New English Brewing - San Diego Brewery
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About New English Brewing - San Diego Brewery
New English Brewing is an independent, family-owned brewery in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego. Founder Simon Lacey, originally from England, started it in 2007. The brewery says it has won nearly 50 medals at competitions including the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup.
New English brews a wide range of styles, from IPAs and stouts to lagers, fruit beers, Belgian ales and sours, plus hard seltzers and a non-alcoholic beer. The brewery says Pure & Simple IPA won gold at the San Diego International Beer Competition, and Brewers Special Brown Ale took bronze at the 2016 World Beer Cup.
The brewery runs two tasting rooms, the Barrel Room and the Pub, plus a patio and lawn with plenty of outdoor seating. The Pub side has TVs for sports and a games room with darts. It is a family-friendly and dog-friendly spot, and kids are welcome.
Food trucks are not allowed on site, but you can order delivery from a nearby pizza spot or taco stand, or bring your own food. New English requires booking ahead for private parties or any group of 10 or more, through its website.
From New English Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Is New English Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. It is a family and dog friendly establishment, and dogs and kids are both welcome.
Does New English Brewing serve food?
Food trucks aren't allowed on site. You can order delivery from a nearby pizza place or taco spot, or bring your own food.
Can I book a private event at New English?
Yes. There is a booking form on its website for private parties and for groups of 10 or more. Read its event policies first.
Is New English Brewing wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is 2 miles away. Mission Brewing's Sky Deck and UCSD locations are both 2.6 miles away, and Bücha Hard Kombucha is 3.8 miles away.
Answers come from New English Brewing's website and its Google listing, read September 27, 2026.
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Before you visit New English
Expect two tasting rooms under one roof, plus a patio and lawn out back. The Barrel Room opens onto the outdoor space through big glass doors, and the Pub side has TVs and a games room with darts.
Food trucks aren't allowed on site, so plan on delivery from a nearby pizza place or taco spot, or bring your own food. Check newenglishbrewing.com before you go to see the tap list, since the lineup changes.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is 2 miles away. Mission Brewing's Sky Deck and UCSD locations are both 2.6 miles away, and Bücha Hard Kombucha is a bit further at 3.8 miles.