Draft Republic Carlsbad

4.3
1586 reviews

About

American RestaurantSports BarBeer GardenPubArcadeCohn Restaurant Group
In beer we trust! Draft Republic is an innovative American restaurant with 101 beers on tap. We have 50 Flat Screen TVs, arcade games and a Golf Lounge with 4 Full Swing Golf Simulators.

Details

  • Dine-inNot available
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutNot available
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

Draft Republic Carlsbad
5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
92008, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,586 reviews
5 stars
898
4 stars
454
3 stars
136
2 stars
42
1 star
56

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Food quality received mixed reviews; while some dishes were praised as delicious, others were criticized for being mediocre or overpriced.

Service

Service was generally noted as friendly and attentive, but there were instances of slow or inattentive service, particularly during busy times.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was appreciated for being family-friendly and suitable for watching sports, though some found it noisy.

Pricing Transparency

Customers expressed frustration over a supplemental fee that was not clearly communicated, leading to feelings of being misled.

Beer Selection

The beer selection was highly praised, with many customers enjoying the variety of drafts available.
  • SG
    sondra grupen
    5 days ago
    2.0
    My salad was bad, they had bamboo picks in my salad and it made the roof of my mouth bled. Service was slow including the restaurants manager.
  • NS
    N&N S-C
    Jan 1, 2026
    2.0
    Great location. Good drinks. Mediocre food, especially considering the cost. We had the sausage appetizer (too dry), the loaded fries (fry to topping ratio was off), pulled pork burger ( was good), buffalo cauliflower (batter was too thick for the small pieces of cauliflower), and the Tuesday taco special (tortillas were dry -the taco was very small 1-2 bites), and kids spaghetti (fine). Our waiter was good.
  • LM
    Lillie McMullen
    Dec 23, 2025
    5.0
    Great place to watch a game, lots of beers on tap. Good variety of drafts and good food. Atmosphere was nice.
  • MS
    MICHAEL SMITH
    Dec 19, 2025
    4.0
    Good food, but don't go there when the nearby kid soccer games finish 😅
  • DC
    Denise C.
    Dec 16, 2025
    1.0
    Be aware of the "5% supplemental fee"; also was charged before tax and tip. It wasn't told to us by the server before ordering or during payment process; by the time we realized it, we already paid. I checked the menu again, then noticed the small print at the bottom of the menu stating the fee. That being said, the atmosphere is decent. It's what you expected of a nice beer sports bar/restaurant. Food was just ok for the price; each person spent about $35 (1 item + 1 beer + 5% fee) before tax and tip. Service was fair, but we definitely felt deceived for not being told about the fee at all until we asked about it after paying. We won't be back for sure. There are other beer sports restaurants that don't try to deceive their customers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Draft Republic Carlsbad

What type of restaurant is Draft Republic Carlsbad?

Draft Republic Carlsbad is an innovative American restaurant and sports bar featuring 101 beers on tap, 50 flat screen TVs, arcade games, and a Golf Lounge with 4 Full Swing Golf Simulators.

What are the operating hours of Draft Republic Carlsbad?

Draft Republic Carlsbad is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.