This is a cool meadery. I first had their mead at the Viking Festival in Vista a couple of years ago, and it was delicious. This was my first time in their store though. They are the only meadery in San Diego that sources their honey from their own bee hives! They offer flights of four different meads to find out which flavors are your favorite. They have tables and chairs as well as comfy couches to chill in. They also have a variety of games to play with friends while you're there enjoying their meads. I highly recommend Meadiocrity meads. They are fantastic! read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Flight - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

Meadiocrity Mead is another great spot for craft beverage lovers in San Marcos! Despite the name, everything about this place is top-notch, from the quality of the meads to the welcoming atmosphere. They specialize in small-batch meads made with locally sourced honey (raw/unfiltered), and you can really taste the quality ingredients. Some of the delicious honey-based meads I recently enjoyed are the following: Foundation (traditional mead), Dragon Fruit (fruity mead made with red dragon fruit), and Tea with a Twist of Foundation (black tea & lemon). They have flavors that are only available for club members, which I didn't love but respect, since they allow non-club members to purchase tasters on Sundays. I am looking forward to returning to try the small-batch meads that are available exclusively for club members on a Sunday. The tasting room has a relaxed, rustic vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of outdoor seating, in fact. The decor is all about the bees-ness, with honeycomb accents, plants, and bees throughout. Pretty fun! The staff are super knowledgeable and happy to walk you through the different styles, whether you're into traditional dry meads or fun seasonal flavors. They often rotate their offerings, so there is always something new to try. They are also dog-friendly and sometimes host food trucks and events. Plus, they have two vintage arcade games and a few reptiles, easy to miss but a fun surprise. Support local, sip slow, and enjoy something truly unique. read more

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This is one of my favorite meaderies, everything I have had from here has been excellent, I like my meads sweet but not overly sweet, well balanced and the flavors are just right. They changed their meads on tap often, I have loved their orange dreamsicle and their more traditional mead called Foundation. We also like trying the new flavors on tap whenever we come in. The service is fast and friendly, they even have a D&D game night once a week. They don't serve food, but they are in the same complex as Craft Coast Beer and Tacos. read more

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This seems like a cool place to hang out, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There isn't a ton of meads to try though, and some of the more interesting ones are memebers only. I wasn't blown away by the options but my wife likes it there. I cant commit to becoming a member when there are so many other places I like to visit, so I can't speak on any other their more exclusive meads. They allowed us to bring in food from another buisness which made drinking the mead's even easier. Prices seem higher than some other options in the area, not unreasonable. They had some cool geckos on the wall near the bathroom too. We have been here before when there was a bunch of gamers playing D&D or similar. read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Has become one of our favorite places. Fantastic mead, friendly service, quiet atmosphere

THE BEST LOCAL MEADERY My friends and I have made it our mission to check every meadery in the local area because of how good the mead was here, but this one just takes the cake. We have become quite the regulars here. Most meaderies are tucked away in an industrial lot but this one is the easiest to spot. The interior is so chill with very fun wall and bar decor. Plus, a handful of board games to play with your friends while you enjoy your drinks. The person helping us out was super friendly and easy to connect with. You can tell they have a love for what they do. Additionally they have fun events on certain days like karaoke on Saturdays and DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS on Thursdays??!?! Now the mead itself is... Phenomenal! You get the perfect variety of sweet meads, traditional meads, sparkling meads, seasonal meads, and just fun unique flavors. Flights come labeled in these cute crates with little wine glasses but you can also get their CANNED mead to go! The best part is, they use their own honey they have at their hives! So we have also found them at local farmers markets! Overall this is the best meadery around and is my go to spot for anyone who enjoys mead. If you haven't had mead, can not recommend this spot enough! read more

Meadiocrity Mead - One of their BEE-NGO nights - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

