“Great service and amazing beer! We got a chance to taste their traditional beers as well as some of their experimental beers. The staff gave us an in depth description of the ideas behind their experimental beers and made for a great night out! Will come again and I highly recommend this spot. An up and coming gem in SD.“
“A great brewpub in the Gaslamp. Tasty beers, attentive staff and super dog friendly. Lots of special offers, like game day discounts, which is also nice to see. Didn’t eat here, but the food looked good. A good place for hanging out with your mates.“
“I’ve frequented plenty of breweries on the west coast, and I have a handful of favorites but East Village is another level. I literally have not have a bad beer from them, and that’s especially impressive since they typically drop a new beer a week. The owners are great, always happy to geek out with you. The staff is friendly and attentive, makes it feel like your hanging at a friends house. I just cannot speak highly enough of this place. An absolute gem among the already incredible SD brewing scene.“
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“This is a cool and popular place to hang out I am not the cider biggest fan but tried one of their flights They were mostly good except the apricot which was very bitterService was fineTap payment didn't workI wish they had a few beer options“
“Update 7/19/2023: This place still rocks! They are a two person brewery team that really cares about what they make and have a fun/creative attitude to the names they assign to these great beers!Previous Review: Great small brewery run by just two guys. They're mellow, smart, and friendly.... Oh and the beers are great. My wife loves their brown ale (Recluse). My boy loves their root beer with a cinnamon punch. I love their IPAs (Cow Bell and More Cow Bell) as well as the dark ale (Basilisks).“
“TL;DR amazing rustic decor with equally amazing new American-style food to match I came here on a weekday to hang out with some friends and was recommended by the attendant in their adjoining coworking space that the chicken sandwiches were the choice to make and it definitely didn't disappoint. Keeping it short and simple, I rarely ever crave new American cuisine since it's a hit or miss and some are good but most are mediocre with a price tag that isn't palatable, however, Bivouac was a clear exception The chicken sandwich was great, it was juicy and tender on the inside with a nice crispy exterior. The bun was lightly toasted inside and the cheese paired with the arugula and pickled onions were a blissful pair. The pickled onions cut through the fattiness and the arugula added a nice slightly bitter flavor contrast that I enjoyed Food aside, the decor was also well aligned with there themed location next door, the seating we had was a swing in a c-shape and moved all the c-shaped bench together which added a bit of thrill. It felt similar to a childhood experience and felt like one of those swings you'd have in your grandparent's yard or something similar Overall the setting and food were something I would come back to, if the interior was the only hallmark of this place I would likely not come back but the food from everyone I was with seemed to suit their taste buds well and equally fill everyone up“
“Allow me to explain the reasons why I love Seek Brewing. First, the beer is expertly brewed, clean fermentations, with proper fermenting times creates a level of lager brewing that few can match in San Diego. Every lager has been outstanding. This is why you’ll see other long time SD brewers hanging out here.Not a lager drinker? No worries, the line of pale ales, West coast IPAs and hazy IPAs should fulfill just about everyone’s drink needs, even a few fruited sour beers are available.The Room: Small cozy interior with a small bar and a few tables. Bright with a modern simple design logo that bucks the trends for most breweries.The Patio: This is a large outdoor communal space (shared by the three breweries) that offers picnic tables, comfy patio chairs, a janga set, dart boards, and corn-hole boards. Food trucks and pop-up food vendors provide the eats. It’s a great place to enjoy the SD sunshine.The People: This is the best part, from the owners to the warm welcoming beer-tenders who make you feel like a part of the family. One particular staff member is the amazing Savanna whose personal good natured charm could melt an iceberg, she’s knowledgeable about the products and truly a great beer-tender.Get some!“
“Stopped by because I saw the roll-up door was open. Usually they're closed when I've been in the area. I was blown away by the owner's sweet hospitality, welcoming me in even though he wasn't technically open and was preparing a delivery to a local high-end restaurant. (BTW, his ginger beer is sold at Seaside Market!) He told me a little about his story, how he got started and offered me a few samples to try, beginning with the award-winning flavor that had yuzu, mint, and something else. It was yummy! Looked like there were around 8-10 flavors on tap including a POG, matcha and ube. How fun is that! If you stop in on a typical day, there is some seating, merch to purchase and various flavors of ginger beer on tap to try. And the best part is you can take some for the road. I wasn't a fan of the ube flavored ginger beer but go try it and decide for yourself. There's gotta be some fans otherwise it wouldn't be featured.“
“What a gem! We absolutely loved this place—the decor, the attentive service, and especially their beer options! I particularly appreciated their selection of lighter, less-hoppy beers. It's refreshing to find a place in the city that offers decent options on lagers and pilsners, in addition to the usual IPAs. I especially enjoyed the 'Oh Yeah!'We'll definitely be coming back for more!“
