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North Park and South Park Taprooms for SD Beer Week 2026

North Park and South Park Taprooms for SD Beer Week 2026

North Park and South Park taprooms make the easiest Beer Week crawl in San Diego, and on Wednesday, Nov. 11, North Park Beer Co. will even drive you. Its free Drinkabout Bus runs 6–10 p.m. from the North Park taproom, with stops at NPBC, Fall North Park, Whistlestop, Bock, Fall South Park, Seek and Blind Lady Ale House, according to North Park Beer Co..

Every stop below was checked against the venue’s own website on Nov. 5, 2026. San Diego Beer Week runs Nov. 6–15; our San Diego Beer Week 2026 guide has the full calendar.

North Park taprooms on the Drinkabout route

North Park Beer Co.

  • Area: North Park
  • Address: 3038 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
  • Hours: Sun–Thu noon–10 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–midnight (kitchen closes at 9 p.m. Sun–Thu, 10 p.m. Fri–Sat)
  • Source: North Park Beer Co. (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

The bus starts here. Drinkabout riders get $6 full pours of Hop-Fu! and $5 tacos. The upstairs Dark Bar pours barrel-aged beers Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m.

Fall Brewing Company – North Park

  • Area: North Park (30th Street)
  • Address: 4542 30th St., San Diego, CA 92116
  • Hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight
  • Source: Fall Brewing (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

Fall says it has 20+ beers on tap, crowler and growler fills, and food trucks nightly.

Seek Beer Co.

  • Area: North Park (El Cajon Blvd.)
  • Address: 3052 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. C, San Diego, CA 92104
  • Hours: Mon and Wed 2–9 p.m., Tue and Thu 2–8 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–10 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m.
  • Source: Seek Beer Co. (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

A dog- and family-friendly brewery taproom with a large outdoor patio, according to Seek.

South Park taprooms and bars

Fall Brewing Company – Golden Rhino Room

  • Area: South Park
  • Address: 3010 Juniper St., Suite A, San Diego, CA 92104
  • Hours: Sun–Thu noon–10 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–midnight
  • Source: Fall Brewing (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

Fall’s South Park tasting room lists 18+ beers on draft. Its FAQ page shows slightly different weekend hours, so check before a late visit.

Whistle Stop Bar

  • Area: South Park
  • Address: 2236 Fern St., San Diego, CA 92104
  • Hours: Daily 2 p.m.–2 a.m.; happy hour 4–7 p.m.
  • Source: Whistle Stop (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

Whistle Stop is a bar, not a brewery; happy hour is $1 off taps and spirits.

Bock

  • Area: South Park (30th Street)
  • Address: 1521 30th St., San Diego, CA 92102
  • Hours: Mon–Thu 3–11 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–midnight, Sun 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
  • Source: Bock (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

Bock is 21+ only, with more than 30 beers on tap. Weekday happy hour runs 3–5 p.m.

Normal Heights stop

Blind Lady Ale House

  • Area: Normal Heights (Adams Ave.)
  • Address: 3416 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
  • Hours: Mon 5–10 p.m. (bar to 11), closed Tue, Wed–Thu 5–10 p.m. (bar to 11), Fri 3–10 p.m. (bar to midnight), Sat noon–10 p.m. (bar to midnight), Sun noon–10 p.m. (bar to 11)
  • Source: Blind Lady Ale House (Verified Nov. 5, 2026)

Times shown are food hours, with bar hours in parentheses. Blind Lady notes the hours are subject to change. Pets aren’t allowed inside.

North Park and South Park taprooms on the Nov. 11 bus

StopNeighborhoodWed. Nov. 11 hours
North Park Beer Co.North ParkNoon–10 p.m.
Fall North ParkNorth Park11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Seek Beer Co.North Park2–9 p.m.
Fall Golden Rhino RoomSouth ParkNoon–10 p.m.
Whistle StopSouth Park2 p.m.–2 a.m.
BockSouth Park3–11 p.m.
Blind Lady Ale HouseNormal HeightsFood 5–10 p.m., bar to 11

Hours from each venue’s own site, checked Nov. 5, 2026. The bus runs 6–10 p.m.

Drinkabout FAQ

Is the Drinkabout Bus free?
Yes. North Park Beer Co. says it is free to ride and asks riders to drink responsibly.
Where does the bus start?
At North Park Beer Co.’s North Park taproom, 3038 University Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Are all the stops 21+?
Bock says it is 21+ only. Check each venue’s own policy before you bring anyone under 21.

Plan your Beer Week crawl

Ride the bus Wednesday, or walk the 30th Street spine any night of the week. If you’re downtown for a game or a show, our downtown San Diego taprooms guide covers the other end of town.

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