Barley & Sword Brewing Company
North Park
In a city drowning in IPAs, Barley & Sword brews glorious rebellion: proper cask ales, Irish lagers, and nitro stouts poured in a medieval pub fantasy. Come thirsty, leave converted.
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Seek Beer Co.
North Park
Seek Beer Co. pours tart, fruity experiments and hoppy standouts in a sun-soaked taproom where the staff treats regulars and first-timers like old friends. Grab a half-pour flight and see what's on the rotating food pop-up schedule.
Ketch Brewing Brew Pub
Kearny Mesa
The Brigantine's craft brewery won gold at the Great American Beer Festival for Brig Blonde, and the food's better than you'd expect from a beer-first spot.
Mujeres Brew House
Logan Heights
San Diego's first all-female-run brewery brings vibrant community energy to Barrio Logan. Expect colorful outdoor seating, unique beer flavors, and a welcoming taproom that's become a hub for the local Latina and women-drinking scene.
Original 40 Brewing Company
North Park
Burgers and beers done right, with a Silver Medal stout to boot. The rooftop is prime real estate for lazy afternoons with friends.
California Wild Ales
Point Loma
California Wild Ales pours seriously good sour beers with a wink: think Lego walls, Star Wars decor, and a husband-wife team who'll treat you like old friends. Billy brews with backyard lemons and Monica makes a michelada salsa you'll dream about.
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Burgeon at The Arbor - Little Italy · Core-Columbia
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East Village Brewing Company · East Village
Coronado Brewing Company San Diego Tasting Room
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Villains Brewing Company
East Village
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Kairoa Brewing Company
University Heights
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Salty Crew
Mission Bay
Ballast Point Brewing
Little Italy
North Park Beer Company
North Park
Green Flash Brewing
Sorrento Mesa
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Pizza Port Ocean Beach
Point Loma
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Knotty Barrel
Gaslamp Quarter
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East Village Brewing Company
East Village
Hidden Craft SD
Core-Columbia
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Cross Street Chicken and Beer (Convoy-Kearny Mesa)
Kearny Mesa
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Duck Foot Brewing
Miramar
Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden
Pacific Beach
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Draft South Mission
Mission Beach
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Eppig Brewing Co. Waterfront Biergarten
Roseville
Stone Brewing
Point Loma
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Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley
Mission Valley
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Nason's Beer Hall
Gaslamp Quarter
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
Point Loma
Fall Brewing Company
North Park
AleSmith Brewing Company
Miramar
Burgeon at The Arbor - Little Italy
Little Italy
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