Draft Republic San Marcos

This is my go to place for group gatherings. The place is big and has different games in different areas. There are multiple sections for both indoor and outdoor dining. It's nice that they have a QR code for each table. We can scan the QR code and order whatever I want for my group and pay for only my tab, no need to wait for the check and split the check among many people/groups. It's very convenient. There are many food and drink choices ranging from burgers, fries to salad and ceviche. I liked their b

Great place and good atmosphere. We were seated near the arcade area with lots of traffic and noises. Good selection of beers and drinks. The food looked good. I picked the Fairy Mozzarella Burger which was a big disappointment. For whatever reason it had raisins in it which is not mentioned on the list and Mozzarella was bon existent. One key issue with this burger was it lacked any spiciness. The ketchup on the side was more spicy than the burger. I would not recommend this burger. Our party had a variety

Great location with an upbeat vibe. Lots of outdoor space for friends get together and family meetups. They have games like cornholes that you can play outside. They also have a bowling alley! It's a wonderful place to hang out! Service was so so. We all individually ordered our food using the QR code. The server came to drop off the food that didn't bother to tell us the name of the person who ordered the food. We had a big party and we all ordered similar food. It got quite messy and it was very ineffic

Super fun place to go and have a lot of different games, food and drinks. Full bar, very high-end alcohols and all of the different food is yummy. Also a good brewery, enjoyed all the beers. I had the burger with a beer combo for happy hour is the best deal ever!

Visited 3 years ago and last night's visit was just as great. Service was friendly, food came out quickly and delicious. The beer selection was more than enough. I had the Philly Cheesesteak for $21.90 and included garlic fries and small but delicious salad.

Great fun for kids and adults! Cornhole is set up and there's lots of running area for the kids to play tag and chase each other. I enjoyed the food and the drinks! And to end the night we played in the arcade and won lots of prizes. Great place!

Came here with the family on a busy mother's day weekend. We were greeted and seated quickly, the cocktails were refreshing, the food was flavorful and filling. To top it off Stella our server anticipated all of our needs without asking. Definitely a great family experience! Relaxing for the adults and fun for the kids.

So my roommate and I came here to finally enjoy the food. We had come to this location to celebrate a friend's birthday but did not get to enjoy the food. Honestly, the food was amazing. My roommate and I are gym girlie's and chose our empty calories to be in alcohol haha The Brussel sprouts were sooo crispy and delicuous..I would definitely order again. The chicken wings are so good. They definitely fulfilled the craving my roommate had for wings. When it comes to drink I opted for the Old Fashioned and

Just visited Draft Republic and had an outstanding experience! The service was top-notch, attentive, friendly, and made the whole visit memorable. A special shoutout to Alayna for her pizza recommendation. The white pizza with short rib and jalape?os was incredible! It's not on the menu yet, but it absolutely should be! Bold flavors, perfect balance, light but extremely filling. Hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had. If you're at Draft Republic, definitely ask about it. Highly recommend! And a big

Absolutely loved the vibe here being it was my first time. I only had the appetizer Bang Bang shrimp which was amazing. Definitely would get that again. my friend has the cauliflower tacos which she didn't like. Needed more flavor. Overall great family outing..

Great service! Appeared to be good teamwork as servers and managers alike helped guests. I got the house Mexican-style lager and it was light and clean with a good finish. The fish & chips were excellent - crispy batter with tender Mahi Mahi inside. I don't know what sauce they served with it, but it's my new favorite for fish! The carrot cake was also good - moist and great cream cheese frosting. Generous portion too. We're totally going back.

Nice place, food has gone downhill a little, Urge was better. Service good, brought wrong beer but quickly corrected the order. Happy food a joke, you get half a full order for half the price- no savings there. Despite that we discovered after walking out we were charged for a full order of pretzels when we were only served a half order (happy hour serving). Won't be going back.

In the area of last weekends san marcos spring fling. Seen Draft Republic and decided to eat there. Place is cool with a good atmospehere. Decently busy but not slammed. We were seated after 15 min wait. After being sat, we waited over 10 mins to get greated by one of the bartenders (even though he seen us being sat) and to get our drinks. Another 5 mins to get our drinks and we placed our order as soon as the drinks came out. Food took about 10 mins. Both the brisket sandwhich and wings were dry and bland.

