What does it say about me that I picked this place for dinner because it has "beaver" in the name? I don't want to know! But my excuse is that I did it for the children. Inexplicably, my kids love beavers, and so when we were staying in Carlsbad for the night and looking for a place to eat, how could we not visit a place called Belching Beaver? We couldn't not! And so we did. It turns out, Belching Beaver is a very family-friendly brewery, with lots of arcade games, lawn games, and an extremely laid-back atmosphere. I wasn't going to get a beer, but then I saw that the brewery did a collaboration with the Deftones to create an IPA called Phantom Bride. I had to get a pint. Chino Moreno made me do it! It was citrusy and refreshing, and just the thing to enjoy while sitting on the outdoor picnic tables. Belching Beaver offers your average pub food. My kids got chicken tenders and fries, and mac and cheese with fries. I got a poke bowl, which sounds like a risky choice at a brewery, but it was actually really good and fresh! Not too saucy, either. We also got the carne asada 980 Nachos, which are huge and come on a baking sheet. Plenty enough to share! This place is tucked away in what looks like an office plaza. I'm learning that a lot of breweries in this area are posted up in situations like this. You look like you're driving into a nondescript place to get your contract notarized, but instead, you happen upon a cool restaurant and brewery such as this. read more

Service was good but food options weren't as numerous as expected. Obviously this is more of a pub than a restaurant so if your main objective is food and not beer then other options might be considered for dining. Parking not too difficult. read more

Time to update! One of the consistent breweries with some good eats. We definitely like this laid back atmosphere of this location. It's a brewery. The other location is more of a restaurant now. They still have tots available with the tenders. However, the tenders were smaller than normal and it was overly breaded, so very little chicken meat inside. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, it was pretty good, had a sweet taste to it to balance out the spice. I think I can go without the sweet and take it all spicy! But totally understand the concept. Beers are tasty still. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Order at one line. Can build up at times. read more

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When I head home to Poway, Belching Beaver is one of those pubs I will usually meet friends at because of its central location. But that drive east on 78 at about 5pm is just terrible! That aside, this is always a great place to drop in for beer and food. The staff is friendly and helpful and the selection of beers and drinks, second to none. Stopped in with my sister and her husband, where we met a high school friend of hers. We placed out drink and food order and just hung out. The peanut butter milk stout, especially on nitro is always a winner. So "dam" good! I was surprised at the Elote tots as well. Really well seasoned and very tasty. The pub was crowded at 3pm (holiday) on a Monday, with no tables available, so we took a seat at the bar, but it wasn't long before we scored a table in the middle of the bar area and enjoy the beer, food and company. Thanks Belching Beaver, I am so "dam" glad we were able to stop in. read more

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We went here for a quick drink and bite to eat since it was close. We were pleasantly surprised at everything. We visited around 2-3 on a Thursday so there weren't a ton of people here. We ordered the Cajun rub wings and the cheeseburger fries (I believe that's what they're called). We got a strawberry blonde and seltzer to start. Everything was delicious!! Hit the spot for sure! The server suggested fruit in the tropical seltzer and yummmm! It was so refreshing and yummy! The food was great, atmosphere so relaxing and service was friendly. I grabbed a 6 pack on my way out and told them I would be back! read more

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Belching Beaver Brewery Pub 980 Vista, CA I am an avid fan of PB so I once fell into the rabbit hole of finding where I can get Peanut Butter beer! I tried Belching Beaver Brewery's PB stout and it was amazing! Also, the place is huge, so even if we arrived during an event, we were still able to find seats, although it's at the back of the brewery. read more

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Would highly recommend this brewery to anyone looking for some delicious bar food, solid drinks, and ambiance. This place is a total gem nestled in the 'biotech beach' industrial area of Carlsbad. There's ample parking in the lots and on the street. The brewery has a cool camping vibe to it (a beaver's dam) and there's a ton of seating. The food menu is quite extensive with anything ranging from burgers, salads, sandwhiches to sides. There's definitely something for everyone here. Plus, there's a bunch of TVs for sports and games but it's not so loud that you can't chat with friends. Would definitely return! read more

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Visiting in town and met up with old colleagues here. I forgot how good this place is and the kicker was that the food was good. We used to come here when it first opened. Since I don't drink- it was great to try one of their nonalcoholic beers. Very refreshing. Will come back again Keep up the good work!! read more

The staff were all super friendly tonight. We got our beers fast and with a smile. The music selection was chill and the vibe was nice and mellow for a Saturday night. I had a Buenos Tiempos beer which was good like always. Overall a great bar to swing by. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Buenos Tiempos - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

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Best beer ever. Peanut butter stout is my favorite. But IM a fat kid inside , its not for everyone. Service is chill here more of a tap house but food is good left the family happy and full. Open seating with TVs with sports. Cool hang out spot for family and friends. read more

