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    Docent Brewing

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Burgers, Salad
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DOCENT BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jill S.

    My husband loves their beer here. I got some type of GSM but found it too dry and bitter to drink.Next time I'll get a beer for sure!

    Stephanie T.

    Love this spot. They just expanded so they have so much space including the outdoor patio. Great place to grab a beer and hang with friends. Plus, the beer is always great and they always have something gun to try.

    First call-Double IPA
    Tim J.

    I had the opportunity to visit again. This place is amazing. The food is delicious. The beer selection is top-notch. It was clean, the staff was kind. And it was well worth my time. I highly recommend this place

    Milena P.

    Docent is the absolute best! Not only during your typical weeknights or weekend hangouts, but I planned a pub golf crawl for my husband and the manager and bartenders were all in to participate! They were so welcoming to our group of 20-30 people it was definitely one of our favorite stops!!! They were also super in to the theme which was Master's! Highly recommend you stop in here!!

    Tap List (+ Some Dude's Noggin) 11/30/24
    Jason L.

    Docent is, well, decent. They have about 12 beers on tap and a few guest ciders, seltzers, etc. The place itself isn't huge. It can probably seat 20ish people inside and maybe 30 or so outside but if the weather is good, outside is where you want to be anyway because it's right on Del Mar and it's good people watching. My favorite beer was the Uncle Bert, a Scotch ale but I was pleasantly surprised by the food. The eats menu had tacos, salads and sandwiches/burgers. I got a chicken salad sandwich with fries and it was great. Super fresh, generously sized and the fries were perfectly cooked. Nothing like a beer and some fries right on the coast. Good times.

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    Shahram M.

    Awesome brewery with n downtown San Clemente. Nice outdoor patio. You go in and order the brew that you like, they pour it for you and that's pretty much it. They have a food menu which we didn't try. I tried a couple of IPAs including their Gimme. Theybweee both leggit. Really enjoyed our time time there.

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    We had a delicious smash burger, and amazing fries for lunch here. We will be back for sure!

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    7 months ago

    Absolutely amazing food! The Korean kimchi Reuben was to die for! Tater tots were the best I've ever had. The beer was gold medal status.

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    Chicken sesame salad is soooo not worth the $ dressing is not good the salad is so boring. Lettuce and chicken for $16

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    Great little place, it is small though. food and drink are excellent. We will be back. Service is great.

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    Great stop among the main thoroughfare of San Clemente. Good beer selection and the food was quite tasty, too.

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    Great beer, food and vibe! What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, friendly service too!

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