Thank you Draft Republic for a wonderful evening filled with delicious food, great service and entertainment for my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner! She wanted a casual, fun evening for her wedding party. Stella was fantastic with drink service and making sure all guests were taken care of in a timely fashion. Many thanks!

1hr+ wait for food that sucks but beers and cocktails are great. Service needs to improve. Zero smiles or conversation. Also my table had to order waters individually? Overall nice place to watch the game but there's definitely better options out there.

Convenient and good quality brew pub. Good entertainment for the younger kids. Good drinks and decent food. Indoor and outdoor (covered) seating. Bowling alley, arcade games and pre t of seating. Easy option with the family.

Great vibe! Staff was super friendly. Food was great too! Awesome selection of local craft beer! Only complaint was that some of the games weren't working. Not a big deal! Will be back next time we are in the area!

Loved it!! all the burgers were absolutely delish! awesome outdoor fun seatings. Staffs were all friendly and helpful. We had great time with family. We are not a big fan of 5% surchages on top of the each items tho. just increase the price! but maybe it was easier to uodate the menue lol. Parking was hectic at first but now we know theres parking structure next to it and they validate, so all good! will come back :)

Great location. Great beer. Great food. Huge bar. Bowling. Awesome place to take the family.

I enjoyed my time at Draft Republic. If you have children and are looking for fine dining, it's amazing. But for the amount of food you get the cost was a lot. I loved the cauliflower it was well seasoned. But the servers were not friendly after much prompting for assistance they reluctantly kindly helped. I loved the live entertainment lots of fun.

Came here for a date night and they did not disappoint! the menu has a lot of diverse options so we asked the waitress what she would recommend and she said everything there is good. And let me tell you she was not wrong! As a drink I ordered the Drink Thyme. It was so good and not to sweet! A very well made and gorgeous dish. We ordered the crispy buffalo cauliflower, the veggie pesto pizza and the short rib pappardelle. The Buffalo cauliflower was by far the best I've ever had! It was crispy, not soggy, f

I'll start off by giving the team here 5 stars for service. From the hosts up front to the server and everyone else helping the server, they are right on point and on top of everything. The ambience and overall environment is also a clear winner including the bathroom decor. Where it lacks receiving my 5 stars are the dishes that we ordered as well as the bowling alley and arcade games. The fish in the fish and chips were dry and had an unpleasant bitter after taste. I'm not sure if it was the batter or th

CROOKS - MEDIOCRE FOOD While the atmosphere is popping the food is on the lower end mediocre spectrum. The nachos were ok but had very little meat and while the menu said $10 the CROOK WAITER charged me $30 for nachos... $30 can you believe that? The wings were hard and overcooked. The sauce they erre cooked in had a good flavor the wings were hard to chew and not tender. I ended up eating 1 and trying to eat a second but didn't finish it. The waiter charged me like $25 for 6 wings of which I only ate 1

Delicious cuisine, exuberant atmosphere. Well populated by sports teams on the Saturday we went. Bowling was fun, luxurious even with the great service, comfortable seats and cleanliness. Not your regular old bowling alley

Very nice esthetics. Nice and open with plenty of seating inside and out. So much to do mini arcades, bowling alley, golf simulator, and outdoor entertainment. Parking was a little bit of a challenge. You can get 2-hour free parking with validation in the parking garage near the apartments. The food was pretty good. The salmon on my salad was cooked perfectly. It was medium-cooked flakey, tender, pan-seared, and melted in my mouth. The kids enjoyed the Big Kids Mac n Cheese. We didn't enjoy the short rib m

Service was terrible. Food was good. Brisket tasty. Had to have another server get us utensils and someone to get our drinks. We were forgotten and no one seemed really care

This place is great for family, students or couples! Draft Republic took over where old Urge building was. Place has an awesome outdoor area with live music, shuffle board, and inside has large bar, a separate area with some bowling lanes and arcade for kids. Cold beers, specialty cocktails and so much more. Manager was super nice and came around checking on us. We are happy with the change to Draft Republic and will be back!

