My wife found this brewery after having a local bite at a place nearby. We were immediately greeted by the bartender who was extremely helpful in explaining the beer or seltzer profiles. The brewery was "attached" to the pizza spot next door by a small opening which allows them to pass the food through. I def will be trying the pizza next time we are there. There was plenty of seating and a small patio in back for the pups. The beer and seltzers were very flavorful. Overall a great spot to go hang for a beer and chill. read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

This place used to be good but since their head brewer left it has been very subpar. The last few beers I have tried have been very generic and lacked body and flavor. Even their core beers have lost their appeal. It seems like they are cutting corners to save on costs or something. read more

My wife, son and I stopped here for a late afternoon beer. My son and I ordered a Hazy IPA and it was terrific: great flavor and refreshing. We sat at a table near the street and it was perfect for people watching and chilling. I think the other people here had the same idea: a relaxing, low key place to be while enjoying well-brewed beer. The gentleman behind the bar who poured the beer was friendly and pleasant. Just a super nice place to hangout and have a great beer. Definitely a place I would return to. read more

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Can't believe they've been here for 11 years and we have only just now made our way over. Beers were solid. Music outside was a bit loud. But they have outdoor and indoor seating to include some seating towards the back where it wasn't too crazy loud for us to have our kids with us. Service was really nice. Bathrooms were clean. Beers were good here. Glad we stopped by. read more

I'd say the best thing about this place is the Artifexican Mexican Lager. The other beers tend be kind of hoppy, so I give them a rating on that, bit Artifexican is second best Mexican lager behind 21st Amendment. read more

The guava and blueberry seltzers are absolutely delicious. I like to mix them together. read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

I just love this place! They have a fantastic spot which allows indoor or outdoor seating and they are dog friendly, which is a huge plus with me! Being a brewery, guess what, they specialize in beer lol, so I love getting the beer flight so I can taste four of my choice. They have quite a selection and you get to pick whatever you want and I have to admit I'll just crush them all, they're good. Slight drawback, they don't serve food, so usually it's a stop before or after dining for us, or just when you're out looking for a vibrant cool place with great people to have a few good beers and bring your dog. The service is always amazing and the bartenders are very friendly. Jazzy is the absolute best! We'll keep coming back and I hope you'll try it out. read more

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Cozy little brewery and tap room! They have live music (not sure how often) and various beers on tap (and for purchase). No food on premises but you can bring your own! Very nice staff and family friendly! read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

This is one of my favorite spots for a cold beer. Atmosphere is always fun and service comes with a smile. Beer is fab and I love all of them, but mostly IPAs. read more

A very good brewery. My go to is Orange You Different. Service is always worth a smile. Love the industrial setting.

Nice place to stop for a local micro beer. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. My favorite is the No Bane IPA. The ambiance is laid back and friendly. read more

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More California brewery adventures and there are plenty of breweries from this state to try! I had the opportunity to get some beer from Artifex and it was ok. Once again going into territory where the beer itself isn't necessarily bad but it isn't very memorable which I feel like is a rut I fall in more than I'd care for. The Moog Trippin was the beer we had for Artifex which was an IPA. It was a double in style with a pineapple and dank flavor aspects to it. Enjoyable enough but just not quite experimental in flavor or ingredients to issue anymore stars. read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Moog Trippin from Artifex. - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Artifex is a nice hidden brewery in San Clemente that has some of the best beers I've come across and beer is always consistent with how it tastes. I like the outside area that has umbrellas to cover and friendly staff. They usually always have a food truck when I'm there and it's a mellow vibe which is something I always enjoy when I go to breweries. Trigger finger is my go to beer, but they have a wide variety to choose from. Dogs on leashes are welcome and they always have extra water bowls for your pooch to enjoy while you enjoy a beer! Keep up the good work artifex, I'll be back! read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Great beer and service! My favorite is their hazy on draft called Orange you different.

