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    South O Brewing

    4.5 (67 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

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    Brekkie!!  Amazing BBA stout!!!
    Kevin O.

    Wow!! These guys and gals really know what's up. Amazing employees like Trevor treat you like an old friend, and the beers are top of the class. I love their barrel aged beers, sooo well done!!! Great food as well to round out the perfect experience!! Stay thirsty my friends & Happy Holidays!!!!

    Sour and Mexican Lager
    Sandra D.

    Cool little brewery where you can enjoy a drink with your best friend. I'm not a big beer drinker, but I really really enjoyed their sour beer. We were visiting Oceanside for the weekend, and we went two days in a row! Bonus, they had food vendors both days.

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    Phuc T.

    Decent size brewery. $10 for a flight of four 5oz beers. Not bad at all. Located off the hwy with a slight ocean view.

    Bridgette B.

    We frequent this brewery at least once a month. Specifically it's to meet up with some of our local friends. We've made a few new ones here as well. The service is always kind and prompt and the place kept nice and clean. The open floor plan is great and the additional patio space is nice too. The brews are ever changing and they let you try a splash before making your choice. They do flights and generous regular pours. There is usually a column of categories on the menu. With a few selections of Ie light/pale, iPA, sour, and sometimes stouts etc. My last choice was Hill Street Honey since I much prefer a lighter brews when I do have a beer. It's on nitro so a little settling time is needed before consumption and then it's good to go! The foam was sweet. Cya next month! Don't forget to bring your toy for tots donation! Cheers!

    Crystal F.

    We stopped in for a beer since we were in the area and were over at Vigilante coffee next door. It's a very chill brewery that is dog friendly (I wish I brought my dogs along). They had a nice selection of beer, seltzer, and a sour to choose from. I almost got the Mai Tai sour beer, but asked for a sample first. It was decent, but sadly not the kind of sour I was hoping for. So I ended up trying a sample of the Salted Caramel Stout, which was good but I didn't get a whole lot of salted caramel, just a roasted malt flavor. My husband ordered a pilsner that was tasty and he enjoyed it. We will be back to try more other beers.

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    Craig W.

    This is quite the happening brewery. They've got seating inside and out. On the Friday night we visited, it was packed with quite the eclectic mix: young people, not so young people, babies (really), and canines. Everyone was friendly and having a good time. My salted caramel porter was very dark and heavy but I detected no salt or caramel. On the other hand, the Horne St. hazy IPA was tropical, fruity, and bursting with flavor. I'm not an IPA guy at all but this was a terrific beer. They have food vendors all the time (as far as I can tell, every night they are open). The website doesn't show the calendar for the food vendors but check IG to see what is up. Plenty of free parking in the lot and on the street, if necessary.

    Kolsch service
    Taylor S.

    We love South O - it's easily our most visited brewery. There hasn't been a single disappointing beer or experience here. We loved the vibes before we had a baby, and have also found it to be an incredibly baby or dog friendly spot. Service is always incredible, and the rotation of food trucks they have visiting is always awesome.

    Fruit and lager.
    Matt P.

    I've heard so much about this place and we finally made it. Perfect spot, amazing environment and a list of really good beers. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have great food vendors. Will be definitely coming back for a cold fresh beer in the perfectly warm summer in Oceanside. Very recommended. (Dog friendly)

    Flight of beer and a corner of this space.
    Amy J.

    Beers that everyone can like. Great atmosphere and great service. They have a food truck lined up most days of the week. And coffee next door. Dog and kid friendly. Clean space.

    Katie D.

    Nice little spot to hang out and have a beer on a beautiful day in a nice part of town. We get aps and drinks, never had a full entree. Cute vibe! Highly suggest! Never busy and lots of parking

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    Love this place. Staff is always friendly. Food is good. They got games to play if that's your thing. Brew great beers.

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    "This Ain't No Disco" is a such a delightful afternoon brew. Chrisostrom and refreshing just like this location.

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    Was our first stop after driving from San Francisco and did not disappoint. Great beer!

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    Every time I go in here they make me feel like a regular....part of the family. Love the beer and the food! Highly recommended

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    Good beer easy enough parking and friendly staff. Come for a free beers and fuck right off

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