Good happy hour! Service in dining was fantastic. Pretty fancy bar inside, nice patio outside with lots of space..
Chad Mark Glen
Great views of San Francisco! Lively outdoor seating that’s dog friendly and has cornhole games to play. The inside bar area is small, but there’s lots of seating inside the uniquely decorated brewing room.
Dmit Ponv
Beer is fine, but they don't put any of the prices of their beers on either menu. So you're gonna be holding up the line asking about the prices. It would be so simple to just add the prices to the menu, and I understand why like a liquor store doesn't label all their hundreds of beers, but it's a brewery, they don't even have food, I'm sure its on purpose to guilt trip you into buying the first beer you pick. Kind of a shame, kind of manipulative, otherwise it would be a solid brewery. Never too late to fix it
Jeffrey Weiss
Beer is very good. The bartender was also great. I went to the bathroom (in the hanger area) and walked toward the open door to leave and got yelled at by an angry baldheaded man on the forklift. They should take the no entry sign they have outside and make a similar one for inside instead of yelling at their customers for not reading their minds. Overall 2 out of 5 stars.
Katy F
Super fun place to get a delicious draft beer. I loved the spring IPA. Went with a group of friends who all ordered different drafts than I. Everyone was very happy with their choices. On a sunny day wear a hat, sunscreen, enjoy the view and order up food from the Curry and Combo food truck. The food was delicious but be prepared to wait around 25 minutes for your order. All in all I highly recommend this experience. Biking out there made it even better.
Rajeev Gupta
Very oddball location, deep among abandoned industrial buildings. Signage is not best so a bit hard to find exact location. Got there eventually. There is a view of the city and bridge across the water but it is marred by fences. Decent patio but no shade or shelter from sun, wind or rain. Inside, there is a small bar for serving and a larger sitting area in a huge warehouse, of which only a part is used for brewing operations. Beer was ok, they have chips for sale and a Hawaiian food truck was there for more options. Maybe good to visit when the weather is great.
Tom Stephens
Great location. Awesome view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. Beer is very good as well. If you are in the SF Bay Area be sure to stop here!
Bill Davis
Excellent beers on tap...visit when you can.
Nicole Kim
Really enjoyed this brewery after going to the pumpkin patch nearby. It was also packed since the weather was so nice outside. There were 2-3 places outside to grab food and a bar outside aside from the one inside. They didn’t allow flights that day since they were so busy during fleet week. Enjoyed the Faction Hefe which was light and crisp.
Marcela Bravo
Faction Brewing in Alameda offers a fantastic brewery experience with an unbeatable view. Located on the waterfront, Faction provides panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge, creating a magical atmosphere, especially at sunset. The outdoor patio is spacious, and the relaxed vibe makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or family. Their rotating selection of craft beers has something for everyone, from hop-heavy IPAs to smooth stouts. The combination of excellent brews, laid-back ambiance, and the breathtaking view makes Faction a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors alike.
Great beers and amazing views. Staff is always friendly and helpful.
A.J. H
Great beer. Outstanding views.
Brian P
One of the best places to come to grab a drink and enjoy the view
Adam Del Rio
Meh. Beer is mid, they have zero shade and unfortunately like every other brewery they allowed kids / awful parenting. People smoke and vape in the bathroom and in the open seating area and there’s zero staff controlling the situation. The staff also seems super miserable and not friendly at all. Good spot if you’re an awful parent or trash that wants to vape in the bathroom like a 13 year old!
Rachelle Lopez
We had a great experience but wish there’s more shaded area like umbrellas. There’s a good variety of beer and cider options with bbq. The bags of pretzels although good are way overpriced, note that we found the same ones for half the price at Homegoods. There’s music and art show and art sellers inside and we passed it going to the toilet. The toilet could be more cleaner. Overall we enjoyed the day.
Good happy hour! Service in dining was fantastic. Pretty fancy bar inside, nice patio outside with lots of space..
Great views of San Francisco! Lively outdoor seating that’s dog friendly and has cornhole games to play. The inside bar area is small, but there’s lots of seating inside the uniquely decorated brewing room.
Beer is fine, but they don't put any of the prices of their beers on either menu. So you're gonna be holding up the line asking about the prices.
It would be so simple to just add the prices to the menu, and I understand why like a liquor store doesn't label all their hundreds of beers, but it's a brewery, they don't even have food, I'm sure its on purpose to guilt trip you into buying the first beer you pick. Kind of a shame, kind of manipulative, otherwise it would be a solid brewery. Never too late to fix it
Beer is very good. The bartender was also great. I went to the bathroom (in the hanger area) and walked toward the open door to leave and got yelled at by an angry baldheaded man on the forklift. They should take the no entry sign they have outside and make a similar one for inside instead of yelling at their customers for not reading their minds. Overall 2 out of 5 stars.
Super fun place to get a delicious draft beer. I loved the spring IPA. Went with a group of friends who all ordered different drafts than I. Everyone was very happy with their choices. On a sunny day wear a hat, sunscreen, enjoy the view and order up food from the Curry and Combo food truck. The food was delicious but be prepared to wait around 25 minutes for your order. All in all I highly recommend this experience. Biking out there made it even better.
Very oddball location, deep among abandoned industrial buildings. Signage is not best so a bit hard to find exact location. Got there eventually. There is a view of the city and bridge across the water but it is marred by fences. Decent patio but no shade or shelter from sun, wind or rain. Inside, there is a small bar for serving and a larger sitting area in a huge warehouse, of which only a part is used for brewing operations. Beer was ok, they have chips for sale and a Hawaiian food truck was there for more options. Maybe good to visit when the weather is great.
Great location. Awesome view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. Beer is very good as well. If you are in the SF Bay Area be sure to stop here!
Excellent beers on tap...visit when you can.
Really enjoyed this brewery after going to the pumpkin patch nearby. It was also packed since the weather was so nice outside. There were 2-3 places outside to grab food and a bar outside aside from the one inside. They didn’t allow flights that day since they were so busy during fleet week. Enjoyed the Faction Hefe which was light and crisp.
Faction Brewing in Alameda offers a fantastic brewery experience with an unbeatable view. Located on the waterfront, Faction provides panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge, creating a magical atmosphere, especially at sunset. The outdoor patio is spacious, and the relaxed vibe makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or family. Their rotating selection of craft beers has something for everyone, from hop-heavy IPAs to smooth stouts. The combination of excellent brews, laid-back ambiance, and the breathtaking view makes Faction a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors alike.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great beers and amazing views. Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Great beer. Outstanding views.
One of the best places to come to grab a drink and enjoy the view
Meh. Beer is mid, they have zero shade and unfortunately like every other brewery they allowed kids / awful parenting. People smoke and vape in the bathroom and in the open seating area and there’s zero staff controlling the situation. The staff also seems super miserable and not friendly at all. Good spot if you’re an awful parent or trash that wants to vape in the bathroom like a 13 year old!
We had a great experience but wish there’s more shaded area like umbrellas. There’s a good variety of beer and cider options with bbq. The bags of pretzels although good are way overpriced, note that we found the same ones for half the price at Homegoods. There’s music and art show and art sellers inside and we passed it going to the toilet. The toilet could be more cleaner. Overall we enjoyed the day.
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