Magnifi jus deliciousness all round! Every two weeks they have different flavors. I was kind of bummed they didn't have the Orange creamsicle flavor I had last time but that quickly went away up tasting the flight! They just have the best flavors and you really can't go wrong. If you don't like sweet drinks then you might not like this but with duration it's so damn good! Highly recommended and it's down the street from me lol! We're probably going to join their membership read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Mmmmmm I had no idea they had new flavors every two weeks - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

Taste: 5 Value: 4 Service: 5 Here for the yelp elite event! The mead they served was delicious and unique. There are affordable drinks and the flight is always a good deal. Employees are super nice and there was a DJ setting up for evening events. Plenty of board games to play while hanging out with friends and family. read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Drink bar with meads on tap - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

It was my first time ever experiencing Mead, and it was absolutely delicious. I have a sweet tooth, so this was perfect for me. Everything from the moment I walked in captured my attention. They have an area with arcade games, and they even have some cute pets in here for you to greet. They have a little introduction snippet, too. I was too short to try and find them, but this just adds to the environment. Dez is an ABSOLUTE delight, and speaking to her really gave me a lot of information about how they make the Mead and just knows how to add to the overall experience. You can tell she enjoys what she does and that is HUGE!! I stopped in last Saturday and they were setting up for karaoke. I also spoke to some guests who tend to come in and they were also talking about how much they enjoy this place. I will be back to try more menu items because everything I tasted was delicious. Dez mentioned the no hangover so I would like to highlight that also. I tries the Mango Ginger - soooo refreshing and delightfulto sip on. Hibiscus Dragonfruit Lemonade - dangerous because it tastes like juice but . Foundation - this gives you the taste of honey and man oh man yummy. Royal Espresso - I loveeeee coffee and this I could sip on all day. Dez also gave me a taste of Tea with a Twist of Honeybee and like the name taste just like tea!!! I would say the only thing that would make this place top notch is if they had some food. It was mentioned you can have food delivered here for yourself as you enjoy the ambience. read more

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We ordered our tasters, they don'thave food here. I have been here, wh when they have a feed truck, so you can have some food with your drinks....the cashier answered any questions we had....we sat at a table that had enough room for us....and we even played a few games of cards....it was clean... read more

The meads are as excellent as ever. They seem to add new ones all the time, which keeps things interesting. They even have a butter bee-r (get it? "bee"-r?) one now, which really does taste like butter beer. It's delicious. Flights are almost always the best way to go because you can try four different meads and, trust me, the pours are generous. The variety of meads is outstanding. Some are sweet, some are bone dry, some are boozy, and some are not. There are plenty to pick from. Great, comfortable environment. I'm a big fan. read more

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Very cute place for a hangout with your friends. If you fancy a mead and some music with some games - this is theplace for you. Thank you yelp elite for putting this on the map. read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

Unassuming little spot, with a cozy atmosphere. Couches, tables, plants, and games, with tons of windows. Amber was an awesome mead-tender, she was welcoming and she was knowledgeable about the place and the menu. Their mead is made with natural honey and flowers from North County! Ended up having the Foundation which was high quality, strong, very clean and well made. All their meads are naturally gluten-free, I'm gluten tolerant and still thought it was cool! Dragons breath was also a really cool and different type of drink. Enjoyed the spot, enjoyed the drinks, and plan to go back soon. read more

Delightfully sweet honey mead with fantastic spices all vying for my taste buds' attention in the style of Schezerazade's 1,001 Nights, plus a stronger, sweeter Foundational mead that got me buzzed at first sight. Oh and it's #dungeonsanddragons night tonight.. read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Lounge and play area - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

Yes, I absolutely recommend it. Great quality and the taste is superb! Friendly environment from the moment you walk in.