We had a family night here with games, drinks, and food! I'd really go with a 4.5 cause it felt a little tight in the game area on a Friday night with all the people... However, the service we received was excellent (thanks Stella), the fish & chips my bf ordered looked great, my brisket sandwich was good - a bit dry, loved my.hard kombucha and my son enjoyed his food, fries, and fun! We were very happy to have a night out with fun for ALL ages!!!

How have I not known about this place? It was by-far a cool place on so many levels.. 1. Parking can be validated, so no charge. 2. You can reserve a lane to bowl. 3. You can eat inside or outside; a couple different spots. 4. Pups are welcomed and can have a burger 5. Games outside / TV?s (Sports Heaven) Food Delicious and Drinks!! We're going back with friends for sure.

Good food and portions! Both times the dishes we got were yum! There is an arcade and bowling alley to check out inside also. Outside seating is nice too. We love going here because it's close to our alma mater!

Started going to Draft Republic back when Urge was using the spot. But really nice area for with so many possibilities for events. You have the bowling alley, the large outside area, an arcade area and a bar area. Last time I visited here, I ordered the BO Beau's Famous Crispy Brussels Sprouts (pancetta, shaved parmesan, balsamic reduction). These were the best brussel sprouts I've ever tasted. I mean not sure how healthy they are but wow I could definitely eat this ever day. Amazing taste, crispiness,

is better! The food was great! DA GRUB: South of the border burger: 1/2 lb 50/50 beef & Chorizo burger, pepper jack, avocado, Pico de Gallo, pickled red onion, grill jalape?os, all stacked on brioche bun... 10/10 straight-up delicious! BBQ loaded fries: house smoked brisket, pale ale gravy, cheese curds, and jalape?o crema... I couldn't finish them but it was good! Chocolate Brownie A la Mode: ???????? This rich brownie came out bubbling hot with a healthy scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with salted

Good 1st date spot,lots of entertainment for adults and kids. A huge bar selection and a great place to watch sports. My first time here lol hubby was on a work trip so we came out to eat,we sat at the bar and Matthew took great care of us tonight. Will definitely come back for food and drinks ??

After a long closure from covid the old Urge spot is now Draft Republic. I gotta say I really like what they did with the place. Mostly the same as before but subtle changes to the decor and they added an arcade. Some of the games there honestly looked like a great time! The bowling alley is still there and it looks like they added a proper stage to the back outdoor area for live music. What stood out to me was how delicious our food was (I had the brisket sandwich) and the excellent service. Our bartender

This place is awesome and a great hangout for all ages. Awesome beers, great food, good vibes, nice outdoors and they even have a bowling alley that you can enjoy?Good for all party sizes but would encourage reservations on the weekends Get an order of the bang, bang shrimp and pretzel bites

Poke Tacos! ?? The new Draft Republic in San Marcos is exactly what we needed! Food, Beer, Games, Bowling, Golf Simulator! There is no reason to ever leave! Highly Recommended items to order from Draft Republic San Marcos: - Poke Tacos ?? (Light and flavorful) - Pretzel Bites ?? (dip the goodness in cheese or Dijon) - Pesto Pizza ??(hits the spot when you're drinkin?)

We had a blast We bowled We had cocktails. There is a full bar in the bowling alley the service there is attentive and really good. We had a bottle of champagne beer They have a non-alcoholic IPA it's clear is citrusy. The pretzel bites spot on the loll ipop chicken legs super good and the sausages with sauerkraut super tasty. They serve all kinds of 10-inch pizzas. It was not horribly spendy. There is also a small arcade shuffleboard plenty of outdoor seating. I'd go again If you're not allergic to cashew

Update: We gave it a try again and found the service to be better, but was shocked to find a 9oz. pour of a house chardonnay is $21 !!! You read that correctly, 21 bucks for a glass of wine that should have been half that. The main draw here is young parents with small kids to play games, kind of like Chuck E Cheese back in the day. Overpriced and loud, we are done. Shame on me for going again. The day we went the staff here seemed very unhappy. Everyone at our table noticed there were no smiles or small t

Mediocre food, all beers from taps were flat (had to drink canned michelob ultra at a brewery) and tab was big. Hard pass, which sucks it's a cool spot.

