Having not been here in years, yours truly was far past due for a refresher. Glad I did it. It's tough to find a barrel-aged brown ale at all but New English has one year round and it's quite tasty. High marks. The place is spacious and has tons of indoor and outdoor seating, it's kid and dog friendly and has a 21+ area if you're not a fan of the aforementioned kids and canines. Good beer menu, nice mix of styles and they have a couple seltzer options too. Friendly service. There's tacos and coffee nearby and this is an easy spot to spend a few hours. read more

New English Brewing - Line em up! - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Parking lot location... We came here because of the taco place but that ended up being a bust. Our experience was a bunch of 20/30 something's holding parties for their little screeching children. It was awful. Littles running around. Not a place for adults. And the beer was average. There was no 'service'. read more

Tucked away behind an industrial park on Sorrento Valley Blvd is New English Brewing. The tasting room is spacious with lots of seating and tvs. They have opened one section which is 21+ only, no pets, for patrons who want that ambiance. They also have a huge outdoor area with lots of shade, fire pits, and outdoor games. Beer list is plentiful with a good selection for all palates. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about beer selections. read more

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Very good beer! HUGE space including outdoor, game room, and pub room besides the large tasting room. Pub room is no kids allowed, thank goodness. New girl with bangs and tattoos drove me to finally write a review. Impeccable customer service, very knowledgeable, very funny. read more

We wanted to find a nice brewery with an outdoor seating. With a quick yelp search, we found this spot. As soon as we arrived, there was plenty of parking. Interestingly, they had a bunch of food, places nearby like craft tacos, Mom's Pizza and a couple of more options. The brewery allowed us to bring our own food from one of these restaurants. I found this super cool. As soon as we arrived at the brewery, they had both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating had a fireplace too and a couple of games. The outdoor vibe was great so we decided to sit outdoors. They had a variety of beer. We tried a couple of them. Our favorite one was the blueberry fused beer. One of our friends also tried the lemon hard seltzer. This was 10% strong and did the job. The pairing of the tacos, pizza, beers and the ambiance was great! We loved that they had so many options to choose from! I definitely recommend checking out this place if you haven't already! read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

I love coming here! The staff here is always incredibly friendly and helpful. While it is family friendly, I appreciate that there is an area that is 21+. The beer is delicious with various styles and yummy seltzers. A great place to watch your sports games without the crowds. I have seen many events being hosted here and it always seems like a great success! Hit up New English for happy hour, a special occasion or a random afternoon beer! read more

Wide assortment of IPAs and ales. Designated pub area for those over 21+ looking to remove themselves from the family-friendly parts of the brewery. Knowledgeable beertenders who can pick a curated flight based on your beer palate. Overall, this place has something for everyone, family or not, and deserves to be top destination when in Sorrento Valley. read more

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What a great spot. Great staff, very clean and they have a party room. You can't beat their beers. I had a west coast IPA and my wife had a brown ale. Both were very good. If it wasn't over two hours from our home we'd become regulars. read more

New English Brewing - Humbly Legit IPA - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Friends with kids wanted to meet up here because of their kiddie play area. My kids are grown and i don't drink beer so I was here purely to meet up with my people. Luckily they had a Margarita seltzer on tap that was very tasty (and strong!) plus lucky enough that Craft Taco is next door for me to get my favorite food! you are able to order food from New English by QR code but i opted to walk next door and order and take advantage of a Happy Hour non beer beverage. Then Craft brought my food to New English! super cool read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

My wife and I decided to go to this brewery for a party. And of course to watch the World Cup last night. The place seemed spacious and we were excited to be there. However, the male bartender was extremely unfriendly and seemed angry. I was puzzled as the game was not even on yet even though they had baseball on the tv behind the bar. I ordered a couple of German pilsners which were quite good despite being an "English " brewery . Anyway, didn't what to go back and experience the bartender with zero personality again so reluctantly we left. read more

New English is an amazing spot. The beer is great, the employees are great (emphasis added), the lawn/ambiance is great, and the location is great. Almost nothing better than a summer evening there with one of their cask beers. read more

Beer is whatever, millions of kids and the worst music I have ever experienced. It's like they don't want people to come.