Such a cool little spot if you're into mead! They've got some really interesting flavors - the blackberry one was my favorite. It's a chill, laid-back vibe, and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. It's not huge, so seating can fill up fast, but it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for something different. read more

Mead Me Saturday! What Cool vibes! Went there on a sunny Saturday because I had heard such great things about this meadery and all good things were TRUE! I loved walking into Karaoke night and sitting back listening and sipping these delicious meads! Watch out for the espresso, it has a kick! Will definitely be back read more

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After years of buying mead from our local farmers' market, I finally had the chance to visit Meadiocrity Mead, and it was an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, we loved the lush atmosphere--tons of greenery and plants throughout the meadery really set a great vibe. Our group of four decided to share three flights (each flight has four tastings), which allowed us to try nearly everything on the menu, except for the two members-exclusive meads. Every single option was enjoyable, but our clear favorites were the flagship Buzz Gold mead and the mead mixed with Tempranillo--both were exceptional. There was plenty of space to spread out and take our time savoring each tasting, which made the experience even more relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, it was a great time, and I highly recommend checking out Meadiocrity Mead! read more

I love this place! I can say that many moons ago I was never really a fan of "Mead" however that was normally due to trying some batch that someone's uncles cousins next door neighbor made for an upcoming Ren Faire. Stepping inside of this Meadery, you have the honeycomb, honey, bee theme going strong, from the custom wooden honeycomb hanging from the ceilings, to the beekeeper items placed on counters and tables throughout. Every... Single... Time.. I have been here, I have had a super warm welcome, polite conversation and well offered suggestions on what to try! Mark is fantastic, you can really sense the passion that he has for his craft. He is always welcoming in answering questions about any of the process of making mead, upcoming ideas that he has had and also very wanting in your feedback on any of the meads. The menu here varies with some new stuff added and some stuff subtracted each time we go back, I suggest a flight to hone in on what your tastes are, followed by a glass of your favorite. They have a club, which I was happy to join now for the 2nd year which offers perks and discounts, their e-mail list also keeps you informed of special events coming up, like the honey tasting several months back. They have quite an assortment of board type games available for you play and hang out for awhile. The best thing is they always seem to have something for everybody, from those who prefer a more dry taste, to those like me who enjoy it a bit on the sweeter side. If you enjoy Mead I recommend coming by and giving it a try, if you don't enjoy mead.. I also recommend coming by and giving it a try and possibly surprising yourself... if you have never had Mead.. definitely come by and see what you have been missing! read more

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We tried several versions of the mead, hibiscus, black tea, colada and loved the blood orange. We recommend the tasting flight, only $20! read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Blood Orange mead that's creamy and not too sweet! My girlfriend brought me here - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is not my first time, and it definitely won't be my last. Every time I have visited, I have had a wonderful experience trying the many different flavors of mead (I always get the flight so I can taste more flavors!). I love how friendly and knowledgeable the hosts are, and how much information they provide you in the amount of time you are staring at the menu! :) What I love most is the decor around the place. There is ample amount of seating, and they have honeycomb designed decor floating above you! They also have to-go items on shelves, along with a number of games you can play while you are enjoying your mead! Would highly recommend. (P.S. Ask for their off menu flavors!) read more

No bees have been harmed in the making of this! Ok, so Andrea was amazing! Talking us through the flavors and sharing all the goodness about Mead. I had no idea the sweet honey nectar made Mead. They take loving care of over 6 million bees locally to produce all of their mead. We tasted all the flavors and will for sure be back. There is indoor and out door seating. We looked on the website and friendly dogs are welcome so we brought out little pup. We also stopped and picked up dinner to munch on while we drank our Adult yummy juice. There are 2 old school video games to play as well as board games to play while you sit and enjoy. Hope they start to offer events again. Sampling food with meads or theme events would be fun. Can't wait to come again and try their new fermented honey and water flavors since they change every few weeks. read more

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I haven't had mead before, so this was a new experience for me. They had more options than I expected and there was definitely something for everyone. I normally go for the sweeter drinks and I loved the blueberry waffle and orange cream, though the foundation was much more pleasant than I expected give on the 12%ABV. It's a cute tasting room - we went on a Sunday afternoon and it was totally dead, but it looked like it could handle more than enough people for normal hours. The person working the front was helpful and interactive. When we went there was a Groupon 4 flights and snacks for $25 which was a fantastic deal. The churro popcorn was really amazing. read more

