We were looking for good beer and food for lunch over the Labor Day weekend and were not disappointed. We tried the Gothica and Gothica Negra, Open Mind and After Party. All are excellent. Had a couple different wraps with the Rebel Tenders - delicious. We will be back for sure read more

Love, love this place. Awesome ambiance. Frequent events. Beer is tasty and varied. Great food options too! Will def come back here anytime I'm in the area! read more

Excellent beer selection! If you like a milder IPA, solid blondes, and the people behind the bar are just the best! Love the ambiance!

Super cool place with delicious food and amazing drinks. Workers were all very friendly and helpful, definitely worth the visit. And dogs are welcome! read more

Such a beautiful brewery, the best and most beautiful beer! Service was beautifulllllll read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

My teammates and I had a bout against the local derby team, North County Derby Alliance, and this was the after party. Great spot in a bit of an industrial area. Tons of street parking and a small lot. The venue itself is big. Lots of seating and lots of choices. The vibe is my fav. Dogs are allowed inside too! They have a food truck outside, so you can order food and go in. Lots of beers to choose from. I got the In My Darkest Sour, the pink guava one. It's a sour, but I thought it was light and crisp. Really good. Tried the other version of it, which was a berry one, and I thought that was good too. Overall, great spot! Staff didn't realize we were a big party, but they made it work and were super nice! Love the theme. I bought some cool shirts they sold too. read more

Love coming to this brewery when we come to visit Oceanside from LA beer it's great service it's wonderful ambience always good never a dull moment and of course It's dog friendly read more

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I've always heard of Black Plague but really didn't know much about it. One of my guys was telling how great it is and that I need to check it out. So I went and they had good old Metal Bugers outside grilling up some delicious burgers. I was sold on Black Plague just for having Metel burgers. Now on to the beer. I love a delicious hazy IPA and man oh man do they have some here. My favorite is the Nyjah, The Hazy Scandal, and In the Darkest Sour. I need to come here more often especially knowing that Metal Burger is here! read more

Really dope and big brewery. Fun dark theme with skeletons hanging from the ceiling. Sell dope merchandise as well.

The facility is large yet inviting. There is a food truck parked next to Black Plague offering a variety of food. The beer sommelier was friendly and gave great service. This is the second time we have visited this establishment, and both visits were great. read more

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Food and drinks were great! The service was on top and the vibes inside were good definitely a hangout spot

Beer is great! Creepy looking pale employee with the mustache sucks. Dude recommended my friends some canned beers to drinks bc it was a better deal then told them they couldn't drink it here in the building and kicked them out. Tricked them into spending money. What a dickhead read more

Cool spot to hang out. Good beer selection and you can play games there too. . X x

This is a review of a visit on a Sunday in Spring 2021. Beer was good! Service was good! Burger was good! I kept the pint - it was a special keep the pint day. I heard All-Star by Smash Mouth play at least 4 times during my visit. HEY NOW! read more

I went to the brewery for a painting class. Ordered the lightest beer and it was very good. Staff was very friendly and the ambiance is great. The only reason I scored down one is that it is hot. I mean totally muggy, sweaty on a hot day. Be great to open a back wall and get some cross ventilation. I walked outside during the class and there was such a great breeze outside. Not the fault of the brewery but the lighting for a painting class is poor. Otherwise, great place to hang out and it's dog friendly. read more

No food in brewery Ambiance too cafeteria like for me No wines Bar staff pleasant Cold read more

My favorite beer, love everything about it. Only wish there was an LA location. Will have to plan more trips to their other locations. read more

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i've been coming to the oceanside location since november 2021. black plague is my go to brewery and a favorite for good beer and good vibes. i live in riverside county and i will make the drive to bring my friends, relatives and sometimes myself to unwind with a gothica [mexican lager] or their daywalker [red ale]. also, their food vendor full metal burger's alway's hits the spot when you start to get hungry and goes well with BP's beer. also, this location has plenty of tv's to watch some sports. i still need to check out their other locations, but i highly recommend this brewery. read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Good burger and Mexican lager! Also had the red it was a bit IPAish, but good. Been going here for pub crawls is fun in Escondido.

