AleSmith Brewing Company - San Diego, California

Hans F.

AleSmith is wonderful!!! This is a huge brewery and a staple in the San Diego brewing scene. In so many ways, it's an unsung hero of breweries to hang out at. They almost always have a food truck to grab a bite while you enjoy a huge variety of beer. Everything is well made, no offf flavor, and very clean. If you enjoy Stouts, they also feature a bunch of Speedway Stouts to choose from.

This is one of the few breweries that can accommodate huge parties. You can also rent out sections for special events. There is line dancing some days of the week in the back room as well.

There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Additionally, a large bar top where you can stand or sit and grab a quick drink. They have a huge patio area and endless parking to accommodate everyone. Throughout the brewery, there are TVs with the sports games on. On any given day, you will visit and see them supporting a charity, SDSU, or hosting an enthusiasts group of some kind. They even host a car show one is a while that awesome.

This brewery manages to maintain a small and local feel even though it is one of the most successful in San Diego. The staff is always helpful and attentive.

Christine T.

First time visiting from Texas. Great tasting beer. Was able to watch the college football playoff games on the big screen. There are heaters and a large oblong firepit outside to keep you warm. There is a pizza food truck that serves delicious thin crust pizza. Such a great experience

Greg K.

I went for a smaller private event and loved the appetizers and small bites provided. The beer, sparkling water, and water were all perfect. I wish they had cider available but the host didn’t include this with drinks that were options.

The outdoor patio is perfect for sunny or cloudy days. They have a large amount of shade and seating areas. They have food trucks that cycle through from people to order from.

Parking can get busy so keep your eyes pealed early.

Angel T.

Friendly and knowledgeable service. Amazing craft beers. The barrel aged stouts are worthy of high 👏 praise. Cheers!

FLASH B.

Finished the Bike's and Beers ride and what a nice event. Was reasonably organized (sometimes when a brewery/restaurant does a cycling event, it can be hit/miss), this was awesome! Beers were tasty, live band was solid. Chapeau to organizers!

Five S.

We came in on a Tuesday evening. Inside was spacious and not too loud. The picnic tables and benches present a laid-back vibe. The highlight, of course, is the beer. From IPA to stout an everything in between, beers here should satisfy any taste. I gave my first ever 5 point rating to the Barrel Aged Speedway Stout Vietnamese Coffee edition. The food truck was good, and all who were with me found something they liked. The gift shop is great, and folks can bring home beers, shirts, hats, glasses, and more. I will certainly come back if I’m in San Diego.

Cristina M. D. O.

Great customer service in the front.
Buuuuuuuutttttt… what’s up with the cans
Didn’t realize it, til I got home. My husband should have done better and inspected the cans.

Tara W.

Located east of La Jolla on AleSmith Court in San Diego, this brewery has indoor and outdoor seating. The patio was closed for a private event when we arrived. There are a variety of ales, and they let our group try many samples and ask a lot of questions. They have some limited snacks available to purchase. They have a gift shop with beers, glasses, apparel, etc.