When a mysterious voice asks, "Are you waiting for beer?", the answer is always yes. On a brewery packed day, we were waiting at a bus stop to head to one farther away, one of the few open earlier than the rest. The stop happened to be in front of a closed unmarked brewery with no posted hours. With the bus already in sight, we didn't give it much thought until... Behind me, a voice casually asks, "Are you waiting for beer? We're open." And just like that, we stumbled upon @poorhousebrew . If that's not a sign from the beer gods, I don't know what is! (Spoiler alert: the hours were posted on the inside of the door) The brewery had a modern rustic vibe, with a cozy main bar area. Since it sits on a corner, the next room had wall length windows that fully opened, letting in a perfect breeze and offering a great view of the streets. Such a cool setup. Here are the beers I tried: BBQ Crasher: Sweet, I like it Peeled & Pressed: Light hop profile. Warm taste read more

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A hidden gem. Great neighborhood bar that's chill. Staff is always friendly. Beer is delicious. Never pretentious. Just a fun "Cheersy" vibe with mostly locals. Most of the time they'll have something to munch on with your beer. Sports on the TV and punk or rock music playing. No notes. read more

This brewery has the feel of how most breweries did 20 years ago, personable, divey, and extremely friendly. They have a wide selection of beers, not just IPAs, and unbelievably they had free Costco pizza the night I was there. In retrospect that was a super smart decision since we stayed and bought extra drinks. read more

Came here today to watch the World Cup because it is close to my place. It has the feel of a neighborhood bar where everyone is here to have a good time. It is open to the outdoors which is great ambience off of 30th Ave. Shout out to Sara at the bar today who made my visit extra special by making sure I felt welcome and taken care of even when the crowds for the USA game started! read more

They redeemed themselves with free Costco pizza with beer purchase. Sandwich board displayed when they're open indicates a 3 PM start time Monday through Wednesday. Still not updated on their own website or on Yelp. Enjoyed the change of pace with beer served in jars. read more

This is one of the best bars in North Park. And definitely my favorite. Very cozy atmosphere with awesome people and a great selection of beer brewed on the spot. Best place to catch a Padres ga- Man let me just stop right there. I don't want this place to be too well known...hehe read more

I have a running list of SD favorites, and Poor House is now on that there list. Stopped in the first time when my dude and I were looking for breweries we hadn't tried yet. You know when you step inside a spot and you can feel it'll be a good egg? Loved the wooden rafters and Christmas lights, it really does feel like a house with choose-your-own adventure type pockets of space-- the darker bar with the tvs with football on, the airy ledge overlooking the sidewalk, and the adjacent room with lots of light and where the food vendors set up. The bartender who helped us, Laura, was super friendly and wonderful, and we even got to chatting about her time in Japan and she shared recommendations and showed us pictures of the very not-shy deer that she encountered there. It's that kind of place- cozy and easy and welcoming. It was their 10th anniversary, so I had a special edition sour (?) that I loved, and boyf got the blonde (crisp & refreshing), and I went back for the lemonhead seltzer (tastes exactly like the candy). Great crowd there too-- a friend spotted us from the sidewalk and also happened to know the guy next to us who had his sweet dog with him, and we ended up talking to him too. Talk about happy happenstance, and it felt right in this space. Looking forward to coming back and trying out some of those darker beers, as well as their Monday night football and pizza nights! read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Dog treats for puppers are on hand by the register! - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely a local gem. Super divey, super chill, cool vibes. Came here one night for a quick drink and it was a very nice experience. The bar is super mellow, and chill. They allowed us to bring our dogs in. The interior decor was very diverse and grogey which we like. The bartender was super nice, super friendly, and very fast and efficient. We chatted with some of the other patrons and had a wonderful conversation. Everyone here was super friendly. They have a great selection of beers on tap. And they even have doggy treats for your four-legged furry friends. Cool spot to chill out. Highly recommend! read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Plenty of drink and the bartenders are always making sure you're taken care of and they make it fun stop by enjoy a drink or two read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Brewery with style of your looking for a small great bar this is your place - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Good beer, chill vibe and free eats. Really, really like this place. I tend towards the dark beers and their Lil Dubliner on Nitro is so good and refreshing. Tried the coffee brown ale and it was great too. You can fill any growler here are well. They don't limit to their own. Seating is relaxed and the place is dog friendly. Sing along with the pups, if you want. Nacho bar is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Pizza is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Regular BBQs occur as well. Not your typical Brewery. So much more. Highly recommend. Just hope it doesn't get trendy.... read more

Three stars for the beer (maple brown and donut shop were delicious), extra star for the atmosphere: friendly dive bar meets an Irish bar with punk music. We stayed longer than we planned. :) read more

This place is super cool. We had went to fall brewing, the sentiment was bad there so we came here. We like the beer, the service was great.

