Love this place for their massive outdoor area and their quaint indoor bar. I've been here a few times and even hosted a small event of 20 people before. This time around, it was just the 3 of us, to chat over some wine and apps. Had their April featured Pinot, which was amazing (had 2 glasses). It's good to keep in mind that they only sell their flatbreads on certain days and unfortunately, they didn't serve it when we went. So, instead we had the crostinis, which is perfect if you want a little bit of everything, but not sure what to get. My friend got the chicken Caesar wrap, and it was a lot bigger than expected. As far as the ambience, there's seating all around the bar that's located in the middle. So it's convenient to just walk up to the bar to place your order. Servers and bartenders were friendly and quick. Overall this is a great laid-back place for small or large groups. read more

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I wanted to update my review, as I have been back several times through the years. Since my initial review, there have been several changes.... some better than others. First, I still really enjoy the Carruth Wine Garden. It is nice to have an outdoor space to drink wine right in the center of the city. In general there plenty of parking ,and it is dog friendly. As far as the wine, it is very good. I like some more than others. More recently, I have enjoyed the Unicorn Red Blend ( a longtime favorite) and the Syrah. I love that it is dog friendly, inside and out. My dog loves going there and she makes friends each time. A change that they made recently is that the main garden area is now child-free, which was a positive change in my options, as it had gotten a bit chaotic in the past with children not being very well supervised. The still have a family-friendly outdoor space. In the past, there was always live music when I came. I was there most recently on a Saturday evening and was disappointed that there was no music. Also, the prices have gone up ($18 per glass). Unfortunately, I found the pours to be somewhat inadequate, though it depended which staff member was pouring the wine. They do not allow for outside food, and only make certain dishes certain days of the week, which unfortunately doesn't allow for many options if you are hungry. Water is readily available inside and outside. All in all, it is a lovely place with good wine to come with friends and your 4-legged friends. It has gotten a bit pricey, and I do wish we could bring out own snacks, but I still enjoy going and am sure that I will be back. read more

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I love all the locations, but this one has so much cheese!!! What a great location with unique events that the other locations don't have They have a courtyard and then a grass lawn area So much she's a huge bar that we were able to sit All the same great wine Cheers, Carruth read more

Really fun place to go and have a fantastic glass of wine. They have a really nice patio to sit in and enjoy the atmosphere. If you do come here, you absolutely must try grandson's tacos Next-door, the shrimp and bacon taco, a Carne Asada, .......actually all of their tacos are fantastic. You should really hit them up if you come here. If you come at night, make sure they turn on the heater for you, it takes him a minute to get out there to help you up. Also, the service can be kind of slow if you're there for trivia make sure someone stays outside so you don't miss the entire round lol that's happened to me more than once. read more

Customer service was pretty mediocre. I stopped in for a quick mom break just one glass of wine but ended up waiting for quite a while while the server seemed more focused on chatting with another customer. I eventually had to ask for service. That said, I like to give places a few chances, so I would come back. The location is great, the wine was delicious, and the view was relaxing and enjoyable. read more

Carruth Cellars - Rosé - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a lovely experience here with my family. Enjoyed a number of wine flights that were quite vibrant. We had a cheese board that pair perfectly and ended up purchasing 3 of our favorite wines. The place is small, and located inside a former military barracks so finding this place can be a bit tricky. Service was limited and not the most attentive, but once you have your wine, cheese, and great conversation, does it matter? Overall, satisfied and would come back again if I'm in the area. read more

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I like red wine. I had the best taste here ever. I got a flight, told the guy whatever reds he wanted, and one was their BDX. Holy cow its so stupid good!! I am forever ruined by it! So vibrant and large and tasty and I am dreaming of it night and day!!!! read more

It always so nice to meet after a trip to catch up with are family Lunch date and always a great time here Food is fresh and very relaxed here for Sunday afternoon We found parking not to close But it was the Food and wine festival going on a cross the way It was fine read more

