Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/15/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Verified Independent Large BreweryLarge Brewery
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy
2215 India St, San Diego, California, 92101-1725
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Large Brewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- No standing kitchen listed — nearby restaurants and BYOF policies vary.
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.
On tap
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7 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.2% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.2% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 7.1% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.2% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.3% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.1% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 4.9% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
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4.6 ★
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Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/10/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/5/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/16/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/11/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy FAQs
Is Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy dog friendly?
Yes. Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy is dog friendly in San Diego, including patio seating.
Does Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy serve food or host food trucks?
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy does not currently list a standing kitchen or daily food-truck rotation. Nearby restaurants and BYOF rules vary.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy?
Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Ballast Point Brewing Company - Little Italy lists outdoor patio seating in San Diego, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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