50 Best Beer Bars near Albany

“It’s the best Restaurant in town came with Family and we had a great time! Food was great and drinks 🍹 we all loved the dessert as well! Just amazing service and food! My Favorite for sure! 2914 College Ave Berkeley Ca“

“Incredible place with a HUGE tap list!“

“Intimate and cozy bar with an excellent wine and beer selection. The interior is gorgeous but small, dominated by the bar. The walls look like they’re made of green velvet but it’s actually concrete. The service was friendly, and they made to sure to keep our glasses full. The food is from Ernest, which was a treat. The bread is from Rize Up Bakery and highly recommended with the wine.“

“Excellent service from the workers and owner was so welcoming from the step I entered to the way out. I was delighted with the quality of food and it tasted very nice with the owner even complimenting me with kheer on the house as I was visitor in SF. Overall I would recommend this to all family and friends.“

“I ordered the pistachio obsession and the meat lover. Both were delicious, though I wish the meat lover didn’t have honey. As it made it sweet, which I didn’t expect. I wanted one sweet Pinsa (the pistachio).
My only issue was the crust. Again it was delicious, I couldn’t stop eating it, it was that good. But after dinner i realized the top of my mouth was slightly bleeding. The crust was that tough! I would like to go back, but i do not want to experience that again.“

“This place deserves a higher rating than is average. I've brought many people here recently and have had it 3x times in a row. I love the grilled fish and the seared ahi tuna for the win. I highly recommend this unassuming place for people in the area!“

“Walking by, I always thought this place was abandoned. It’s not, it just opens 4-8. After 2 years I finally went to try their food. My burger was delicious. Service was good, family own/run. A good amount of customers for a Thursday evening. Will be back when Im craving bar-ey food.“

“The grilled cheese burrito was absolutely delicious! What a genius idea. Every bite is greeted with tasty guacamole, continued with flavorful carne asada, and then you’re left with melty cheese to chew on afterwards. And the addition of a churro was really the cherry on top. If you’re visiting the mission and want the best burrito possible, get this one!“

“Such a friendly place for a drink- they offer non-beer alcohol (sangria!) and NA beverages so there's something for every adult.

Very dog friendly place that raises a lot of funds for local charity. One of the owners, Chris, is often around welcoming everyone and may give you free samples!

They have a small bar inside with a new reading nook, and upstairs has tables and high tops. Local clubs happen upstairs, like Magic the Gathering.

Nice outdoor picnic tables. No food though (just snacks), so check out Heschers for Detroit pizza or Original Pattern for Napolitan pizza.“

“We have such a great time, owner so nice. We even had the same last name. Food was excellent“

“Had afternoon tea here twice; the first time for 2 persons, the second time for 3. Tea selection and the atmosphere was outstanding, service was ok.
During my first visit, the food for 2 was nicely presented on a tiered platter, beautiful and appetizing.
However on my second visit, I was very disappointed with the food presentation; a 2-person tiered platter was used to hold food for a party of 3. As a result, the food was literally piled on to the platter on each tier. This must be a presentation mistake which compromised our dining experience. The visual appeal was lost and somehow the food did not taste as good as the first time…😟“

“Great burgers, delicious desserts, and awesome staff!“

“I’m giving Rosamunde’s 5 all around because of their excellent Merguez. So tired of these places that say they have Merguez and then you find out it’s beef or beef/lamb. The sauerkraut is authentic, the beans are very delicious and the staff is, to say the least, very chill. If beer is your thing, you will be happy here. They also have all the cane sugar sodas as well. The only criticism I would have is that, in my opinion, the German potato salad is too vinegary.“

“Love this place. Just a good vibe of a cafe. Chill music. Comfortable enough to work but not so comfortable that people sit park all day. Don't sleep on the Mitsugaru. It's like drinking the milk left over from a bowl of Cheerios. Common ih Korea, not so much in SF“

“Great place for a beer before a show at The Independent“

“Over in San Francisco from Perth Australia and popped in for a couple of beers, awesome spot and great beers, staff were super friendly and even grabbed some merch, get yourselves over and support these guys and have a cracking pint or four“

“This place is sooo BOMB!
I mean wicked good!
Staff are awesome.
The food is awesome.
The vibe is awesome.
Always catering to US.
I’m sooo glad this place is still here.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WORKS HERE!“

“really like this place because it's family-friendly and has a variety of food. I like it because they have burritos. I highly recommend it.“

“Awesome and women-owned! Let's bask in the light of this great community of women in the Bay! Love this place!“

“A large selection of above average beers on tap and an upscale bar menu with kicked up favorites (K.orean F.ried C.hicken wings) and adventurous bites for foodies (octopus*). Overall the place is a bit pricey$$, but the beer slingers are attentive, knowledgeable and often willing to let you taste a beer. Thus avoiding buyer's remorse. And the food comes out hot and fast!“

“Great bar that has friendly patrons as well as lots of entertainment. You will often find love entertainment on the weekends, and always loads of pinball.

Bar has quite the selection of craft beers, and bar staff are knowledgeable to help find your perfect pint.“

“Cute decor and I appreciated the fact that they had a soccer game on. Coming from Boston and growing up going to pubs I almost expected the smell of stale beer but I was pleasantly surprised how it had none of that. All of the good luck and no smell of “last nights drinking” 😊

The server was very sweet, fast and attentive.

