I have always wanted to visit this brewery, and after realizing they moved to a bigger location, I decided to finally make a stop. As soon as you walk in, you are transported to an asylum with cool decor to go with the theming and a big room with pinball machines... my favorite! The guy working at the brewery was pretty chill and gave us the rundown on the most popular brews. I ended up trying the Virgin Blood seltzer and Intensive Care. Both were pretty good and paired well with the chips I kept adding to our tab. I was really interested in ordering a hot dog, but they were still cooking, and since we were bar hopping didn't get a chance to. I am curious to see how busy this location gets on an event night because parking is along the street and can be difficult to find a space if the adjacent lot is full. With that said, till next time, Asylum! read more

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Did a quick one two at Asylum for an open mic night -- Mondays at 8ish. Let me tell you.. watching people attempt stand up comedy in ominous red lighting and spooky decor is gonna require two drinks minimum to get through the evening. Diana(?) was on evening shift and she was so helpful and offered a few samples since it was my first time. Half portions are $5.50 and full portion are $9! I didn't get to order any brewed cocktails but the looked fruity and fun. My bev of the night was a Mexican lager -- crisp and refreshing unlike a lot of the people and their questionable jokes. Oh oh! There's also pinball machines but don't be **that guy** and play one during someone's performance. read more

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What a cool brewery!! You must check out! Came across this brewery and glad we did! It's right by the Anaheim Packing District. Walkable as it's across the street. There's also street parking right around it and we were able to snag one and walk over. A good sized brewery, clean, cool people all enjoying a beer. They even had a candle making person there that day! Walked in and the beer tender was super cool. They had a beer made with curry! He let me taste it first and it was surprisingly good! It is different so try a taster first! But tried a couple other beers and they were great! Sat down in the main area and they have lots of pinball machines, a claw machine and don't forget the Photo Booth! They have a card machine to use to play games. So much fun and glad we finally checked them out! We'll be back! read more

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Cute place for drinks pinball and maybe, just maybe get a tattoo! Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Restrooms 5/5 Overall 4/5! Parking on a Friday night 2/5 So they have a tattoo person and you can try to book a tattoo! Good amount of drinks to choose from! Pinball machines are fun! Come drink n play! read more

Asylum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Anaheim, California

The Gray Phantom: A brown ale with 7% ABV hit the spot. Nice balance of roasted malt and a slight caramel sweetness, without feeling heavy. It had a smooth finish and is a safe try for first-timers. I doubt I'd get the same thing twice though. Service: No issues from my POV. I ordered a beer and I got it in under 30 seconds. The prices were decent, and the guy was nice. Ambiance: Located in a quiet spot in town, the brewery definitely stuck to its namesake by giving it a relatively concerning prison-like feel from the outside, while maintaining an eerie red hue on the inside. The place seats about 30 people. One side has a more active segment, where you have an arcade, and the other side is a more traditional bar. I believe there is also a spot that sells food outside the bar, but I could've just been seeing things. read more

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The vibe is a vampiric red lit little dungeon, at night. And I'm all in . Anaheim is one of the most competitive beer scene cities in Southern California and it's safe to say that Asylum Brewing, definitely hangs with the best of them. If you want beer, they're punchy hazy. IPA beers , as well as their light beers. Decent stout, except for their curry stout. But their beer cocktails are out of this world. And if you're looking to get an extra bite on your beer, you can accompany it with their house, tequila and sake. Service was fantastic. I'd circulate and stop by this location if I was looking for anyone else. Oh they also have pinball machines. Truly a great find. read more

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This brewery is located in downtown Anaheim and this place is awesome. Their beers are delicious and the bartender Nelson is friendly. We will be returning here read more

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Finally made it out to this brewery for their vegan food fair, and I'm so glad I did! I've been wanting to check out the new location since I used to go to their previous one--and wow, it's a completely different vibe. I loved their old spot. It was dark and moody, which made sense for a place called Asylum Brewery. It had that edgy, underground feel. The new location? Total opposite--and I love it just as much! It's bright, open, and even family-friendly with video games, comfy sofas, and awesome artwork throughout. Despite the change in atmosphere, one thing stayed the same: top-notch beer. Plus, there's plenty of street parking which is always a win. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Friendly staff and owner, fun atmosphere! Great selection of beers on tap, go and have some fun! And hello...Photo Booth!!! Haha read more

