I haven't been to Ballast Point in years! It's still a chill spot to get together! Sure it does get noisy at times, but it is a brewery! They have solid food, beer and even a couple of NA options. I tried their NA Mai Tai, and it was legit. It had great flavor and actually tasted like it had alcohol in it which was A-OK in my book. I did try their special, Boar Bolognese, and the sauce was decent, but the type of pasta they used overwhelmed the sauce. My friend got fries for the table, and they have battered fries which are my favorite! This is such a solid spot to do a casual social event. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They even have a reservation system. Service was good with Juan checking in on our table. Overall, this place is still a good time after all these years! read more

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Had a blast at ballblast brewery! List of beer on tap. The gifts comes packed with merch and stickers. We just came in for a snack that turned out to be a big snack with the loaded fries. Really good fries here. It wasn't too busy during the lunch hour. read more

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Hate to do this and it's 100% because of personnel - used to love this place - but here we are. Local who comes in often and stopped by tonight to watch Padre with friends - place is empty. Ready to order and the bartender says 'I've heard that one' then threw menu at us (maybe he was drunk?). He walks away. We sit at bar. 10 min pass. Another employee comes up with a clipboard to take an order & asks who's next and then ignored our request to order for the newly created line by inept bartender. Clearly time to leave. Hard pass. Fun fact. Plenty of other bars that aren't as far of a walk from city center. read more

Ballast Point is one of San Diego's most beloved breweries in the city. I've been to their Miramar location and that one is far more superior, whereas this location you can come to for convenience. They have both patio seating and indoor seating and it's still quite spacious given their location in Little Italy. They have great chicken wings here that always go well with their beers. I am not a beer drinker, but their flavors are unique and are some that I can handle. I think there is a beer for anyone on their menu, and I like their Blonde Ales as my go to. They even have gluten free cider, seltzer, and kombucha too. It's a great hangout spot for family and friends or to unwind after work. Their food is awesome too and they seem to always do specials and seasonal offerings. read more

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After a night out with family in Little Italy, how could we not stop at one of my all time fav breweries! This place never ceases to amaze me! Ordered (2) watermelon dorados because why the heck not- it's by far the best double IPA on the beer list! Seating at the bar was open and available, even got to catch the last couple of innings of the Padres game with the wifey! The place was definitely vibing with big crowds cheering on the home team! Love the high-energy environment, and the staff are super efficient, with great personality, and expert craftsmanship! If you haven't been, definitely stop by Ballast Point! You won't be disappointed! read more

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The people working here were really nice, not tons of parking but it's downtown. Beer selection is good and the food was tasty. The artwork on the walls is really cool and there is some sweet merchandise to purchase as well. This place was the perfect spot to come for food beer and good music. Check this place out read more

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Love the Little Italy Ballast Point location. Everything is perfect except the parking. The beer is always great and a must try if you're in San Diego. The service was kind and let me sample as much beer as I want. The atmosphere is impeccable with great decor. read more

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Excellent beer choices with good food also. One of the best breweries we visited in San Diego.

Stopped by Ballast Point Brewing Company and had a great experience. I tried the Sculpin IPA and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was super tasty and well balanced. One thing I really appreciated was being able to try tasters before committing to a full pour. Always a win. They also had solid food options, which made it an easy place to hang out for a while. The environment was comfortable, very spacious, and felt welcoming. Plenty of room for groups of different sizes, whether you're coming with a few friends or a bigger crowd. Overall, a relaxed vibe with amazing beers and a setup that makes you want to stay awhile. read more

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We had such a fun time here. They were trialing some new food dishes and said if you sent in a review via their Google doc, they gave you a certain amount off your next visit. One was a bone marrow clam chowder. Being from the east coast where clam chowder can be a big deal, I found it delightful. I liked that the clams came in the shell and the bone marrow was delicious. The birria nachos were bangin', some of the best food we had out there. There was a large selection of beer, so of course I had to do a tasting. All of them were good that we had. The atmosphere is chill and we made friends with the bartender, so it was a good time! We ended up going back a second time too! read more