I was very, very impressed with Black Plague. The decor is incredible, with skeletons, coffins, a giant guIllotine, and other spooky features. It's like a beery Haunted Mansion. The decor is kind of terrifying but in a fun way. The place itself is enormous with mile high ceilings. The beers are extremely well-made. They emphasize IPAs but they also do lagers (a rarity in the craft brew world), ales, stouts, sours, etc. I'm not a huge IPA guy but the Tony Hawps was pretty dead-on perfect for the IPA style. You can get a flight of 5 tasters for 10 bucks. That's a steal. We probably tried 9 or 10 different tasters and really enjoyed almost all of them. I was particularly impressed with their sours and the Gothica Mexican Ale and the wife loved the Samoa Cookie, which was very heavy on the coffee flavor. That stuff is pure motor oil but it has its fans. Check out their calendar for food and music events. They've got a nice stage for bands and it appears they regularly have live music and food trucks or other food vendors. They are kid-friendly, too, and there are some full-size arcade games and one pinball machine available. There's a reason they get so many 5 star reviews. read more

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The Bartenders here are awesome!! The beer is insanely good!! The Hyjah Hazy IPA is the best and so delicious!! Sometimes they have live music and the acts are always excellent!! The crowed is always viby and everyone is super polite. 10/10 would recommend this place for drinks and a good time!! Cheers read more

This is hands down the best brewery in SoCal. Not only Is the ambiance unique, but the employees are super friendly and helpful, and the beer is excellent quality. Most breweries in SoCal are either on point with their ambiance and have mediocre beer or great beer with mediocre ambiance. Black Plague is well worth the hour drive. They also serve great food with vegetarian options and have an awesome merch line. Obviously I'm a new fan. Great job, Black Plague! read more

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Business operating during the pandemic, "thank you" Review #50 Black Plague Brewing offers an extensive selection of cleverly named beers (like the skeleton skateboarder on the Grim Ripper label -- it's all about marketing, right?) that's heavily skewed toward lagers and, most especially, IPAs. I'm more of a dark brew kinda guy, the legacy of teenage-years filled with disappointing fizzy, yellow beers) and enjoyed the MEDUSA (an imperial milk stout) enough to buy a hoodie. spacious, aircraft-hanger sized interior. most of the tables were full on a late Friday afternoon. because my son's underage, we ate our Heavy Metal Burgers outside. easily readable menu board of beer offerings is posted over the bar that runs nearly the entire length of the room. the folks I met who worked there were courteous and engaging. parking's a challenge. Black Plague's in a light industrial area and the neighbors are VERY possessive of their parking. there's an abundance of signage warning dire consequences if you use their spots. there's limited street parking but don't be shocked if finding somewhere to leave your car involves a hike. I was giving Wyatt a history lesson about plague doctor's bird masks (they figure prominently in Black Plague Brewing's iconic imagery -- Flagellants must feel left out) and generally making fun of people who thought the earth was flat long ago enough you can't blame the silliness on the National Enquirer or Fox News when I remember the wisdom of the Mass of Separation: "I forbid you to ever enter a church, a monastery, a fair, a mill, a market,​ or an assembly of people. I forbid you to leave your house unless dressed in your​ recognizable garb and also shod. I forbid you to wash your hands or to launder anything or to drink at any stream or fountain​ unless using your own barrel or dipper. I forbid you to touch anything you buy or barter fo​r until it becomes your own. I forbid you to enter any tavern; and if you wish for wine, whether you buy it or it is given to you, have it funneled into your keg. I forbid you to share a house with any woman but your wife. I command you, if accosted by anyone while traveling​ on a road, to set yourself down-wind of them before you answer. I forbid you to enter any narrow passage, lest a passerby bump into you. I forbid you, wherever you go, to touch the rim or the rope of a well without donning your gloves. I forbid you to touch any child or give them anything. I forbid you to drink or eat from any vessel but your own." nearly seven-hundred years later, still good advice in a pandemic. read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - a couple of sips into my MEDUSA Imperial Milk Stout - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Love this place what can I say? Good vibes and friendly service. Never been disappointed with any beer I've tried here. read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - Outside Front View - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

First time here but will definitely be back. Great beer, helpful staff, nachos are delicious. Great place you need to check out.