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My friends and I went here to celebrate his birthday. It's a chill place with a brewery and games for entertainment. They don't sell food but they have outside vendors. Service was quick. Beer selection was limited but enough. Moscow mule was tasty. read more

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Come and enjoy some of Anaheims favorite beers from the asylum Brewery. Friendly staff very welcoming. kid and pet friendly. Free WiFi , hours vary depending on the day. They also have a great selection of beers to go . The atmosphere is great. Pinball games are available to enjoy while enjoying your beverage. Hot dogs available with a full pour while supplies last. Come and enjoy . They also have 3 big screens TV to watch sports. Hope my review will bring you out and have a great time with friends or just to have a simple beer with you hotdog. read more

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Cool spot with good beer. Our beer passport brought us here. It's close to where we live so will definitely come back. However, that being said we came in a Friday night and there's no food :( so we're just having our one beer and then will be leaving. Hubby and I came with the kids and PSA to other families, this one isn't the most family friendly. We're cool with the decor (we all love it) but the problem is not a lot of kid friendly seating. Plus it's a small space and it's our first time here so we didn't realize there isn't anywhere for the kids to run around. That doesn't knock anything off my rating but just an FYI for the other families that like to bring their kids to the brewery as well :) that being said, I'll still be back! But will have to make it an adults only spot for us and will make sure to check if food is being served the night we're coming since so we can plan accordingly! Would still recommend, great beer, good vibes, and seems like a fun spot. read more

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This place is pretty cool! The staff are nice, drinks are good. They have fun arcade games. Docking 1 star because the two times I went here for one beer, I got chest burn. This isn't normal for me. My boyfriend had the same experience, he usually doesn't get heartburn except from super cheap beer. I'd go back though even just for the chill vibe and arcade games. Good place to go with friends. They also have a cute vending machine with fun items (golden girls mints, keychains, plushies) read more

This place is pretty cool. They really stick to the theme! It's a bit dark and loud. When we visited, they were busy. The bar staff was a bit distracted but nice enough. The lager that they brew is delish! My partner ordered a mule which was tasty. They have a really cool vending machine with interesting knick-knacks. Not sure if they have anything to go, but we weren't looking because we just wanted to get back to our hotel. Overall, I'm glad we visited. read more

Fun spot with a unique asylum-themed decor. Decent selection of beers ($6-$8 for 16oz) and some pinball and arcade games. Food available from vending machines and a vendor on-site. Family friendly and within walking distance of the Packing House and a few other breweries, making it a good spot for a local beer crawl. Good place to stop if you're in the area. read more

We came here for a pop-up event for vegan food. They were out of a lot of the drinks that I was interested in in, which was disappointing. Overall, the food was good from the pop-ups, but there wasn't a lot of places to sit so it was pretty crowded. I wish they had some additional seating outside where they have the food vendors at. Overall still had a good experience decor is entertaining and there are some arcade games, although pretty expensive to play. read more

Asylum brewery is a few steps away from Anaheim Packing House. Well more like a block next to the park. So in my opinion this place had some of the best service in the area. A small brewery but the Aslyum theme definitely carries out into the beers. A number of pinball machines for you to play. The staff here was great especially as I did not know what I want. Being a light beer drinker in a craft brewery has its fair share of difficulties however the bartender offered samples and guided me through. They recommended a Dark Lager which was Amazing! This southern Germanic style beer was delicious and was so nice to find out here. The customers were great as there was a raffle going on and it felt like the local community was included. Met a few furry friends along the way as well. In regard to the beer itself, some of the best I have had in this area surrounding the Packing House. The names themselves are clever if you take a look at the menu photos provided. Flights are available on the menu. This is nice as a lot of breweries in the OC don't even offer this option. The red lighting definitely ads a unique touch to this small space. No kitchen but they have food vendors outside that are always available for your hunger cravings. read more

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Canned beer is good. Service is fun and nice. I like how they have pinball machines. Unique brewery. Horror ambiance. read more

