How have I lived here my whole life and only just now popped into Bottlecraft? We came on a Friday when they were doing tastings from a Sonoma winery (wish I remembered the name!). The guy pouring was so nice and knowledgeable. We liked the wine so much we grabbed a bottle and decided to drink it there. Added bonus: since it was one of the featured wines, the corkage was free. Bottlecraft is a bottle shop, bar, and cheese shop all in one small, perfectly curated space. They have a lovely outdoor seating area and some indoor seating as well. There are TVs inside, so we were able to catch some exciting March Madness moments while we hung out. When we paid, the host was super friendly and brought us a little ice bucket to keep our chilled wine cold, along with two glasses, and let us choose any table we wanted. They have a wide selection of beers on tap, plus tons of bottles and cans to go. I also appreciate the large section of canned mocktails and NA beers -- love seeing that. They carry wine, beer, vermouth, and more. In the back, tucked away, is Venissimo Cheese, which is amazing. You can order cheese plates, sandwiches, and other goodies to enjoy with your drinks. Definitely check out their website for upcoming events and their current tap list. Such a fun, easy, local spot -- I'll be back. read more

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Stopped by Bottlecraft yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see they recently renovated the space. They now have both indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it a great spot to actually hang out instead of just grabbing something to go. You can order beer or wine from their draft list and enjoy it there, or grab a bottle off the shelf and have them open it for you. Of course, you can also stock up and take everything home. Their beer selection is always impressive, with a wide range of styles and hard to find bottles, and the wine selection holds its own too. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Bonus: Venissimo is inside the store, so you can order grilled cheeses and enjoy them with your drink. A solid beer and a perfectly melty grilled cheese is hard to beat. Great selection, relaxed vibe, and now an even better space to enjoy it all. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Ducked in here for a couple of beers before heading to the Observatory. Excellent beer menu! Fun vibe. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

Rad area to walk around and explore. I felt like I was transported to Portland. Among the numerous coffee shops down this street there's Bottlecraft. Great vibes here. Service was awesome! Luv the time they took to explain the different flavor profiles to fit our taste. Street parking has limited times and slim pickings. You may need to circle around a few times or find a spot down the block but worth the stop. read more

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While walking around in North Park, my friend was craving a snack so we ducked in here to check it out. What I did not realize is this is a tasting room, craft beer shop and bar. Bottlecraft was founded in 2011 by Brian Jensen. Here you can find the craft beers you crave but are not are always able to find where you shop. Craft beer is sold in bottles, cans and packs of four to six. They have been recognized by many top publications as being of the best bottle shops in the country. As I walked around and browsed I wasn't really looking for beer but when I saw a four pack of Saison Dupont I got excited. This is one of my favorite Belgian Farmhouse Ales and indeed it is not easy to find. I thought well since I am here I might as well pick some up to take home and so glad I did. There were so many other craft beers to choose from, I could have easily bought more. In addition to the all the beer, they have a great selection of non alcoholic craft beer. The staff is super knowledgeable if you have any questions or concerns. If you wish to drink here since the bar is here. There is a deli in the back where my friend managed to score some tasty meat and cheese bites to nosh on while we walked around the neighborhood. Another awesome discovery here in North Park! read more

Bottlecraft - My tasty four pack of Belgian Ale! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is an absolute blast and a gem! You can purchase bottles to go or drink them on site, how cool is that! They have a great range of beer on taps from well known breweries like Side Project. I've never seen a place like this before! It's small and cozy and I absolutely love it. The most memorable person on my California trip is the staff member Greg from Manchester. He welcomed us warmly and full of fun energy. He's a guy I would have a beer with any day of the week. There were a few regulars in there just shooting the time with him and I can see why. He is so funny! Here are the pours I had: Sowing the Sun by There Does Not Exist: Slight burn in the end. Biggie's Blueberry Brunch Bonanza by Alvarado Street Brewery: Tastes like blueberry pie. Saison du Blé (Blend #6) by Side Project Brewing: Funky. I wish it was a little less acidic. From the cooler, I also grabbed a Donna's Pickle beer and drank on site. Great for pickle lovers! read more

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Drinks from around the world. Seating to relax and eat. Service is helpful ambiance is cool and comfortable. Nice change read more

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This is THE place to go for San Diego beer. So many hard to find beers some of which are even out of stock at the original brewery. They also have a wide selection of non-alcoholic craft beverages and you are guaranteed to find something good for everyone in your family regardless of their tastes and preferences. Seriously, almost none of their beers rate below a 4.0 on Untappd. If you've searched beers on Untappd you know that quite a number of beers don't make it past 3.9. A couple of 4.3 and 4.4+ gems in their selection too. The location that we went to in Liberty Station is also amazing because of the wide array of food stalls right next door. Grab your beverage of choice and pair it perfectly with an empanada or Korean rice bowl from next door! read more

