About

Helmsman Ale House is Newport Beach's craft beer brewery and full-service, family-friendly pub serving fresh house-brewed beers from light summer ales and hoppy California IPAs to rich dark stouts, plus curated guest beers from Orange County and beyond. It offers great pub food with vibrant California and coastal flavors by chef Zach Scherer, including lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. No reservations needed; seating is first come, first served and open to all ages.

house-brewed craft beers including summer ales, IPAs, stouts pub food with California coastal flavors weekend brunch happy hour Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm
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Products
Captain’s IPA
A hop-forward IPA with citrus and pine notes, brewed for bold flavor.
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First Mate Pale Ale
A balanced pale ale with a crisp finish and subtle malt backbone.
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Harbor Hefeweizen
A refreshing wheat beer with hints of banana and clove.
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Lighthouse Lager
A light, crisp lager perfect for a sunny day by the beach.
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Stout at Sea
A rich, dark stout with roasted coffee and chocolate flavors.
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Awards
Best Local Brewery, Newport Beach Magazine 2022 2022