The Most Scrumptious Breweries in Riverside

Brewery X

★★★★☆ 4.3 (36) • $$

"Prolly the best option of food in this side of the terminal. Great stop for some brews and pizza. Gotta say don't skip out on their pizza. Soo yum. One size 24" can easily feed a family of 4. Service can be a lil slow but you're in an airport"

Evans Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (89) • $$

"This is a fun little spot. The staff is cool and the vibe is nice. Great place to hang out and have a few drinks, talk and play some games. I'm probably not the best person to review a brewery because I really don't like beer. I'm more of a Whisky kind of guy. But I will say that I tried all of their seltzers and they were really good. My fiance loves their Nects on the Beach which has a nectarine flavor. In fact, we just brought home a couple of 4-packs. What I will say is that their prices are awesome. Such a great value in today's economy."

8 Bit Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"8 Bit Brewing Company in Murrieta is doing something right.They have a great location right off of Jefferson Ave and Date St in Murrieta, just a few blocks west of the 15 freeway.The brewery has indoor and patio seating, and can accommodate many guests making it a perfect place for group outings and family gatherings. We stayed a few hours into the evening and got to sit near their fire pits, which were nice. It did get colder so I wish they had some of the heat lamps turned on near us.They have the typical gastropub offerings and a large selection of drinks. We ordered a variety of items from their menu and enjoyed snacking on all the dishes. I especially was impressed with the Chicharrones because it came out sizzling and warm, and it had a kick to it. Spicy and crunchy. Inside, they have an arcade including pinball machines for all ages. To play any of the games, you'll need to purchase a game card and load points onto it. They have a machine that can guide you through the process. Similar to Dave & Busters or Round1 cards.The service could have been handled better when we arrived. Long story short, we stayed in the hostess's view near the pinball machines while we waited for our party's patio seating. Somehow they "gave up our seats" to another party because we didn't come fast enough after they sent out the notification text. Mind you, we came within 3 minutes after because we were in the arcade but most of our party were still seated near the hostess stand. Anyway, we eventually were seated in the patio after an additional 10 minutes. The only weird thing the hostess asked us was if we were going to be making food purchases, as if it were a requirement to be given patio seats. And the answer was: of course! (That's what we came to do: eat, stay, play, and drink!) We ordered inside because the kids were hungry - that doesn't mean we weren't going to order again after we sat down.Overall, despite the service we received with just trying to get seated, 8 Bit Brewing Company checks off all the goods: good for all ages, great for groups and families, good drinks, good food, and lovely atmosphere. A decent 3.8 but I'm rounding my rating to a 4 because we had a great time."

Luchador Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (461) • $$

"Packed event with kick back vibe, if ya need a quick bite and drink you should definitely check this place out. Service was quick. You order food at a cute old school looking van and in return you'll receive a buzzer once your order is ready for pick up.The food was OK. I personally enjoyed the Churros with ice cream but as for other foods it was a bit salty. But hey, it goes well with beer!Come early if you have a party to save your tables."

3 Iron Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.8 (80) • $

"After all these years, 3 Iron is still our goto brewery. Great people, excellent beer."

Brewery X

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Bomb ass pizza! Great drink selection. I always get the seltzers they taste great. Strong and tasty is a good combo for a drink. I recommend the huckleberry, sweet enough but definitely tart and the seltzer has enough carbonation. Try the buffalo chicken pizza it is the best but if you like pepperoni get it and ask for the hot honey and crushed red peppers. Pro tip ask for it well done so the under carriage is crunchy."

Beachwood Brewing - SteelCraft Garden Grove

★★★★☆ 3.7 (48)

"Inside Steelcraft with a lot of other food vendors, Beachwood is the only spot with alcoholic drinks. Since we already ate, we came to grab a drink. The bartender was nice and there's a solid selection to choose from.I really love this space with so much patio seating all around. There are huge jenga blocks to play and the string lights give such a vibe. For a Friday night, they weren't too busy either. It's the perfect place for large groups or date nights and there's a little bit of everything for everyone."