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Tried this place for the first time on a random Sunday afternoon. The venue is on point with the theme. I mean everything is relevant to theme, which is nice because other places say they're themed but then nothing else around it pertains to it. The bartender was super nice and helpful. I tried a light beer, it was tasty. The place has parking on the side. I was there for a little over an hour and it started to fill in a little more so I definitely think it's a place to check out read more

Knocked off a star because the beer is good, but not as good as some of the other breweries in the area. Staff is super friendly and the decor is unreal. You can tell a lot of thought and care was put into the ambiance. Love the pinball and gaming machines. There's an app you can download to pay to play them, so you don't have to bring quarters with you. read more

Pretty cool spot. Wish it was a little bigger just cause there's pretty cool decor and games haha. Staff was very nice. read more

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Great first visit. I love that the neighborhood is adding more businesses. I enjoyed the beer and met some really nice people! read more

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Great service! Shout to Mayra the bartender for making our visit fun and enjoyable!!! Definitely coming back!

Yes, this is an older review. I'm playing catch-up on the places I've been over the years, partially so I can remember if I'm ever back in the area and mainly so I can leave the reviews these places deserve for future customers. I'm glad to see Asylum has found a new home. At the time, the brewery didn't serve food here, so I can't comment on that aspect. Came here with a friend and her job as part of her company's party. I believe they rented the entire space for the hour we were there. I did enjoy the ambiance of the old location; however, I know popularity for this brewery has grown, and so should the space. In October 2018, the location was small but not cramped. The beer tanks were situated in the far back of the room with the few tables and barstools/chairs in the middle and other seating along the walls. My friend and I grabbed a couple stools on the side. Ordered a flight of 5 beers. The list had 9 options to choose from, and a number of them were on rotation. I opted for 2 light, 1 hoppy, and 2 dark beers. My favorite was definitely "Book of Bad Decisions," but I've always been more of a stout/porter/brown or red ale kinda gal since I got into beers after joining the military. We had one woman waiting on all of us. I was impressed with her patience and kind disposition. She was also extremely attentive and efficient. Highly recommend, and I'm hoping to check out the new spot next time I'm in CA. read more

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My father (a veteran) recently underwent major back surgery and spent six months in the hospital recovering. For his birthday, I surprised him with a PintLife Passport, and we planned to visit all the participating breweries together as a father-son bonding experience. Our very first stop was Asylum Brewing--and it was an absolute disaster. We walked in and sat down at the bar and the bartender just ignored us for 20 straight minutes. Was not a busy day either. Finally we went to order and I presented the PintLife Passport, the bartender refused to honor it, even though this brewery is listed as a participant. I was very confused so I asked to speak with a manager in a very polite way hoping to clear up the issue. Not only did the manager refuse to accept the passport, but he was shockingly disrespectful--especially toward my father. I calmly explained the situation and even offered to pay for the beers myself just to keep the experience positive. But instead of showing even the slightest bit of decency, the manager smirked at us and said, "Well, we don't need your service anyway." Then he refused to serve us at all. I was absolutely stunned. My father, who has sacrificed two decades of his life serving this country, was treated like a nuisance and turned away for absolutely no reason. After leaving in disbelief, I contacted PintLife directly, and they were very kind and apologetic. They confirmed that Asylum Brewing was not upholding their end of the agreement. Avoid this place!!!! We left and went to villains brewery down the street and my dad got a free beer for his service! Go support that place not asylum read more

I was really looking forward to visiting Asylum Brewery, but unfortunately, they do not honor their own advertised promotions. I purchased a coupon book that clearly states they offer a beer for a penny, yet when I tried to redeem it, they refused and instead offered a completely different deal--Buy One, Get One Free--which is not what the coupon states. This is misleading and unfair to customers who purchased the book expecting businesses to uphold their agreements. If they were not going to honor the deal, they should not have participated in the program. It feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I'm very disappointed in their lack of integrity. If you're considering visiting Asylum Brewery for a deal they advertise--be warned that they may not follow through. There are plenty of other great breweries in the area that respect their customers and stand by their word. Would love to see the management take responsibility and make this right. Until then, I won't be returning or recommending this place to others. read more

Went there on a Sunday afternoon. It's very well kept and clean. It has really nice ambience and offers a variety of drinks and food... The bartenders do a really good job to serve you and make sure you have a great experience enjoying your time there. I highly recommend this place and plan on making it my go to when I want to kick back and enjoy a beer... read more