Lots of die-hard football fans watching the game in here while enjoying their beer today and the Neighborhood is changing around here with the apartment high rises being built around it. read more

Poor House Brewing Company - The bar area - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just getting into the beer scene, I usually feel weird asking questions or looking too long at the board. This place is so casual, I felt immediately at ease. I had a couple passion seltzer's to go with my BbQ plate. This little place has been hosting some amazing food vendors and that's what's going to bring me back. Bbq, sandwiches, chicken n biscuits, it's a foodie paradise and maybe I'll learn to enjoy more brews too. I like the back room and open air seating. Obviously not trying to impress with decor or ambiance- that's okay- just keep the menu interesting and we will be back! read more

The go to spot for great beers, great atmosphere and an all around hang out spot. Service is great, free UFC fights, and free food almost every night (check site for details).....wait what? Free food? Yes!. Pool table and foosball also. Make sure you stop by. Chris is the best.... read more

I really enjoyed the ambiance, very hipster grunge vibes. I had the pleasure of enjoying a imperial stout that they brewed in house. Also the free pizza was a nice touch We will definitely be coming back in the future. read more

Amazing little spot. Miss Rachel is a wonderful bartender, Chris the firefighter owner has a heart of gold, and they have a wonderful selection of beers (so many IPAs to choose from!). Come here for UFC fight night and they'll have a complimentary nacho bar. They also let you bring outside food. The people really make the place! read more

Love this place! We have been patrons on and off over the years but more recently on. They have great beers and they have seltzers as well. The beer is clean, smooth and totally affordable (he has not raised his prices!). They always have some sort of free munchie like nachos which is such a nice touch. The bartenders are always friendly and the place is chill and comfortable. The owner shows UFC fights at no cost!!! This is a great place and you should def go!! read more

This place is badass. Great beer and cool vibes. I need to keep typing to meet the requirements

Gross beer. Gross bar. Everything is gross and grimy, tables left with food and beer spilled all over. Flies around the free nacho bar which is just chips and cheese from a crock pot. Ew. The beer signs are posted behind the bar so you have to turn around away from the bartender to see what's available which is super odd. It's got sports bar vibes with loud TVs everywhere which might be your thing. The beer I had was absolutely disgusting and undrinkable. It's the poor house?? What did I expect read more

Came here from a super packed brewery down the street serving mediocre beer and it was pretty much my friends and 3 or 4 other people which was so lovely from the previous packed house. I opted for the Extra Citrus Quarters and took a seat at one of the barrel tables to continue catching up with my friends. The atmosphere here was so chill and relaxing and the beers were so good and refreshing!! The only downside was them not having A/C and SD was having a heatwave that week, but they did have some giant fans going. Would 1000% come back here for more brews when in SD again. read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Extra Citrus Quarters - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

A nice spot to order a beer, park on a stool at the bar and sip a good brew. Tried the Summerhaus and the Casa Pobre. Both were very satisfying. Good atmosphere and good service. Dog friendly. Sports on multiple TVs. Peanuts and pretzels are available upon request - complimentary. A very friendly spot with good beer. What more could you ask for? read more

Poor House is a little off the beaten path but still worth a visit. It's a small, uncomplicated kind of bar, maybe even a little divey. They had great beer selections and that night free pizza was offered. The bartender was attentive and the crowd was small enough so we didn't wait long for drinks. read more

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Good beer. Great service. Free peanuts. What more can you ask for!? An A/C would be cool. But whatever. Pool and shuffle board. Cool. read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Beer. Nuts. - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Great spot! Best beer in town! Service is always fantastic . All the bartenders are always amazing.

