Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens Liberty Station ★ 4.4
Stone Brewing's Liberty Station bistro and gardens in San Diego, a 23,500 sq ft Point Loma flagship with bocce, outdoor cinema and the Stone lineup in full.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in San Diego worth taking a tram to.
Where to drink local
Modern Times North Park Flavordome ★ 4.3
Modern Times Flavordome in North Park, San Diego, with 20 rotating taps, in-house coffee bar and a record-shopping corner on Upas Street at 30th.
Ballast Point Tasting Room and Kitchen Little Italy ★ 4.2
Ballast Point's Little Italy tasting room and kitchen in San Diego, the brand's R&D pilot brewery with 25+ taps and a bayside patio on India Street.
AleSmith Brewing Company ★ 4.5
AleSmith Brewing in Miramar San Diego, the 25,000 sq ft Speedway Stout brewhouse with the Tony Gwynn .394 Pale Ale and one of the county's largest tasting rooms.
Societe Brewing Company ★ 4.4
Societe Brewing on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, a quietly serious West Coast IPA and Belgian-saison house with a wood barrel program.
Pure Project Vista Brewery and Taproom ★ 4.3
Pure Project's Vista brewery and taproom in north San Diego County, a 14,000 sq ft headquarters running 20 taps of organic and sustainably-sourced ales.
Karl Strauss Brewing Sorrento Mesa ★ 4.1
Karl Strauss Sorrento Mesa brewpub in San Diego, the brand's production-side brewery restaurant, reopened January 2025 after a remodel with a wrap-around deck and roll-up glass doors overlooking the koi pond.
Pizza Port Ocean Beach ★ 4.0
Pizza Port Ocean Beach in San Diego, the surf-shack brewpub on Bacon Street pouring Swami's IPA, Chronic Amber and Guillaume alongside California-style pies.
Breweries in San Diego, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in San Diego?
Peak food season in San Diego is year-round.
What time do people eat in San Diego?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in San Diego?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in San Diego?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. San Diego rewards trust.