Draft Republic Carlsbad

4.3
1566 reviews

About

American RestaurantSports BarBeer GardenPubArcade
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
1,566 reviews
5 stars
887
4 stars
450
3 stars
136
2 stars
39
1 star
54

What are people saying?

AI-generated from customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service from various staff members, particularly highlighting specific servers who enhanced their dining experience.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; while many found it delicious and well-prepared, some felt it was overpriced or lacked flavor.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was generally described as fun and family-friendly, with plenty of TVs for sports viewing and games for kids, although some noted it could be noisy.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews mentioned the additional 5% surcharge and perceived high prices, leading to mixed feelings about the overall value.

Kid-Friendly

The establishment is noted for being family-friendly, with activities for children and a welcoming environment for families.
  • CF
    Chris Ford
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent service, excellent food, and friendly to kids. What more can you ask for from a sports bar? Seriously, these need to be everywhere! Congrats on the team here for making everything seamless.
  • SS
    Stephanie
    Oct 22, 2025
    4.0
    Fun place to watch the game tons of TVs and sports like entertainment a lot of different draft beers to choose from didn’t try the food, but it looked delicious.
  • HH
    Hi Hi
    Oct 11, 2025
    5.0
    “Kaleigh M is an outstanding server. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and efficiency truly enhance the dining experience. She consistently ensures that orders are accurate and that guests feel well cared for.”
  • RL
    Rashaad Lay
    Oct 8, 2025
    5.0
    I visited this place while I was in town and I had the burger with beef brisket. It was very delicious and filling. It paired very well with the glass of Malbec that I had also. They also have a big screen watching sports games and there's a couple of golf simulators. I'll definitely be visiting this place again when I'm back in town.
  • CE
    Claudia Esteban
    Sep 28, 2025
    5.0
    Kaleigh was an amazing server - so kind and attentive. The food was really yummy and our children enjoyed the arcade games.