Low key brewery that was a decent to stop in. Streetside patio set up, good selection of classic punk music on the sound system. I will note it was the only brewery we visited where the bartender wasn't wearing a mask. Pretty decent beers, the fruit infused IPAs were the best thing we tried here, but $13 for each flight of 4 samplers is a bit steep. But still worth a stop in if North Park brewing hopping. read more

Great beer and friendly staff at Poor House. Great service. Nice place to relax! What more can you ask for,,? Also noleftoverscatering food truck is amazing.Food is different level than other trucks, price performance is the best. Will be back there soon! read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Poor house on 30th..... hmmm what Can i say about this adorable laid back little brewery ?? I can say that they have some pretty unique ishh. I like ciders so every brewery I always ask first if they have cider. Poor house had a cilantro base cider. It was different, earthy, hoppy. It was drinkable but i don't think I would drink it again sorry :( my husband got a few drinks he said he liked it read more

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Cool brewery in North Park Friendly bartenders TV to watch your favorite sport teams Plenty of street parking in the residential area Free snacks upon request: peanuts & pretzels Shuffle board! Beer, at least the tasters, come in cute, little mason jars Working Man's Blonde Ale - Light & refreshing read more

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I thought breweries were kid friendly . Well don't bring your kids here if you think it is, unless u want to be harassed by their "non regulars" and get told to take your ass home with them kids as a local. NEVER had an issue always enjoyed the brewery and their kind employees but never had been harassed like I was about having my kids at a "BAR" by a drunk 25 year old and her grandmother.the disrespect was just woah read more

I've made fun of this place for my entire two years of living in North Park, and there's absolutely no reason why. I think it just has no curb appeal, so I never stopped in because there's so many options in North Park. My friend Sam turned me around today. Service was excellent by Caroline, who unlike the Outkast song is not a bitch at all and should not crash into a ditch. I asked for the best beer and she had a ready answer, and after trying that beer, she was right! A great beer at a reasonable $6 price tag. I'm not convinced I'll be here too often, but it definitely fit the bill tonight. read more

Some bartenderrs are nicer than others. Came in on a Tuesday and everything was great. Tacos, fast beer service, and a quiet atmosphere to drink by yourself, and free peanuts to pass the time. Came in on a Thursday... and with a full hour plus left before close, a different bartender made it seem impossible to get pretzels or peanuts because they we're all already put away. I guess under lock and key, with a timed vault, in a secret hiding place lol. Great beer, great service on Tuesday. Other days are iffy. read more

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Super laid back brewery, a great place to come and hang out and watch the game that's on , which is exactly what I did, Padres baseball ! They have a pool table and also darts as well... seriously all these cool breweries I just love them all ! They offer FREE peanuts and pretzels , they have free pizza Thursday's and oohhh the beer is sooo good, definitely a great selection of great beers - poor house - great beers !! The staff was very kind and attentive and as soon as I finished my beer she was on it ! I just love the places that make you feel like you don't want to leave, and I didn't the beer was smooth and cold and took the hot day away ! I will be back, especially knowing what kinds of beers the have - I know they only have a selected variety to drink from until they run out and make new batches - but some of those beers that I looked at that aren't out- I really really want to try !! And I will make sure I do maybe I'll see y'all there !! read more

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Pros -- great service , good beers , large pours , and cute bartenders. they have a pool table, I thought that was really cool Cons -- cash only , parking is non-existent and only 1 coed bathroom. over all its a cool place with a chill vibe to grab some cold ones. read more

Poor House Brewing Company - On tap - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Great beer and a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Pool tables and darts. The maple stout is delicious. read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Maple Stout 9% But 100% delicious - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Fun place with great selections of craft beer The thin mint beer Was definitely memorable, and Alana is a cutie pie that will set you up with what you like! read more

Poor House Brewing Company - Great evening at the Pour House! - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

Quite like this place. Super laid back and the beer selection is vast and reliability cheap! It. An get crowded but most bars with these qualities doe. They have pool, foosball and some other bar games. Staff is friendly and the only thing I think it's lacking is parking; It's hard to come around, but that's not really their fault. This area is usually crowded. read more

Poor House is a cozy brewery in north north park. Pretty easy to order a beer from the friendly bartenders, with good vibes from the crowd. They have a pool table too. I had the pleasure of tasting the "limited release" of Deez Nutz, a hazelnut stout. Appearance: an extremely deep dark brown, with a sizable head. Smell: the smell of Deez Nutz' was striking, with a definitively strong toasted nutty component. Taste: Deez Nutz proved to taste less intense than the aroma, as is the case with many stouts, but it was still delicious. Mouthfeel: (in other words the feel of Deez Nutz in my mouth) was a tiny bit on the rough side, but still fine. Overall I was very satisfied and I would order Deez Nutz again. read more

Poor House Brewing Company - limited release menu from late december 2017 - Breweries Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is always mellow during the week and they have plenty of good beers. I like that they just play the punk songs they feel like playing and I appreciate the food when they have it. I make sure to hit this place if I'm in the area. Thanks guys! You rule! read more

Best bar West of the Mississippi. Fantastic staff...consist microbrews...good vibes all around. Classic local spot.