This was our last stop after a day of bar hopping. We wanted some chicken wings. Glad we went here. The wings and fries did not disappoint. read more

Bottom line...Wide variety of beer and VERY GOOD beer at that. I tried the Ship's Hull a Brown Ale and it was quite good. I did not try any food but our bartender was very nice and asked if we wanted any? (just got done with dinner). For a Thursday night, it was fairly busy but the main thing was that my wife and I got a table, near the front door but still was able to have good conversation, not that loud. All around...NICE ! read more

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If you like beer and breweries this is a great place to come by for lunch or happy hour while your in San Diego. I always try to stop by once. It's more bar and beer forward than their other location which is more restaurant feeling. My boyfriend and I stopped by on our last day in San Diego. Apparently last time I visited was when they had the soft shell crab burger which I was craving but it was in 2019. But besides that everything else was the same. We got lucky it was during happy hour so we got their wings + beer, beer flight and bbq burger with kale salad. The service was great. No one rushed us and everyone was friendly. The pours for the beer were very generous and my bf even got to sample a beer before he ordered his pint. The wings were huge and juicy. We got the sauce on the side while also some try rub. The burger had fried onions and bacon with yummy bbq sauce. The kale salad that was extra was huge! The dressing on the kale Cesar salad was delicious. We cleaned our plates fully and enjoyed chilling for a bit while finishing our beers. Then went to the gift shop on the backside again. Always a good time! read more

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I absolutely love Ballast point brewing. I can hear which my pup Mav since they are dog friendly. The staff is awesome one of the staff even brought Mav a couple dog treats. I didn't know what beer I wanted so I went with the $15 which you get 4 glasses of 4 oz pours of beer that BP makes. My selections were Tart Peach, Imperial sculpin double stout, Watermelon and Indra. All were delicious and refreshing. I have to say my favorites were the Imperial stout and watermelon they had the most flavor profile. I also order the Birria taco and sweet chili chicken wings. The Birria tacos were absolutely delicious and would definitely order them again on taco Tuesday you can add a BP Sculpin pint for $5 it too was tasty. The sweet chili chicken wings were good until I got to the flats there were still some feathers on them and I had to send them back. Overall my experience was decent. I would come back for the beer and Birria tacos all day. read more

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Nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating with a relaxed brewery vibe. The food menu isn't huge, but everything we tried was well prepared. Best part is definitely sitting outside with a drink in hand. read more

My bf couldn't stop talking about Sculpin IPA so we stopped by ballast point. He ordered the Sculpin, and I ordered the Soirée Both were absolutely delicious. The brewery itself it very charming with relaxing music and sports in the background. The service is quick but polite. We will definitely be coming again!! So glad to we found a bar that's laid back and not rowdy (: read more

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Stopped in for a quick beer while we were in the area. The beers here are delicious. The service was good, the service went over the beer selection and their popular beers on tap. We enjoyed a lager with brewed with peppers and a delicious porter. Beers were good, we didn't order any food here, so we will have to come back to this location again and give that a try. read more

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We came here after renting a car and checking into our hotel as it was literally down the street. Having come from Hawaii, we have limited beers from here. I was so overwhelmed by the vast menu, I had to call the mr for advice. The soiree hard cider was excellent and I don't care for ciders. I also had a salad which was filling and a nice light pairing for our afternoon. We came on a Thursday around lunch time and it was not crowded. If we had known about the outdoor area, we would've sat out. They also have cabanas that can be rented out. Order at the bar and they bring your food over. It was pretty quick as well. read more

