Half Door Brewing

Awesome bar by the Padres stadium! After a long day at a conference, my colleagues and I made our way to get some drinks, appetizers, and bit of food. It's an old style house that's been refurbished with great bar seating indoor with classy architecture and quaint outdoor seating. We sat on their terrace top and had great vibes with sun, breeze, and the city view. Our server, Dominic, was awesome with lots of energy and attention to our dining experience. We started off with pretzel bites, and they were salted to perfection. My colleagues just got drinks but I was starving for some solid food. I ordered a medium rare goat cheese burger, and I was so happy with the portion size. Great flavors of goat cheese, delicious meat, onion jam, and garlic aioli. So massive that I had to cut the burger in half. Very filling and I would definitely order again.

Loved the experience of this place, and I definitely recommend that you too as well!

My boyfriend and I went on a Thursday afternoon. Tyler was the bartender and he was so nice. You know how bartenders sometimes talk too much and you wish they stopped talking... Tyler was so opposite, I think he wished we stopped bothering him haha. The drinks were amazing, he was so nice to chat with while we both had drinks, we got to try very interesting beers and whiskeys and their housemade seltzer was pretty good!
We usually go to little food hall for drinks and glad to say we have a new bar to come visit when we go
To San Diego now.

This is a nice brewery that is not smack dab in the middle of the craziness. There are two levels and the upstairs is a lot quieter and gives a view of the downstairs bar. You can also sit out on the deck and people watch or enjoy the view.

Give it a try and you will enjoy yourself.

This place is down the street from my law school so when I'm in town I love to visit them for a nice cold beer and some bites!

My husband and I shared some scotch eggs and ahi tuna tacos. They were out of the aioli that goes on the tacos, but the chef was innovative and gave us other sauces to try! So yummy!

I like that this brewery has different seating options. Inside they have their standard bar with also seating that faces the street and cozy little nooks for two. Outside on the main level there is seating or you can take the stairs to the second floor too.

Great spot for a first date or a cozy catch up session with a friend!

Still one of my favorite local places to grab a drink and food! Lots of beer choices and unique craft cocktails.
Service is always friendly and you get that local vibe which is great in such a touristy area.
I love the chicken bowl and Shepherds pie when I want comfort food. Always enough for 2 meals for me!

QUICKIE REVIEW
Great spot to swing by before the game.

FOOD
This is what I tried:
Bangers N Mash
Scotch Egg
Irish Beer

First introduction to bangers & mash and it was a good one. It was seasoned well and flavor. Scotch egg was a bit more of an interesting taste but the sauce that came with it made it for me.

PARKING
No, street parking.

SERVICE
Good. Waitress took care of us in a timely manner and nice.

PRICE
Less than $50 for two. Came during game day so took advantage of the specials they had.

TIP/OTHER THOUGHTS
They had regular table seating but also had sofa seating, which is where I ate. It made for a cool, different experience.

Restaurant 9/10 Honestly just wow, I haven't even gotten the rest of my food when starting this review but posting when I'm done here... absolutely amazing place. I would give 6 stars if I can. The food is so Homey and the vibes are very comforting. The service is super friendly and kind. I've been to many pubs and bars and restaurants and this has to be one of the better ones I've been to.
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If I could, I'd be in a loop of truffle fry eating
Fluffy bread in the sandwich. Solid 6/10 sandwich. Good but not amazing. Mostly because it is a simple tasting sandwich.

Great brewery. Their variety of beer was impressive and they were still all pretty good. I got a flight and honestly enjoyed all the beers. Quaint little place with cozy outdoor seating, not a ton of space but it wasn't a problem. They had some outdoor heaters on the patio, too. No issues with service and the food was actually really good. I got a fancy version of the classic KFC bowl and it was to die for. Also tried the pretzel bites - HIGHLY recommend those. No complaints, would def go again for brunch!

Ate dinner and tried beers here as walk-ins on a Saturday evening. We didn't even have to wait for a table! Service was quick, friendly, and efficient. It has a basic brewery atmosphere. The food was really good and as a vegetarian, I was pleased to have good options. I got a salad which was delicious and filling. We tried the goat cheese balls and they were yummy but a bit much - very filling. Lots of beers and even a seltzer. I would have liked to see multiple seltzers or a cider but otherwise no complaints.

My rating is between a 3 and a 4 only because of inconsistent execution and the price for brunch. I've lived in the neighborhood for over 5 years and really like to come here, they have a great menu focused on British cuisine. The stars of the menu: Salmon (meal or salad), sausage roll bites, fish and chips, Mac and Cheese and their vege stir fry. I really like the variety of their menu, there is something for everyone and diversity for your mood or appetite. If you love pasties from London, then you must get the sausage bites! It's by far my favorite item. My second favorite dish is the salmon salad- salmon is cooked well, not dry with excellent flavor. All of their salads are great btw. Service is pretty good, sometimes you have to look for your server here though. But everyone is friendly and helpful. The decor is unique and interesting. It's an old house converted to a restaurant with cool outdoor seating on both the first and second floors. Inside you have a vintage style decor with cool wallpaper and a two story open bar that is something to see. If they are busy, the food is executed well, if they are slow not so much (you think the opposite would be true). I've had a few meals that just weren't up to par. Brunch- well, I just don't think breakfast for two people should cost $60, plain and simple. You just don't get value for the money. It's also a small brunch menu, not a lot of choices. However, this a place worth coming to- cool ambiance and steps away from Petco park, or a reasonable walk to the Rady shell. A nice option outside of the gaslamp. If you come, you must try the sausage bites! They are so good.