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    The Lost Abbey

    4.1 (521 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Jon K.

    Great little brewery. Nice patio and not too crowded or loud. My daughter and I had good west coast IPAs and my wife had a double Belgium. They did not have table service, so we ordered at the bar. No food service so we got sandwiches from the Cardiff Market. Great afternoon. We'll be back.

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    Dmitri R.

    I went to Lost Abbey once when it was in San Marcos and was sad when it closed down. Today, I decided to go to Mother Earth and was pleasantly surprised to find out that Lost Abbey was attached. It's a great two for one spot if you just want a night out with beers. There are plenty tables to sit at and have food vendors for some chow if you need some after drinking some good beers.

    Jim D.

    Their new tasting room is awesome! Located in the back of a different brewery, getting here gives some speakeasy vibes. But walk through the back door with the Lost Abbey sign, and you're right in a fully functional and operational brewery. Smell the yeast, taste the deliciously fresh beer. I recommend the various methods, one of the best IPA's I've ever tasted. Great sours too, with ghost in the forest on tap. They just opened their new spot here too, definitely worth checking them out!!

    Outside. Nice, spacious patio.
    Craig W.

    The flagship. The mothership. Where it all began. So, the original location for the Lost Abbey is located in a big warehouse on a sort of nowhere street. Glamorous, it is not. But you're here for the beer and the beer is pretty darn good. Unfortunately, you IPA heads may be a little disappointed. IPA is NOT the dominant beer here, at least with the Lost Abbey portfolio of brews. Their standouts are darker, richer beers: think Belgian. And Judgment Day is simply freaking awesome. But if it's IPA you are after, they also serve a ton of Port Brewing's beers, so that is where you can get your fix. Lost Abbey and Port are both owned by the same company. They've got a large exterior patio and seating inside, too. Loud recorded rock music adds to the vibe. Employees are friendly and they generally have food vendors on-site. Alas, they do not answer their phones and the food vendors aren't listed anywhere online. I really wish they would let everyone know what food is onsite every night. Come on, guys. This is high quality beer and that's why you're here. Lots of free parking everywhere, too.

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    Laura C.

    World class beer in a lovely place. We enjoyed our visit to church. We were very welcome on a Thursday afternoon. It just so happened to be the start of a 8 day CA Beer Road trip and Lost Abbey was our first stop. The Beertender was great. She helped us choose what we wanted to drink. I wish we lived closer. It's great that Lost Abbey is available in Georgia. Be aware of your surroundings and leave nothing of value in your car.

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    John H.

    My friend Enrique and I drove to San Diego on a Sunday for a short day trip, to get away from the city. Lost abbey, is combined with pizza port beers, and hop concept. The place is small. I was disappointed in their beer selection though. Most of the lost abbey and pizza port beers that was on tap, I've already had them. And hop concept beers were ipas and hazy IPAs. Don't get me wrong, I like IPAs but I wasn't in the mood for one. We were better off going to stone brewery bistro in Escondido instead. The staffs were nice. I guess I had more expectations from this brewery.

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    Renee Z.

    Currently tastings are possible as long as you purchase at least $5 in food, and the taco stand was a good snack addition, which included portobello mushroom (vegan) as well as fish, lobster, and meat street tacos. We were impressed by the outdoor distanced and covered tables available, and the beer was as good as ever. Bottles and cans available for purchase, too, if you don't feel like staying. We definitely felt safe and would come back.

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    Great complex beers. Nice to see a Belgian flavor vs all the standard SD IPAs. Lots of styles. Check out the new tasting room!

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    Ask the Community - The Lost Abbey

    Are there nearby food places so you can bring food in?

    Yes there is food available from several local eateries just a mile or so away. There is a shopping center about 1.5 miles west that has everything from Italian, Sushi, Mexican, Subway, Mediterranean etc. I have also seen UberEats and the like… Read more

    Is this kid friendly? Aka under 21 allowed with adult?

    Yes it's very kid friendly. I mean, as much as a brewery can be. There's often 3-5 kids ranging from 2-10 hanging out with other deadbeat beer enthusiast parents like me.

    Is there outside seating for eating outside food? And is outside food allowed?

    Per the signs, it appears outside food is allowed

    Do they have a food truck or appetizers?

    No food in house but they often have a food truck on site.

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    Prey Brewing

    4.4(189 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Prey is one of our go-to neighborhood spots and never disappoints. The staff is always awesome --…read morefriendly, welcoming, and consistent. The food is great, the cocktails are excellent, and the overall vibe is casual but lively. They also have one of the best happy hours, with daily happy hour from 3-6 PM plus a late-night happy hour during the last hour of service. We definitely take advantage of both. Some of our favorites: the smash burger, the tallow fries, and the chicken sandwich. Everything we've tried has been solid. Even the kids' chicken fingers are great! On top of that, all of their cocktails are consistently well-made. Whether we're stopping in for a quick happy hour drink or a full meal, Prey always delivers. Highly recommend!