Great selection of beer and plenty of seating inside and outside. The outdoor area is awesome with plenty of area for the kiddos to run around. The inside has plenty of TVs and a great place to watch a sporting event. The staff was very helpful and let me try samples of beer to decide what one I wanted to drink. Last, there is plenty of parking and could be a great place for a large event. read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a great spot for after work! A lot of companies are nearby but they also are great for families!

Great place. Beers are excellent and great selection. Staff is great. Tons of outdoor seating, although somewhat limited indoor seating. No food, so suggest bringing food if you want to eat (don't order from the taco place next door, they aren't good and there is much better Mexican food just a block away). Suggest getting the flight of beers since there are so many great beers to try. Fun games on the lawn as well. Dog friendly too! read more

Plenty of parking, plenty of indoor/outdoor seating so it's great for if you have a larger group. Staff is nice and I tried a blueberry blonde that was refreshing. Noise is moderate, based on how many ppl are there but overall, would come back to try other beers! read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

New English is an excellent spot for the whole family to enjoy, with a wonderful large outdoor patio and lawn for children to play and babies to crawl, and games for entertainment. It is a great spot for group gatherings for this reason as well, with plenty of space and seating. There is no food onsite from the brewery itself but you can order there for food from the neighboring restaurants to be delivered there (craft taco at sova - solid tacos!). read more

Great place for all! Our first time here, and we had a pretty large group of us (30+). Plenty of tables inside and out. Ordered some tacos at Craft Tacos next door. Then headed to the counter to order some tasters. Our food was ready fairly quickly (got a text). Zumbar Stout was fantastic! Great coffee aroma and deep chocolate flavors. Probably one of the best beers we've had ever. We ordered a full glass later. :) Blueberry blonde was light, refreshing and delicious. Pacific Storm Stout was another great one. Nice and rich flavors. Yummy. Barrel Aged Brown Ale was another fantastic one. I love Ales. Glad we got the Tasters (5oz) since we wanted to try so many beers (and we're light weights). Great vibe here. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Plenty of parking. Restroom are clean. Friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Cheers. read more

Did not even know this development or place was here. Stopped by the Craft Taco Store for pick up, and wanted to take out some beer to go. They don't sell to go... But then I looked at the next business across the lawn, and it was a brewery! They have a lot of beers on tap here, a beautiful outdoor beer garden, and an indoor area to sit. Since I wanted to get beer to go, I was limited to the cans. The nice guy at the bar let me have a sip of the brown ale from the tap, and it was so delicious I bought a four pack. $12 for a fabulous brown ale, aged in whiskey barrels and with a hint of vanilla. They also had European style beers like a Belgian blonde, and a peach sour. I will definitely be back for tasting here! read more

Awesome location for big parties and families but the beer is disappointing. We heard the beer wasn't that good but it was just really bad. We sampled a handful and just didn't like it. We left dissatisfied. Luckily there is a Mexican joint next to it that had $10 margs so you aren't stuck if you come with a big party. read more

I want to take a moment to highlight the integrity and leadership of the brewery's owner, Simon. There was an honest mistake made during one of my visits, and while things like this can be frustrating, what truly stood out was how Simon handled it. Simon took full ownership right away, listened carefully, and made it clear that my experience mattered. I never felt dismissed or brushed off. Instead, I felt genuinely seen, heard, and valued. His response wasn't just about fixing a problem; it was about making it right. What followed completely changed the tone and left a lasting impression. The care, accountability, and generosity shown went far beyond what most businesses would do, and it spoke volumes about the values behind this brewery. Mistakes happen but integrity, ownership, and heart are choices. Simon chose all three, and because of that, I remain a loyal and appreciative customer of New English. Not to mention the beer is fantastic and the venue itself is fun, inviting, and thoughtfully designed!! Highly recommend not just for the beer, but for the people behind it. read more

