Are workshops age-restricted?

Venue policies vary by location; many Protector Brewery events allow underage guests with a parent/guardian—confirm with the venue before booking.

Is beer included with my ticket?

No. Beverage purchases are not included in ticket price; the venue offers 28 drafts and other drinks for purchase onsite.

Can two people share one tree/ticket?

No. Tickets are sold per person and each attendee receives a tree and pot to work on.

Bring a tote or box to carry your bonsai home and dress in layers for the waterfront patio; tools and materials are provided.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are issued only if a class is canceled due to low enrollment or other unforeseen cancellation by Bonsai Bar; otherwise tickets are nonrefundable.

How long do I need to care for my bonsai after class?

Basic care requires regular light watering and periodic pruning; the Tree-iage program provides ongoing support if you need help.

Bonsai Bar at Protector Brewery: Two-Hour Tiny Tree Workshop with Bay Views in San Diego

Perched on a low-slung patio overlooking San Diego Bay, Bonsai Bar at Protector Brewery Hide Site offers a two-hour primer in tiny-tree care that feels more like a social craft night than a formal class. Located at 901 Bayfront Ct suite 102, San Diego, CA 92101, USA, this workshop combines hands-on horticulture with draft beer and approachable instruction, making it an easy stop for visitors and locals who want something creative to do between harbor walks and the waterfront scene. Beginner-friendly and fully guided, the event supplies everything: a young tree, a ceramic bonsai pot, soil and tools, plus two hours of step-by-step work and ongoing support through the Tree-iage program. The brief lesson covers pruning, wiring, root care, and basic watering schedules so you leave with a living souvenir you can actually keep alive. The venue’s lounge-style patio gives you a clear line to the bay; the room’s industrial wood tables and 28 draft taps—plus a menu of thin-crust pizzas and seasonal appetizers—make the experience social and sensory, not just educational. Protector Brewery Hide Site has a specific local flavor — founded by Navy SEAL veteran Sean Haggerty — and that background feeds into the brewery’s design and menu choices. The combination of a veteran-owned brewery and a plant-care class is an unusual blend that highlights San Diego’s mix of outdoor culture, military history, and craft creativity. Whether you’re a visitor with an afternoon to spare or a resident looking for a new date-night idea, Bonsai Bar stands out as a low-commitment, high-reward stop in the downtown waterfront area. Practicalities are straightforward: arrive 15 minutes early to check in, pick your tree and pot, and order food or drinks. Tickets are per person, not per tree, and beverage purchases are not included. The workshop welcomes multiple ages depending on venue policy; if you’re under 21, check with Protector Brewery for entry rules. If the class is canceled for low enrollment you’ll receive a refund; otherwise tickets are nonrefundable. Bonsai Bar’s appeal is in its balance—part craft workshop, part social night out, all within a ten-minute walk of classic San Diego waterfront attractions. You walk in with curiosity and a thirst, and walk out with a tiny tree, a ceramic home, and a set of new skills—plus scenic bay views to remember where you planted your first bonsai. On the patio the salt air and gull calls remind you this is a working waterfront, not a showroom. Bonsai Bar slots well into a harbor-day: pair it with a waterfront walk, an evening sail, or a museum visit for a full schedule. The class is compact and giftable—an easy souvenir that keeps growing and reconnects you to San Diego’s marine edge long after you leave.