    Overall, a pretty good place. Prey Brewing is decorated nicely and pretty comfortable. I met up…read morewith some friends (6 of us in total) from work for a midweek get-together. I parked in the garage that's closest (shared with apartments). Prices were reasonable, food was pretty good, beer tasted like to was supposed to. What could have made it better? The service. It was slow and not super pleasant. It didn't seem too busy anywhere in the place so I'm not sure what the delays were. Maybe the server was new, but she didn't seem too happy and forgot my drink. When she finally came back to check on us she asked if I would like to order a drink (umm, I just want to beer that I ordered ten minutes ago, please). I'd go again if others chose to meet up there... and just hope for the best.

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    InZane Brewing

    4.3(51 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    My sister and I started line dancing here several months ago and we just absolutely love this…read moreplace. We used to be regulars at a different place that offered dancing, but that came to an end after having issues with the owners. It left us so sad, especially after supporting and patronizing them for over three years. We started making the 40 minute drive here and it has been so worth it! Every week we are greeted by the wife owner and she is just so friendly. The DJ is also very friendly. He has a song request sheet out for everyone and actually plays requests!! He knows what the people want and reads the room. The brewery allows outside food and allows us to bring water bottles. This is especially great for line dancers who need water frequently! The dance floor is spacious. I love the small-town, cozy vibes it has. You can walk in and out all night if you'd like, and you can see everyone dancing through the windows. We love that there's parking right in front too. The dancing community that shows up weekly is so friendly and we all have the best time. Overall, if you're looking for a beer, to dance, or to just hang out, this place is for you!

    I visited this brewery on Sunday, January 25, 2026, to check out their line dancing night. I came…read morealone (I'm a woman) and sat at a table to watch the dancing and work up the courage to join in. Many tables around me were completely empty. The bartender/manager approached me and told me I needed to buy a drink or a wristband to sit at a table. I acknowledged him and understood. I am not a drinker, but I was there for the dancing and atmosphere. Two songs later, he came back again and told me I had to buy a drink in order to stay. His tone was rude and not friendly, which made the situation even more uncomfortable. Being approached repeatedly as a single woman sitting alone felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. I came out looking for something new to enjoy on a Sunday night and instead felt pressured to leave. As someone involved in other dance communities, I will be sharing how unwelcoming this place is for newcomers--especially those who don't drink.

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    Draft Republic San Marcos - bar

    Draft Republic San Marcos

    4.3(661 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    Just wanted to write this review to say a BIG THANK YOU to Draft Republic in SM for having a…read morespeakeasy pop-up for the movie, Wicked. I'm a huge Wicked fan and was excited to see this event advertised on Yelp. This restaurant was the only one in North County I can think of that acknowledged the movie when it was about to be in theaters. First of all, it was easy to get to based on my GPS but kind of challenging to find their parking lot. I ended up finding a 2-hour parking on N. City Drive which was in walking distance. All I was thinking of while walking up to Draft Republic is that this place is massive. Inside, the hostesses verbally instructed me where to go...came across bowling...arcade games...sports on tvs on my way. Behind the curtains, I entered the room in awe. Draft Republic really went ALL OUT!! The Wicked witchy vibe was sooo magical. I loved the beautifuuul Elphaba/Glinda decorations, cleverly creative themed menu option names, actual movie playing in the background, and the take-home momentos. Nick and staff were super wickedly friendly too. The Wicked Bites, Grimmerie Shots and Wickedest Cocktails were all FANTASTIC!!! I definitely tasted Draft Republic's wickedness. I appreciated everything about this experience....well well done. What a WICKED TIME! I hope there are more speakeasy pop-ups in the near future :-)

    Usually love this place for the fun atmosphere and excellent food/drink. This time was a lot…read moredifferent and extremely disappointing. Sat at the bar on a Tuesday evening (it was dead in there, 7 people max sitting at the bar, INCLUDING us) and it took probably 10 minutes to even be acknowledged by one of the TWO bartenders working. When we finally were greeted, the interaction was shallow and brief. All we asked for was a couple small plates and one beer and then asked if they could throw on the hockey game since there were 6 TV screens going. The bartender said he'll see what he can do and nothing else after that. Food and beer came out so by that time we just propped our phone up to stream the game online, then had to grab our own silverware and napkins from a nearby table. Meanwhile the bartender was chatting and laughing with coworkers on the end. Again, they didn't even look understaffed but service was nearly nonexistent. Finally we asked for the check and left. Carrot cake was great! So that deserves a star

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    Pure Project - Vista - Strawberry murkshake

