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    Docent Brewing

    4.7 (54 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Burgers, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    DOCENT BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Milena P.

    Docent is the absolute best! Not only during your typical weeknights or weekend hangouts, but I planned a pub golf crawl for my husband and the manager and bartenders were all in to participate! They were so welcoming to our group of 20-30 people it was definitely one of our favorite stops!!! They were also super in to the theme which was Master's! Highly recommend you stop in here!!

    First call-Double IPA
    Tim J.

    I had the opportunity to visit again. This place is amazing. The food is delicious. The beer selection is top-notch. It was clean, the staff was kind. And it was well worth my time. I highly recommend this place

    Tap List (+ Some Dude's Noggin) 11/30/24
    Jason L.

    Docent is, well, decent. They have about 12 beers on tap and a few guest ciders, seltzers, etc. The place itself isn't huge. It can probably seat 20ish people inside and maybe 30 or so outside but if the weather is good, outside is where you want to be anyway because it's right on Del Mar and it's good people watching. My favorite beer was the Uncle Bert, a Scotch ale but I was pleasantly surprised by the food. The eats menu had tacos, salads and sandwiches/burgers. I got a chicken salad sandwich with fries and it was great. Super fresh, generously sized and the fries were perfectly cooked. Nothing like a beer and some fries right on the coast. Good times.

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    Shahram M.

    Awesome brewery with n downtown San Clemente. Nice outdoor patio. You go in and order the brew that you like, they pour it for you and that's pretty much it. They have a food menu which we didn't try. I tried a couple of IPAs including their Gimme. Theybweee both leggit. Really enjoyed our time time there.

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    Leisyka P.

    Omg! I wish this place was in my neighborhood! The tacos... oh the tacos. We tried one of each and they all were delicious. And the arugula salad was the perfect complement to the meaty tacos. We tried the 4 different IPAs and all were distinct and hit the hoppy bitterness you'd expect. Super friendly and helpful service. My only complaint is EVERYONE seemed to need to have their annoying dog with them. So not the restaurant's fault. Definitely feels like a locals favorite. Those are some lucky locals!! If I could, I'd give this place 6 stars! I'll be back!

    Docent is the best!
    Rose B.

    This establishment has to be the best in service thus far! I have been to the San Juan Capistrano establishment, which is their very first establishment. Service has been exceptional. Favorite beer tender was Garrett at the San Juan location. We've come to love the San Clemente location. Taylor, has to be the best boss in town! Not only is he kind and friendly, he is also the epitome of respect. We come from out of town, almost every weekend and this is our favorite spot. Hats down to Taylor and all the crew that hold down their own and keep this spot running. Thank you for all you do.

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    We had a delicious smash burger, and amazing fries for lunch here. We will be back for sure!

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    Absolutely amazing food! The Korean kimchi Reuben was to die for! Tater tots were the best I've ever had. The beer was gold medal status.

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    Chicken sesame salad is soooo not worth the $ dressing is not good the salad is so boring. Lettuce and chicken for $16

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    Great little place, it is small though. food and drink are excellent. We will be back. Service is great.

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    Great stop among the main thoroughfare of San Clemente. Good beer selection and the food was quite tasty, too.

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    Great beer, food and vibe! What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, friendly service too!

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    Great beer, awesome friendly service and really tasty food! Very confident recommendation!

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