Perfect "bump-in-the-road" spot to sit and rest while walking around North Park. Possibly North Park's craft beer Mecca. Everyone who works here is super chill and super knowledgeable. Awesome place to grab a gift for the beer lover in your life. Oh and there are like cheeses and sandwiches here too, but I'm only ever here for the beer. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

I wish there was a closer location to me because they carry good stuff. They had some tall cans from Trillium among other good stuff. As I was paying I noticed that they also had Trillium on draft. I was excited cause I've never had it on tap before. read more

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Located in Liberty Public Market Bottle Craft has a huge selection of beers. Ginormous even. Staff is very friendly and will answer any of your craft beer questions. Food wise there is a huge selection of various restaurants around. Great spot for any craft beer fan. Highly recommend. read more

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Incredibly rude staff. 01/03:25 at 9:30-10:00pm--female and male clerks/servers. We were told not to open a spirit purchased while sitting outside with friends by the female server. We all obliged and did not open the spirit. As we sat outside we discussed our dissatisfaction and confusion over liquor licenses--unrelated to anyone working inside. The male server came out and said "if you all want to keep talking sh***, then leave and please never come back." After he said that he "clocked out" and stuck around 30 mins and stating that his supervisor would be upset if he didnt, We all were rather speechless as opening the drink should have been the problem, but we didn't and to sitting outside speaking to each other while the clerks are inside and not able to hear our conversation (and shouldn't matter) is impressive to come outside where we are sitting and tell my friends and I to never return. This was a fun spot to visit as a North Park resident--but i cant see myself returning after such experience with staff. Particularly as a group of women and male staff turning aggressive and potentially violent. Gift cards will no longer be considered for friends to avoid a similar experience, read more

Honestly worth every penny. We were so impressed with this spread and the cost. While the outside ambiance is traffic and people watching with the occasional mentality ill/drug induced yells from unhoused persons, the selection and quality of this shop was pretty good. We didn't love the wine by the glass options (objective taste) but you can buy a bottle and take what you don't finish home. They also have beer. This was nice to chill and have a little social. The 4 plate board was enough for 3 people. Their beer, wine, and spirits selection was fantastic and the staff was really kind! read more

Bottlecraft - 4 option board for $25 and a 1/3 baguette with butter and jam for $5. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is a beer lover's paradise with a fantastic selection of brews to choose from. The customer service was top-notch, and the staff was super friendly and helpful, making the whole beer-hunting experience a breeze. They've got something for every taste bud here, from local craft beers to unique and hard-to-find brews from around the world. The ambiance is chill and relaxed, perfect for hanging out with friends or exploring new flavors solo. they also have a nice selection of beer and wine on tap which we enjoy chilled drinks on the patio. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just looking for a cool spot to unwind, Bottlecraft is the place to be! read more

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This store is so fun!!! I've never seen so many different types of beers, ciders, seltzers, wines, etc... and they all have such creative and funky labels. This is the fun part! Besides having the largest selection of drinks I've seen in such a small shop, they sell a beautiful array of cheese. I've only been once but I have yet to try the cheeses and attend some of their weekly events :) The two drinks we got we absolutely fell in love with! read more

Bottlecraft - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

Great selection of different types of alcohol! I was really impressed with their cider selection! They had some local San Diego cider, and some faraway cider! They also had a wonderful cheese shop in the back that is extremely delicious! read more

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Great selection of beers; nice selection of cheese, limited wine selection (mostly whites). Cheese sampling available prior to deciding on purchase. Ok service. read more

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We are locals and we love this place. Eugene is simply the best! He is friendly and knowledgeable. I wish they would partner with an establishment, other than, Venissimo. read more

Best thing about this place: Greg. From Manchester. He transformed our day - and hence perhaps our lives. He is amazing. I'd come back just for service even if the drinks were not good. But thankfully the drinks are legitimately inspired. The shop is even more so, exquisitely well curated. We will be back AND will tell EVERYONE WE KNOW. read more

My wife and I and Brother-in-law and sister were on vacation in San Diego, and they took us to the best beer place in San Diego. It is in a cool neighborhood and we actually went twice in one week. They also have taps you so you can have a beer while you walk around the place and I ordered 2 IPAs and another beer for my sister while I was there. Great selection too. They have a ton of beers in the coolers, including Pliny the Elder, one of the best beers in America from Russian River. We got about ten beers each time so we could sample them at night. There is also a great cheese shop at the back of the massive collection of beers store. We got some cheese to go with our beer samplers, including our favorite, Ewephoria, so good. The staff was excellent the two times we went, and we talked with a guy from the UK that was super great to talk to. You have to stop here when you are in San Diego. Go to Pretzels and Pints while you are there for lunch, great place for a meal with another set of good taps! read more

Rip off at cash register . Make sure you ask for a receipt and check it they dinged me for like an extra $4 on 3 bottles of beer .