Asylum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Anaheim, California

Since it's a horror themed brewery I wasn't expecting the type of music being played and at the volume it was being played at. Not sure if owners changed, but definitely won't be back or recommend to anyone new. read more

Good beer! Great Vibe and Service. Definitely a place to check out when you are in and around the Packing House area. It's a short walk away. Why not take a little walk away from the main area and try something new! read more

Cool place. The name of the place suits it since it sits on elm Street. And the macabre atmosphere the decor is interesting even down to the real cobwebs in the window. Lol small selection of beer. But the ones that we tried were good. Will come back. Interesting place. read more

Went here on Saturday for the first time and I absolutely loved it! The vibes were great, the service was AMAZING! One of the employees (or owner) forgot to get his name..recommended a blend of two beers and it was delicious. They have food vendors every Saturday and the vendor they had that day was soo good! The pinball machines are a plus! Will definitely be back! read more

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Unfortunately pint life brought us to this brewery. The venue is absolutely dope. However we encountered issues with the pint life. They made us purchase a beer for each passport and they "gave" us a beer. If the beer was good, I probably wouldn't have mind purchasing the beer. The beer we tried at Asylum brewing was non-tolerable. read more

Was so sad when we thought they closed down and we were sooo happy to see when they opened at their new location. It's such a perfect spot! Inside is spacious with plenty of tables and kept the theme of Asylum, dark and moody, love it! They have pinball machines and a lot of times they have DJs or some sort of event going on. Tuesday nights they have Tacos Los Cholos there with hardly ever a line! The service is amazing every time we go, the owner is so sweet and remembers my brother every time we go (he's been able to sit and chat more than myself), so that helps bring people back. The beer itself is great and they've really been killing it with their IPAs. Their stout with chocolate frosting was sweet, but was the perfect dessert finish to our tacos we had last Tuesday. You can't go wrong stopping by and grabbing some beer, sit at the bar and enjoy great conversation! read more

Loved the vibe and decor. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the Strawberry Lemonade lager. Very nice on a hot day. Dog friendly place . We will be back. read more

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10/10 the drink and food recommendations we're good ! Jason is so sweet! First time here and had an experience of a lifetime! Will never forever forget ! The vibe was so cool ! The pin ball games are so good! Willl definitely come back read more

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I loved the name of the brewery,so we decided to try the beers. The Beertender was helpful and acknowledged us as soon as we walked in, It's a cute place with a horror vibe. They were playing classic horror movies. They have pinball machines to play, seems to be kid and dog friendly. The beers we tried were good. I had a Hazy IPA and my hubby had an IPA I can't remember the name! But they were delicious! I would go back in heartbeat! read more

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Avoid this place at all costs. I came in excited to try Asylum Brewing and use my PintLife Passport, which they are supposedly a participating brewery for. But when I asked about it, the bartender looked at me like I had three heads and said they don't accept it. Excuse me? Then why are you even listed?! Total bait-and-switch and a lawsuit waiting to happen if they don't offer what they signed up for. Strike one. Then came the beer. I've been to a lot of breweries, and let me tell you--this was some of the worst I've ever had. Watery, bland, and one even tasted straight-up metallic. I couldn't even finish my beer. It's like they're not even trying. Strike two. And the service? Nonexistent. The staff acted like they were being forced to be there, barely acknowledged customers, and seemed totally uninterested in answering basic questions. If you like being ignored, this is the place for you. Strike three. With so many great breweries around, there is absolutely no reason to waste your time here. Go anywhere else. read more

Shout out to Mayra super nice and friendly will be coming back again service was 100%

My local tour guide suggested Asylum over the Villains place. She was right, the place has a nice chill vibe. Nice comfy chairs and couches to relax at, as well as the typical brewery seating. Lunacy was really good, however, the seltzers were delicious. I really have no go-tos in Orange County when it comes to breweries. However, Asylum has made my book. read more

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A small fun brewery nearby Anaheim packing distract. They have their own small private parking lot in the back. Although their drink selection is small they have ample seating and pin ball machines/arcade games to keep yourself occupied. I also appreciate them having a vending machine of small artist goods for purchase. If you're not picky on the tap selection and just want a fun place to hangout this is a good spot. read more