This is a very popular place that people enjoy visiting. It is small with some seating inside and patio options too. They usually have a food truck that shows up for food options too. The staff is very friendly and keeps the vibe cheerful and relaxed. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Very chill brewery. Everyone seemed to know one another, but I felt welcomed like the regulars! Great beer style selection. I had a flight with their Artifexican Mexican lager (crushable), Show Me Your Roots blonde ale (smooth and sweet), Trigger Finger IPA (hoppy), and Infinite Layers Nitro stout (suuuper THICCC). Large patio area, and pretty spacious in the tap room. I'll make it a point to come back around when the taps rotate. read more

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Great beer and wonderful atmosphere! The patio was lovely with the heat lamps going during the winter. We stayed and played Bingo on Wednesday night. What a fun crowd! The bartenders are welcoming and friendly. It was our first time here and we already love it. read more

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Came here on a late Saturday afternoon and it was packed. The parking lot was pretty full. I only got one beer and I hated that they didn't offer smaller sizes. I was brewery hopping so having a whole pint wasn't ideal. I got the Artefexican lager and it was just okay. I hated that I had to drink the whole thing. If not for that I would've gotten to try more beers. They did have a good food vendor on site. They also had live music. read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Come here every Wednesday for bingo and for my favorite beer, "show me your roots". It's better than Olive Garden because when we are here, we are family. Staff is so friendly and fun, coming to Artifex is always the highlight of my week. Update: Best Hard Seltzer I've ever had! 10/10 read more

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Great people great beer and great location! We will definitely be back. Cheers! Check out there other location downtown SC read more

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Great Brewery I know they have since moved locations when I meant to post this review over 3 years ago! how funny! I LOVE their cereal stouts definitely a hidden gem! Go here for their Christmas parties and win giftcards for beer! Interactive sweaters usually win** read more

I love exploring local beer culture while traveling. I've been to San Clemente before, but this was my first visit to Artifex. We walked up from our condo in the Pier Bowl, a brisk walk that prepped us nicely to sit and enjoy a beverage. The day I went, they had advertised a new barrel aged stout, my favorite style, but upon arriving I learned it was planned for release the following day. So, we perused the menu and chose the next darkest beer: the Bog Trotter, an Irish Red Ale. It was ok but not remarkable. The menu was dominated IPAs and a few other interesting styles. For my second, I went with Mo' Oats Mo' Problems, and oatmeal stout. Also unremarkable. Atmosphere was cool, sitting right on Del Mar in San Clemente. This town has a thriving on-foot lifestyle which I love. Nightlife is accessible by a short walk from most of the village. I wish their beers were a little more experimental and that the menu had a couple of BA Stouts. Other than that, positive experience. read more

I was recommended to try this place out from my uncle and was not disappointed. When I go to a brewery for my first time, I always like to get a flight so I can sample a few different beers. I was able to make a customizable flight with 4 5-ounce tasters. Overall, I enjoyed all of the beer that I drank and think this is a great hidden gem in San Clemente. P.S.-they are also dog-friendly on their outdoor patio! read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Very nice brewery! It is very welcoming with great staff. Beer is great! There was a full room of people, all enjoying themselves. read more

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San Clemente is now on my radar for beer. My sister and I decided to go try out a beer staycation and hit up Artifex while walking around the area. The beer tender was nice, greeted us and gave us a little background on the beer. It was more of a satellite tasting room, but it had a great vibe. The beer was good, and I got the Unicorn Juice with Blood Orange. I am a huge fan of orange flavoring in beer, so this worked great for me. Not too overpowering, but definitely there. My sister got the Mo'Oats Mo' Problems Stout which was also tasty. Good, traditional type of stout, which is always a hit. If you're walking around San Clemente and want a place to stop for good beer, this is the place. read more

The best brewery in town! Nick is an amazing beer tender and Lexi is by far the greatest bingo caller of all time! They just need a fan for the back room when the heat is up. We love Artifex! read more

The selection here is pretty good especially if you're an IPA enthusiast. They have some interesting flavors ( the checked out and show me your roots are solid choices) and have something for everyone. The aesthetic is nice and typical of a brewery. Overall a good spot to try out with quality beer! read more

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We tried another brewery in the area prior to stopping by Artifex. We wished we just came here for a couple of beers as It definitely didn't disappoint! There were four of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed our beers. We ordered a No name IPA, the Unicorn juice, the Artifexican and I believe a nitro stout. I personally tried the Unicorn juice which is a wheat with a hint of passion fruit. Sooo good! There was a food truck on site and we ordered some truffle fries which was a great pairing with our beer. We will definitely be back!l read more