Best beer in San Diego. Opt for "on cask" beers. Ignore 1 star reviews about screeching children (blame their parents) or just avoid post soccer Saturdays or when some knucklehead has to have a gender reveal party at a microbrewery. Yeah I'd take the banquet fee too if I owned the place (which I don't). Service and beer knowledge exceptional. Great crew! read more

I've heard so much about this place that I can't believe I have not come before! New English Brewery truly lives up to its reputation with a diverse selection of brews that cater to every taste bud. Walking into the brewery, you're immediately greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to chill with friends or family. Especially now that summer is right around the corner, their spacious layout, complete with games and a cozy patio, provides the ideal setting to unwind. Plus, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, always on hand to guide you through their impressive lineup and help you discover your new favorite brew. If you're like me and somehow haven't made it to New English Brewery yet, do yourself a favor and make it happen. You won't regret it! read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

*This review is for the bathroom only* Excellent women's facilities! Everything you could ask for in a bathroom. Easily located inside, clear signage. Inside, three stalls, VERY NICE AND THICK toilet paper, seat covers in the stall. After you do your business, two sinks, including soap, and a single sink faucet to control the water - no double faucets! Clean, crisp, and comfortable. Would use again! read more

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Great brews, open space/play area and service! Not much affordable food options. Craft Tacos and Mim's pizza are nearby, but a bit pricey!!Recommend that you bring your food & wine (for women). read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a large party meet up on a Friday evening happy hour with our kids. There was about 30 of us in total. There is ample parking out front and more parking in the back. This place is in the middle of businesses so it does get busy with local patrons. We lucked out and came before it go too busy to secure a nice area in the patio lawn. There is both indoor and outdoor space and a nice grassy area for kids to run around. It's semi enclosed, but you do have to keep an eye on our kids since there are ways to run out to the parking lots with speeding cars. Lots of beer choices and there were also seltzers and sours available. You are able to taste them before committing to a glass. There are also different sizes as well. Friendly service and quick to serve and suggest. This is a great family friendly (and pet friendly) brewery. We enjoyed how chill it was esp on a warm evening out. Definitely recommend this place and will be back! read more

Ambiance was okay. The interior unfortunately was nothing special, but the outdoor was nice and had multiple different areas to hangout at. The service was great. Everyone was friendly, and had recommendations to share! The beers were tasty, and had a variety of selections to keep things interesting! Would recommend! read more

Very nice place with excellent selection of beer. We sat outside that was a generous patio with lots of tables, some covered, along with a play area, including cornhole. Dog friendly too. We ate tacos, delivered right to our table at the brewery, from a nearby taco shop, The Craft Taco. Tacos were delicious. Great place for beer, food, family and dogs. Highly recommend read more

This brewery has a good vibe and multiple seating options. The outside area has games and is family friendly, and there are two indoor spaces, including an adults only area (appreciated). We were disappointed that they didn't have a cask beer. Vienna Lager 4/5 Explorer ESB 3/5 Brewers Special Brown 3/5 Pacific Storm Stout 4/5 Belgian Blonde 4/5 Blueberry Blonde 4/5 read more

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I was in the area and wanted to try craft beer but wasn't too happy with customer service and their beer. Besides beer and customer service but the ambiance is amazing. read more

The space is excellent. Lots of room outside and inside. It was perfect for us since we have two kids. We camped out on the couches inside and our kids were able to play with their toys while we ordered brews and food. Food is ordered from local place nearby. Rees were great and I ordered 7 different tasters. By favorite was their barrel aged brown ale and brewers special brown ale. read more

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Now it's been quite a while since I have been to New English Brewing. So long ago that outdoor patio didn't exist as well as the addition inside of New English Brewing. New English Brewing beers are always spot on with some of favorites being the brown ale as well as the pure and simple ipa. The outdoor patio was the main attraction with various groups as well as kids parties to be had on the lawn. It's a great place to enjoy a pint when the weather is nice and sunny. read more