Best place to grab beer from outside areas and they've also got beer on tap as well. Gene is super knowledgeable when it comes to all that they carry and he's also the nicest dude! Never a bad time when I come in, they've also got a cheese store inside called venissimo, great for charcuterie or grilled cheese! read more

Bottlecraft - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

My father-in-law bought me a gift certificate in February for my birthday, but I miss placed it. And this was after several months - since I stupidly had forgotten all about... After notifying Josh at the store, he was able to find the purchase and resend it to me. I truly appreciate the above-and-beyond effort and the attention to customer service. I can't wait to go down and thank them in person and start looking for some good stout beers. read more

San Diego might not have anything as huge, comprehensive, and reasonably priced as Total Wine and More, but this beer shop just might make up for it. Bottlecraft is a local chain of alcohol shops that offers a relatively modest but awesome selection of craft beers. This location is in the North Park neighborhood, not far from some popular restaurants, bars and breweries. We actually walked over from the Modern Times Flavordome about half a mile away, and I'd just enjoyed from beers there, so I can't report comprehensively on what I saw available for sale here. However, I did get a strong impression that they offer a solid variety of beer bottles and cans from both local breweries and not-as-local beermakers, in all sorts of styles. You won't find mass-market lagers here though, fortunately. You may see a few wines, and you'll actually spot some cheeses and wines too. I also observed that they have 12 beer taps (featuring local and non-local selections) and a varied selection of pour volumes. They'd actually posted a brand new rotation as of the day following my visit, and I've seen interesting beers in the past here (CBS ring a bell, anyone?) so I was actually looking forward to seeing what was on tap tonight. I took it easy on myself and got local brewer Pizza Port's Bacon & Eggs in a 4 oz pour ($3). This is a very reasonable price, and perhaps the cashier-beertender employee person was generous because he made this pour in a standard-sized (way larger) glass. The beer itself is an "Imperial Coffee Porter," Imperial more or less meaning strong, coffee being the main flavor focus, and porter being the dark, heavy style of ale of which the popular stouts are a substyle. This particular beer surprisingly did remind me of bacon and eggs, particularly the smokiness of the bacon. Otherwise, it's a delicious coffee porter in its own right, among the best which I've tried. Note to self: try more Pizza Port brews... Perhaps I'll be able to make Bottlecraft a quick stop during my future visits to San Diego. I tend to hop around a lot, but having some hops here if I should venture to North Park would likely be a wise use of time as long as I stay interested in the whole craft beer thing. read more

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Not a huge location but don't let that fool you. This place has an amazing variety of alcoholic beverages. They also have a cheese shop located inside that seemed really popular. The store is set up so that the drinks along the walls in fridges are sorted by type of beverage (lager, stout, sours, ciders, etc.). Then in the middle are shelves of beverages that are sorted by region and unrefrigerated. I love that bottlecraft always has a lot of local breweries offered. You can purchase in packs or by the can which is nice if you want to try something new but not fully commit. The staff was super friendly when I asked for drink recommendations as well. Definitely recommend checking this place out. Only downside is that parking is pretty hard to find since this location is right in the heart of North Park. read more

10/10 cutest date idea! My husband and I found our favorite craft beer and then they paired the perfect charcuterie board for a perfect little lunch. Highly recommend! read more

Bottlecraft - a plate of food and a glass of wine - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a really cute spot in the north park area to grab a glass of wine or shop around for some spirits to take back home. There was a really wide selection of beers and IPA's to choose from. The vibes were really nice and the staff was super friendly. My friends and I came here for a casual evening glass of wine and everything was very reasonably priced. I've walked past this place many times before actually going in. At first glance, it just looks like a store front but they had a really cute patio area to sit, relax, chat, and enjoy your drinks! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a chill spot to sit down and relax. I hope to come back and try one of their charcuterie boards! read more

As I didn't personally go here but had a friend stop by to grab me some goodies to bring back to Texas, I have nothing but great things to say. It's hard to get great beers where I live and the staff that happened to be more than accommodating over speaker phone helped me gain those goodies. Whether you're looking for Russian River, pizza port, and even El Segundo brews, they have you more than covered. I can't wait to visit in the future to snag some more brews for myself. Thanks Bottlecraft, you keep doing you. read more

Beer was good and the people even better! If you go here for no other reason than interacting with Greg you won't be disappointed! (I believe Greg was his name- long hair guy from England) He's amazing and made our day! Had a beer and cheese flight. Blueberry muffin beer was so good and they give you a lot of cheese! Will definitely be back read more

