Mission Brewery - San Diego

Great atmosphere. Service was ok. It did not feel like the safest of areas. The beer tasters we're pretty good.

I was here as part of a gig I did with a pipe band I'm involved in about a few months ago.Walking in, the atmosphere of the brewery was rustic, witty and inviting, with some modern implementations, and seemed to fit the overall... *mission* of the establishment. It's a very casual spot to stop by in before a Padres game (as they seemed to cater to, given there's access to it on a sign pointing towards the staircase). I kept thinking we were at the bottom of the stadium, but as it turns out they probably have widescreen TVs up there that lets you watch the ball game from there.After our usual break, the first attempt to get a drink was a little rough since it was pretty busy throughout, but the second attempt after another break, a bandmate and I got our drinks: I ordered a 4 oz English Mild if I remember correctly, and I think they at the time got a lager or a blonde--I'm not totally certain. Their prices were actually relatively decent if not modest; lots of places where you'd normally buy beer from are actually far more expensive, especially these days, than just getting it from a (specialised) liquor store. Needless to say, the Mild was actually spot on and very flavourful: the smell and the modest alcohol content actually did a whole lot of good to the overall drinking experience of this English Mild they brew there; it became an *instant* favourite. The flavour and its pricing overall made that very small purchase really worth my time and money spent.On top of that, the staff I encountered, however very limited in my experience, was courteous and patient, especially the bartender at the time. She looked rather busy tackling multiple orders at once with crowds of patrons awaiting her availability, which makes me feel pretty merciful as I understand how things are in that situation, but the patrons themselves were pretty good as well, not just because they were being given a Celtic treat. So the overall atmosphere of those in the brewery were very positive.If I ever had the chance to go back down to Downtown S.D., this would be the place I'd try to mosey back onto to try their other offerings.

In my opinion this is one of so cals best beers/brewery. I always buy my kegs here and I am treated like an actual person with professionalism. Special thanks to Emily, Johnny and Aaron for accommodating me. See you guys again when this one gets tapped out!

Haven't been in a long while and thought my favorite beer had been discontinued as I haven't seen it in stores forever. But I was happy to find it was on tap under a new name. Doggy Shores. Love this place just don't get downtown that often to visit.

Friendly service, good beer. The old Wonder Bread factory provides a great backdrop for an excellent atmosphere.