This was the first time at this blast and brew. There is another location in Paso. I do not know if…read morethere are independently owned or the same. We arrived around 4:30 on a weekday and it was pretty slow with a few people there. I liked the full bar with spirits. It just the beer and wine on tap. The arcade area was a hit for the kids. I also saw a dance room. The location is clean and well decorated. The food was good. Our servers are kind and sweet. My only complaint was the time it took to get the food and the section on tap that required the card was completely out of carbonation. All the beers were a little flat. Thankfully the games kept the kids busy while we waited for food and there was a bar that you can get other drinks from.

Been going for a while now and can say it's a regular place for us. Good food value and great vibe…read more Something for everyone. Pizza, burgers, beer, appetizers, all good quality. Service is prompt and amiable. We'll be coming back.

Located on El Camino, across from the Carlton, is Ancient Owl. The modern beer garden has great…read moreservice and lively atmosphere. They have tons of seating and even a higher deck to lookout to the main drag. Live music is a plus. Tons of beer on tap. This night they had pizza and the people I was with enjoyed it. *Overall, you want a beer garden type atmosphere, then this is your place*

An open air "beer garden" with picnic tables offer a friendly and congenial atmosphere to hang out…read morewith friends. The beer menu is wisely sorted so it's easy to see what they are pouring by type of beer. Service is fast and friendly. Recommended if you like beer in an airy and communal environment.

Tent City is offering up the best beers in San Luis Obispo County. I know what I said. I'm well…read moreaware of Firestone and SLO Brew and Central Coast Brewing (and others). They make phenomenal beers. One of them is my favorite beer. But Tent City consistently delivers beers that are true to style while at the same giving flavors that are complex and memorable. They are the type of beers that speak for themselves - no hype needed, no additional flavors irresponsibly added in, no marketing scheme. Just that quiet beer that once you get to know rewards you for discovering it. And all of their beers are like this. True to style, yet unique to Tent City. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be their Red. Hands down, the best Red ale I've ever had, and when I give it to my friends that are beer knowledgeable, they readily agree. Fun little space in downtown Atascadero. My favorite time to go is afternoon or early evening. It's less crowded, and I feel I can enjoy my beers a little more (weekend nights can get crowded and noisy). Parking in back, but also room along El Camino out front. They also have crowler and growler options, which is great for taking on the go.

When I go to a gym, I prefer a low-frills, clean, pleasant, and functional facility. I'm…read moreunimpressed by juice bars and fanciness. Same goes for breweries since I'm there for great beer. Tent City Beer Co. has outstanding beers, indoor/outdoor seating, friendly and efficient bartender, without the frills. No big screens, music pounding, or fancy furnishings. This I like and I'll definitely be back! Thank you Tent City for keeping it real. Tip: parking in the back and use the back door to enter.

its been a long week, me and my friend went here tonight to have a little fun, Tanya was genuinely…read moreso nice to me and my friend. we had such a positive experience!!! super nice and small, comfy bar. lots of choices and a caring/fun atmosphere. highly recommend

Such a cool dive bar. Good drinks and company. Everything you'd expect at your local, corner bar.read more

It's been a long time since we've had such an outstanding restaurant experience! Even before we…read morearrived, when we called in with a question. Nazare made sure we would feel comfortable. When we got there we were charmed by the small, warm bistro feel to the place and thanks again to Nazare who got us sitting, with drinks in hands quickly. Our waitress Quinn was delightful and a big help in helping us create the perfect order for ourselves. The meats were done to perfection. The service was impeccable. The chef clearly has the full support of the wait, kitchen and bar staff. All of this makes for all of us who come a very happy place to be. Thank you for being such a standout restaurant!

Such a great experience at Barley & Boar, made even better by our server Frankie!…read more Ordered a great cocktail - Arrow to the Knee - with their homemade gin! They also make their own vodka and have some home brewed beer. Had the bread - a must! Amazing spread on the plate! Had the new summer salad, recommended by Frankie. Awesome and refreshing! The Wagyu burger was our main - unbelievable! I wish we had room for dessert! Thanks, Frankie! We'll be back....

