is amazing tripels, ipa's, the good stuff.

Best Damn Beer Shop is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

30. Best Damn Beer Shop

8.7
1036 7th Ave (btwn C & Broadway), San Diego, CA
Beer Store · Central San Diego · 12 tips and reviews

Dan B.Dan Brown: Best selection in San Diego. Browse around and buy a beer you've never had before.

Pizza Port Bottle Shop is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

31. Pizza Port Bottle Shop

7.4
571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Beer Store · 9 tips and reviews

Chase D.Chase Dipple: An amazing store to build your own custom 6 pack, have a drink in the sun or inside.

Palm Springs Liquor is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

32. Palm Springs Liquor

8.6
4301 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA
Liquor Store · 13 tips and reviews

Manny L.Manny Lizarraga, Jr.: The best beer selection in the east county. Great prices too. Huge liquor selection too

Beverages 4 Less is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

33. Beverages 4 Less

9181 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA
Liquor Store · 3 tips and reviews

Thom H.Thom Haberer: Best craft beer selection, best customer service in San Diego

K&B Wine Cellars is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

34. K&B Wine Cellars

8.3
6380 Del Cerro Blvd, San Diego, CA
Wine Store · Del Cerro · 39 tips and reviews

Dan B.Dan Brown: Great selection of craft beer. They also have taps, good food, and a patio for hanging out.

Holiday Wine Cellar is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

35. Holiday Wine Cellar

8.8
302 West Mission Ave (Between Escondido Blvd. and Centre City Pkwy), Escondido, CA
Wine Store · Central Escondido · 23 tips and reviews

MattMatt: Check out the discounted beer in the walk-in fridge, and always leave with something you haven't tried before.

Clem's Bottle House is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

36. Clem's Bottle House

8.2
4100 Adams Ave (at Kensington Dr), San Diego, CA
Liquor Store · Kensington · 14 tips and reviews

Ramon R.Ramon Ramon: Amazing beer selection!

Royal Liquor (Beer, Wine, Spirits, & Cigars) is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

37. Royal Liquor (Beer, Wine, Spirits, & Cigars)

1496 N Coast Highway 101 (Between Leucadia & La Costa), Encinitas, CA
Liquor Store · 2 tips and reviews
Home Brew Mart / Ballast Point Brewery is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

38. Home Brew Mart / Ballast Point Brewery

5401 Linda Vista Road (at Mollie St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Morena · 40 tips and reviews

Esteban d.Esteban d.: World class brewery + taster bar

39. Knotty Barrel

8.2
844 Market St (at 9th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · East Village · 63 tips and reviews
South Bay Liquor is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

40. South Bay Liquor

7.8
1355 Broadway Ste L (at Palomar St), Chula Vista, CA
Liquor Store · West Chula Vista · 6 tips and reviews

Jonathan S.Jonathan Salem: Some of the best craft beers in town and an amazing liquor selection ask for Joe or Jonny for great customer service :).

Mother Earth Brew Co. is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

41. Mother Earth Brew Co.

7.5
2055 Thibodo Rd Ste H (at Watson Way), Vista, CA
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews

Dan B.Dan Brown: Good beers, and home brew supplies.

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station is one of Craft Beer in San Diego.

42. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

8.9
2816 Historic Decatur Rd (at Simms Rd), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Naval Training Center · 201 tips and reviews

Butch R.Butch Rosser: Bocce, a spacious patio, $4 RuinTen...is this heaven?