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Stopped in to look for novel six packs of beer and decided to stay for dinner. I ordered the Ballast Point veggie bowl and added pork belly. In the past I've often ordered the Kim Cheese Burger, but I'm trying to eat healthier. 3/4 of the way through the veggie bowl, I'm not missing the burger one bit! The marinated chick peas are smoky and savory, the beer vinaigrette is lightly seasoned and accents the greens perfectly. The pork belly ($5) is crisp, tender and juicy. Although I enjoyed the pork belly, the dish would have been fine without. I would order this again, for sure!!! I'm also enjoying a flight of four fruity beers. Thumbs up all the way. read more

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Love the ambience! Love the copper nitro beer! Fun to hang out with your friends place. Highly recommend. The server was excellent and made a good recommendation. read more

I'm a big fan of Ballast Point Brewing so when I discovered there was a location in Little Italy, I had to check it out! And it did not disappoint. The beer menu was filled with IPA options which meant we were going to get a flight to share. There was also a Burger special: Buy a burger get a free pint. The beers you can choose from is limited, but there were solid options. We chose to a try a flight of four beers plus the pint that came with the burger. The burger was a BBQ burger and it came with fries. It was a decent burger- probably not what I would order next time, but satisfying to balance out the beers. Out of all the beers we tried, my favorite was the Manta Ray which had the bitter taste that I prefer. Service: The beertender was super friendly and helpful. Drinks: Tons of beer options. If you like IPAs this is definitely the place for you! Parking: Little Italy has limited parking. Luckily we were on foot so had no troubles. Outdoor Seating: They have a spacious patio area. Pets Allowed: Yes read more

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Always a good time at ballast point. I love coming here to get a flight of beer. Personally, their IPAs are my favorite, but you really can't go wrong. The food is great as well but this visit was just for some beer. Friendly bartenders and fun vibe. read more

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We were looking for a place to hang out at for a few hours before our Casbah show. This place was the perfect spot - only a few minutes walk from the venue, a ton of seating, good food and beer! We got a bunch of apps to split from brussel sprouts to french fries. Everything was really good and fresh. We also got a beer flight which was a fun way to try all the different seasonal drinks before they are out (Gingerbread house was so yum) The servers were all really nice and we got checked on a lot for such a busy restaurant during the holiday week. Would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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We ended up herw mid day on Monday, just in time for the Burger special: buy a burger get a pint. We had the BBQ burger, a pint of Manta Ray(Not usually included), and a flight(Habanero Sculpin, Dank Depths, Watermelon Dorado, Imperial Sculpin). Of those, the Manta Ray was my favorite, a very good IPA. The bartender was very kind and let us try beers to find the one we liked. We also liked the outdoor area and the open seating. The gift shop was very cool as well! read more

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Great chill spot in the heart of little Italy. This place is more in the outskirts so it is a little easier to find parking here. Really chill vibes. Don't really like the set up of sitting yourself down and having to order from the bar. No table service here. Food is pretty good. Burgers here are the best. Everything else is okay! Employees are nice, some more than others. read more

Sunday Funday at Ballast. We showed up early w the dogs and everything was delish. Great burgers and the Beer. Today I tried the Athletic IPA because my body is a temple. Really nice. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff. read more

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We stopped by to grab a beer after dinner. Located in Little Italy, the brewery is spacious and not too loud like a bar. They have an extensive selection of beer on tap. Our server was very friendly and let us try out the beers before getting the whole pint. I'd definitely recommend this place if you like beer and want to explore some local options. read more

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If your enjoy a good beer and Being in San Diego had to try out Ballast Point Taproom in Little Italy. Looked to have 60 taps going. I thought the place was cool inside and the beers were great. Was doing a small video to remember the experience and was videoing around the back of the place. One of the brewmaster's asked me if I wanted a tour of the brewing room. Had an awesome experience and thought it was really cool! We chatted for awhile and talked about all kinds of different things on making beer (I'm a beer nerd so it was a great experience for me) Huge shout out to Ballast Point! Way to take care of your customers! read more

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My husband and I had the ballpark hot dog and the al pastor chicken sandwich. Both entrees were excellent and portions were generous. I enjoyed the casual, laid-back ambiance and friendly customer service. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a gift shop on the back, close by the restrooms. Ample selection of merch and reasonably priced. Overall, I think this is a solid spot to sit back, relax and enjoy a good meal; also it's perfect for groups because of the ample seating. read more