Cool new spot in town to have a beer and watch the game!…read more Super open and nice inside with a horseshoe shaped bar. He is a one man show right now, but he is delivering some friendly service and a nice selection of beer, cider and wine. If you like craft beer he has that on tap. If you are like me, and prefer to stay on the domestic side of things he has Coors Light and Bud Light as well. He has a digital juke box, pool table and a Star Wars pinball machine. He has two TVs to watch games on. I do wish the taps were a bit colder and that he was open Sundays to be able to catch a football game on. I also recognize this is someone local who is trying to add to the entertainment sector of Atascadero so I'm 100% on board to support while he gets the kinks out.

Stopped in after work after hearing about it, and am happy I did. Their beer selection includes…read moreseveral locally brewed beers and ciders. Each of the beverages I ordered was at the tight temp and tasted fresh. They have bottled beverages as well. Although the menu is only one page, there are options for everyone in your party. I had the double burger that included grilled onions and my choice of cheese. Along with the burger was a delicious homemade macaroni salad. The owner shared that all their side salads are madd in house. I also ordered the chicken wings. The wings were cooked then tossed in an aromatic combination of herbs, and came with traditional Buffalo sauce and Ranch. Along with the food there are plenty of tvs for the games, a digital jukebox, and 3 pool tables. I will definitely be back to try their other offerings.

Went to lake Park on Sunday to see the car show and with time to kill afterwards, my girlfriend and…read moreI decided to grab some beer. She was excited to get into A-Town and wanted to spin by Traffic Records, but first Wild Fields Brewhouse. Located near the theater in what seemed like an under used strip mall, Wild Fields anchors down a large portion of the building. It felt like a German brewhouse, walking into a wine, open room with bar and booth seating, along with picnic tables. Arcade games dotted the far walls and the kitchen located at the end of the bar. Lots of stainless steel behind the roll up door with a list of what's :in the tanks" on thew glass behind the bar. The top list showed 20 beers available with Berliner Weiss listed as a 3.99 beer. Nice touch, and show this 3.99 beer rotates, as I returned a few days later. After finishing reviewing all the breweries in Paso for the SLO Beer Guide, A-Town was next on my list, but hadn't got down there until this visit. Talking to a couple at Cal Coast, they both agreed that Learning to Fly was their favorite IPA, so that was my mission, to check out this beer. That said, we each got a flight of beers to share and was able to sample 8 different beers from Atascadero Beach, 4101, Windswept Fields and Porch Drinkin' to Mouse Rock, Hop Clarity and License to Fill. We also tossed in Three Bridges and Oktoberfest. Unfortunately, Learning to Fly was sold out, so we left with a can as well as Cloudbreak. The beers, flawless. While not every style I faithfully drink, like brown ales or a Marzen, but am experienced enough to know a well crafted beer when I taste one. Three Bridges won gold at WBC and GABF in 2022, as did Atascadero Beach. MY second trip back I sampled their English Brown Ale, Pine Mountain Monolith, which took home gold in 2021 and 2022 from GABF and WBC, repeating that in 2022 at GABF. As was recommended to me, Learning to Fly, the 7% WCIPA was incredible. As I summerized in my beer review, "Wild Fields' first flight and still a defining one. Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra at 7% ABV and 100 IBU -- citrusy, piney, dank, tropical, crushable. The brewery's own mixtape, played from the very beginning. Still sounds good." We didn't sample any food while we were there, but they do have an extensive menu in place. Seems like a fun place to hang out and grab some beer and food. We will be back, thanks for the great beer!

We recently moved to Atascadero with our family of 3 and our 1-year-old son, and Wild Fields…read moreBrewhouse has already become a favorite. It's super family friendly, and our son loves the toddler play area. Our nieces also love the arcade games, so it's a great spot for kids and families. The beer is the best we've had in Atascadero, especially the west coast-style pale ales and IPAs like Atasca-where-o, Afraid of the Grade, Mouse Rock, and Hop Clarity. The staff has always been great, the indoor/outdoor space is awesome for groups, and having a full kitchen makes it even better. We even hosted a small lead-in gathering there the night before our son's 1st birthday party, and it was perfect. We're excited to keep coming back and becoming regulars.

