The Lost Abbey - The Confessional
Linked: The Lost Abbey - The Tasting Room
2007 San Elijo Ave
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, 92007-1726
United States
(800) 918-6816 | map
lostabbey.com/locations/the-confessional
Our newest location, The Confessional houses 23 taps of craft beers and an ocean breeze. We're here to listen to your confessions... over a pint or two.
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Reviewed by seanh99 from Massachusetts
4.59/5 rDev +6.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
4.59/5 rDev +6.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
This was an afternoon visit and it was relatively quiet. A smallish room with a patio with tables and umbrellas out front. 20+ draft offerings including Barrel aged and Belgian inspired as well as more traditional IPAs and Lagers. Cans, Bottles and Merch all available to take away. There is a pizza spot next door for food, they will bring it to the patio tables. Or go a couple stores over to the Market and get the crack tri tip
Sandwich to bring back. Great spot with plenty of parking in the lot out front.
Dec 20, 2025Sandwich to bring back. Great spot with plenty of parking in the lot out front.
Reviewed by BillRoth from Maryland
4.57/5 rDev +6.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5
4.57/5 rDev +6.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5
Stopped by on road trip Fullerton to SD. Wanted to grab some bottles for the suitcase.
What a great place! Situated in a small shopping village right on PCH in Cardiff. Small but not too small. Really nice decor. Super upbeat with families and kids as well as usual beer suspects. Great selection perhaps less one offs than San Marcos of course. Beer was awesome and service (Tim) was great. Great vibe; good people. Didn’t eat but food looked tasty. Was able to get Deliverance; Cuvée; Framboise; Older Viscosity; 2014 Santa LIL Help BBA and for suitcase home. Hope to go back every time in area. Highly recommended
Feb 16, 2019What a great place! Situated in a small shopping village right on PCH in Cardiff. Small but not too small. Really nice decor. Super upbeat with families and kids as well as usual beer suspects. Great selection perhaps less one offs than San Marcos of course. Beer was awesome and service (Tim) was great. Great vibe; good people. Didn’t eat but food looked tasty. Was able to get Deliverance; Cuvée; Framboise; Older Viscosity; 2014 Santa LIL Help BBA and for suitcase home. Hope to go back every time in area. Highly recommended
Reviewed by Gregaroo from Pennsylvania
4.64/5 rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5
4.64/5 rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5
Ex Cathedra and Citrus & Piney on tap at the beach. Unbeatable combination. Tucked back in the corner of small multi-venue shopping area. Open front facing outdoors. Very relaxing. 25 or so taps. ALL top quality. 5 minutes off I-5. Get here.
Sep 13, 2017
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