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A great fall afternoon wine day! Carruth Cellars never misses -- especially when Bernadette is taking care of you! She was incredibly warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. Her recommendations were spot on, especially the Sauvignon Blanc, which was crisp, refreshing, and exactly what I was in the mood for. And the crostinis? Unreal. Perfectly balanced, flavorful, and such a great pairing with the wines. If you're looking for a place with great pours, amazing bites, and genuinely exceptional service, ask for Bernadette. She made our visit a standout, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Carruth Cellars - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a decent experience here. This place is located in the middle of Liberty Station with expansive outdoor seating and wine choices. There is also a food menu with items such as cheese boards, sandwiches and flatbreads. My group sat ourselves outside on a Sunday and it was pretty crowded due to the live music. We almost couldn't get a spot. You order inside at the bar. I got a glass of rosé for $16. My group did a build your own cheese board which was somewhat disappointing. The gentleman who took our order said that the cheeseboard would be a big size (based on what we chose) and there would be "14 crackers". We decided that would be enough for my group to share. It was disappointing that it came with 4 crackers! Laughable lol. I wish he knew his facts so we could've ordered differently. I liked the taste of the meats and cheeses. It came out quickly. read more

Carruth Cellars - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

Fun vibes for a little mid week wind down! We did a tasting, bottle and got alittle food and hung out in the wine garden and it was so much fun! Vibes were great and it's dog friendly! read more

Carruth Cellars - Crostini flight $14 - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

Great wine and friendly service! I really enjoyed the GF crackers and cheese to go along with the wine. read more

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Shout out to Carruth for the wine tasting. Many high quality wines to choose from. With so many selections I wasn't sure which reds to choose, so our server recommended 5 reds for me and gave me a sixth to try. My wife said that was the best wine tasting she ever had. read more

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Came here for their music wine nights and what a blast. HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting there early as a line will form and it will be hard to get in since space is limited. The music playing was amazing and there was two spots you could order some wine. There are some small finger foods and beer to order as well. Limited bathrooms so be mindful of that. Overall would come to this event again. read more

Carruth Cellars - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

This a nice place to relax on a Sunday afternoon. We came in about 4:30 pm and were able to find a table on their outdoor patio. The live music was nice. I had a glass of Chardonnay and a flatbread pizza with blue cheese and prosciutto. The wine was light and refreshing, but I wish it was fruiter. The flatbread was delicious. It was generous size and I enjoyed the saltiness of the blue cheese and meat. Because it is in Point Loma, the airplanes flying by is a distraction. read more

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First time at Carruth Cellars for a farewell get together. The outside patio is lovely and dog friendly. Wines are spectacular and small bites are delicious! Hospitality was great and attentive! read more

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I love that they have a huge outdoor area. You do order your drinks inside. I really enjoyed the bartenders choice flight where you can ask for white, red or a mix of both. The cheese board was so good as well read more

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The better half and I are members here and by far our favorite person is Alan. Always great vibes and personality. read more

Carruth Cellars - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

On a visit to San Diego we visited the Wine Garden of Carruth Cellars. It was a cool and cloudy day so we sat indoors looking out at the garden. We had a delightful lunch - sharing both the Farmhouse Chopped Salad with a flight of Crostini. Each slide of Baguette had different toppings that were delicious. The salad was delicious - with a plenty of flavorful ingredients (Romaine, Radicchio, Salami, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion topped with a house made vinaigrette. The five Crostini had unique flavors that was a tasting adventure. We enjoyed them all but I preferred the Marinated Feta Date with Pecan and honey and the Fig with Gouda cheese and Thyme. My wife's favorite was the more savory Hummus Tapenade with Feta and the Herb Chèvre with Sweet Peppers. The ambiance was casual but classy and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

Carruth Cellars - Farmhouse Chopped Salad with a flight of Crostini - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Still my favorite winery in central san diego! You just can't beat the Vibe! Beautiful outdoor patio with live music! Greaf quality and variety of wines too. They have some light food options such as sandwiches and salads, cheese plate and flatbread on select nights. I tried the fig and blue flatbread rhis last visit and the fig jam accompanied by light blue cheese on fresh soft bread complimented our wine so well! You can also just come for the wine, which I occasionally do. Oh there's also plenty of free parking, so makes the travel easy. read more

