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    Kilowatt Brewing

    4.6 (255 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, Beer Bar
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Seemed like a great place to have a flight
    Stephen D.

    Ocean Beach is a great spot for a beer crawl and this place should be high on your list to include in your tour. Lots of IPAs so only fitting to have a flight for my styles and my brother who was joining me on this beer tour. Loved the outdoor area, perfect spot for a December evening

    Conner J.

    A lot of bars will have, at best, simple bar games and a few board games, but this one is almost centered around them. They had tones of free ones that were not crowded and most of which I had never seen. The lighting is also fun and unique as well. It is similar to an arcade style without being too jarring. The beer itself was good as well. I got a hazy and it was nice and refreshing on the hot day we got there on. There was some nice outdoor seating that, even with a nice sunset, wasnt too crowded. Overall a nice place with atmosphere that mixes it up from the usual.

    Alejandra B.

    I had seen this place either on TikTok or instagram and it immediately caught my attention. A cool ambiance, games, AND beer? Girllll, count me in. We grabbed five different small ones because flights are always fun and they had an interesting variety of flavors. Our favorite beer ended up being the pickle one, we grabbed a four pack on the way out. If this place wasn't two hours away from me, I would be here so often. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in San Diego.

    Natalie C.

    This is the coolest brewery i've ever been to. I recommend going at night because the black lights are so fun. They have 3D glasses you can use to walk around and look at the art work. The deck is very cool too. There are so free games to play while you are there as well as a variety of drinks. They do flights and have options like pickle beer if you want to get adventurous! If you're like me and not a beer drinker, they have cider. But my favorite options are their frozen drinks. Yummy!

    Mark C.

    Absolutely, Positively the BEST brewery in the Ocean Beach area. First and foremost the variety of beer is so good that you've got to try as many as you can. I had a flight to start and all of the 5 beers I tried were excellent. I favor dark beers so I went full pour on my absolute favorite, Chocolate Macadamia Stout. The OB Bubble Dubble a dark Belgian Ale was right up there as well. As you take your time drinking your favorite, enjoy the VERY COOL vibe. The blacklight along with posters and artifacts bring out the atmosphere of one FUN place. They've got a lot of games to play as well. On our trip to San Diego, (we stayed near Ocean Beach) we started here as our first stop and then 5 days later we made it our last stop. Just had to have one more of that Chocolate Macadamia Stout. Christie our bartender the first time was just so nice and accommodating in answering all my questions and letting me taste samples. She was just pleasant as pleasant can be. SO, if you're looking for GREAT beer at a brewery with a GREAT vibe with absolutely GREAT bartenders, check out Kilowatt Brewing in Ocean Beach. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

    Sophia S.

    Lucky to find parking on the same block. Dog friendly space. Their IPA's were pretty good. They have a few other games besides pinball.

    Jim T.

    Cool spot with a nice outdoor area to enjoy some craft beers in the sun. I enjoyed my IPA and my wife liked her Korean lager. Would def come back again in the future.

    Daniel L.

    My girlfriend took me here, her favorite brewery in town. Great ambiance with great drink. The background lighting is cool and fun to take photos.

    Maria L.

    Loved the vibe of this spot! Glowing pictures and artwork with black lights, cool. You can even put on 3D glasses to enhance the trippy color vibe! Service was nice and you're able to sample stuff before you get your drink or flight of choice! I'd definitely come back for the awesome vibes, great music and fun selection of beers! Dog friendly :)

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    Anthony D.

    A psychadelic neon fest of beer! Kilowatt Brewing is a super cool spot with lots of games, lights, and of course beer. You can't miss the lights from the street as both the outside and inside are extremely colorful. I love how many different games they have too. They have fun group games like a maze and balance game. Plus they have board/card games in the back too that you can use. And next to the games, they have 3-D glasses you can wear to see the bar in a whole other way. We went before dinner on a Friday and it wasn't too busy. I got a flight of beer and I'd say that the ones I got weren't too memorable. I'm not sure what the maximum number is but the bartender said that you can have a flight in any 4/5 (maybe more?). But overall I think Kilowatt is a great place to hang out with friends since there's so much to do and see!

    Jillian B.

    Super fun vibe and good beer!! My personal favorite was the S3 Blue Razz sour. They do flights of 8 beer, which allows you to try a wide variety. The decor is really eclectic, with a ton of neon and black light.

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    Amie L.

    What a place! Not only are they a brewery but they are a place where your imagination and sense of competition can go wild! They have lots of games to play, 3D glasses and infinity mirrors! Not to mention the art! Neither my wife nor I drink beer which was no problem at this neon gem! They had 3-4 seltzer or malt liquor based drinks some of which were brightly colored alcoholic slushies! We sipped on the watermelon seltzer and took in the sights of all the cute dogs coming and going on a Sunday afternoon. It was truly a perfect random stop. The guy who helped us out had vibes just as chill as the spot he worked in! This place lights me up with 1000 Kilowatts of coolness!

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    Ask the Community - Kilowatt Brewing

    Do you have cans to go?

    Yes! Growlers too!

    Do they have food at their OB location? Can you bring outside food if not?

    Hi Amanda, Thanks for your interest in Kilowatt. We do not have food at our OB location, but you… Read more

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    Wanted to give a huge shout out to Steve O and Donnie for being incredible hosts for my sons Birthday party.

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