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Half Door Brewing

4.4 (987 reviews)
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Classy
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Fish & Fish n Chips with kids mac n cheese in the back
Katie N.

Great place! The beer they have on draft is excellent and the place has two patios and a great two-story inside for seating. I loved the cool decor and vibes of the place. While the brunch menu is pretty small, I loved the fish and chips and my husband loved his breakfast burrito. Our daughter had the kids Mac n cheese and it was great quality. The prices are a bit steep (there's a 4% add to all tabs, which is annoying), but overall we enjoyed it.

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Kevin B.

We were in town for a conference in November and we ended up coming here twice, which is something we rarely ever do when traveling. We came here for dinner on our first night in town and I had a nice beer flight while my wife had a tasty tequila cocktail. We both ended up getting different salads with grilled chicken and they were absolutely delicious. We came back the next night as there were many other things on the menu that we wanted to try. I got another beer flight and my wife had an old fashioned, all of which was great. I got the fish and chips and my wife got the chicken and mashed potatoes bowl, all of which was again delicious. Service was great and the prices were great as well. It's a really nice Irish pub and we highly recommend coming here!

Father Belgium
Danny V.

Nestled in a beautifully restored historic church (or so it seems) this unique brewery blends old-world charm with craft beer innovation. Centrally located on the corner of everything. The original stained glass windows and vintage woodwork create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while modern brewing equipment stands proudly where pews once did. Guests can sip on house-made beers while enjoying the stunning architecture, a nod to the building's past. It's a space where history meets hops, offering a memorable experience that combines reverence for tradition with a love for craft brews. They also have wine if that's your vibe.

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Jamie L.

What a beautiful restored house. I sat at the bar so I didn't get to venture around the whole space. I could look up and see a little bit of the rooms. I heard they decorate beautiful for the holidays. I saw they do bottomless on the weekends and it was hard to resist haha I loved the bottles in front of the bar. Service was great and everyone was friendly. Hoban House: Mouthful. Hoppy. Media Puerta: Mellow bite. Citrus smell.

Bacon potato jalapeño soup
Frankie M.

This cozy pub is located in east village and is the perfect spot to get some good eats, house-brewed beer and specialty cocktails before game time. Steps from Petco Park. Half Door Brewing welcomes Irish family-style hospitality with great food, a nice airy patio, and friendly staff. Overall, pretty pleased. We will definitely be back!

Zach P.

This is a very cool spot right down the road from Petco Park. I love the vibes as it feels like you walked into somebody's old house. Not only do they have craft beer, but they have booze and wine as well. I didn't have any food but it looked great! Service was friendly, always had a full drink!

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Cezar S.

On a Tuesday, I visited this brewery with a friend and his son. Since there wasn't a Padres game, we were fortunate to find plenty of available tables. The place is packed during game day. The staff greeted us promptly and seated us on the second-floor patio, as we requested. We were told it's a mixture of brewery and an Irish pub. They have first floor and second floor seating area. Throughout our visit, the service was excellent, and our server checked in on us frequently. I enjoyed their Hoban House IPA--a refreshing choice. We also ordered a cheeseburger with fries for my friend's son, and the fries were both fresh and delicious. I'll definitely return, especially since it's conveniently close to my workplace.

Katrina V.

My friends and I wanted to enjoy the amazing weather, so we were on the search of an outdoor rooftop bar around the Gaslamp District. Unfortunately there were none open around 4pm on a weekday, but one of my friends remembered that Half Door Brewing Company (HDBC) had a great upstairs, outdoor deck. We got to HDBC around 4:15pm and requested to sit outside on the 2nd floor. Can't beat the vibe and scenic views of downtown, including Petco Park. It was exactly what we were looking for. We made it in time for happy hour, and we certainly took advantage of the happy hour food and well cocktails. The food was good. We ordered the pretzel bites, truffle fries, and mac and cheese. The pretzel bites were the best of the 3, and they were quite unique. They were like pretzel biscuits with a soft, doughy crumb. The dipping cheese and mustard were excellent. Lastly, service was excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive, and our food and drinks came out in a timely manner.

Marc T.