Loved the vibe and the food and drinks were excellent. Our server was just okay, but the hostesses were very nice. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Will definitely be back.

Dear owner: Your gorgeous property is being ruined by pathetic food. We had a party of 9 and most of us did not like the food. Wings nasty. Quesadilla decent. Grits terrible I swapped for coleslaw. The coleslaw was crummy. French fries were good. Fried fish was too greasy. Salads were OK. Carrot cake was great. I feel badly your cooks are ruining your business. Get a fresh menu and training or go bankrupt. None of us are coming back.

This place was awesome. We bowled, there were video games that you could. Food and drinks were great as well. The staff was friendly and provided quick service.

My fianc? and I came Saturday right near the end of happy hour when it was super busy, Andrew at the bar still took great care of us and made sure our orders got in before happy hour ended! My fianc? and I both enjoyed our burgers, they had a nice selection of beers and the arcade and bowling alley seemed fun.

Super fun place! Both, kid and adult friendly! Downside was there's a long wait for seating, and definitely merits advanced reservations. Bowling looked fun, but not able to enjoy sane day. They also have a nice patio area with a live band. I'll certainly be back!

Great food. It's on the expensive side for what you get. Bar codes do not work and it was not easy to work with. Server was running around because of checks. Our entire group biles were mixed up

Had the citrus chicken salad. Chose the lime cilantro vinegrette. Our waitress was very attentive.

New cool hangout spot in North City that is a brewery, bowling alley, restaurant, and mini-arcade. I rock climb at Mesa Rim right by it and been waitinf for the place to open up. Definitely worth the wait! They also have really good Happy Hour specials!

Tenor was a great server. The man knows his stuff! Grandson loved it. Lot's of games, TV's and bowling alley. Perfect for family and kids . Beer was very tasty ??. 4 hours free parking with validation

Really good atmosphere. Really good to go with kids. Service was fast! very fast. I ordered using their web app using a barcode that associates the bill to the table, and on my phone I clicked away, food and beers kept coming very fast.

Love this place; Food, Vibe & Service are excellent ! One of our favorite restaurants in San Diego and they have a great happy hour!

Ordered the grilled fish tacos. The fish was cooked really well, it was juicy and tender, but it was lacking in seasoning imo. Even just some good ole salt and pepper would have done those things justice. Also, the bathrooms smelled like a public park bathroom. Not the biggest fan of ordering with QR codes, but the server was really nice and helped with ordering once the QR order was started. Great looking place though.

Great place to take the family. They have bowling, shuffle board, corn hole etc...

I love the atmosphere there.. such a great place to meet friends for a drink.. the service was very good and the food delicious. Great pricing and good selection of food. I parked in the college parking two min walk and it went great.. you can also get your ticket validated if you choose to park in the close parking structure.. I love the game area.. my son loves going there and spend family time.

Easily one of the best brisket sandwiches I've ever had. Next time I'm in San Marcos I'm hoping for a repeat. Even the fries were delicious with a hint of garlic. ????

I had an amazing experience eating here. My server kaitlyn was very sweet and made me feel very welcome. The food was very good and came at a reasonable time. The establishment was clean as well ! 10/10 would definitely eat here again.

Great place to hang out in San Marcos, open patio, sports bar, dining and bowling all in one with delicious food and great drinks.

Love the idea. Many options for entertainment. Food is so so. Pulled pork is not exciting. Ceasars salad is fire! Is that pickle juice?! ??