House of Booze

★★★★★ 4.6 (56) • $$

"Let's start with love:Love, love, LOVE the beer selection here. The coolers are nice and COLD! Seriously bring a jacket and take your time. Unfortunately there are no baskets so hold what you can in your arms. They have a SELECTION!! It's honestly one of the best liquor stores in the area!Now... the not so lovely:When you walk in, you're lucky if you're greeted, much less have someone at the counter. If someone is at the counter good luck getting a friendly face. It's truly so unfortunate that a place so great, a gem even, does not have the customer service to match. It's honestly what keeps me away. The prices aren't bad, AT ALL! It truly is a place to stop by to, if you're looking for some craft beer and you're in the area. I just hope they can get their attitudes together."

Juniper & Morgan Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (122) • $

"After paying $55! for two beer flights at Breury down the street we went to Juniper and Morgan. We met an owner, Kathy. She apologized for not having the full selection (the parent company in San Diego controls the beer distribution) but she had 10 different beers for our experimental flights. I like the Golden Ticket, a Porter that's almost a Stout with no special flavors like chocolate or oatmeal. Could drink it all day. Then Kathy comes out a gives my newly 21 son a growler of Rice Lager called Mahjong on the house to celebrate his birthday. What a great place!"

Lamppost Pizza Main Street Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (537) • $$

"Had a pizza craving tonight, so we hit up Lamppost. Usually they are amazing, but tonight the pizzas were dry and there was little to no sauce. When I say dry even the crust of the pizza seemed off and over cooked. The only saving grace was their yummy ranch! We ordered 2 medium 1 topping pizza."

Route 30 Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.6 (149) • $$

"First time here and I was really impressed with the service and food/drinks. We ordered pizza and wings and they were both good. Our drinks came out quick and tasted great. The place has TVs to watch sports and open space with enough seating. I would definitely come back again."

Packinghouse Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (172) • $$

"I went for an IE Vegan Event that was held at the Brewery. I did not have any beer at this event. This review is strictly regarding the event.The event included multiple vendor popups from food to beauty to health products. Vendors set up in the alley behind the brewery, there was plenty of parking in the front of the business off of Central Ave.There were many picnic style tables and metal tables set up, but as the event started filling up, the tables went pretty quickly. I would suggest getting to this event early.We tried many different foods; Mexican tacos and taquitos and aguas frescas. The Jamaica-Strawbery was delicious! Also had vegan fried sushi topped with fried shrimp and fried tofu. Delicious vegan ribs with Mac n cheese. The ribs were made with jackfruit and mushrooms and covered with delicious barbecue sauce. Then we had fried oyster "chicken" and fried king oyster "fish." The fish looked almost identical to real fish, it was mind blowing. Everything I tried was out-of-this-world delicious. The brewery was taking orders and many people were taking advantage of their offerings of beer and cider.Please visit this event on Sundays, you won't be disappointed. The schedule can be found on the IG page: IE Vegan Sundays."

Brue Crue

★★★★★ 4.8 (33) • $$

"Checked out this new tap house today and it was worth it. Incredible vibes, great selection of local brews on tap, it's a must visit for anyone in the IE."

Carbon Nation Brewing

★★★★★ 4.8 (31)

"Great, quaint brewery.Seltzers are amazing!!! Mix of light-IPA beers. Something for everyone"

Route 30

★★★★★ 4.5 (48) • $$

"You walk in, looks kinda spartan...concrete floor, a few simple chairs, a basic bar, beer taps, and a friendly barkeep who asks "Whadaya have friend?" That's it? Yep, and after you try their beers, you will agree that's all you need for a great experience. It's all about the beer! And your charming company that happens to accompany you here, of course. Next time I will try a flight. NOTE: Yelp business name should be "Route 30 Brewing Company.""