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Went for the art of beer. Someone had a medical emergency which delayed entry. Entry was a bit slow But once in, the staff was Estelle helpful and all breweries were welcoming. The event was laid out well and can't wait for the next year of it. The vibe was amazing and I don't regret going read more

I had a couple beers and fries. Very large space. The beers I had were on special so $5 a pint. Beers was very good. Good place to stop by in Little Italy. read more

The mahi tacos were meh. Overcooked and dry. The service was good and the Sculpin tasted really good coming off the tap.. The atmosphere was perfect for hanging out with some friends. read more

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Love this brewery. Great beers, food, and service. Cool merchandise, chill vibe, and large open location. Only negative thing about this place is the parking. There are a variety of beers on tap for all palates. My personal favorite is their Speedboat, a light crisp ale with a hint of salt and lime. They have food available, from nachos, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, fries, mac n cheese, pretzel bites and my favorite- birria tacos! The tacos are filling, juicy, flavorful, and amazingly delicious. A must. There is outdoor and indoor seating available. Cool merchandise, clean bathrooms, good service, and reasonable prices. There are barcodes affixed to the tables. It allows you to scan for the menu, order, and pay. Without even having to get up and/or wait for someone to take your order. Very convenient. The only downside is the parking situation. There is only street parking available, and depending on time and day, it can be challenging. Other than that, great place! read more

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Made a quick stop here and was pleasantly surprised! The interior bar has a great vibe, and there's also some inviting outdoor seating. Service was quick and friendly, which made for a smooth visit. I didn't try any food this time, but the beer selection stood out. They had some unique options on tap that you won't typically find in stores. Definitely an interesting spot worth checking out if you're in the area. Will need to come back to try the food next time. read more

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A laid back brew spot really has amazing food! This combination wins every time for me. The employee was so helpful with the details of all the brews and what to get for the kiddos as well. I would come back here again on my next CA visit! Get the Tuna and pretzel bites! read more

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I went with friends one evening and it was packed as party events were occurring at the same time. However, we were seated at the outside table which was very nice as the lighting and ambiance were welcoming. There are lots of options to choose from brewery to wine to other types of drinks. As for food, there are several types of burgers, and you can choose regular fries or truffle fries. I got the truffle fries, and they were delicious and savory! The burger was so flavorful and juicy too with the crispy onions. read more

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This burger , wing and IPA combo went crazy I've never had my meals scarfed down so fast it's the perfect chill spot in the best way possible almost made me end my night early. Love it here will come back. This is the perfect spot to start your bar hopping. read more

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Fun place for a beer! It's outside the more crowded area of little Italy, which is nice, but still an easy walk. The make your own tasting flight has options for everyone, and the bartender was great with recommendations. I particularly enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin. We also shared an order of chips with guac and salsa, and they were nice enough to let us know we could have more chips for free if we wanted. Definitely recommend stopping in! read more

Ballast Point Brewing - Tasting flight - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Years later and I'm still a big fan of all Ballast Point locations. This is their R&D location so you'll find a lot of their classics but also some fun and creative options. It's a large location with seating out front, inside, and a large back patio that also has some cabana spaces that you can reserve. I enjoyed a Kingfish Wheat and a Hazy Sculpin along with some Birria Street Tacos filled with juicy, tender shredded beef. Shareables, salads and handhelds make up the rest of the menu so you can be sure to be satisfied with both food and beer, and friendly and welcoming service from the staff behind the bar. read more

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Great food and great beers! Came in for the first time while I was in town for the day. Staff were friendly. I ordered the lunch special el pastor chicken sandwich with a salad & a pineapple sculpin IPA. I ate everything. Loved the salad and the brioche bun with the pineapple slaw was perfect together. I would definitely come back here next time I'm in town. read more

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