Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/14/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
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Black Magic Brewing
Fountain Valley, California, 92708-6431
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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- Independent Status
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- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.1% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.7% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.7% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.5% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.6% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.2% | 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 | 6.9% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Kicked / Sold Out |
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4.5 ★
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Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/9/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/15/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/10/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Black Magic Brewing FAQs
Is Black Magic Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Black Magic Brewing is dog friendly in Fountain Valley, including patio seating.
Does Black Magic Brewing serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Black Magic Brewing hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Black Magic Brewing?
Black Magic Brewing can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Black Magic Brewing have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Black Magic Brewing lists outdoor patio seating in Fountain Valley, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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