I'm always so surprised when I walk into Belching Beaver Pub 980 and it's packed! It's a little hidden gem and so fun and good. Great great space, with pool, tvs, high tops, fun ambiance, etc. There's outdoor seating as well. We got a few different entrees and everything came out fast and fresh. Fun merch as well! I'm not even a beer drinker but definitely come here for the food. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Fish tacos - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

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Fantastic brewpub with all your favorite beers! Delicious peanut butter stout, hazy IPAs and collab offerings. Super pub grub. Love the fish tacos and Dave Burgers. Indoor and outdoor seating with fire pits. read more

Delicious food and great service. I had wings and pozole and both were delicious. The ambience was fun, parking was easy and our entire party had a great time. read more

The food is great and the atmosphere is very relaxing. The staff is very friendly and helpful with making recommendations.

We had a great time visiting this brewery this week after enjoying their beers for so many years! Great beer selection (obviously) and a lot of merchandise and beer to take home with you. They also have a nice selection of bar-type food to pair with the beers.. The burger was good and the chicken tinga nachos were so tasty and filling! Every one was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers & food. Our bartender helped pick out our flights so we could try a bunch of different styles of beers we like read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Chicken Tinga Nachos, Beer Flight and Cheeseburger - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

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This location is always great. If you come with kids or just want to relax, ask about using the fire pit to make s'mores. And the mac and cheese is good. read more

Stunned Hang Dai taken out of Pub 980 offerings. Bad move. One of my favorite beers. Less likely to go to the Belching Beaver Pub 980 or the Vista location. Just sent my burger back. I don't think medium rare burger is hard to do. Maybe I'm wrong read more

Where do I start?...this place is so cool and I mean cool the breeze rolling through the bar because of the garage-type door that's rolled up. The outdoor seating is so fun makes you not want to leave. The food was excellent and flavorful the beer choices were endless and the kids menu had something for everyone. We loved this place its great for families or a girl's night or date night. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - THE PLACE TO BE ON A SATURDAY OR ANY DAY. - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

We had such a fun family day today! We ordered beers, wings, grilled cheese, fries and Cesar salad. Food and drinks were all amazing. Husband raved over the Viva La Beaver. Sat outside and enjoyed all the families living life together. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

Came back almost 6 months later for more and still leaving more than satisfied Love coming here anytime we visit read more

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Love the ambience here. Quieter than their sister business in oceanside. We dropped by coz we were shopping at a nearby target. Hubby had party on pilsner. 5% ABV I had snoggy noggy nog - 9% ABV Party on pilsner is always hood and easy to drink. Snoggy noggy nog tasted good but had a slight bitter aftertaste. Daves's classic burger had fresh ingredients. But the onion rings had an additional coating of spices after being fried and hubby thought it tasted weird. My poke bowl was generally good.all ingredients in there are incredibly fresh. Just one suggestion- either put less sauce in the rice. Or put it on the side in little containers it was a little over salted. Otherwise it was good Will be back for the beer and the ambience. Of all three belching beaver pubs. I like this the best The seating is plentiful and they also have a little outdoor area out back. Ordering is done at the bar. And they will text you when your food is ready. We will be back. Thanks! read more

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Love the beer and the food. This little spot is great for grabbing a beer and lunch. Super convenient if you live in the Carlsbad area.

Food and beer are amazing. Staff is the best part. Where you're here you're family. Kim, jack, both kyia's, Juan.

This is a great little brewery pub in a business park area. It wasn't super crowded when we came on a Sunday afternoon which was what we were looking for. We had our kids with us and they have a kids menu and a dirt patio area where kids can play in open space. I had the Passionfruit Guava Seltzer and it was delicious. To eat, I had the chicken tinga tostadas. I could only eat one so definitely a good size and I like the tinga flavor and crisp tortilla. It started to get busier as we left and they have a stage outside for live music which is cool. We will definitely come back with the kids sometime. read more

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One of my favorite hidden gem pubs! The atmosphere is always welcoming, the drinks are top-notch, and the food never disappoints--I've never had a bad meal here. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the service is consistently excellent. I love that they're dog-friendly too, with treats and even dog patties available for our furry companions. Great spot for events, and the addition of the pool table and music really rounds out the experience. Highly recommend! (favorite things to order: Crazy Beaver wings (spicy mix of Cajun, buffalo and ranch/blue cheese wings. Also the Buffalo Fries. Like to do custom order of Buffalo Chicken fries with Crazy Beaver sauce). read more

Well, they didn't have any hard cider on tap, which is my thing. I'm not a big beer guy anymore. I swore that I hated seltzer. They had three seltzers on top that were very good. Great outdoor space great indoor space had the fish tacos were great son had loaded tots, which is great. We've been back twice since this. read more

