Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/1/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Verified Independent Large BreweryLarge Brewery
Ballast Point Brewing Company
110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, California, 90803-4601
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Large Brewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
7 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.6% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.6% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.4% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.3% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.0% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.8% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.0% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.2% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
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4.6 ★
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Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/27/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/22/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/17/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/12/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Ballast Point Brewing Company FAQs
Is Ballast Point Brewing Company dog friendly?
Yes. Ballast Point Brewing Company is dog friendly in Long Beach in the taproom.
Does Ballast Point Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Ballast Point Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Ballast Point Brewing Company?
Ballast Point Brewing Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Ballast Point Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?
Ballast Point Brewing Company does not currently list a patio. Check the profile map and hours before planning an outdoor hang.
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