First time here. Love the Viking theme, ambiance, seating and ample parking. They had a coffee milk stout that was really good, light on the body tho. I also had the hooded assassin, very good! I like my beer dark and heavy, it did not disappoint. There's no food here but they do have snacks like beef jerky and chips. I will definitely be coming again. read more

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My friend and I decided to try BattleMage as we'd seen a few ads for it and were curious. It's a little on the smaller side, but there is an additional room to the left when you walk in for extra seating. There's also a general area as well as some seating by the bar area. The beer was great and the atmosphere seemed chill. It's decorated very gamer type if that makes sense. Overall, we had a good experience and would love to come back. read more

I am usually not that much of a beer drinker but this place has me changing my mind. Great friendly staff willing to explain the different types they are serving. Decor inside is amazing fitting a gamer vibe. Chill environment. Highly recommended read more

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My friends and I stopped in here while checking out a couple north county breweries. This place is nerd central in a good way! They have a wall covered in "Magic" cards and all kinds of memorabilia. They have a great Star Wars pinball machine. The beer can artwork is beautiful and they have special beer releases often. They have food trucks posted up often as well. Stop in and nerd out while supporting local! read more

The ultimate nerd themed brewery in North County. As soon as you walk through the doors you're teleported to a quaint space with ample seating and standing space depending on your preference, and barkeeps who will keep those tankards (or glasses) full. I have been several times, as well as joined their guild membership which is absolutely worth the $99 annual cost for upgraded beer steins, annual members party and updates for any early tastes of new brews coming to tap. D&D campaigns and magic drafts regularly occur on-site as well as a variety of markets and live music. They don't have a kitchen on site but regularly have food stands/trucks come out to feed travelers. They're extremely dog friendly and regularly see four legged companions lounging. read more

BattleMage Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Vista, California

BattleMage is awesome! Love the vibe. Friendly people. Great beer. Will definitely be back!

Updating reviewed based on owner's response. Still a good place to hang and drink beer.

Good brew and good games. Definitely a good chill hangout spot. Flights are priced pretty good. Check it out if you're in the area.

BattleMage is a total gamer brewery that does an excellent job sticking to the theme. From the stained glass-esque ceiling lighting fixtures to the Iron Throne to the battle axe tasting flight board, BattleMage doesn't stray from it's fantastical roots. My group and I got two flights and played a few rounds of Exploding Kittens. The beers were all pretty good. They seem to brew up some creative beers, for instance they offer a chocolate hef. I would return with friends to play a game from their large collection and try another flight, especially for their affordable $10 flight and $7 pint prices. read more

What's up: Ending our drive around breweries, we ended up at BattleMage. We've been here once before on a previous visit and we enjoyed the theme and decor. It's actually really unique and different compared to other places I've been to. If you like fantasy and games, this is the place to visit. Parking: Parking was packed! They had a shared lot with a portion of it blocked off for the food truck. We actually went across the street and parked at the car tint shop since they were closed and everyone else was parking there. Environment: Walking in, you'll see all the cool decor. Lights are decorated, there's a wall full of magic cards, even the restroom has these awesome looking toilet paper holders. When you get to the order counter, you'll see the list of beer with very creative names. The Iron Throne is also in the corner where you can take a seat and take pics. Tons of games are available on a shelf near the restroom. The place was packed so we had to sit outside near the food truck. That just meant we had to get tacos with our beer! What was ordered: - The Beer is Dark and Full of Terror (good!) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The theme and ambiance was really nice. Staff members were friendly and the place was fairly busy. If you're into the gaming and fantasy vibe, this is a fun place to be! Credit cards are accepted. read more

