Craft Beer & Breweries

  1. Two people wearing outdoor gear toast with drinks in a natural setting at sunset. Overlay text reads "Embrace Your Adventure.
    Biv-oo-ak: 1. A temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.2. A delicious handcrafted hard cider created for the adventurous spirit. At Bivouac, going "off-trail" is sort of our thing. Tapping into the hearts and tastebuds of the outdoor crowd, Bivouac cider begs to be enjoyed...
  2. A flight of six small beer glasses filled with different colored beers, arranged in a wooden tray on a light-colored table.
    Pure Project at Balboa Park is a Pure Project tasting room. Pure Project is a small batch, ingredient-centric craft brewery with a mission to build community and a reverence for beer as an agricultural product by staying true to our ethos of quality ingredients, sustainability, and attention to detail. To...
  3. Modern outdoor bar and dining area with minimalist decor, featuring a white angled roof, bar stools, tables, and large glass windows under natural daylight.
    Kairoa Brewing Co. opened in late January 2019 and brings New Zealand influence to San Diego’s University Heights neighborhood. With a rotating list of house and guest beers from 24 taps, Kairoa’s head brewer Joe Peach incorporates uniquely aromatic New Zealand hops into many of the brewpub’s beers. Kairoa’s cuisine...
  4. Mural in a restaurant depicts skeletons dressed as royalty and nobles feasting at a table, with red and black patterned background. Empty tables and chairs are in the foreground.
    Ballast Point Little Italy is located in the heart of Little Italy, San Diego; a perfect stop for delicious food and a vast selection of Ballast Point beer. This location is the home of our Research and Development Brewery. Specialty brewers and employees alike work together to create innovative recipes...
  5. A glass and bottle of Coronado Brewing Co. 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA are on a table with hops in front, brewery equipment blurred in the background.
    When we opened the doors to our beach town brewpub on Coronado Island in 1996, we wanted it to be the kind of place where friends could enjoy great beer, a good meal, and a laid-back atmosphere. Now, years later, our brewery's a lot bigger and we've gotten a number...
  6. A person holding a stop sign stands in front of Mike Hess Brewing; several cars are parked alongside the building on a sunny day.
    Experience one of San Diego’s most iconic and award-winning breweries—Mike Hess Brewing—with six unique locations to explore. Sip a flight at our North Park flagship, enjoy tacos and ocean views at our Imperial Beach beer garden, or dig into burgers and wings at our Alpine brewpub. In Seaport Village, visit...
  7. Outdoor night scene of a crowded restaurant patio with many people dining, string lights overhead, and trees scattered throughout the seating area.
    Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station opened May 2013 in Point Loma's now-historic Naval Training Center. Our newest restaurant venture celebrates the venue's prior history as a U.S. Navy mess hall, while introducing new industrial and organic features of metal, concrete, reclaimed wood, plant life, water and...
  8. A large metal sign displays the hashtag "#SDBEER" against a clear blue sky, with part of a tree visible on the left.
    The mission of the San Diego Brewers Guild is to promote awareness and increase the visibility of fresh, locally brewed beer through education and participation in community events. Known as the 'Capital of Craft', San Diego is home to over 150 independent craft breweries and is the birthplace of some...