Just had the most enjoyable family day out! There was delicious buffalo cauliflower on our plates and mugs full with craft cocktails!. Even got a round in on superb golf simulator! Talk about amused!! Servers? Top-notch, super friendly. You gotta see the live music in the dog-friendly outdoors. Hmm, parking's a bit tight, so arrive early folks. Verdict? Kids or no kids, fantastic food, relaxing or energetic fun - this spot in San Marcos won't disappoint. Looks like we will definitely have ton return back..s

This place is weird. On a Saturday night, the wait staff and employees acted so put out that we were there. This place has arcade games, bowling alley etc. but I guess they don't actually want people going there. And the food was less than mid. The waiter asked us to close our tabs and we never said anything about wanting to close them. We didn't stay anywhere near closing time...

Ok so we come in party of 3, place clearly has open seats cause its humongous, hostess asks me general questions party size etc, she literally tells me "were gonna see which tables are available and we will let you know" ok so we proceed to move 2 feet away from the counter, next party comes in (like 6 people) they are taken directly to a table, same with the next party, so I go back to the counter and ask "so whats the deal" thry tell me "do you have a reservation? What size is your party?" Im completely b

Good food, big smiles, and a Bowling alley at our table!! Sheesh, this place is magical!

This place is amazing. It's very big, and has a lot of seating. It has a ton of games for all ages. My kids loved the games and the food. The food was also very good. I had the short rib melt and it was amazing. My kids had the kids fish and chips and they loved it. The service was also very good. This is a great place for kids and adults.

I was recently graced with the pleasure of visiting this trendy joint in San Marcos, and boy oh boy, was it a hit! Right out the gate, the attractive aroma of mouth-watering grub reels you in. Bowling and arcade games all around, oh and did I mention a golf simulator, engaging for all ages! Breathtaking dishes flaunted before our eyes with all-time favorites such as the brisket sandwich and poke tacos. Now, as a lover of tasty refreshments, the happy hour stole the show. The affable staff, ski etc. ensures

We came here as part of San Diego Restaurant Week and were very pleased. Went with the recommended menu items and loved it. Had the Republic burgers, pretzel bites and carrot cake. being a Coen Group Restaurant, no chance of disappointment. Highly recommend! Definitely going back!

Not very crowded on a Saturday during lunch. Bowling was awesome. Good selection of food and craft beers. Very friendly staff and quick service. Lots of games to play. Parking was easy on the street. Will definitely be back!

I was craving hot wings and my boyfriend thought Draft would be a good place to go. We were super lucky as it was Whiskey and Wings Wednesday AND their happy hour. We got our table in around 5-10 mins, there wasn't too many people though. The service was so nice! We got checked in by multiple people to make sure everything was good. We ended up getting the Pound of Wings with buffalo and chili sauce. The buffalo sauce is so good, super creamy and a nice spice. The chili sauce was pretty solid too. We also g

This place is always a fun and welcoming place to visit. Great place for kids and adults. The drinks are good and the staff is always friendly. The food, however, is 4 outta 5, which isn't bad at all but not 5 outta 5 stars. In my opinion, consistency is most important when eating out, and some days this place hits the near perfect range but our last two visits haven't been the same 5 outta 5 food. Most recently, the side salad we got and fries were top tier, that aside, My wife got the pastrami smash burge

This place is huge and has everything. Arcade, 2 full bars, a bowling alley, putt putt, and all the TV's you can imagine. The atmosphere is great and the food is pretty solid. I would highly recommend especially if you have kids.

Overall, it's a great spot! If you want an all in one place to have fun, get some decent grub, and have some drinks...this is your spot! I recommend it regularly to clients looking for an all in one rehearsal dinner location, or post wedding brunch spot. It's lively, with nice, elevated finishes. Not just a fun bar, but the food and service is good. It has lots of options on the menu, and it's not just another North County Beer bar.

This review is geared towards vegetarians. They do have a few options for both vegan and vegetarian which I appreciate, however they certainly do upcharge for these items. My wife got a supreme pizza but asked to have it with no meat, so no sausage or bacon and instead just crumble the plant based patty on top. They charged $3 extra to take the meat off and sub it for the beyond patty, really cheap. I got the regular burger which is $20 but then asked for the plant based patty, another $3 upcharge. It's rea

Good spot for still casual, but slightly elevated dining experience.

