They’re the best base for San Diego Beer Week, Nov. 6–15, and for the Nov. 7 Dia de los Deftones festival at Petco Park, which the Padres list with Deftones, The Neighbourhood, AFI and more on two stages. Here are verified spots in East Village, Little Italy and the waterfront edge of downtown, each with an address, hours and a source.
Reference Log
Every listing below was checked against its official site on Nov. 4, 2026. Hours can change during Beer Week, so check again before you go. For the full week’s calendar, see our San Diego Beer Week 2026 guide.
East Village taprooms near Petco Park
Bay City Brewing Co. East Village
- Area: East Village, a few blocks from Petco Park
- Address: 627 Eighth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
- Hours: The site lists two schedules. Its table shows Mon–Wed 3–9 p.m., Thu noon–9 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–11 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; its footer lists different weekday and Sunday hours. Call (619) 770-1844 to confirm.
- Source: Bay City Brewing (Verified Nov. 4, 2026)
Bay City lists house beer, craft cocktails and food, including pizzas and wings, plus a rooftop. Rooftop hours depend on weather and events.
Little Italy and Kettner Blvd. downtown San Diego taprooms
Ballast Point Little Italy
- Area: Little Italy
- Address: 2215 India St., San Diego, CA
- Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–9 p.m. per the official page (other days not shown in our check; call (619) 255-7213)
- Source: Ballast Point (Verified Nov. 4, 2026)
Ballast Point says it takes reservations and walk-ins, and the page lists a Nov. 7 event and trivia on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Stone Brewing Tap Room – Kettner
- Area: Downtown, near Santa Fe Depot (south edge of Little Italy)
- Address: 1202 Kettner Blvd., Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92101
- Hours: Sun–Thu noon–9 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–10 p.m.
- Source: Stone Brewing (Verified Nov. 4, 2026)
It’s a tasting room and retail shop in the historic McClintock Warehouse, with a patio garden. Leashed pets are welcome.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company – Downtown
- Area: Downtown (Columbia St.), between Little Italy and the Gaslamp
- Address: 1157 Columbia St., San Diego, CA 92101
- Hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; happy hour daily 3–5 p.m.
- Source: Karl Strauss (Verified Nov. 4, 2026)
This is a full brewpub with food; reserve through the Karl Strauss site.
Waterfront bonus
Protector Brewery Hide Site
- Area: Downtown waterfront (Lane Field, by the InterContinental)
- Address: 901 Bayfront Ct., Ste. 102, San Diego, CA 92101
- Hours: Mon–Thu 1–9 p.m., Fri noon–9 p.m., Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Source: Protector Brewery (Verified Nov. 4, 2026)
Garage parking is under the InterContinental, and Protector validates up to one hour.
Downtown San Diego taprooms at a glance
| Taproom | Area | Sat. Nov. 7 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City East Village | East Village | Noon–11 p.m. (site table; confirm) |
| Ballast Point Little Italy | Little Italy | Not shown; call |
| Stone Tap Room – Kettner | Kettner Blvd. | Noon–10 p.m. |
| Karl Strauss Downtown | Columbia St. | 11 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Protector Hide Site | Waterfront | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
Hours from official sites, checked Nov. 4, 2026.
Downtown San Diego taprooms we skipped
Mission Brewing’s East Village tasting room at 1441 L St. is not on this list. Mission left the Wonder Bread building on Aug. 31, 2026, San Diego Beer News reported, though Mission’s own locations page still lists a downtown spot. Petco Park is at 100 Park Blvd.; doors for Dia de los Deftones open at 3:35 p.m. per Live Nation.
Downtown taproom FAQ
Plot your downtown Beer Week route
Pick a Little Italy start, finish in East Village, and you’re walking distance from the stadium on Nov. 7. Heading inland later in the week? Our Miramar breweries guide covers Beer City.
Transmission complete.
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