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Great experience, attended on a cool January Friday night. Real chill atmosphere ordered 3 flights and sampled the entire menu. Debated on our favorites and service was absolutely fantastic. Great pricing and will definitely be back. If i lived closer i would signup for the Club offerings they have, might do so in the future. Would definitely recommend. read more

This was my very first time having a mead, and I'm a fan! Meadiocrity was probably the best introduction I could have had to meads as far as flavor is concerned. I learned that a mead is a fermented "honey wine", and I'll have to admit that I did enjoy it more than your typical glass of grape wine! My two favorite drinks were the foundry and the fire. The foundry tastes --to me-- like a honey apple cider with low carbonation. It was SO enjoyable. The fire was a sweet strawberry honey flavor with a hint of heat from the cayenne pepper. It's not incredibly spicy, but it's enough to warm you up, for sure! Those are my two definite recommendations to try. They also have one that's a bit hoppy. If you're into IPA's, it's worth tasting. I also loved the fact that the staff was incredibly friendly and informative, and the location was clean and organized. There are board games as well as 2 arcade games to keep friends, family, and/or young ones entertained Swing by for a fun date, girls day/night out, or even drinks after dinner. You will not be disappointed! read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Mead flight - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is probably my favorite Mead place in all of North County. They always have new flavors and I'm always able to find more than a few that are delicious. The flights are a great value so that you can try all the flavors . Most recently I had a coffee variety and a mint chip variety I believe. Both were delicious. The coffee was almost like a stout while the mint chip was a bit lighter but still tasty. They have games if you feel like playing those on a nice couch area if you have a larger party. But it is first come first serve so be ready for that. read more

Interesting concept! I learned about this place from Yelp. First time having Mead. I only knew about it from stories about Vikings and didn't really know what it is. Meadiocrity Mead is located in a regular industrial park. Concrete floors with minimal build-outs. The few decorative items are clever, just like the Meadiocrity logo, which resembles a honeycomb - since mead is honey wine The place was not that busy on a Saturday night. One employee behind the bar, the guy was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered a flight to sample the mead. Their foundation mead and the Mango Ginger flavor where great. The other two were good but not in our wheelhouse. I'm sure they have their fans. Meadiocrity Mead has quite a number of flavors, both for onsite consumption and to go. To go works just like in many mini brews, buy a growler and they fill it. For some flavors they have cans and regular prefilled bottles. Why only 3 stars? Answer: No food. Flavored popcorn at $5/bag doesn't cut it. The place needs food, preferably a real kitchen, but even a food truck would do. It's an incomplete concept without it and maybe only a stopover instead of a destination. read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Inside the bar - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Meadiocrity is awesome! It's tucked away in the same center as Rip Current. As you walk in you can't help but notice how spacious it is, all the seating options, and honeycomb fixtures hanging from the ceiling. We found out about this place through a Yelp Elite event. We were greeted by Andrea and she was super friendly and helpful. Andrea asked if we wanted an overview of the menu and of course we said yes. She took the time to go into detail on each of their options and even offered us two additional meads that were off the menu. I decided to go with the following: Boozy Lemon Lavender - definitely Boozy but the lemon and lavender mellowed it out nicely. Meadiocrity mule - a different take on a mule that I absolutely liked! Watermelon Basil - very refreshing and light! Cosmo - tasted a little like fruit punch in the best way possible. I brought my significant other with me and he also decided to try a flight so we could cover most of the menu. His favorite was the Foundation. Ill have to say it was definitely at the top of my list too. We absolutely loved it here! Will we be back? Heck yes! There aren't too many meaderies in San Diego so it's nice to have options. read more