The space is amazing. Great place to go for birthday parties or large groups. The food is about what you'd expect from bar/restaurant but the kids enjoyed it? plenty of things to do with the kids to keep them occupied. The bowling alley is a nice bonus too. Most of the lunch items were about $20 - a little pricier then most

We had a great time! Group of friends and we sat in the bar area comfortably at one of the larger tables. Varied menu. Parking is in structure so a little walk. Lots of outdoor seating. Highly recommend.

Incredible atmosphere. Kind staff. And they have hard cider! Sold!

Eh... Food was fine. Ambiance was better than average but the food is way overpriced for what you get. Most entrees hover around the $20 mark and it's pizza, salad and burgers. I had a pizza for $18 that would have been $12 at blaze. $10.00 beer and $15 glass of house Chardonnay. Oh, and add to that 5% surcharge so that they can give their employees wages and insurance. Really???

A little overpriced for what you get. Felt like it was a little understaffed when me and my group came. Could use improvement in all areas.

I actually forgot to take pics of my beers but all in all fun environment! IPAs were good. My favorite was the Honey Bee

Really great service! Food was delicious and pretty fast coming out! Around $20 or so for a plate. Portions are right in the middle, not a bunch but not too small, basically just enough to get you full. We got the Cauliflower bites which were to die for and I had a white mushroom pizza and hubby had a fancy pasta skillet (can't remember name) all delicious!

Great spot! I came in on a busy night and the manager greeted me and started helping me until a server could get to me. Already a great experience. Our server, Bobby, then came and was was quick to make sure we were good! I came hungry but they weren't serving food anymore because the kitchen closes at 9pm unfortunately. They have a large selection of beer on tap from local and national breweries. We didn't have cocktails but they have an amazing selection of liquor. We had a round of Glenlivet 12, amazing.

We had a birthday celebration of 20 people and our server Marcie was the Best !!! Every single meal was absolutely delicious. I live in Upland, an hour and a half away but I will definitely be going back there. The kids had fun with all the games too. Great place. Thank you. Cathy D.

Steven was very knowledgeable about the menu. Which is great to see! When the staff is excited about the food is a definite plus! The service is awesome and very attentive. Parking can be slightly a pain but this place is a hidden gem. Plenty of space for everyone, good food and great beer. We will definitely be back to try some cocktails.

Atmosphere is great, games are fun,the kids love the video games and the vibes are fun....but the food really needs to improve. I've been here with the kids a few times and each time the food tastes as if it was frozen not fresh. That's where the 3 stars comes in...so much potential, I hope they improve the grub. A fun place, but...please improve the quality of your food.

Great environment, good drinks and pretty good food. We brought our kids and went bowling and everyone had a great time. Not the cheapest place but not overpriced either. Definitely recommend!

Loved the food, loved the beer, and the staff was super friendly. We were just in for dinner, but there were a lot of games for the kids and a bowling alley. We will definitely be back to check out the other activities.

Hostess and waiter were great, but I was not impressed with the Manager. I won't repeat his name but he looks like the actor Robert Patrick and he seated us. I received a glass of wine that I ordered and it looked like it was a little less than half full. So when the Manager brought it over I asked if he could put a little more in it. He literally frowned at me and rolled his eyes. Oh I got my drink back and not even a splash. That is so unprofessional and childish.

Great food, very good beer, friendly staff-- but prices are high and now they add a 4% surcharge due to a higher minimum wage. There is a social (happy) hour but it's only from 4-5:30 (However theirs runs all week). Due to the countless big screen tvs, this place can be NOISY, so it's not ideal if want to hear your date. There are no real handicapped parking spaces.

Had a blast at this hip spot in San Marcos! Great vibe, engaging games from cornhole to bowling, delightful food (oh the short rib melt), chilled beers, along with kid-favourtie activities. Friendly staff made it all-the-more amazing. Hard to find parking, but worth it. Reminds me of the good times at Urge, but even better. Can't wait to return!

Very nice place for a quick bite. Service was good and fast. Great selection of both food and drinks. Even has multiple arcade games for children. Didn't even notice they were there until we went to restroom.