Brewery Profile

Huntington Beach Beer Co

A short walk from the Huntington Beach pier and the sand, this brewpub sits in one of the city’s most recognizable visitor zones. Its role in the local beer scene is also notable: Huntington Beach Beer Co. is known as the city’s oldest brewpub and has been pouring fresh pints since the early days of craft beer. Visitors should expect a place defined less by novelty and more by continuity, with the main reason to stop being house-brewed beer in a beach-town setting. For someone exploring Orange County beer, it offers a way to connect a classic Huntington Beach outing with one of the city’s established craft beer addresses.

Travelers in this part of Southern California often look for beer that fits the pace of the coast: something refreshing after time in the water, a walk along the pier, or an afternoon on the beach. This is where the brewery’s familiar styles make sense. A locally brewed session IPA or classic pale ale suits the setting without requiring a detour from the day’s beach plans. It is not necessary to treat the stop as a destination-only brewery visit; it works just as well as part of a casual Huntington Beach itinerary, especially for visitors who want a local pint rather than a generic bar stop near the waterfront.

Because specific amenities are not confirmed here, the taproom is the place to verify the day’s pours and any current details such as hours, seating, food service, or to-go options. Its practical advantage is the setting: it is close enough to the pier and beach that visitors can pair it with a walk, surf session, or time on the sand. Anyone planning around a tight schedule should check current information before arriving, since beer lists and operating details can change. For most visitors, the appeal is straightforward: a long-running Huntington Beach brewpub, fresh beer, and an easy connection to the city’s coastal core.

A true pillar of the Orange County beer scene, Huntington Beach Beer Co. holds the title of the city’s oldest brewpub, serving up fresh pints since the early days of craft beer. Located just steps from the iconic pier and sand, this is the perfect spot to grab a locally brewed session IPA or classic pale ale after a day catching waves, soaking up the quintessential Southern California vibe.

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201 Main St Ste E, Huntington Beach, California, 92648-8110

Phone: (714) 960-5343

Website: http://www.hbbeerco.com

Hours: Monday 11:00am - 10:00pm, Tuesday 11:00am - 10:00pm, Wednesday 11:00am - 10:00pm, Thursday 11:00am - 12:00am, Friday 11:00am - 2:00am, Saturday 11:00am - 2:00am, Sunday 11:00am - 2:00am