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    Deft Brewing

    4.8 (219 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Carmen V.

    First time there this past Friday and won't be the last one. One of my closest friend had his birthday gathering there and even though it was very difficult for me to find parking once I did and reached there, I was surprised to see that there are several beer places in one and communal tables plus live music. It was very enchanting to see that many people families with children, dogs, friends having the best time. This is an area of San Diego that I don't frequent often around Morena boulevard, but I saw there is a lot of atmosphere so I will be back soon. Remember you have to be patient because the lines to get your beer or food can get very long. The place was packed.

    European style beers (schwartzbier)
    Ada J.

    Delicious small brewery right next to a wine bar AND WOOD FIRED PIZZA?!?!?!?! Say less and pour me a beer! The space is a typical brewery, tanks and industrial, a few flags decorating and showing there the beers are styled/ inspired from. Dog allowed and WiFi available, parking is a little odd as there are a lot of driveways around this block. Stay vigilante! Plenty of seating available with the outdoor patio. Service was friendly and the guys behind the counters offer plenty of suggestions. Check this place out!

    Stinger
    Gabriel M.

    The pizza here is next level. It's whipped up in a brick oven and they do a really good job. I recommend the Stinger if you like hot honey! Wednesdays they do a musical open mic night and it rocks!

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    Ameya B.

    We had a fantastic experience here. Walked in to a packed place with live music around 6:30 on a Saturday evening. I finally understood why people always talk about SD weather being perfect! The food here was absolutely brilliant too. Good German beer, Good Food, Live music, and board games for little ones... what else can one ask for? Drinks were self-serve, but food was delivered to our table within 20 mins, in-spite of the place being super busy. The produce and pizza was fresh! Noise levels on the higher end, so conversing became slightly difficult as the evening progressed, but manageable. Highly recommend this place to beer, wine, and people who like to have fun in general!

    Beer and pizza
    Isabella R.

    Great beer! Great Pizza! This is my favorite brewerynin San Diego hands down. I highly highly recommend it.

    Ripped shorts (for a brewery review of all things!)
    Michael S.

    UPDATE: the owner of Deft responded to my email promptly and settled everything very professionally! Original review for posterity: Avoid this place at all costs. Deft Brewing was one of the worst experiences I've had at any establishment, ever. We went on July 4th, excited to check out a new spot. It was our first time. It will also be our last. It started with a staff member at the pizza shop getting weirdly aggressive over a casual comment about New Jersey. I mentioned my girlfriend is from Warren, NJ, and the guy felt the need to argue with us about what part of the state that's in. He actually followed us to our table to prove his point. Seriously. Over geography. It was awkward, rude, and set a bizarre tone for the night. Then it got worse. Much worse. While walking by one of the tables near the meadery area, I was bitten by a dog on the property. Not scratched. Bitten. Through a brand new pair of shorts I had just bought for 80 bucks. Ripped a hole straight through them. I didn't make a scene. I'm an animal person. But there was no warning, no sign, no one taking responsibility. Just silence. I emailed them directly with a photo of the damage and a link to the product, hoping for at least basic accountability. Nothing so far. This place is careless, unprofessional, and clearly not equipped to manage a safe or respectful environment. Between the hostile staff behavior (NJ geography wiz guy) and the lack of oversight with dogs on the property, I wouldn't send anyone here. Not locals, not visitors, not anyone. Go somewhere that knows how to treat guests like people and takes safety seriously. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. (Bock in South Park is a better alternative)

    Curt T.

    The beer and service here was excellent The girl gave out samples so you could really get one you liked. Fast friendly and efficient. She even helped me carry some of the drinks to the table. Excellent service!!

    Pan pizza
    Jasmine K.

    The beer and wine was delicious! However, the pizza that they have on-site is delivered LATE. We waited an hour before we got our pizza; granted, we expected to wait a while because we got their pan pizza; however, after 30 minutes, we decided to check on it and realized that they had accidentally delivered our pizza to another table. Unless we checked on it, we wouldn't have learned that, so MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ON IT! We were understanding, of course; however, after another 25 minutes, I had hoped for something other than just an apology. But we didn't. Anyway. When you order from their food place, remain vigilant because they will forget about you.

    Deftoberfest Marzen
    Jessica S.

    The last time we were in this area - the pizzeria, brewery, cidery, winery area - we drove, because we hadn't yet been introduced to Uber Pet. On our first visit, we stopped by Cassette Pizza, but on this visit, we came specifically for Deft. I love how open and communal the courtyard area is. It's also nice that the drinking holes offer indoor seating options, as well. While we were able to find a couple of seats at the bar close to Deft's entrance, it did cool off as the night wore on, and it was nice to have options for indoor seating, though we didn't end up needing it. I started the night with a pint of their Deftoberfest Marzen, because even though it's July, it's never too early for a Marzen. I liked the malty flavor of the brew, though it wasn't as malty as the Oktoberfest beers I typically like. It was a little on the lighter side, as well. My second pour was the "Fear the Deft Star", which was a Kottbusser - a term I had to Google as it was a new one to me. I thought I was in for a sweeter, honey-filled flavor, based on Google, but that didn't really come through on this one. It was light and fizzy, but didn't offer much more than that. To finish the night, I went with the Dawn of the Deft, a porter that brought the chocolatey, roasty flavors I tend to go for. This was my favorite pour of the night, and a good way to close out our tab. My husband enjoyed his three pours as well, though I could tell they weren't hitting for him the way he'd hoped. Still, he kept going back and was able to polish off every pour he got, so that's something. Will we be back? Unknown, but just because there are so many new breweries for us to sample...and favorites for us to frequent.

