Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Deck at Moonshine Flats
San Diego, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Deck at Moonshine Flats pours a broad, crowd-pleasing program from an open-air setup with multiple bars and beer tubs. Cocktails come in 32-ounce Big Red Cups, drafts lean local, and moonshine flights nod to the venue's name. Wine is canned and single-serve, and non-alcoholic beer exists. It's a drinking playground for groups, not a place for contemplative sipping.
- What should I order?
- Order the Georgia Peach Mule for a classic mule with a peachy twist, or go big with a 32-ounce Big Red Cup cocktail like the Cervezarita. For a taste of the namesake spirit, the moonshine flight covers White Lightnin', Blackberry, and Apple Pie.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for shareable, large-format drinks and a lively, game-filled atmosphere will find plenty to like. Beer drinkers will appreciate the 24 drafts and local options, while those seeking non-alcoholic choices have a couple of solid picks.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings $6 wells, $4 domestic beers, and $12 domestic pitchers, making it a budget-friendly window. Baseball specials include beer buckets, and Jack'd Up Thursdays feature Jack Daniel's for $7.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run about $21 for a 32-ounce bucket, while draft beers are $8-$10 and bottles/cans $7-$9. Moonshine flights are $15-$16, and wine cans are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 32-ounce Big Red Cup cocktail format is the headline, encouraging sharing and a party vibe. The moonshine flight ties the bar to its name, and the beer program's local focus adds regional credibility.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu runs long on creative, energy-drink-laced numbers and mules, served in 32-ounce Big Red Cups. Happy hour wells drop to $6.
Menu strengths
- — Eight signature cocktails show range from vodka mules to a tequila-beer hybrid.
- — Large-format 32 oz. Buckets at $21 suit group drinking.
Standout selections
- — Cervezarita: Bandero Blanco tequila, Coronita, lime, simple syrup, salted rim.
- — Moonshine Berry Lemonade: Ole Smoky blackberry and white lightnin' moonshine with lemon.
Pricing: 32 oz. Bucket $21; happy hour wells $6
Spirits
Spirits are presented through flights and shooters rather than a deep back bar. The moonshine flight is the centerpiece.
Menu strengths
- — Moonshine flight offers three distinct flavors at a fair price.
- — Sidecar shots at $7 with a beer add value.
- — Thursday specials on Jack Daniel's varieties at $7.
Standout selections
- — Moonshine Flight: White Lightnin', Blackberry, Apple Pie.; Sidecar Shots: Fireball Whisky, Makers Mark Bourbon, Bandero Blanco Tequila, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum.
Pricing: Moonshine flight $15-$16; sidecar shots $7 with beer
Wine
Wine is minimal but practical: single-serve cans and splits. Three varietals of Los Cuernos plus a champagne split cover the basics.
Menu strengths
- — Los Cuernos wine cans come in sauvignon blanc, rosé brut, and red blend.
- — Stanford brut champagne split offers an affordable sparkling option.
Standout selections
- — Los Cuernos Wine can (sauvignon blanc, rosé brut, red blend).
Pricing: Los Cuernos cans $12; champagne split $8
Beer
A robust draft list of 24 and 16 bottles/cans includes local brews. Prices are reasonable, and specials like beer buckets add value.
Menu strengths
- — 24 draft beers and 16 bottled/canned options provide wide selection.
- — Local breweries are represented.; Happy hour $4 domestic beers and $12 domestic pitchers.
Standout selections
- — AleSmith Pale Ale.394: American Pale Ale, 6.0% ABV, 26 IBU.
- — Elysian Space Dust: American IPA, 8.2% ABV, 62 IBU.
Pricing: Draft $8-$10; bottles/cans $7-$9; happy hour $4 domestic
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to two beers, but both are widely recognized brands. The Athletic IPA is a decent hop-forward choice.
Menu strengths
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA is a non-alcoholic IPA on draft.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA (0.05% ABV).; Michelob Ultra Zero non-alcoholic lager.
Pricing: Athletic Run Wild IPA $8; Michelob Ultra Zero $7
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