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Always exciting to come how to Poway with so much excellent craft beer from O-side to San Diego. Today started at a larger craft brewery in San Marcos but finished up at BattleMage. It brought back memories from the early 80s with the Dungeons & Dragons motif. It was truly epic! As I heard every Monday evening they play the game in the brewery. How f-ing cool!!! Didn't know what to expect as I'd never heard of this micro before my buddy told me about it. But that's the great thing about craft, sometimes those small micro craft breweries end up being...EPIC! BM is one of those. A diverse menu, I did t know where to start so I went with a flight plus two, giving me a good idea what BM had to offer minus the lure of D&D. Prices were acceptable and the flight came on a battle axe shaped flight paddle, very cool! I started off with a sampling across the board from lager and English town to IPA and double with a hazy and milk stout tossed in. Even walked away with some swag, a $25 BM hat. The guy behind the bar, going to assume it was the brewer answered all my questions about what I was drinking and referenced Julia, how had started the cookbook. The beer was excellent, Lowes the different styles and flavors I sampled while killing a few orca and hours enjoying quality micro brewed beer. Not difficult to find, tucked back in an industrial park (seems to be the norm these days), there was a steady flow of customers into the establishment. Even a few I saw at another local place. Excited to grab some quality beer I walked out satisfied and thrilled to have connected with another local brewery in San Diego. Will I return? Hell yea! Love the atmosphere of the place from the D&D characters who'd been killed to the throne and motif that took me back to my D & D days. Thanks for great beer and a great experience. read more

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Great brew and place to hang and talk games, watch games or just chill. Owners are super cool. Great spot. read more

Really cool brewery with excellent prices! We ordered a flight which was only $10! Gets pretty loud and crowded on Friday nights but definitely a fun place to hang out with friends. The bar tenders were super friendly and attentive. Will stop by again when in the area! read more

Decor, vibes and service 10/10! They also have board games and a gaming stream that goes on so plenty to do if you go with a couple of friends or significant other. But i wouldn't come with a large group as it's a bit small, definitely more of a tasting room kind of vibe. Hopefully one day they can expand, as I can tell D&D sessions would be amazing, especially if a large gaming table was added!! Personally liked the lighter beers more but nothing was too unique when it came to taste. read more

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I'm not big into beer never really found one I liked tell my husband and I went to battlemage. I like the hooded assassin and divine light. And the atmosphere was very good also, all the staff members have been very nice also. read more

My first visit here. It was small but nerdy cool. Had 2 beers. A hazy IPA that was super hoppy and a brown ale that was great. read more

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I was immediately recognized by my people as the one and true queen and heir to the thrown! this spot had my throne ready and presented me with complimentary treats at the bar while I ordered my servants... I mean my humans.... beers. what a great ambience with several tables playing D&D with epic masters DMing, great people watching again... did I mention the throne? the beer was so refreshing! the Divine light strawberry was yummy so was the Shroud of mist as relayed to me by the human and the spare human. we will absolutely be back so that my people can be with their one and true queen! read more

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Always have fun when I go to battle mage. The atmosphere is very DnD fantasy, and the beers are as creative as the names. They even made a mana potion purple beer which incorperated butterfly pea flowers. Super cool. Currently enjoying a can Misnomenclature which is a great cold IPA. They are keeping up with the trends very well. Also these guys throw a fun anniversay party which is coming up soon. read more

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Always fun to stop in for a beer at BattleMage Brewing, the gaming/fantasy decor and atmosphere are amazing, especially the iron throne. They had a good selection of beers, I enjoyed the Chocobo Hef which had a nice hint of chocolate and Misnomenclature IPA. Great service too. read more

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Cool themed brewery... if you like the fantasy world like GOT or LOTR. They even have the iron throne for you to sit on. The beers were good. I enjoyed the hazy IPA. There was a strawberry one which was pretty good too. When we came it was pretty packed, they do have a small private room. Dog friendly. Chill brewery. read more

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Came here with my boyfriend on a trip down to San Diego since he has a soft spot for tabletop RPGs and got really excited by the names of the drinks. They have a small selection, but overall they were pretty good, but the highlight of the place is the atmosphere. They've got a little bit of nerd-dom for everyone, and don't forget to look up if you walk in! My boyfriend and I split a flight, which was served to us on a battle axe platter. You could do either sampler sizes or taste everything with 3 flights max. I picked out the stout (The Beer is Dark and Full of Terrors) and a light ale (Divine Light with Strawberry), and my boyfriend picked out the hazy IPA (Shroud of Mist) and a special called the Goblin King that was aged in a whiskey barrel. While everything was good, nothing stood out either, but our favorites were the Goblin King and the Shroud of Mist (even though I'm not a huge IPA drinker). This is def a place to hit up and kill time or just hangout for a few hours, but worth skipping if you're looking to do brewery hopping or tastings. read more