The food was amazing. Had the ramon with steak. Really did not need the steak, broth was amazing…read more The staff was so on point. He took such good care of us. But at the same time was never intrusive. He was great. Thank you

Good stuff all the way around! Great selection of beers -- although they were out of our first…read morechoice. :-( The Blackened Salmon Sandwich was perfect. Nice size fillet. Cooked just right, not dry. Nicely seasoned and just enough tasty tartar sauce. The arugula and tomato topped it off nicely. (Sorry, no photos because I devoured it.) Service was pleasant and attentive. Several TVs for sports viewing, if you can get the right angle. What is a 2.99% (not quite 3.00%) "Operations Fee" tacked on to the bill? Is it because of this: "This business has a 2.99% Cash Adjustment Discount built into all pricing." Tell me this upfront or build it into the food and beverage prices. Sorry, this is a deal breaker for me. Others will tell me to get over it. Street parking only. No private lot.

I knew of Spent Grain when Cal Coast Beer Company collaborated on Party Pants, a pale ale. I…read morefurther knew about the "brewery" when I started research on my SLO beer guide project and seeing Chris on a recent podcast, I knew this was the sort of brewery I wanted to get into. Chris isn't new to the beer scene and has been around since the early 90s brewing beer as the former owner/brewer of Dunbar. Nowadays, his operation is small. Not sure "nano" accurately describes his operation in A-Town, but after tasting his beer... Tucked in the halls of a mix-use building, with a commercial street front on El Camino Real, with residential upstairs, his placement is very unique. One does not just walk in, from off the street, sit down and order a pint. No, this is more of a speakeasy type brewery, the first I have come across, where you must first, find the right door and second text Chris to get in. I met him at the door on a Tuesday and he took me into his brewery, just as one other guy was getting ready to head out. It's one of those places you can really get to the people and the owner because it's so small and inviting. It was brew day and the smells were inviting, boiled wort and spent grain. A very unique spot as you walk through a roll up door into the brewery and see all that is going on in this place. All sorts of items dotted the walls, patches and pins, wall art, stickers and skateboard decks. All sorts of stainless steel from Ss Brewtech line two walls, the heart of his operation. The beer? Fantastic! This is the second brewery in A-Town I have visited and reviewed and his beers are all quality. What's even better is he's brewing with some experimental hops you don't normally see. I missed Bodacious, as it wasn't on tap, but was able to sample Celestial Krush, a 6% pale ale, Strata Da Da Da, a WCIPA and Carpenter Red, with a taster of the Robust Porter. Each beer masterfully crafter and full of flavor. Won't be the last time I text 805-464-7172 to gain access to what Chris has created. Definitely make this stop part of your A-Town adventure. Great guy. Great beer.

The most unique and intimate brewery in Atascadero. You have to text to make a reservation and be…read morewelcomed in. It's so worth it! I'd recommend doing the full taster menu and then ordering a pint of your favorite. There's such a variety of styles of beer available and it seems like the options change frequently.

So knowledgeable and a very interesting wine experience with great wines! Definitely a recommended…read morestop in Atascadero. Super yummy food selections, too, which is great because you will stay longer than you planned!

Absolutely loving this quaint little wine bar. Along with the delicious menu of small bites, and…read moreextensive wine list, it was so much fun to meet the locals/regulars, and even had a chance to meet a couple wine makers who were also enjoying this fun spot. Thanks to Michelle and Mike for this little "home away from home." The food items were simply delicious, and paired nicely with the different wines. Only wish I lived closer as they continue to dazzle us with their daily changing menu items (I've got dibs on their Anchovy Croutons, Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas, Turkey Meatloaf & Mash, and Swedish Meatballs).