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First time here and first impressions were: - A little hard to find (located at the back of an office park-like area and small sign) - Love the large outdoor area with seating, astroturf area and shuffleboard - Large and comfy indoor area with couches They do not do beer flights here so instead I got four 5-ounce pours and must say their Belgian one is delicious and my favorite. Service was quick even with a long line and I like the food options of tacos or pizza which were delivered from restaurants close by. It wasn't until later when it got to what I assume was peak business that I realized this is a hot spot for people with kids. It seemed like kids outnumbered the adults and everyone had the same idea of bringing picnic blankets. There was also other areas for those without kids, like the shuffleboard area and indoor section. Overall I liked this place and would consider returning. read more

New English Brewing - Outdoor area - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

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This review is for Taco Tuesday. This brewery doesn't have a restaurant so you need to order from the outside tables via your phone. The tacos are $2.99 and $5.00 Pilsner. The Pilsner beer was very good.(light) If you are sitting inside, you need to go outside to order via the QR Code for The Craft Tacos. You can also walk to the taco place across the parking lot. They just opened so they don't have a Taco Truck anymore. There is plenty of free parking behind the brewery too. They have a 21+ area where they have a pool table. Enjoy the tasty beer and ambience. read more

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Came here around 4:30pm during the weekday and it was packed. It looked like a company party was happening here and had their own catered food. Pros: -large indoor and outdoor space -there are interactive activities like shuffleboard and giant jenga outside -pet friendly. There were lots of dogs when we arrived -outdoor fireplaces -free parking in a shared business-park type of area -staff were friendly and came around frequently to pick up empty glasses Cons: -no food options (besides packaged chips). There were no food trucks when we arrived. You could order tacos or pizza from other businesses and have it delivered but you do have to pay delivery/service fees - limited non alcoholic beverages read more

Great spot! Brought my dog and we both felt super welcome. The IPAs were delicious and the vibe was chill -- definitely coming back!

We were looking forward to visiting this place, since we love English beers and have a soft spot for anything English. This is not. None of the tasters were bad, but nothing was good, either. Best one was Belgian blonde, the blueberry blonde started off nice, and once it opened up, it tasted all extract. Cute barrel room set up though. read more

New English Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place. The beertenders are great and especially do a great job of keeping other people's unruly children in line, which is not their job but appreciated nonetheless for the customers who are not looking to hear other people's kids scream the whole time. I remember the old days when kids were screaming and the parents actually did something about it. Anywho, don't listen to the whackos who have never heard of children needing to wear shoes in an establishment that serves glass pints that sometime's break. These are definitely the same people that if their kid stepped in glass, they'd be complaining on here too. The beer is great and the business is awesome. Only ever had great experiences here! read more

Have been meaning to drop by here forever and now wondering why it took me so long! Beers are all super tasty and it's a great place to chill. Both the Humbly Legit and Pure & Simple are true to form west coast IPAs. Both are super crispy and delightfully hoppy, can't go wrong with either. My wife has more of a malty palate and the Brewers Special Brown Ale and Explorer ESB did not disappoint. Both reminded me of proper British beers. Plenty more beers to explore on future visits. Beer on its own was worth 5 stars. Add another 5 for the fact that you can order from Craft Taco next door and suddenly you have the recipe for one of the best lunches in San Diego. It's in a business park in Sorrento Valley with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Outside has four tops, picnic tables, and interesting little seating nooks with more casual seating and no table. They are family and dog friendly as there were plenty of each on our recent visit. Pretty chill at lunchtime on a Sunday right after their 1:00 opening time but I bet it's a bit busy on a Friday after work. read more

Really enjoy the vibe here. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Sports fans hang out inside to watch TV and families hang out outside where there is plenty of space for all. The beer is good and Craft Taco is easy to order from. read more