    Pure Project - Vista

    4.9(337 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Prior to my visit here, I thought I found the best beer in the world for the past seven years. I…read morejust changed my opinion. This just "trumped" it! Relax, not the orange man. The beers here are off the charts and they have a good FLIGHT deal on Google so wise to check before arriving. I just had an amazing flight with truthfully the best beers I've ever had in my life and I'm old- and there happens to be a vendor here slinging pizzas that are out of this world. We just had a really nice cheese pizza with honey and basil and I think it was Doppio zero flour.... Insane in the membrane, insane! I'd say more, but you need to be here to get the full effect check out these pictures:

    I don't usually write reviews twice--feels a bit like going back into a house you've already…read moreescaped--but this place has a way of pulling you in again. Pure Project isn't just good. It's the kind of good that lingers. The kind that sets a standard and then quietly dares everything else to try and keep up. Every pour feels deliberate, like someone cared a little too much--in the best possible way. The Promise Porter... that one sticks with you. Dark, rich, almost haunting. It didn't just raise the bar--it moved it somewhere higher, somewhere harder to reach. I still find myself thinking about it, hoping it comes back like a ghost that never quite finished its business. And then there's Diamond Dust--reliably delicious, always exactly what it should be. No surprises. Just excellence. But places like this aren't just built on what's in the glass. They're built on the people behind it. Jake, Erny, Brian, Tiffany--names you remember because they make sure you feel like you belong there, like you've stepped into something just a little bit special. If you're chasing great beer, you could look elsewhere. But you shouldn't.

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    Pure Project - Vista - My personalized taster tray with multiple hazy options, plus a couple other flavors just for fun!

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    Burgeon At The Grove - Interior space.

    Burgeon At The Grove

    4.7(27 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    This place is a great place to have a beer. Eric and Bree make you feel like you're at home unless…read moreyou want to watch hockey. The brothers at the bar give it that local good time feel. Let's make sure this place that serves great beer stays open forever!!!

    Relaxing space to hang out with friends while kicking back a few beers. The theme is SoCal beach…read morevibes with large windows that accordion back to one side and allows for fresh air to flow through. Plenty of bar height tables and seats, as well as a good mix of beers to try out. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Keepin' It Real | West Coast IPA. Smooth and easy-drinking without a heavy after taste. - Rolling Oats | Oatmeal stout. Smooth and dark roasted with smoky notes. - Island Skies | Hazy and tropical IPA. THE FOOD. Food isn't served here, but there's a sign on each table with QR codes of different eateries where you can order from and have the food delivered to your table. Just make sure to add the note, "Burgeon at the Grove," at check out so they know to deliver it over to your table. THE PARKING. Parking can be found on the street or in one of the few pocket parking lots nearby. The parking lot across the street (half asphalt & half dirt lot) is a little confusing because there are tow away signs which made us think we couldn't park there, so we eventually found a spot at one of the side streets.

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    Burgeon At The Grove - View from our table.

    View from our table.

    Burgeon At The Grove - The bar area and beers on tap.

    The bar area and beers on tap.

    Burgeon At The Grove - Keepin' It Real. West Coast IPA. Smooth and easy-drinking without a heavy after taste.

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    Belching Beaver Pub 980 - Poke Bowl

    Belching Beaver Pub 980

    4.4(692 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    What does it say about me that I picked this place for dinner because it has "beaver" in the name?…read moreI don't want to know! But my excuse is that I did it for the children. Inexplicably, my kids love beavers, and so when we were staying in Carlsbad for the night and looking for a place to eat, how could we not visit a place called Belching Beaver? We couldn't not! And so we did. It turns out, Belching Beaver is a very family-friendly brewery, with lots of arcade games, lawn games, and an extremely laid-back atmosphere. I wasn't going to get a beer, but then I saw that the brewery did a collaboration with the Deftones to create an IPA called Phantom Bride. I had to get a pint. Chino Moreno made me do it! It was citrusy and refreshing, and just the thing to enjoy while sitting on the outdoor picnic tables. Belching Beaver offers your average pub food. My kids got chicken tenders and fries, and mac and cheese with fries. I got a poke bowl, which sounds like a risky choice at a brewery, but it was actually really good and fresh! Not too saucy, either. We also got the carne asada 980 Nachos, which are huge and come on a baking sheet. Plenty enough to share! This place is tucked away in what looks like an office plaza. I'm learning that a lot of breweries in this area are posted up in situations like this. You look like you're driving into a nondescript place to get your contract notarized, but instead, you happen upon a cool restaurant and brewery such as this.

    Service was good but food options weren't as numerous as expected. Obviously this is more of a pub…read morethan a restaurant so if your main objective is food and not beer then other options might be considered for dining. Parking not too difficult.

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    Pretzel bites

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