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Came here to pick up some things for a Yelp Elite event. For a virtual event, I picked up the a growler of the Foundation and Mango Ginger, and also a Royal We. Pretty cool place - would have been awesome if they were open to try out their flights. No problem parking as I went early after they gave us the information and dates of when to pick up. Met Isaac during my 1st time who was very informational about everything. Felt pretty good about my choices and was looking forward to coming back. After the virtual event for Yelp Elites, I returned again to try out others. Both my fiancee and I very much liked the Foundation. It was just light and very refreshing. Mango Ginger was alright, and the Royal We was SWEET (like Isaac had warned me). It very much reminded me of a dessert wine. Amusingly enough, mead's pretty strong in which one you choose. We went on a Sunday and actually got to sample a few before deciding on what to buy. We sampled the The One with Strawberry, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Old Fashioned, Elderflower Lemon, and the Margarita Mead. There were a few patrons around as I believe you can get a flight during that time, while drinking within their specified vicinity. There was a small line forming behind us while we were trying out our drinks, so it looks like it could get busy depending on the time you go. -The One with Strawberry was very light, and we were told it was one of their popular ones. -Pomegranate - was very nice. If we go back again, we're planning on getting a growler of this next. -Pomegranate Old Fashion - tasted like a weaker Old Fashioned but with a pomegranate flavor. -Elderflower Lemon - we were very much a fan of this one. -Margarita Mead - tasted very much like a Margarita. We ended up getting a growler of the Foundation, Elderflower Lemon and a bottle of The One with Vanilla & Oak. This time around, we finished the Elderflower Lemon prior to the Foundation. Still haven't popped the one on the Vanilla & Oak, but we were told the bottles last longer. Growlers are good for 2 weeks approximately, unless you open them. Then they're usually good for around 3 days. Would totally come again. read more

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I first heard about Meadiocrity Mead through a Yelp event and I am so glad for it! Mark did such an amazing job educating us on all things mead. I didn't know what good mead tasted like until I had the opportunity to try their Foundation Mead. After that, I was hooked. You can definitely taste the honey and alcohol distinctly. I immediately ordered their traditional lover's variety pack, which includes their Foundation, Cultivated Native, and The Royal We. I only wish they offered more variety to buy online since it looks like they only offer a limited selection for shipping. For the event, they offered other varieties of mead such as Pomegranate, Mango Ginger, and Mojito. Otherwise, I definitely plan on making a stop here in the future. Thank you, Meadiocrity! Will keep checking the website for more offerings. read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Traditional lover's pack: Foundation, The Royal We, and Cultivated Native - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

As a wine lover, I was nervous to try mead. But I am so glad because it was absolutely delicious!!! And the vibe here was the best. Can't wait to come back. read more

Had the pleasure of getting a close up, sneak peek of this place and gosh, my expectations were blow away. There was a virtual Yelp Elite event where we got to learn the ins and outs about Meadiocrity the company andddd Mead the beverage (which, because of this, was my first time tasting)! I got a growler of the foundation mead as well as a bottle of the vanilla oak mead. So far I have sampled the foundation, and it is extremely delicious. Reminds me of a kombucha/white wine/moscato type of flavor, but not exactly. It's hard to place and unique in taste. Very pleasing! The customer service is above and beyond as well. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I was impressed by what I was able to learn directly from going inside. Attention to cleanliness was also strictly adhered! Parking was easy and the location was a breeze to find. Would recommend 10/10 read more

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I love this place. They are fantastic! I'm so happy I found them before COVID so I can continue to visit and support them during this time. Their meads are different than other meads I've had. Usually I can only drink a tiny glass of mead because it's so thick and sweet. Not Mediocrity's. Theirs reminds me of really fine wine. It has a much thinner viscosity than a "regular" mead. I love that they use local honey in their meads and the fact that they have some of their own bee hives is a bonus. You can even pick up some honey if you'd like to take some home. I've loved the flavors of everything they make. However, I've found that my favorites are the dry and off-dry varieties. For those of you that prefer a sweeter variety, they do have them available on their menu. They have really gone out of their way to support their customers during COVID. Right now, the growlers are free with a fill. What an amazing deal! read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Taking some Rosehip Cardamom home for the weekend! - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

