Golden Bear Brewing Company


In Mapua village it won't be hard to sniff out the Golden Bear – a microbrewery with tons of stainless steel out back and a dozen or so brews out front. You can order in fish and chips from a nearby eatery or there's OK Mexican food on offer. There's regular live music on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons.


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