BattleMage Brewing Company - Beer Flight - Breweries Near Me - Vista, California

This brewery is all in on the gaming side of things, yet they make the place very welcoming for all beer lovers. I knew it would be a great adventure as soon as we walked in to begin our quest. My group was met by one of the owners who was kind and very knowledgeable about the beers. We all decided on tasters (4 beers for $5.00) which is an amazing deal to start with and may be the best deal you will find in San Diego! I chose wisely and went with the following: Dark Machinations (6% ABV) Ale w/cold brew coffee. The one was Divine Light with the coffee and made a nice, coffee forward ale. Very drinkable and not super high for alcohol content. I could have easily gotten a pint. Divine Light w/Boysenberry (4.8%) Light Ale. They crushed it with the boysenberry flavor. Great beer for anyone that likes a fruit based beer, that is still a beer! The Beer is Dark and Full of Caffeine (6.3%) Milk Stout w/toasted cocoa nibs and Cold Brew Coffee. Awesome stout. Not overly toasted, with the right combination of coffee and cocoa. Another winner! Blood of the Old Gods (12.1%) Imperial Stout. So good. Yes it was a higher alcohol content. No that's not a bad thing! This was a great way to finish an already amazing flight. If you want a place to enjoy good beer, with a fun theme and nice people, this is the place! read more

Beer: They have a solid range of beer & some of the best, most competitive pricing I've seen in North County. They have a nice outdoor setup with benches & heaters. There's also a food vendor shared with Henebery Spirits. I've always been able to find vegetarian options, no matter which vendor. Prior to COVID & when you're not sipping brews outside, BattleMage Brewing Company's indoor space is ideal for gamers & those of us who like certain niches - full board game/card game corner & the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. Service: Service is always friendly. If you have a question about a beer, they will answer. Final Thoughts: Great beer, great price, great service. They have a full-on outdoor seating area & food. read more

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This small brewery is quirky and pleasant and he beer is very good. Style choices are fairly limited but the quality is very good. read more

This is one of my favorites. It's one if of the coolest micro breweries. There's always something good on tap. Food is usually a truck or pop up outside. I'd call ahead to find out what's available, especially if you're hungry. read more

TL;DR: This is an amazing spot that's worth the trip whether you're local or just visiting town for a few days! The theme runs through everything there. The crowd is chill. The food trucks are always on point. Take on the gauntlet of tasting the entire beer menu if you're brave. Perfect spot to visit with a small group of close friends! read more

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Very nice decor loved the sword on the wall good selection of board games and even a super Mario brothers chess set read more

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Cool, fun and chill. Come with friends and a play a game from the game shelf while sipping a great craft beer. Lots of regulars. Only disappointment was the loss of outside seating which was a CITY thing. read more

Beer so good it makes you wanna slap yo mama. The services rendered were excellent. Really though, I come for the ambiance. They really know how to serve up a good time. read more

This brewery is adorable. I never played Magic, but did experience a summer of addiction to Diablo II, so I can somewhat relate. Anyway, the decor is unique, quirky, and fun. The beers are awesome. I had a couple of hazy IPA's which tasted quite similar to me, and were both excellent. Husband's flight included a dark beer that was Belgian-ish in profile, with raisins and warm spices (Dark Machinations maybe?) This was also very good. Beers are reasonably priced. Also features an iron throne replica for your enjoyment. I live fairly close by and plan on a return visit shortly. read more