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As a mead newbie, I didn't know what to expect (I'm normally a bourbon girl). I don't drink wine or beer either but I tried a growler of the Foundation and was really surprised at a) how strong it was a d b) the flavor was really smooth and not overly sweet! One growler lasted three nights (for just me) and I am really looking forward to going back to try some other flavors! And I have already told friends we need to go back and try a flight for happy hour some night soon!! read more

Meadiocrity Mead - Meaderies Near Me - San Marcos, California

Before trying Mediocrity Mead my attempts at trying mead were not pleasant. This place changed everything for me! Every mead that I tasted was delicious and smooth! I cant even tell you how much fun we had! Mark and Andrew the co-owners assisted with flavors. I like a sweet drink where my son likes the more traditional mead. I opted for Pomegranate, Ginger cream, Meadacolada and Longevity. Oh and the cinnamon mead which will be on tap next week! DELICIOUS! They have a variety of games and we played (I mostly lost) Connect Four while sipping our amazing mead. When finished we had a tasting of three delicious honeys. They will begin selling them on Valentine's day. Can't wait. We ended up with several growlers and several bottles of mead to take home. See my pics. Special thanks to the incredible Yelp team for making this adventure possible! read more

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Before I start, for those not familiar with what Mead is, Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from fermenting honey. I would have never have known this but thanks to a Yelp Elite event, got the opportunity to check out Meadiocrity Mead. They make their Mead from bee to bottle using raw local honey from their own hives and partnerships with local beekeepers and farmers. We came on a friday evening after dinner. We were two virgin mead drinkers excited to try mead for the first time. We had a couple flights of mead tasting between us. These are the flavors we got. Please bear in mind, taste preferences are subjective. You might have a different opinion but I wanted to share what my thoughts were on the different meads we had. They were all good. Foundation - My husband's favorite. Made with Alfalfa honey. Sweet and more intense flavor Pomegranate - My favorite, I really enjoyed this drink, if you like Pomegranate this is for you. Ginger Creme - Delightful, you could really taste the Ginger flavor Thorn - Tasted Light and dry and had a delicate flavor Apricot - Nice and fruity Strawberry - Tart and refreshing Cultivated Native - Like a cross between a beer and wine After our mead tasting we got to do some honey tasting. The honey were from their own local hives. There were 3 flavors of honey and each tasted distinctly different from each other and were all good. They do not currently sell the honey but are planning to in the near future. We had a great time at Meadiocrity Mead. It was a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back to try their different flavors such as Mango Ginger, Meadacolada and Cranberry and checking out some of their cool selection of board games that they have there. read more

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Checked this place out on a whim and I'm so glad I did! It became one of my favorite spots instantly. My friends and I went for the first time on a Sunday and they have karaoke that day! The mead is really good too and they sometimes rotate the menu which is pretty cool. My favorites are the Jasmine, Foundation, dragon fruit, and peach lime. The staff is really nice and the place itself is a cool spot to hang out and have a drink. They have couches and games to play as well. read more

Chill spot to hang out on a Friday afternoon after work. Great seating area. I recommend the flights to see what you like first, then go on and order your favorite! We all have different tastes and they have different options. You can open a tab and just charge as you go. Friendly host, helped with choosing and explaining by each flavor! read more

What a wonderful place to have mead :) it is a sweet honey wine and it was very delicious:) I enjoyed my flight of mango, pomegranate, strawberry, and we Also had an apricot cinnamon mead :) all of them were very tasty, fruity, sweet and amazing. They have a beautiful tasting room and if you have A growler it's only $20 bucks to fill up. I will definitely come back again:) the place is clean and the staff is very friendly, lots of parking too . read more

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Beautiful venue and tucked away in San Marcos for easy sips and fascinating beverage. They truly love their art of mead and I am a huge fan of all the flavors they offer. Came by a couple of times through some awesome events.. and I love the decor they have. It's a nice chill space with natural light, honeycomb decor, and tasty drinks. Great service. fabulous offerings and prices. Definitely go check them out! read more