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This place got so nervous when I walked in, I guess they didn't like my lack of hair to put it nicely. So I have made people nervous before it comes with the the lack of hair so I smile and speak up. This dude was so nervous he couldn't even hear me. I had to think did I walk into a private event (done that before) nope, this guy just fell off a truck from 100 years ago. So I say again do you have any root beer the only reason I came in was because they had a section that said soda. So I though they would have at least 1 root beer or 1 ginger beer that I had never seen before. Sadly they did not - only had 1 of each and the dude still worried I'm going to do something he started talking to me as if I never had root beer before or ginger beer! Telling me that Bundaberg and CockNBull are really good. Being that I'm from Los Angeles and I've lived in Hollywood you ass I know more about the restaurant and ginger beer JM made but because of my hair cut I just smile and nod. This place did have a line of California Chocolate from a company I did not know so I bought almost every flavor they had and I still left the dude a tip. I hand the dude my card, Then this dude asks me for ID like in the "can I see your badges" kind of way I guess my hair cut didn't lend it self to have that kind of card. Well that was my experience to the tune of $25 great chocolate common Rootbeer and an ol'fave from Hollywood. Nervous dude from 100 years ago you know they have other flavors probably not oh and the tall can is stronger than the bottle FYI. read more

Amazing spot to purchase craft beer; they have many varieties of beer and brewers, both local and from across the US. A FANTASTIC selling point for Bottlecraft is the ability to purchase just one can from a 4 or 6 pack - this enables you more variety without breaking the bank. They've also got a taproom with many choices on draft, so feel free to enjoy in-store too. Fantastic place to purchase beer in SD - cheers! read more

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Great beers and friendly service! If you like specialty beers or trying new ones this is a great spot for that.

Great spot with a fantastic selection of beer; both hard to find and regular craft releases. Even though it's not a huge spot they also have a nice selection of wine, a draft system for beer pours, and a cheese/charcuterie shop all inside. The staff was very knowledgeable, passionate about their wares, and helpful - offering conversation and insight into the new or exciting things they had available. Looking forward to returning when I'm in town again. read more

Walking into this store, it's insane how many different beers and wines they have. They have super obscure beers that I've never even heard of. Also, they have beers that I've been looking for, for years but never found them again until now. The beers are separated into categories so the beer you're seeking is easy to find. They have stouts, IPAs, blondes, etc. There is an entire wall of refrigerated beers and also a bunch of shelves stocked with room temperature beers. In the back, there is an absurd selection of cheeses. They pretty much had every cheese I've ever heard of and some I've never heard of. You can try any of the cheeses, create your own meat n cheese tray, or even order a sandwich. On the other side of the beer shelves, there are even more shelves stocked with wine. Their wine selection is also pretty impressive. What's cool is that you can drink any of the beers or wines, but they just charge you a cheap corking fee. I'd definitely come back here to try some wine and cheese or look for some crazy obscure beers to try. 5 Stars for great selection! read more

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So first time here and the service is immaculate. The beer selection is a handful of beer from seasonal to local beers. You can enjoy all types of beer feeling on your taste. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the beautiful weather of San Diego. The bears that I tried were these two and if you are looking for a type of smoothie beer these are the one. I hope you enjoy! read more

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I love their other locations and have never had a problem at any of them. Tonight I called after nine to see if they could check if they had a certain beer in stock. When I finally got someone on the phone, I asked, and the response I got was no, just no!!! Nothing else, just a rude and abrupt no. If they are too busy to check stock just tell me that. I will gladly call back at another time. read more

This place is good .but on Thursday night 5/3/24 we opened a tab there and forgot to close it out had to rush out there.The bartender don't remember his name but he's a tall white guy with long hair was there that night.1st he charged my card for 4 drinks full charge even though two of our drink should have been charged with happy hour specials then when I looked at my account he decided to tip himself without my authorization.What sucks about it is that we're regulars there.next he won't get a tip from us. read more

Stopped in to taste some local california brews. Staff was very helpful and pointed out how everything was sorted by region and type. Wide selection to choose from and some beers not carried at bars around town. There are tables to sit at and glasses provided as well as a little deli in the back. We tried a porter and a dry cider. Great experience and will def be back next time in town. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Diego, California

Why we love it, the beer selection and ability to drink our desired beer with a tap fee that usually is way more affordable than a pint anywhere else in NP. Outdoor seating and people watching is why we go here. Why we think they could do better, service is lackluster, hardly smile and make you feel seen. When they pour your purchased beer it's not poured with care, sloppy but something we can control. Otherwise it would get a 5 star. read more

Easy to navigate through since everything is clearly labeled. Loved the tasting area and it appears they serve charcuterie plates for optimal pairing. I'm pretty sure I saw someone with a huge burrito there so I'm guessing they let you bring outside food in. Worth stopping by! read more

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