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    Crystal F.

    Good selection of beer to choose from, friendly service every time I order a beer and great outdoor seating that has a shared courtyard with a meadery and a place that serves freshly made pizzas. Most of the beers I have had from here have been really good. I prefer to have lighter beers and sours, they have something for everyone. I definitely recommend trying this place at least once. Parking here can be limited as there is never ending construction going on in the evening.

    The bar...awesome bartender!
    Tom G.

    This is a really great brewery in a nice area with in and outdoor seating and outside food options. The bartender was awesome and represented the brewery so positively. The beers: Bay Park Blonde Kolsch 4/5 Deft Leicht Helles 4/5 Austere Abbot Belgian single 5/5 Fear the Deft Star Kottbusser N. German wheat 3/5 Half-a-Weizen Hefeweizen 3/5 Deft & Witty Belgian Witbier 3/5 Deftoberfest Marzen 3/5 Legion's Revenge ESB 3/5 Deft Season seasonal Saison 4/5 Curly Tail Red Ale Irish red 4/5 Dawn of the Deft English Porter 4/5 Deftly Hallows foreign extra stout 4/5

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    Dung N.

    Deft Brewing is one of the vendors at The Garten. They have seating inside, but you can also sit outside in the community patio. My friend ordered a couple of beers to try and one of them was sour. We were checked on to see how everything was going. It's a cool spot to grab a beer after work!

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    Super fun place. I loved it. They had a band and a great out door seating area. Parking is limited.

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    Lots of choices and especially a non alcoholic one!!One site pizza and out door tables great for meetings!!

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    Great for kids and pets. Pizza and drinks were amazing! Lots of shade with standing and sitting areas.

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    Very nice evening with good beer and outstanding pizza. We will be returning in the future!

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    Kolsch was pretty good! Next to Pizza Cassette. Service and ambience were a-ok. Out of wheat beer.

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    Ask the Community - Deft Brewing

    Is there WiFi for those who work remotely?

    Yes, WiFi is available

    Do they have hard cider options?

    Deft Brewing only serves our own beer. However, our neighbor and partner at The Gärten, Oddish Wines, does offer cider along with their wines.

    Is it dog friendly? Is there plenty of parking available?

    They have a nice biergarten patio space and I've seen lots of dogs hanging out. There's a dirt lot at the end of the street with lots of parking space.

    Any TVs? Want to attend a fundraising event here today but want to watch the Stanley Cup game at 5. Just trying to plan my attack! Thanks!

    Yes they have TVs!!

    Are there every any food trucks?

    Hi Alexa. Thanks for the question. Yes, we do have food trucks here at Deft Brewing occasionally, usually when we have events and large groups. For other nights, many of our regular customers bring in takeout food from their favorite restaurant… Read more

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    Not all IPAs; they have something for everyone, and especially superb Belgian and British beers.

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    4.5(528 reviews)
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    I had to leave a review right away bc I was so impressed by this place. First of all, they are…read moreextremely dog friendly. The inside is gorgeous and there's a spot especially for dogs outside. Their outdoor seating with patio is beautiful! This place is absolutely divine! At this point, I dont really care about how the food tastes. Lol! Let's start off with the one problem i had with this place. The parking!!! It took me 20m to find parking and im not about to park my car on the street. I have precious dogs! Lol kidding. I just couldn't find any parking on the street or in the block! I suppose i came during lunch which is probably really busy. When I left, there were quite a few opened parking spots. This place is connected to an apartment complex surrounding retail stores. The leasing building is right next to Gravity Heights. I used to rent a 4k+ a month apartment in a retail area and let me tell you, its a hassle to find parking and not take a retail parking spot without having your complex email you everyday about your car potentially being towed lol! I understand this pain. Now that we are past that, let's get to why this place deserves 5 stars. The service is excellent! My server came around at the perfect times and they seem to really care if I enjoyed my meal! The stellar atmosphere with attentive service is enough for me! I got a gravity burger protein style which I dont think did the burger justice. I was going to eat with my husband later at a Vietnamese restaurant and I can only choose one carb for the day. My diabetic life is tough! Lol. I chose the Cesar salad to go with my burger. My burger was delicious bc of the caramelized onions. I didn't really taste a sauce in the burger but the excellent bacon with the much needed caramelized onions made the burger fantastic! The IPA hazy beer i had with my meal was also light and mellow. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and meal. My babies also enjoyed their burger! The weather was perfect today and it was a nice time and to think I was not going to eat here bc the parking definitely was a huge deterrent. Next time ill bring human company!

    Decided to stop by here to try out their happy hour and was not disappointed. Parking was fairly…read moreeasy and got a spot right outside the restaurant. We got sat right away in the happy hour area. As we were walking in I noticed the decor looked really nice and the ambience of the restaurant felt clean and modern. We ordered some happy hour cocktails to start and they were really strong (but tasty) in my opinion. Maybe I'm just lightweight though. We also ordered some oysters, the shrimp aguachile, and the smashburger to share which were all tasty. Service was good, our waitress was friendly and checked up on us. Overall a successful happy hour visit and would visit again as they seem to have a rotating menu.

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