Fun little brewery with some unique looking decor and furniture. Let the pictures speak for themselves. They have a wide selection of beers for a variety of palates... from crisp to hoppy to stouts. $5 for a flight of 4 beers served in a cool axe wooden tray. We ended up getting one of each and doubling on the Hopdouken. I really wanted to try their cocoa vanilla version of one of their beers but they were out- next time. I liked their lighter beers the best but hubby liked Hopdouken. Plenty of card and board games to pass the time, including a foosball table. Plenty of parking, located in an industrial part of vista. As you approach the brewery, look for the signs. The brewery is family friendly. I could definitely see myself coming back! Thanks! read more

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I had this bookmarked after seeing Ashley's check-ins and was intrigued by the fantasy theme. My sons play Magic and D&D. It reminds me a geeky frat house. They have a stack of games including Cards Against Humanity. There's a separate room with a foosball table and TV (cable, Netflix, etc.). The wall across from the bathroom is decorated in Magic cards. The fantasy theme continues in the bathroom with dragon toilet paper rolls and a small treasure chest. Flight paddles are axes and their logo is a wizard - how cool is that? Since it's two doors down from Henebery I popped in along with several other Elites to come for an impromptu after party. Since then I've been back a few times because the customer service is phenomenal. Chris, one of the owners, recognized me after my first visit. Given that there's been a steady flow of customers since they opened, that says a lot about his character. Plus on our second visit, they had bought Costco chocolate chip cookies and were giving them out with the beer. I've tried both stouts: The beer is dark and full of terrors milk stout and the beer is dark and full of caffeine. Both were bold, flavorful, and creamy. As a good stout should be. Overall, it's a small brewery. So when it's packed it's standing room only, literally. But it's a cool, casual place to hang with friends and enjoy good beer and great service. Plus Leucadia Pizzeria delivers so you can pretty much hang out for hours. :) read more

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The look of the place is awesome! Definitely wanna come here again! Lots of games to play with friends. They have d&d monday nights. read more

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I stopped in last week with a group of Yelper Elite friends for an after party pint or two. Somehow got caught up in a game of Cards Against Humanity, which I won! Wow! Anyway, to the BattleMage Brewing Company...This is one of Vista's better micros. The beer is tasty, the staff is friendly, and they have those aforementioned games (like Cards against Humanity) to keep your mind occupied as you order another pint. Because I had been drinking whiskey at Henebery's next door, I ordered just one - the Dark and Full of Terrors Milk Stout. This was great - flavorful and not too much coffee taste. I am a fan! I recommend this place next time you have a hankering for a pint or two. Or anytime you just want to hang out with friends and play some games. I know I will be back next time I am in the area! read more

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I was rather impressed with this brewery! I'm a huge fan of beer so whenever I can find a small, local, and affordable place to sip some suds, it excites me. BM knows their shit as their beers are very drinkable yet with a medium to high ABV, I'd say that that ratio was very balanced. Huge fan of this place and will totally bring my friends and family back. Keep it up! read more

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This place has a great atmosphere and some really nice people. I had a terrific IPA. The flight was also fun. read more

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Awsome brewery in the industry center of Vista! Gamers paradise. One of the walls is covered with Magic cards. They have the Iron Throne. They have a ton of board games & they even host game nights. Not only do they serve delicious beer, but their beers are named after gaming references & favorite TV shows like "The night is dark & full of terrors" in honor of GoT! read more

Nice place, good beer, great staff. I was there for the Brell's Blessed Stout release party. A delicious stout. They play D&D here. I may have found a new home. :) It was also the 20th anniversary of the Everquest launch. I also tried the Blood & Guts of the Gods Imperial Stout. The best! There are several other beers that I have to go back to try. As I stated before, they play D&D, I'll be back for that as soon as I find my old books. They're deep in a cavern somewhere. The only detractor was the size of the room. It could be larger, but this is my first time there. It may be large enough for their normal traffic. Also, I don't know what their upcoming plans are. Personally, I'd like to an outside seating area; I like to enjoy a cigar with a stout. Maybe sometime in the future. read more

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Cool themed brewery right next to Henebery. Nice staff, too. We will be back! Super dog friendly.

Randomly went here to kill time on a Saturday afternoon. Their decor definitely caters to people into dungeons and dragons and they have a solid selection of popular board games. It's a pretty small place, but cozy! read more

BattleMage Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Vista, California