The Church

Have not been to church in a while but made an exception for the altar of beer. Great place for a few quick drinks before a Padres Game. A short walk but way less crowders and good beer choices.

We had a nice time at this cool location. They are dog friendly and have different seating options. My only complaint is that several beers were too high on the ABV for driving. The beers:WWJD Wit 4/5Pickleball Pale 4/5Unseen Things tropical rye IPA 4/5Farmhouse rustic lager 5/5Red Poppy 4/5

The beer here is great! Highly recommend. The atmosphere is very chill. Lots of people doing work on laptops, not too noisy, laid back vibe. The service is great! Very friendly and very knowledgeable. I believe I had the Red Barn and it was vey good. It was a great spot to stop into before heading to the Padres game.

Now this is truly a hidden gem! Hidden in East Village, a few blocks away from Petco Park, is an unassuming historic building from 1906 that looks kinda of like a church... turns out it was a Mexican Presbyterian Church back in the days. Upon entering, you are transported into a small town church, stain-glass, pews and all. The main difference is the podium area has been transformed into a daft beer bar!Although not a restaurant, they serve brunch on the weekend between 11-1, with a nice variety of breakfast sandwiches/burritos, Micheladas & Mimosas, and of course their large selection of specialty beer on draft. As this was a church and remains themed as a church, the names of the beer reflect it. There were so many that I wanted to try, I just asked the beertender to surprise me with 3 tastings of IPA's. They don't have flights, but do sell tasting size glasses at $3 each. I ended up with the Jesus, Mary & Joseph, the Every Everything, and The Right Side of Happiness. All were wonderful, but my favorite of the 3 was Jesus, Mary & Joseph - which was fitting as it was Christmas Eve! The beertender was very friendly and the other patrons there were all quite cheery and friendly looking people. It was a nice mix of people, so anyone would easily feel welcomed there. To top it off, they are very dog friendly as well. I've seen the sign outside that reads "The Church is Now Open" a few times and was happy to be able to finally stop in. I will definitely be back again to try all the other IPA on draft!

If we could only fix the problem with the flies flying around, add a few more options to diversity the menu (but something like 32 beers on tap, I hear) and improve the air circulation, we could have a great thing going. Overall, yes, this is a highly unique spot. And the staff is very attentive and helpful. You can also order hot dogs (and other items) next door and dine in here. Great concept all around. But it gets a bit sticky/uncomfortable and, unless you are bound to the beer assortment (which is very popular with some of the locals), there is not much of a main draw beyond the beautiful setting.

We yelped 'breweries' and hit 4 of them this night. It was blah blah blah . Then we made it here. Perfect finish. Definitely saved the best for last! The beer was great! The place is super cool inside. And the 2 people working were all smiles. I want to come back soon!!

Come for the beer and stay for the clever naming. They have very good brews and you can order from bar to get take out from the hotdog spot Nextdoor! I ordered the Avant Gourde and it was a delightful fall flavored beer that wasn't too heavy handed on the pumpkin flavor. The staff was super friendly and the vibe is very much a small church with stained glass and pews, everything you'd expect from church.

First time at The Church by The Lost Abbey and was super impressed by the beautifully decorated location and the relaxed vibe inside. It's located within a historical building which dates from 1906 and originally was a Mexican Presbyterian church. They did a great job refurbishing while keeping the church feel. They have a wide selection of beers and hard teas. We ordered a hard tea and a lighter IPA and I really enjoyed the hard tea as it was super refreshing. The Church has a tv in the corner and they had the Padres game on so we sat down to watch a couple innings of baseball. Like most tasting rooms you go up and order and get your beer while at the register. You can keep a tab open or close it immediately.Over to the left there is a register where you can order from the neighboring hot dog place, Doggos Gus if you get hungry. The employees were really helpful in making suggestions on what to order. We will definitely return another night when we have more time to hang out.There is no parking lot and street parking is hard to find in the area. If you aren't nearby already I would recommend taking ride-share or the nearby trolley to get there.

I love this place!! Suck a great vibe. And the artwork is killer! Such a great place to grab a couple beers, contemplate life and chill with friends! The artwork is amazing too...unfortunately it's not for sale!The IPA's are amazing and the Javaland Ipa is spectacular!! Do yourself a favor and stop in and see Laura and also order a TJ dog next door before you leave. Made for a great weekend!!

4 for location. Cannot give that a 5.....Ambiance is perfect for "sacrilegious" church. From the names of the beer to the altar of beer taps, this was the best. Whoever was behind the bar serving was great and the coasters were hilarious. Great stop on our brewery stops. Only downfall for me, location. It's in an old church, which is perfect (The Lost Abbey is on the front carpet). The issue is the area. Honestly, if I was alone, I wouldn't have stopped.