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    4.4 (269 reviews)
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    Hawaiian Dog
    Becky L.

    My favorite Brewery in San Diego!!! They have a chill psychedelic vibe. There are draft beers, slushies, cocktails, a food menu, and even a Speakeasy!! There are plenty of events like parking lot parties, Brew Doodle, trivia, live music, and so much more! The owner and the entire staff team is amazing and make you feel at home. With multiple locations around San Diego, there's no excuse to not come here!

    The Water Spots
    Kristin M.

    Amazing Anniversary Event and Great Vibes! Went for the anniversary event and Convoy Nights, and it was such a blast! Kilowatt really knows how to throw a great event. I tried the pineapple sour, which was light, refreshing, and super tasty. Despite the busy and chaotic atmosphere, the staff were incredibly patient and courteous, which made the experience even better. I love the vibe of the place as it's fun, welcoming, and full of energy. I'll definitely be back during a non-event time for a more relaxed visit. Highly recommend!

    Chocolate Macadamia Stout
    Sim B.

    I came in and grabbed a beer and some tacos on an early Friday evening. The place is super cool with a great vibe to it - lots of lights and fun little details. I got two tacos for $5 each and they were both good, though pretty small for the price. I loved the spam taco but I do think they could be bigger. They have a nice beer selection and while I was there I tried a sour and a stout which were both great. I liked how they offer taster sizes of the beers if you just want to try one. Overall, it's a fun place to hang out and it was lively but not too crowded which was nice!

    Pretzel bites
    Norma D.

    I'm met up with some friends here. We were able to use the back room for privacy. They offer lots of games to entertain everyone. They also offer some food options so we had the nachos & pretzel bites. The nachos weren't okay didn't come hot. The pretzels were good. If you're looking for a casual place to meet up with your friends, try this place. The staff were very nice. We were there on a Saturday night and it didn't get busy till around 9:30pm.

    We love this place and our dog does too! Everyone is always so friendly! Really good food and drinks. And super accommodating. We are vegetarian and they modify things so we can enjoy them as well!

    Sour Watermelon Slushie 9.5% abv
    Snowflake J.

    This place is a treat... surely a different experience vs the Ocean Beach location as I assume the owner has had a thrill decorating it. Love the lights that hang over the bar, they look like fireworks in each bulb and they have a hidden bar at this location. We found out about it via YouTube and hope to come back soon to see the hidden bar.

    Christmas ale taster
    Erica P.

    My most favorite brewery in all of San Diego! I am a Dark & Belgian fan, but they have everything here. IPAs, Sours (for you weirdos, LOL), Lagers, Blondes, Hard Seltzers, and a boozy slushie of the day. My go-to is the Chocolate Macadamia Stout, but I also like their Brew for Ukraine (all proceeds from this beer sale go to Ukraine). If they still have some around, you should ask for a sample of their Christmas ale. OB Bubble Dubbel is also a solid Belgian choice. Plenty of board games to play with your friends. Good music. Interesting local art. Nice picnic tables out front too for a sunny San Diego day.

    Stephen S.

    Beer and Poke Bowls. This is the spot! Trust me the food hits and the drinks hit! Thanks Jonny is the best bartender ever! All the drinks spot on! Beers selection is on point they have a bunch of awards too. They have other type of Hawaii food too. The spot is hawaii theme.

    Vibe
    Marjon F.

    I think this bar is definitely underrated! I went here Saturday night after going to Realms a 52 remedies. This is not known as a speak easy, it actually has a Speak Easy located inside, forbidden cove. Although the vibe of this Brewery is a disco speakeasy of itself! I feel like the vibe, and Decor transports you back into time. A very space and 90s kind of vibe. I was very impressed, as I did not know what to expect. We ordered a few beers before we went into the speakeasy. You can also order taster size beers if you want to essentially create your own flight. Really enjoyed the aesthetic, music, and environment. I think it's a fun place to go on a date, or a night out with the friends. I definitely would go back.

    Vincent C.

    I don't visit this location often, but when I do, I always have a chill time. It's pretty dark inside, which is a little different for a brewery, but that's cool to be different. They have a lot of outdoor seating in the front and enough seating inside the brewery. I usually stick to the chocolate macadamia stout, and I know they have other delicious beers, but I really like that one. The bar tenders are chill, and they let you be.

    Shalini G.

    I'm not really a beer drinker..but i'm a fan of Kilowatt. I've been to the North County location years ago and loved it! Visited this location b/c we were going to the Tiki Bar in back. We had a pre-drink here. Hubby had a beer and I tried one of their slushy drinks. it was super tasty but i was done after drinking about 1/2 ...they also have seltzer's on the menu. I'm curious to try one of those next time. cheers Kilowatt..see you soon (and i need to check out the OB location!)

    Stacey M.

    Interesting vibes here. We came on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty and being the only folks in the place made it feel a little ominous. Strange music selection as well....but the beer flight wasn't a bad deal! Interesting flavors - we tried the Brett red sour, 350 ipa, christmas ale and the chocolate macadamia stout. They were pretty good - the sour was definitely the star! The service left a little to be desired - I couldn't tell if we were bothering the bartender or if maybe it was just an off night and he was ready to get out of there (we've all been there!)... I would try it again but I definitely wasn't blown away...

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    I enjoy this place every time I go. Great vibe. Great drinks. Great price. Great staff.

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    Great food and great vibes. Kelly always makes it such a welcoming environment! Would definitely recommend.

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    Cool place, amazing owner, delicious beer. Highly recommend dropping by if you are in the area.

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    Ask the Community - Kilowatt Brewing

    Do you serve food as well?

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    Yes we love doggies!

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    Yes, we are all ages. Thanks for asking.

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    Had a really wonderful time here!…read more The American marketing association had an after work gathering here and I'm glad they did. Aside from being nice to discover new places. It was such a comfortable atmosphere for networking. The staff was incredibly friendly and didn't feel judging at all which you can get when you go to a place that sells crafty beers. Such a warm and inviting atmosphere both inside and outside. And in talking to the staff, you discover that they are happy to be working there as they are well treated. Well, I'm not really a beer drinker an IPA was recommended to me which I thoroughly enjoyed. The gentleman behind the bar took the time despite how busy they were, to get to know my taste to match a beer to me. So not only was the event good but I wouldn't hesitate to have an event here or meet with business colleagues in the future. Also a great place for a date. Yeah it's just a good place overall. Maybe next time I'd venture to try some of the food. The only challenge I have on the way I understand isn't typically a challenge was finding parking.

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