This place was fun! Hidden in between a bunch of business you'd never know this place was here! They only have street parking, no parking lot. First walking in and I was blown away and how large the space was. Plenty of seating for everyone! The vibe of this place is unique and very fun. They had a great beer list, lots of IPAs which are my favorite. They even have a spot on the bar to set your beer to keep it cold. Now that's awesome! They also have merchandise to purchase as well. They do not serve food but they always have food trucks/catering outside for purchase. I came here for trivia night and it was a blast! The crowd is great and everyone made it fun! The staff is also very friendly and welcoming. The only downside was they did not honor my yelp check in for 20% off. I would recommend showing them the check in when you close out, so they don't forget to add it. I showed them when I ordered my first beer and it wasn't taken off when I got my final receipt. Overall this place is a blast! Fun events, great choices for food catering, friendly staff, and delicious beer! Highly recommend! read more

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Place is good. Been there ones, had burgers and beer. They offer free samples. Burgers delicious. Beer is art. Awesome interior. Check my pictures. Friendly service, clean restrooms. read more

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This place is freakin' awesome! One of the best breweries I've been to, actually, my favorite. No thanks to a certain world event, I kept seeing advertisements for Black Plague. The imagery immediately attracted me and as soon as I had the opportunity, I went down to Oceanside. The beers are consistently amazing. Not only that, they're partnered with an excellent food vendor called FullMetal Burgers. read more

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Black plague has the best staff and beers on tap! Such a good vibe every visit. Is definitely a must visit brewery in SoCal.

Had a great time here. Beer was great. Staff was very helpful. If I'm ever in the area I'd be sure to stop by again. read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - Amazing Beer!!! - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great place, consistent tap beers ready to go. Love the trivia night and sports bar n their giant screen tv. Malone read more

It has been a minute since I've been to Black Plague. I have to say that they have improved immensely. Especially their beer! Last time I was here they had one IPA that they just added different flavors to on the menu. Now they have nearly every type of beer! I dipped into both of their sours. Loved the guava sour so much and have been thinking of it since. The inside has remained the same. It's huge and has plenty of different seating. Good place for a date or to meet up with friends. read more

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Hands down my favorite brewery in San Diego! I may be biased because I absolutely love the dark/death theme they have going on but I was impressed with everything else as well. They have a large selection of beer and a food truck/tent that changes on different days. I always get The Offering because I love hazy IPAs but I've sampled a few of the others and I was not disappointed. They are dog and kid friendly which makes it the perfect place to stop on a weekday for a couple drinks. If you're looking for some night time fun the Black Plague doesn't disappoint either! On weekends they usually have live music and I've never had to pay a cover to enjoy! Extra things that are awesome: they have a great selection of clothing/swag, they have games such as corn hole, foosball, jenga and more, they have a bunch of cool photo ops around, and there is a large projector which they play sports or other things on. Definitely worth checking out if you are in north county! read more

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Love this place. Found it last year when we came for the same concert. I recommend! The burgers next door are good too read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

I love this brewery. It's so uniquely themed. The IPAs and Ales are so good here. I recommend the guava sour, tropicus ipa, and tony hawps nirvana ipa. I love how there is lots of fruit notes on a lot of the beers so it's not too hoppy tasting. Also they have some really nice merch here. I'll be coming back again soon, second time here! Thanks guys. read more

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BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 1347 - a very historic year highlighted, alive, and well at Black Plague Brewing. Features 16 different 1347 IPA's. Very cryptic distinct names such as End of Thyme,Day Walker, Bring Out Your Dead, Pandemia, Black Light to name a few. All brewed to homage of a very special year 1347. Don't let the dark cryptic vibe at Black Plague Brewing fool you. Place is industrious, airy, spacious, family friendly. Doobie Brothers, Hal and Oats, Toto and such piped through speakers. Special events featured for evening crowd. UFC, Live Music. Different food trucks featured. Tasted and enjoyed Smokey Joe's BBQ :D Well worth the stop and taste if you're in the San Diego County Area. The only contagious thing at Black Plague Is the special 1347 IPA's read more

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We enjoyed ourselves,the hamburgers and beer were good and you can't beat the Monday prices.

Such a cool ambiance and the staff is super nice. Great selection of beers!! Very family friendly lots of dogs. read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California

I love the dark atmosphere here!! I also love that they are family friendly.. good beer, good service, great times!!! Arianna is a great server btw!! Oh and the burgers are killer! read more

Excellent service! Beers are delicious - I wasn't sure what I wanted so I got a flight which comes with four beers. I got the Gothica, Daywalker, Oracle of Time, and Three Fay Vacation. They were all delicious but after trying them all, I decided to get me a pint of the Three Day Vacation! We also got some merch - the beanies are awesome! - and I like that there's food available for purchase! First time here and definitely recommend! read more

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing - The beanies are the best! - Breweries Near Me - Oceanside, California