I got 2 eggs, chicken sausage and potatoes. The potatoes were the outstanding and the best part of the meal. It had nice chunks of onions and peppers. The chicken sausage was a little taste of sweetness, which I don’t prefer as I prefer savory over sweet. All in all it was a good meal. My BF only had a bagel and cream cheese as he has an egg allergy and got sick of Belgian waffles.

I would definitely come back but get regular sausage.“

“Such a terrific little bar! Top notch, small batch beers from talented local brewers. Something for everyone: IPAs, pales, pilsners, saisons, sours, and (often) my favorite Belgian beer styles. Casual, friendly vibe. A great place to go with friends, on date night, or solo (laptops fine). Can bring in food, games, or your dogs. Hoi Polloi is a real gem.“

“Wonderful experience and everyone is friendly The music is great And drinks are amazing“

“Had a reservation, but a physical problem in late afternoon required cancellation. However there is no telephone number and no way to let restaurant know -- and a default charge of $40.

Apparently this isn't restaurant policy. They contacted us within an hour and refunded the money -- and said they're looking for another reservation service.“

“The delightfully friendly staff serve up truly delicious caffeinated concoctions...a wonderful way to start the day.“

“This is the kind of place I want to see in any city I live in. Harmonic is hands-down one of the best locally owned microbreweries. The owners are long-time SF residents and amazing humans who truly care about their beer, customers, and community. The brews are delicious, creative, and always changing—there’s never a boring pour here. They have decent snacks and seem to regularly have unique food pop-ups. It’s an accessible place whether you’re out alone, or with friends and family. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!“

“good food and drinks! Laid back, fun , casual neighborhood bar, New England pub atmosphere,.“

“My brother loves beer and we get together a couple times a month. We had not been there in years, and this is where I remember them having a great beer selection. They have really done a great job on the remodel and the music is at a level you can talk at! The food was good and the beer was great. I will be back!“

“We come by almost every Friday and have lunch at Cato's. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is top notch! It's always rejuvenating to be at Cato's and start our weekend with good food, tasty beverages and a few good laughs with the welcoming folks that work and patronize the Ale House.“

“I love this place. They burgers, fries, cheese curds are amazing but can you please train your cooks to send the fries with the burgers? It’s the second time in a row that I get my burger and then almost have to beg the server to give us the fries 5 min after we got the burgers. People orders fries to eat with their burgers, not afterwards…“

“Delicious pizza, friendly people! 🙂“

“Good eats and beer selections.“

“fantastic drinks excellent atmosphere and realy cool people“

“Best bartenders, awesome owners, killer sound and all around good times always!“

“Amazing 🤩 Great service and tasty food“

“Great beer selection, friendly staff and sunny warm patio to enjoy it all.“

“I visited Tandoor Nepal & Indian Cuisine today and had chicken korma, chicken momo, and butter naan. The food was absolutely delicious full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The hospitality was excellent, and the lady server was very kind, attentive, and welcoming.

I also enjoyed the nice view while eating, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place to everyone definitely worth a visit!“

“The food and drinks were amazing, the staff even better. They even have playful cocktails like their Italian cream soda cocktail, and their pasta of the day is always a delicious surprise at really reasonable prices. Located just a block from city hall, right off Market Street, this place is a must go in civic center“

“Great Food😋 Sports bar atmosphere“

“I ❤️ these guys chicken catfish💕💕💕“

“K Soul Chicken is the perfect place for a little Korean fried chicken and snacks pick me up! Their chicken is fried to perfection, and offer so many different flavors. Posted right along Polk St, so it is the perfect place to get the party started over a little beer & casual dinner with friends before hitting up the bars. Aside from the fried chicken, the bbq pork plate and mandu were also delicious and filling. They’ve been serving the community for 35 years, and the owner is so kind and welcoming. Definitely hit them up if you’re in the mood for some delicious KFC & Korean staples.“

“OG Burger on Solano is absolutely worth the stop. I asked the gentleman behind the counter what he would order for himself, and he recommended the double bulgogi burger. I told him to make it the way he would for himself, and it came out dialed in.

What stood out is that it was not a standard American smashburger. Instead of the usual profile, it leaned into Korean fusion flavors. The bulgogi added a deep, savory sweetness that worked perfectly with the crispy smashed patties. It felt intentional and different in a good way.

He gave me a light sauce on the side that paired extremely well. I did not catch the name, but it had a vinaigrette style tang that balanced the richness of the meat and brought everything together.

I also ordered the loaded fries, and they were just as strong. As far as smashburger spots go, this one separates itself by doing something different and doing it well. I would definitely have it again.“

“A bar! No food, no frills, just lots of beers, great drinks, and a great patio!“

“great location downtown Oakland. price is good. Food is good.“

“The ramen tastes very good, the soup base is rich and the noodles taste great“

“$8 per person gives you access to over 800 boardgames! You aren't able to leave and come back, but luckily they have food and drinks (including beer) if you get a hankering for something! The staff was friendly and the pizza was good. My husband's beer ended up getting a bug in it and they so kindly replaced it! We will be coming back.
P.S. free parking on the street after 6pm“

“It’s the best Restaurant in town came with Family and we had a great time! Food was great and drinks 🍹 we all loved the dessert as well! Just amazing service and food! My Favorite for sure! 2914 College Ave Berkeley Ca“