Score 89/100 · Order: Hazy IPA or saison · $7–10/pint
North Park Beer Co. is the model for a modern neighborhood brewery. The taproom is warm and inviting, the beer list ranges from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs to farmhouse saisons, and the pizza is good enough to order even if you are not drinking. The North Park location is surrounded by restaurants and bars, making it a natural stop on a crawl. The staff is friendly, the music is good, and the crowd is a mix of beer geeks and locals. It is the best brewery in San Diego for a casual evening with friends.