Where San Luis Obispo drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in San Luis Obispo worth taking a tram to.
Central Coast Brewing has brewed in San Luis Obispo since 1998, pouring lagers like 1422 Light and Pete's Pilsner across two taprooms in the city.
TipThe HUB at 1701 Monterey Street runs evening hours and food trucks; the Higuera room keeps the dog patio.
There Does Not Exist brews design-obsessed IPAs and lagers in an industrial corner of San Luis Obispo, with cans that sell out on release weekends.
TipEdible San Luis Obispo has profiled the brewery's design-first ethos; check release announcements before driving out.
Oak and Otter Brewing Co. pours small-batch ales with a proper pub kitchen on Tank Farm Road, the dog-friendliest taproom in San Luis Obispo.
TipThursday to Sunday the kitchen opens at 11:30; midweek it is beer-first from 14:00.
Humdinger Brewing stages live shows beside its tanks on Capitolio Way, running San Luis Obispo's scrappiest taproom with food Wednesday to Saturday.
TipThursday runs latest, to 23:00 with gigs; check the events calendar before you go.
Rod & Hammer ROCK, formerly SLO Brew Rock, pairs SLO Brew beer with whiskey and smokehouse plates by the San Luis Obispo airport and a concert lawn.
TipSLO Brew has brewed since 1988; concert nights change kitchen hours, so check the event calendar.
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