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Let your wayfaring wanderlust lead you and yours to gather at this waypoint neighborhood joint in the heart of San Diego.
Seasonal menus highlight a hodgepodge of neighborhood cultural influences and an onsite beer expert ensures the rotation of brews is on (way)point.
The Lowdown
Type
Bar / Club / LoungeBreweryRestaurant / Private Dining
Views
CityscapeStreet
Style
Casual
Contemporary
Eclectic
Eco
Urban
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

In a beer centric city filled with the nation’s most respected breweries, North Park’s neighborhood bistro and beer bar, Waypoint Public, has made a name for itself as the city’s go-to for unbeatable craft beer and food pairings.

Capacity

Seated
115
Buffet
N/A
Standing
150
Culinary Offerings
This section delves into the array of food types we offer, catering to different preferences.
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Estimated price per head

from $25 to $50

Additional charges

Private Event in The Bear Den - $400-$1,000 Entire Venue Buy Out - $10,000

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Connect
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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2013
Curfew
1 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

Waypoint Public’s expansive beer program showcases a highly curated list of 100 bottled craft beers from all areas of the globe, plus a custom 30-tap system playing heavy on the West Coast craft brews. A new weekday happy hour, from 4 to 6 p.m., features $3 to $6 bar bites, including a sausage sandwich, a mini burger, grilled cheese and house smoked nuts, plus happy hour drink specials that range from wine deals to $2 off local beer.

Venue Features
The scene:
Located in one of San Diego’s most booming (and hippest) neighborhoods, Waypoint Public, is North Park’s casual bistro and bar devoted to celebrating California culture, cuisine and great beer. Serving as a destination for families and friends, neighbors and visitors alike to enjoy simple, delicious food and exceptional beer - Waypoint Public is approachable and authentic, celebrating all of what California has to offer, from the beach to the mountains, to the desert.
Design:
Waypoint brings together an eclectic combination of natural and organic elements to fashion a casual and airy environment emblematic of the Golden State. Some of the more notable design details include four giant retractable garage doors, a private event space to host beer dinners and educational seminars, a children’s area where kids can watch vintage cartoons on a nearby projection screen, as well as an expansive 45 foot wall art installation by local artist, Christopher Konecki, which cleverly incorporates inlayed mirrors, recycled and found wooden pallets, and antique bottle openers, cleavers and glassware.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Recognized as one of the “Best New Beer Restaurants” in the U.S. in 2014 by Draft Magazine.
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