Took me forever to finally write this review but I had an awesome experience here a few weeks ago. It was me and my buddy's first time at this location and the bartenders are super nice especially Jack who really went above and beyond. He had some great recommendations for both beer and wines. It's a really friendly and open atmosphere kind of place we will definitely be back sometime to try the food read more

Following our Soccer Tournament we celebrated at the Belching Beaver and enjoyed the Burger, fries and most importantly their Peanut Butter (Nitro) Milk Stout. Ladies managing the bar were super nice and we all had a great time. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Peanut Butter (Nitro) Milk Stout - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

Cool vibes. Nice place with lots of seating and pool tables. Rustic feel. Burger and beer battered fries were good. Beers were average, nothing really stood out. Order everything at the front and pick up food on the side. Tasters given freely. Line can get a little long. Been there done that. Probably won't be back. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Pool table and rustic back wall. - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

This was hands down one of the coolest breweries and one hidden gem I've been to in a long time and it's definitely worth a visit if you're in beautiful Vista Downtown. I can't tell you how many times I've driven through this particular part of SD Country and had no idea that Vista even had a Downtown! I came across Belching Beaver Brewery last year while having a company event here and doing a presentation. Belching Beaver Brewery is a craft brewery that started in 2012 and now has six locations in San Diego County. Their Tavern & Grill in Vista Downtown is a former bank building that has been transformed into a cozy and rustic restaurant and bar. The coolest part is the bank safe which is now a private room to hold parties. They offer over 70 unique beers on tap, an extensive wine and spirit list, and a variety of dishes to pair with their brews. 5 stars for great ambiance, tasty food and beer plus friendly service!! I'II be back! Enjoy and Bon Appétit! read more

A large group of us have been coming to your establishment for many months for Trivia night on Thursdays. This past Thursday night (Jan 8), we attended, and not one of your outdoor heaters were working. It was extremely cold, and with a huge turn out of people for the event. As I looked around, people were wearing heavy jackets and blankets wrapped around them. It was quite uncomfortable. Is there something you can do? Maybe move it inside or get some new heaters? We would like to continue to come for trivia and support your place! read more

Cool vibes at Belching Beaver Pub 980. Living plant wall and other touches soften the industrial feel of the place. We sat at the bar. Service was friendly and helpful. Loads of options for the beer drinker but limited wine selections. I chose a seltzer and my husband had a beer. Both were delicious. We started with the pretzel bites. Beer cheese was scrumptious and highly recommended. I had the short rib melt which was fine. Tots were perfect. Husband had the Mac and cheese appetizer as his entree. He loved it. Worth stopping by. Definitely will visit again. read more

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great beer great food. Nothing beats the fresh peanut butter stout. Good service and good food

Stopped by for a quick drink. It was Tuesday so not too busy. We sat in the bar area with high top tables. They have a variety of beer and mixed drink. Ordered the garlic beef tips and they weren't good lots of fat on them. The waiter wasn't very attentive since we had to ask the other server for assistance. They have a huge parking lot. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

Awesome brewery. Delicious beer and food. Really nice atmosphere and ambiance. Cool decor. Food is outstanding. Paired well with the beer. Staff was friendly. No complaints. read more

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It had been a while since I went to this location. If I do come to this location is usually to have a beer or two. Years ago I tried their burger, which it was good. However, today I was really bummed. I order the poke bowl, the rice tasted days old. Not soft, it was hard. Either it was dry and old or it was over cooked. I only ate the toppings. I also ordered the wings and the wings were over cooked that were hard to eat. I could have complained, but I had a long day, had been up since 4 am and I was starving. I think that they need to work on that. Beer is always a plus. Service was great but food was really disappointing. read more

What a great spot in a sea of breweries in Vista!!!! 1. It's Belching Beaver. 2. Great beers. 3. Delicious food. 4. Nice fire pits. 5. Huge inside space. 6. Great vibes. Definitely in my top 3 breweries in this area you can't go wrong! read more

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The service was great and fast! The staff was very kind and helpful in making recommendations of drinks. The ambiance was also chill and relaxing. read more

Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Brewpubs Near Me - Vista, California

Went down to So Cal for a conference and was told that this place had really great food and beer. The beer did not disappoint. The food could've been shared but it was pretty good for tavern food. The waiter was quick even though he had a full house. Definitely would like to come back! read more

I love the Belching Beaver in Downtown Vista; While the service was great and the atmosphere was great as well, the food unfortunately wasn't that good. I ordered a burger and fries; The burger was bland and had no seasoning and the fries weren't that crispy. However, I recieved great service after the complaints and got a chicken sandwich after that; It was better but still not that great with the same issue of lack of flavor. I will come back for the beer but probably skip on the food next time. read more