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Wonderful place. Great ambiance. Ian was fantastic and very informative. The wine was delicious. We didn't get any food but oh my it did look amazing. We will be back. What a cute place! read more

Really wanted to like this place because of the atmosphere & options offered, but the food was just not good. I got the burrata fig sandwich. I like every single ingredient individually, but for some reason, I just did not like this sandwich. They put way too much of everything, it kind of grossed me out. I would say this place is nice if you want good vibes, appetizers & drinks, I just wouldn't recommend the food itself. read more

I recently took a neighbor who hadn't tried the wine flights and food here and she was equally impressed with the quality of the wines and snacks! We had such a good time! The service is so friendly and welcoming. Just a charming outdoor patio too and the live music is always great! Our favorite meeting of friends and family too! read more

This is one of my favorite weekend spots. I think the staff is lovely and the entire place and menu is amazing. However, I have repeatedly had issues with missing menu items when doing a build your own charcuterie board. It's always a missing jam or spread that I ordered that doesn't come which is slightly annoying that this has happened repeatedly - especially on days where I have been one four people there. But I do love the place and will go back. read more

Carruth Cellars - Build your own charcuterie board - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a great place! Everything from their outdoor seating area that's dog-friendly to indoor space to their wine and food selection. This is conveniently located on the opposite side of the parking lot of Liberty Station food hall and it's fairly easy to find parking with all of the lots/street parking around. There is a huge "wine garden" sign welcoming you and a nice outdoor area to hang out and drink/eat. I particularly liked the indoor area with their large bar and seating along the walls. All of the ladies working were super friendly and helpful as well! This trip I ordered the Bartender Choice flight reds and I enjoyed them all. My favorite was probably the Tempranillo. Our table also sampled a bunch of different food items with my favorite being the warm ginger molasses cookie. This is a great addition to Liberty Station and I will be back! read more

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We came upon this place doing an evening walk in the area and decided to try their wine flights (red and white). Both were pretty good with many choices to choose from. We also ordered their Bavarian pretzel which was absolutely delicious. We sat at the bar area which was pretty lively with friendly bartenders. read more

Carruth Cellars - Bavarian - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is perfect for relaxing in an afternoon/evening and enjoying a glass of wine and some food. It's kind of hidden in liberty station but once you find it they have a large patio with lots of seating and also heaters when it gets chillier. We both had wine flights and also got a charcuterie board that was perfect for the two of us. The cheeses were delicious and the wine was great. Highly recommend for a relaxing afternoon! read more

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The outdoor setting is beautiful. Market lights. Colorful chairs. Drought resistant greenery. Just gorgeous. The service is great as well. Go inside. Order a glass, bottle or flight of wine and bring your number outside. I got the build your own cheeseboard with Manchego, olives, honeycomb and gluten free crackers. The wedge Cesar looked amazing as well. I got a glass of the Rose of Pinot Noir. Decent. And they offer free still and sparkling water. read more

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This review is specifically for the Noir Nights event hosted on 1/24/2026. The event was poorly organized. They reached capacity after an hour into opening and stopped letting people inside but did not have the common decency to let the rest of the line wrapping around the building know so our group was waiting for over an hour right in front of the event entrance even after being told they would let us in when more people left. All while people were sneaking in right in front of their faces and not doing anything about it. This negatively impacted our perception of an event that clearly does not care about its patrons or community. The music and venue were the only highlights. read more

This is, literally, one of our favorite places in San Diego. Either for a Saturday afternoon hang out, or a date night place to relax, Carruth is ideal. It has it's own courtyard, tucked away from the foot traffic of liberty station. It also has a bar / interior space that is, frankly, liminal, being some where near eccentric and cozy, all at once. The patio is dog friend (big bonus in my book), with multiple types of seating options and seems to handle multiple small groups with ease. The staff has always been knowledgeable, and always cheery. They have a narrow variety of food options, but the ones you'd expect with wine typically. Unexpected is a grilled cheese sandwich that makes you throw rocks at your childhood standard. Hard to manage, and harder to quantify, and sounding a bit ridiculous when I say it out loud, but they get the vibe right. It's never raucous, but also, never pretentious. There's always a wide variety of The wines are, no joke, good amongst the many place we've been. Enough so we became members. read more