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Great place to enjoy a wide variety of their beers right on top of Del Mar Street in downtown San Clemente. I historically have not gone very often since they were a drinks only place. This has all changed now since you can order food from the full Parlor Restaurant menu down the street which gets delivered to you at Artifex. Great option for beer, pizza and more when it gets crowded to find a place to dine. read more

Great local Brewery in San Clemente, awesome staff, Lexie, Nick, Mel and Hana are great, great selection of beers, if there is one negative, it's hot AF in here we have 2 friends who won't come to bingo night until fall or winter, this place could really use some fans. Bingo night is fun, Lexie is crazy, a little crude, but funny as hell. read more

Delicious brew! Atf has it going on and I highly recommend visiting this little joint. It's small and quiet inside with a small patio for that sunshine fix most of us need while drinking a flavor bomb IPA. Great beers Great service Easy parking Not busy read more

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Hidden gem if you are a craft beer person. Delicious beer and good vibes!! Outside food is welcome. read more

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Went to the one in del mar and the beer is dank and the staff is friendly af They had a new beer in stock and let me have it on the house when my card got declined :) read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Beer was good, even though they said they were in transition and brewing some new beers. Our server was excellent and helped my wife feel welcomed and appreciated with pleasant conversation. Ambiance was great with outdoor seating and located in a business park away from the hustle and bustle. Great spot if you're ever in San Clemente read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

No name and trigger! Nice bitter and hoppy IPAs! Yum! Our waiter was fast, friendly and efficient. Awesome beers. Good music. Lots of space outdoors. Love smelling the beer making. read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Crazy for hazy continues... to Artifex this time! All thanks to the hazies we tasted at Flying Pig in Oside. We found out Artifex is only over Pendleton and decided to stop by on the way back from OC. Artifex had some really good hazies and a double IPA that we liked. The IPA on nitro was a little too weak tasting, but still good and interesting to try. Hopefully they expand on their hazies cuz we'll keep coming back. The vibe here is super chill. Small patio, open garage door bar seating, and indoor seating. Pet friendly. read more

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This place is a hidden Gem~ can't believe there was a chill/small/cozy brewery within a 5 min drive from my work. Love the variety of beers here, especially the IPAs. Super fresh off of tap with a crisp after taste. I like how this place serves multiple beer sizes in half pints, pints, and growlers. Got the Orange Haze IPA in a pint ($6), which did not disappoint! It had a nice IPA after taste, color was cloudy, expected in a hazy IPA. Loved the vibrant orange color and flavor. Servers are attentive and friendly. Was surprised to see it fairly crowded on a weekday night. Seating is pretty limited since it's a small brewery. No issue parking since it's connected to other business parking. They could work on murals/atmosphere of this location. Wall design looks like a kids paining tbh. Other than that good vibe/awesome beer. Will def be coming here for a post work beer! read more

Artifex Brewing Company - Orange Haze IPA - Breweries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Artifex is an awesome, chill brewery located in an industrial area. They have different things going on each night as well as food trucks most days. On the day we came there was a family cooking up tasty street tacos and burritos. They have large TVs inside and it seemed like most people were there to watch the football game because it cleared out pretty quickly after. They have a small patio as well. I went with the flight for my first visit here. It's a standard set of 4: Unicorn Juice, Show Me Your Roots, Bog Trotter, and Trigger Finger. My favorite was the Show Me Your Roots, a Blonde Ale, but the flight is great because you get to try a variety of styles including the American Wheat, Irish Red, and West Coast IPA. For a pretty small place they have a large selection with great variety. This is a brewery that you don't want to miss. read more

The staff was patient with me considering my lack of knowledge in the realm of brewing. I was accommodated perfectly and the setting itself was conducive for conversation and relaxation. read more

Sick brewery located in the hills of San Clemente. Artifex makes some great beers from IPA's to Mexican lagers. Servers do a great job of putting fresh beers and have great knowledge of their brews. read more