I & I Brewing

★★★★☆ 4 (158) • $

"Loved this lil place! We went for the 1x monthly comedy show on Fridays (via eventbrite). The Jamaica and the Kactus Kooler were sweet and dangerous lol. They really creep up on you. The comedy set was amazing! There were 9 of them last night and everyone was funny. There was a food truck and also chips for sale. The staff is courteous. Kinda hidden in an industrial area. I definitely recommend. Even people who "don't like beer" will find something delicious to sip on. Prices were really fair."

Hangar 24 Craft Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (736) • $$

"Love this place! It is family friendly and dog friendly. Lots of space to find a seat and hangout. Food is great too!"

Last Name Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (441) • $$

"First time visiting, cool little spot that is easy to find when you know what you're looking for. Indoor and outdoor seating so options abound. Had a live band the Saturday we were there that was pretty solid for a 2 man band! Shuffleboard was fun and right in the perfect spot to watch the band and have a drink. Beer tenders were nice and informative, some reviews knock em but aside from not having an urgency sense they took the time with each person they were assisting. Way better selection of beers and seltzers than what shows online. The strawberry blonde was delightful with the perfect balance of sweetness at the finish. The red was good, nutty but not overpowering. Didn't see any stouts on deck but may have overlooked it. Worth the visit for sure, maybe skip the food truck and hit the Hat like we did. Something about chili cheese fries after some beers is just perfect!"

Common Corners Brewing

★★★★★ 4.7 (118) • $$

"Came twice within a week and will definitely keep coming back! This place is just too awesome to not be added to the list of one of my favorite local hangouts. You can BYO food here (I ordered AMAZING Chicken Quesadillas from next door), and parking is never an issue. Customer service is great and the price is SUPER reasonable. Beer options are pretty limited but not a deal breaker as long as you're looking for some place around the neighborhood to have a good time. Thumbs all the way UP!"

Claremont Craft Ales

★★★★☆ 4.4 (341) • $$

"Such a fun spot! Lots of outdoor and indoor space, great selection of beers and very friendly staff! Really enjoyed visiting here and will be back!"

Prison Break Brewery

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"Place is not there. Might have been a pop up. Wasted a trip when going to catch a game at cal bap. Settled for some tall cans at a local liquor store."

Level Up Brewcade

★★★★★ 4.6 (11)

"Used to come here under old ownership & WOW since this new ownership what a difference! Very hip & young! I love me an opportunity to drink & play arcade games! The decor is so detailed & hits it right on theme! The owner is so nice & friendly & hats off to you sir, the drinks are so good! I loved the aqua frescas, so refreshing & flavorful! As small as the place is, there is quite a bit of variety for games to play! Would def come here again if I was brewery hopping!"

Vendetta Brewing

★★★★★ 4.7 (39) • $$

"Great craft beers. I loved their porters and Simcoe Session IPA. The owner was very nice, super friendly and informative loved the clean and modern atmosphere. During our visit they had 10 beers on tap and they were all damn good. Highly recommend this place. Have visited only two times so far and it's still so new that few people know about it. Enjoy it before it gets super crowded as it will inevitably be."

Bottle Logic Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (985) • $$

"Nice ambience, excellent beer. Very nice place to hangout with friends.They have wide range collection and they keep updating often with new options"

Metabolic Brewing Co

★★★★★ 4.9 (19)

"Came on Friday night to check out this new local brewery, I love how close this is to my house! The inside is decorated like an 80s horror mad scientist theme with the paintings and prints on the walls. But I think my favorite thing here is there are several tv's playing horror movies and 80s cartoons. There's a really cool space in one corner with a huge projector that was playing Transformers cartoon, with couches, a table, and bookshelves full of games. It was the cutest lounge area. The employees and the owners are all extremely nice. My husband spoke with the owners and we are so excited to have not just a cool spot close to home but a cool spot owned by such nice people. We're super excited to see what activities you guys bring to the area! My husband tried the Ground Glass and the Lobotomia, he loved both. I had the west coast IPA with rosemary and the seltzer with passion fruit (I can't remember the names!) and both were delicious too. We look forward to going back!"