It just feels like home here in this Liberty Station winery. The reds are perfect for a cool rainy evening and you'll be friends with the entire bar staff before you leave. Try the Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon for a delicious treat. read more

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Love the courtyard setting, live music on Sundays, friendly and knowledgeable staff great cheese and charcuterie plates. Nice wine selection. read more

What a great venue, with great service and good wine! But, why are your prices so high? $17 for a glass of wine? And, it's not a very generous pour. Yes, I know that the price of everything has gone up. And, I know that you're located in a tourist area. I had the wine flight and was able to pick my own wines which was great. I split a cheese plate with my friend. We're talking $40 for a total of 7 Oz. of wine and 1/2 cheese plate. Just seems high to me. But, fun place with a really nice patio with heaters. But those planes overhead!!! read more

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Located near Liberty Public Market, Carruth Cellars has inviting outdoor and indoor seating with music two nights a week. It includes a cheese shop with a broad variety to order on cheese plates or take home. The main menu offers charcuterie, sandwiches and crostini, salads...lighter, cheese forward fare, beautifully presented. It's also near SD International Airport, so planes fly over frequently during takeoff. This is a bonus for toddlers who love planes! My grandson calls the place "cheese and airplanes". It's an urban winery. They make their own wine from stemming to crush through fermentation, purchasing from different wine regions in trucks especially designed to transport grapes quickly and safely. The wine club is a decent value with a weekly complimentary glass and monthly bottle. There is also a cheese club! In my family we are members of both the wine and cheese club. It makes for some great family gatherings. Service is super friendly. They make customers feel welcome right away. It's a relaxing open space near the bustling market. I recommend a visit. read more

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We have really doubled down coming here since my last review. We are here practically every week and are now wine club members. We love bringing our pup and sitting outside enjoying a couple glasses (or bottle) of wine. We have our go-to sandwiches and favorite cheese boards. I am partial to the bistro sandwich and the mild and mellow cheeseboard with a few additions myself. All of the staff is really friendly and welcoming. Great hang out spot for a casual afternoon or evening. read more

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Just ok in my opinion although, in general, I am not a big fan of places where you have to serve yourself. So if I knew this was the case ahead of time, I would have managed my expectations better. Pros- bartenders are very friendly. The cheese selection is on point. Dog friendly. Cons- $3 for a "baguette" ... I.e., one third of what a normal baguette actually is. Pro tip- just bring a normal sliced baguette in your purse. Pricey prices with no service...and the damn air planes. read more

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I was here meeting a wonderful group of ladies and has such a great time chatting the night away. I ordered the wine flight and having a wonderful tastes of them. And in considering to become a member of this beautiful wine club!! I learn they have live music on Tuesdays and Sunday nights.... Ahhh more fun events I can enjoyed going to~~~~!!! read more

Carruth Cellars - Wine & cheese & good company! What more can one asked!! - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

LOVE this place! Highly recommend it. Super chill and comfortable. Fantastic wine, great food, cheese, & snacks! Exceptional service! All the staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. Huge shout out to Bernadette & Madi read more

Carruth Cellars - Custom charcuterie board - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been wanting to try this place for some time, but things never worked out. But this past week I was finally able to check it out! Super cute atmosphere and a chardonnay I'll drink again! (Made in steel casks not oak, so not woody). I had my toddler and my young pup with me, and we all had a lovely time. We'll be back again! read more

Carruth Cellars - Happy hour chardonnay - Wineries Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped in for a glass of wine and quick bite before seeing a movie at The Lot. The staff was super friendly and attentive and the place had great vibes. I got the crostini flight and it was tasty. I can't remember the name of the man behind the bar but he was great and helped me find a crisp white wine that I loved. I will definitely be coming back to try more wines and more of the menu! read more