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    Salty Bear Brewing

    4.0 (262 reviews)
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    Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Melissa J.

    Love the beer here !!!!! The only downfall is the service seems to be lacking , we have been here twice and both times we got severed beer in Togo cups and the bartenders always seemed bothered and more focused on cleaning and getting out there .

    Beer and Watermelon Seltzer (gluten free)
    Megan M.

    This place is in a cute area with lots of other cool places to go. Staff is nice! There was live music in the outside area. Drinks were super affordable and yummy! I got a West Coast IPA. My friend got a seltzer. She's gluten free and they had multiple options for her!!!

    Michael A.

    Salty Bear Brewing might become my new go-to spot to watch games at. Came here for my first time last weekend and had a great experience. Good beer, friendly service, and nice atmosphere. I really loved the decor, feel, and vibes. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you enjoy breweries. You will not be disappointed!

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    Michelle N.

    Cute brewery area right next to Booth by Bryant! I made a quick stop with my boyfriend to grab a drink on our date and it was a great way to end the night. I got the Bear Moon White Ale and it was great as expected. Enough seating at the bar and small tables around if you wanted a spot to chill with friends!

    Crowler of their tasty Pilsner
    Brian R.

    Pleasantly surprised with this place. Every beer I tried was excellent, and I took home a crowler. It was a cool and open atmosphere in a unique location. I wish they had food there, that's the only negative, being that I was super hungry at the time. Give it a shot!

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    Kerry S.

    We found this place while visiting The Camp and stopped in for a beer with our dog and watched some football. It's a clean spot with plenty of seating, great beer, and a friendly bartender. They also have picnic tables outside, which is a nice bonus. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area!

    seltzers and sunshine
    Emily P.

    At first, I was a little bummed they didn't have ciders, not even in a can, but the seltzers are the bomb!! Me and a friend got their right at open, the doors were open, the breeze was beautiful, and the playlist was superb. It's kinda cool, because you can order food from other spots at The Camp and since they don't serve food, it gets brought to you here.

    Strawberry Lemonade Seltzer
    Heather D.

    Cute, small brewery to come with friends! I'm not a huge beer drinker but I liked that they had two types of seltzers. I had the California Citrus Seltzer which was on tap. The flavor was tasty and it wasn't too sweet. The second seltzer was a Strawberry Lemonade which comes in a can. This also was really refreshing and not too sweet. They have a fairly large outdoor table seating area here as well. They had a vendor making pizzas on a Friday night, so that food is an option!

    Outdoor seating
    Nicola L.

    Attended the live music yesterday and it was such a cool vibe. Parking was a hot mess express but that's cause it's apart of the camp in Costa Mesa. Outdoor and indoor seating available. Restrooms for customers. They don't have food onsite but there's restaurants within the camp that you can take in. They had a pizza vendor yesterday and it was really delicious. I had a strawberry blonde and it did not disappoint. Definitely coming back!

    Outdoor patio; dogs are welcome !
    Jessica H.

    Salty Bear is a perfect spot to start your bar hopping night at. They have a relatively small indoor seating area but outdoors is where it's at. Easy access to the parking lot and surrounding bars, and can get very packed starting on Thursday nights. The bartenders might pay more attention to a customer of the opposite sex, but overall they'll treat you well and answer whichever questions you have. It's a staple you can't miss at the Camp, whether it be a weekday or weekend. Make sure to stop by and have a drink or two!

    Mimi L.

    We came in for a couple beers after Speakeasy at CAMPOUT Costa Mesa. This brewery is spacious and cozy with indoor and outdoor seatings. They serve tacos outside and customers can order food from a few other restaurants here. We tried a dark beer and a seltzer. I have to say that seltzer had to be one of the best I've ever had! So tasty and refreshing. The service was fast and friendly as well. A solid brewery to try tasty beers and hang out!

    Alyssa C.

    First stop on our Friday night's brewery tour! I never come to The Camp at night so my friends introduced to what they call "brewery lane". Salty Bear seems to have a handful of fruity seltzers and lighter beers on their menu. Your group has the option of sitting in the well lit inside area or sitting at the dim and relaxing outdoor tables.

    Debbie S.

    Would have scored higher if it had more than one dark beer. Another long overdue review - came here in a self created brewery tour for my article - https://www.travelingwellforless.com/costa-mesa-breweries/. Great laid back, California decor. Lots of IPAs for the hops fans. Good service.

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    Hello! What's your phone number? The one listed isn't working. I left my sunglasses there :)

    Do they serve wine or non-alcoholic drinks like soda too?

    They have water, of course, and honest juice pouches for kids. Haven't seen them mind if you bring in your own (nonalcoholic) soda if that's your jam.

    Anyone know if it's dog friendly?

    Yes it is! Inside and outside!

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