Broken Timbers Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.5 (47)

"An unexpected pleasure and great tasting brew. I found the establishment by accident and had a nice experience. Chey was a pleasure to share life's sojourn, straight out of the Wild West. She talked about the other brews available and their characteristics. I settled on the blond brew and wasn't disappointed. It was tasty and crisp. I highly recommend the brewery as you won't be disappointed with both the beer and ambience. Kudos!"

Strum Brewing Co.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (115) • $

"This is a great place to get together with friends. Friendly owners and great brew. Love the theme nights and how welcoming this place is to everyone."

Stone Church Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (196) • $$

"Stumbled upon this spot while visiting my sister after having lunch. Very clean place with excellent staff. The atmosphere was very nice even tho it was not busy. The bartender was very attentive and friendly also had suggestions on what beer to try. Will definitely come back."

Hamilton Family Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (609) • $$

"I visited this bar with my colleagues, and we loved it! The ambiance is very relaxed, and you can even bring your dog. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and efficient. The drinks were delicious; we tried the Watermelon Blonde, Double Mango, and Ukelele Baby. I enjoyed the flavors and all the drinks were very refreshing."

Monkey King Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (44) • $$

"Monkey King Brewery is located in the Cravings by 99 Ranch - Eastvale foodhall. This is named after the Monkey King from Journey to the West, a legendary novel turned into TV series about a Buddhist pilgrimage to the western region to obtain Buddhist sacred texts, enduring trials and sufferings, to bring the sutra back to China. The Monkey King was the main disciples and protector during the journey. I love the name cause this series was something I would watch with my late grandma during my childhood. Anyways back to this lovely brewery. They had so many tasty options on tap. Yan helped us and was so friendly to offer samplings. It is so rare to say but I enjoyed everything I sampled: - Harland Japanese Lager 4% - ACE Guava Cider 5% - Mother Cali Creamin' 5%- NITRO Modern Times Black House Oatmeal Coffee Stout 5.8%My favorite was the nitro modern times black house oatmeal stout but I was so full and so I couldn't handle finishing a stout. I went with the ACE guava cider which was a light unique pick I really enjoyed. I really like that I had the option to enjoy my beverage at the bar and watch TV or take my drink and walk around the foodhall. Cheers!"

Smog City Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (78) • $$

"Located inside the Glendora Public Market. Has a wide variety of beers to choose from. I'm not a beer gal but if it's your thing, you'll never be short on options. It's a brewery so no wine, no cocktails, etc. Though they do have some strong beer (goes up to 14% for the highest volume). But the stronger the beer, the darker & bitter it is... should have went for their strongest cider instead. Ambiance is casual, tons of food vendor around to pair your beer with. Service is good, quick & simple."

Raymond Ave brewing company

★★★★★ 4.9 (18)

"Great intimate place to enjoy a good craft beer. Good friendly service. Dog friendly. I walk my dog there and have a beer or two :)"

Hops and Spokes Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (72) • $$

"We love this Yucaipa Brewery! Fun environment, delicious Beer & close to home. I love how they advertise for their upcoming events."

Bootlegger's Brewery - Costa Mesa

★★★★☆ 4.2 (175) • $$

"Great selection! This place always hits the spot love that they have a patio area too. And the staff is so welcoming with wanting to suggest whatever you're craving!! Emily, especially! Super friendly! We're gonna bit the Fullerton location next. And soon."

everywhere

★★★★☆ 4.4 (145) • $$

"I love this brewery! Been twice. First with my friend who is a member and gets two flights every month. And back again with my other friends tonight. Their IPAs, rice lager, and seltzers are delicious. My favorites are the first two. "Must be a feeling" is a great IPA. The staff is wonderful. Love chatting with Allison. She loves the product and is so funny/friendly. Got a four pack today too to share with others. Looking forward to my next visit!"