“*amazing* food, superfun vibe, and a really great selection of guest taps (the BLAH house beers are, well, exactly as advertised - BLAH. ??♀️)I especially like the Highland Park Brewing beers (the pb stout Meryl) and the beers from Living Haus - standouts amid a week of standout beers! ?I had the Harvest pizza today - sweet potatoes, broccolini, really delish sauce “
“Delicious food and fun atmosphere. We came for late lunch before concert at Petco Park. Was fun to hear the sound check and Billy Joel. So many fun places to sit- see pictures. We sat on 2nd floor balcony and had prompt and friendly service by Spencer. The food is EXCELLENT. We enjoyed scotch eggs, the burger and crispy chicken sandwich. Burger was cooked perfectly, juicy and served with a delicious truffle aioli and roasted tomatoes and pickled onions. Highly recommend.“
“The grapefruit Let's Go IPA and Italian Pilsner are two favorites for sure. The place is perfect for family and friends. Ice cream next door for kids, taco truck close as well, and the best beer. Don't forget, they are dog-friendly!“
“A cute little bar in normal heights! Lots to look at inside and one walk is covered with Polaroids of dogs- so cute! Got a really good beer! Forgot the name, it was pineapple and a hazy ipa I believe and it might just be my new favorite beer! Lots of games to play and our bartender was the sweetest! Played some games for a while and had a good time here :)“
“My husband and I picked Kairoa to be our venue for our wedding reception after one single visit. The food was great and the staff was nice!The planning process was easy! Candy, the event coordinator, was helpful and easy to communicate with. We were able to reserve their “function room” for a 3 hour block. They had an extensive event menu to choose from that included food and drink options. They even communicated last minute about additional tables for gifts/desserts/etc, tv usage for slideshows, and additional dietary restriction questions.The day of was seamless. My group was about 20 people and the majority were able to arrive slightly early with even the offer to adjust the open bar time. The staff were amazing and upon arrival the setup was perfect. The area was semi-private with heaters. The spritzer bar was set up perfectly and they even made personalized drink menus with our names on it. The food came out about 30 minutes after our start time. We had NZ fries, buffalo wings, broccolini, and teriyaki beef skewers. As people ate and enjoyed the food, staff would replenish as necessary. Drinks were prompt and the wait and bar staff were attentive, friendly, and fast.The weather got a little windy/misty so the staff even worked quickly to move tables around to ensure our desserts and other personal items were safe.Overall the night was wonderful. Our guests loved the atmosphere, made the best out of the open bar, ate so much food, and celebrated our marriage.Thank you to all the staff at Kairoa that helped out on 4/4/24! You all exceeded our expectations on all accounts. You’ll always have a special place in our hearts for hosting this intimate, love-filled night for us. We will continue to come back and enjoy this great place!*I’ll update with pictures at a later time*“
“(+) Good vibes. Lots of seating and also outdoor patio available.(+) Food - we came during brunch hours and had the chicken and biscuits which was good.( ) Beers are good though I wish there was a bit more variety - lots of various IPAs. I'm not complaining though. The beers we had were very good.(+) Service was very friendly and welcoming.“
“I wasn't from the area and was prior researching good spots to ear. I wanted something just enough to last me 9 hours to hangout in Chula Vista and prep for Jiu-Jitsu/gym. The 5 Stars is on the food itself. Wish the water cup was bigger but oh well. Imma make this my Friday routine.“
“This is one of our family's absolute favorite places to go every weekend. We call it "our brewery." With the new owners, they have totally revamped the food menu and it is DELICIOUS!! They are putting out elevated bar food (ask them about the duck rillette).Their beer is awesome. The environment is exceptional. Go to SDBC!!!“
“Absolutely love this location - pop in if you get the chance. PROs: The staff is always on point. They never let you go more than about 2 mins from sitting down without having a beer in front of you. They work efficiently and are very courteous. Any and all of the IPAs are Top notch. The decor is excellent - lots of TVs with different content on. An adult atmosphere but I could easily see these being kid friendly as well. Our favorites for food are the wings, truffle fries, Ahi Salad, and jalapeño poppers. Bathrooms are always stocked and clean as well. CONs: If you come during game times or evenings, then get creative with parking.“
“Having not been "back home" in several years, I was shocked to see the changes to downtown. And... a brewery. The people there I spoke to are very friendly and show great pride in their craft. I tasted a few different beers and was very pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be a stopping point next time I'm in town“
“A nice salty little tap room in a place we never would have found if our dog hadn't broken a $550 nail... The bartender was the pleasantly gruff you would want to expect at a wee neighborhood place. He definitely had me nailed just walking in for a Porter, the wartime chocolate, and a fine pick it was. As always in San Diego, a very IPA heavy menu (5 IPA, 3 cream, 2 sour) out of 16 taps, but the Kolsh was good as well. Atmosphere was very nice, for a cozy little place, especially for Canadian WWII buffs. If I am back this way, I will be back.“