Awesome bar by the Padres stadium! After a long day at a conference, my colleagues and I made our way to get some drinks, appetizers, and bit of food. It's an old style house that's been refurbished with great bar seating indoor with classy architecture and quaint outdoor seating. We sat on their terrace top and had great vibes with sun, breeze, and the city view. Our server, Dominic, was awesome with lots of energy and attention to our dining experience. We started off with pretzel bites, and they were salted to perfection. My colleagues just got drinks but I was starving for some solid food. I ordered a medium rare goat cheese burger, and I was so happy with the portion size. Great flavors of goat cheese, delicious meat, onion jam, and garlic aioli. So massive that I had to cut the burger in half. Very filling and I would definitely order again. Loved the experience of this place, and I definitely recommend that you too as well!

Corey H.

We stopped by Half Door while brewery hopping. I really enjoyed Half Door Brewing. The decor is awesome. Such a cool spot and unique layout. Our server was very attentive. We each ordered a beer and the pretzel bites to share. The pretzel bites you could tell are definitely made in house. They were different than a standard pretzel bite but very good. The whole food menu looks great. I would definitely return if I'm ever in the area again!

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Valerie S.

What an absolute gem!! Was in town for a conference and Half Door was highly recommended by a friend who visits San Diego often. The beer was fantastic. My favorite was the sour, it completely blew my mind and my palate! We decided to let the waiter choose our flights for us and it was such a fun and surprising choice. He hit the nail on the head! It's a cute little spot, it was a Sunday night so it was not crowded at all. We had a charcuterie board, I had some soup of the day which was a veggie soup and it was delicious. Everything felt like comfort; the food, the beer, the environment. It is a permanent stop for me now!

The top outdoor patio
Jason Y.

On our way back to the airport SAN, we had some time to kill decided to checkout the area around Petco park. Came across Half Door. Thought they may be closed looked empty. But it was cold and everyone was sitting at the bar. What a great place. The scenery towards to park was amazing. I'm only assuming this place gets packed during a game or an event. Food and beer were great for a brewery. Awesome bartender great convo.

Salted Pretzel Bites Fried Goat Cheese White Truffle Flatbread
Catalina C.

Amazing service, had a great time at bottomless mimosas here with frequent refills. Very tasty food.

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Ask the Community - Half Door Brewing

Do they take reservations?

Not that I'm aware of. We've never had a problem walking up and getting a table or seats at the bar. Though on game days (Padres) it can get pretty packed, do plan to go early. :)

Do you serve bottomless on the weekdays?

Hi Michelle, Yes we do have Bottomless Mimosas on Saturdays and Sundays from 10a-3p

Do they fill growlers?

Yes! Prices for a fill range from $18-22. We also have 32oz crowlers and a few of our beers come in 16oz 4 packs. Cheers!

What days do you serve brunch? And are you still dog friendly?

Hi Liz, Yes we do serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays until 3pm, and yes we are dog friendly on our outdoor seating

Are kids allowed here?

Yes! We have families in here all the time for lunch and dinner. The kitchen closes at 10 so that would also be our cut off for under 21 as well. Hope this helps! Cheers

Are there TVs?

Yes, we have several TVs throughout the restaurant.

Do they have a gluten free menu or gluten free options?

Wings

When does the kitchen close?

10pm

Are kids (2 years old) allowed?

Yes. They have high chairs, and they have a kids menu. You also get a nice view of Petco, if you sit upstairs.

Anyone know if there is some sort of veggie burger option here? Thanks!

They do an impossible burger that is SO good!

Is this place dog friendly?

Very dog friendly!! You can sit with your well behaved pooch anywhere upstairs or downstairs on the porch. So fun!

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My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

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Kindred absolutely knocked it out of the park!!! My boyfriend and I came here for a Friday date…read morenight and we had an amazing experience. The ambiance is cohesively eclectic and every part of the restaurant is fun to look at! We came in without a reservation at 6 and were seated immediately. Our hostess was wonderful, as was our bartender who we also put in our food orders with. We first ordered the starspun and luck dragon drinks. Both were fantastic and came out quickly! For food we ordered the BBQ jackfruit sandwich with fries and Egg roll burger with brussel sprouts on the side. Both were absolutely phenomenal, we could not pick a favorite! I am a lifelong vegetarian but my boyfriend eats and enjoys meat and we were both blown away by the food here! Meat eaters and vegans alike will all love this place:) We capped the night off with a Gloom coil and Iron bell! Both were fantastic but we decided that the Iron Bell was the best drink of the night in both of our opinions (I would recommend it to anyone who goes). Kindred is a great weekly date night spot with fun drinks and fantastic (and relatively well priced) food!

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