49 Best Craft Breweries near Albany

Ocean View Brew Works Brewery • $
627 San Pablo Ave, Albany

“The best beer ever and the best staff ever and super cute and I just love this place so much and everyone should go here right now.“

4.6 Superb21 Reviews
Original Pattern Brewing Brewery • $
292 4th St, Oakland - 6.45 miles

“Such a rad spot, fun vibe, engaging staff, and an insane variety of yummy beer. Definitely a must.“

4.8 Superb94 Reviews
Woods Lowside Brewery •
530 Haight St, San Francisco - 10.85 miles

“We love woods so much, its been our neighborhood go to for years, and just last week we hosted our wedding reception there! The staff was fantastic and worked through our booking discrepancies with us. The space was gorgeous, food and drinks were perfectly coordinated, and our guests and us loved celebrating there!! Thank you for everything! (Photos by Zoe Larkin)“

4.7 Superb78 Reviews
Brix Factory Brewing Brewery •
2400 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland - 4.72 miles

“We had a great time at Brix Factory Brewing. Eric was the bartender and he was awesome with good vibes. We were looking to eat at June’s Pizza next door, but it was closed. Eric gave lots of great recs on where to eat instead. Thanks, Eric!!“

4.9 Superb46 Reviews
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Oakland Arbor Brewpubs •
460 8th St, Oakland - 6.11 miles

“The best beer bar and bottle shop in Oakland; a draft room and chill setting for the famed Capitola
brewery; offering bottles and cans of the freshest beer, with analogous verisons of your favorites
with fresh ingredients, and a brewmasters touch. They’re also Hella queer and trans friendly, and you could belly your wheelchair up to the bar! (Like me, see you there ♿️!!)“

4.9 Superb78 Reviews
Enterprise Brewing Co Brewery •
1150 Howard St, San Francisco - 9.77 miles

“This is a small spot in an out of the way street, with good beer and an interesting selection of records that the bartender/dj spins. Certainly different, and a plus, the taps are not loaded with IPAs.

Worth a quick imbibe.

Not much atmosphere on a Tuesday evening. I’d find my couch and cat more exciting than the vibe while I was there … nonetheless, I bet this would be fun on a more hopping evening!

It is a great little hole in the wall, but you gotta reserve 5 stars for place with a more complete atmosphere.“

4.8 Superb52 Reviews
Oakland United Beerworks Brewery •
262 2nd St, Oakland - 6.53 miles

“I love this brewery! It is so refreshing to go somewhere that doesn't just have 20 IPAs. The vibes are chill but fun, the upstairs with its games is great, and the owner is super nice and accommodating. He was passing out free samples of their new beer. There are food trucks on the weekend as well as regular events.

Having been to almost all of the breweries in the Bay, I'd rate the overall quality S tier. Most of the competition is boring and frankly not great. This place and Tenma have been the most impressive of the East Bay establishments I've tried.

If you're in the area and looking for a place to hang out for a little bit and grab a beer or two you can't go wrong. Highly recommended!“

5 Superb57 Reviews
Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge Brewery • $
1763 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley - 2.99 miles

“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.“

4.9 Superb55 Reviews
Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Alameda Point Brewery • $$
2350 Saratoga St #164, Alameda - 7.08 miles

“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“

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
Black Hammer Brewing Company Brewery • $
544 Bryant St, San Francisco - 9.12 miles

“So far, I’ve had their Pilsner and their Belgian white. Both so fresh, crisp, and delicious! Today, was my second visit, and each time I was met by friendly staff. They’re out of the way for me, but when I’m meeting my friend near his job, it’s a great time to go. It’s very close to the baseball stadium, Oracle Park. So, did watch game days, and possibly avoid at the time the game is almost over. The traffic gets pretty challenging, if you’re driving in the area, at that time.“

4.5 Superb105 Reviews
Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel Biergarten & Kitchen Brewery • $
3506 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland - 8.35 miles

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4.7 Superb109 Reviews
Armistice Brewing Company - Richmond Brewery • $
845 Marina Bay Pkwy #1, Richmond - 3.67 miles

“Super friendly crew and super yummy beers!“

4.8 Superb66 Reviews
Fort Point Valencia Brewery • $
742 Valencia St, San Francisco - 11.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Fries
Beer Sampler
Cheeseburger
Flight
KSA

“They have good beer and a good atmosphere.“

4.5 Superb86 Reviews
Tenma Beer Project Brewery •
6510 San Pablo Ave, Oakland - 2.74 miles

“Stopped in Saturday night to grab some freshies and check out the brewery for the first time. Ended up having an amazing conversation with Brennan about beer, music, and community — exactly why I love beer and what the industry should feel like for patrons.

And most importantly: the beer is outstanding. This pils is everything I look for — depth, balance, and character that only comes from time, care, and quality ingredients. By far the best lager in the bay- yeah I said it!

Consider me a future repeat customer 🙌“

4.7 Superb40 Reviews
Standard Deviant Brewing Brewery • $$
280 14th St, San Francisco - 10.54 miles

“Neat indoor beer hall, great barman and loads of fresh beer (as you might expect) Cheers all!“

4.5 Superb82 Reviews
East Brother Beer Company Brewery • $
1001 Canal Blvd, Richmond - 4.74 miles

“Great beer, food and service“

4.8 Superb45 Reviews
Cellarmaker BERKELEY Brewery •
940 Parker St, Berkeley - 2.05 miles

“Shoutout to Mollie and the team at Cellarmaker Berkeley; we recently held our wedding reception and it was lovely! Cool ambience, great beers, plentiful delicious food. Mollie was flexible and easy to work with - food things, accessibility things, slide shows, music, bringing cake and decorations. It was made easy for us and everyone had a great time. Thank you!“

4.7 Superb31 Reviews
Wondrous Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1306 65th St, Emeryville - 2.79 miles

“Wynn Whisenhunt created a beautiful brewery with relaxing atmosphere inside and out. Go enjoy time with friends and family while enjoying really good beer. Prost! 🍻“

4.7 Superb49 Reviews
Cellarmaker House of Pizza Brewery • $$
300 Webster St, Oakland - 6.4 miles

“Fantastic beverages and food. Easy in and out. Great service!“

4.6 Superb80 Reviews
Temescal Brewing Brewery • $
4115 Telegraph Ave, Oakland - 4.31 miles

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4.4 Superb55 Reviews
The Terminal at Line 51 Brewing Company Brewery • $
303 Castro St, Oakland - 6.1 miles

“I rented the Blue Bus area to host my birthday party over the weekend. It was an AMAZING experience. This space and the staff members (shoutout Phil!!! 🙏🏻) provided a really wonderful time. I couldn’t believe how accommodating and how nice of a time we had. I would highly recommend coming here to have your special event or just hang out! Great beer, great vibes!“

4.6 Superb54 Reviews
Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley Brewery • $$
1160 Sixth St, Berkeley - 0.46 miles

“Great beer selection; try the Structure“

4.3 Superb107 Reviews
Otherwise Brewing Brewery •
1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco - 8.48 miles

“As someone with Celiac disease who *loves* beer, I was thrilled to find Otherwise Brewing. They have the biggest selection of gluten free beers that I have found yet. I enjoyed getting a flight and sampling several of their beers. I really enjoyed the pale ale, the IPA and the stout.

Staff was very helpful, too. Thanks for a great visit.“

4.6 Superb52 Reviews
Cellarmaker House of Pizza - SF Pizza • $$
3193 Mission St, San Francisco - 11.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Classic Pepperoni Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes Curbside pickup: No
Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cheese and Calabrian Peppers
Summer Squash Pizza with Red Sauce Instead of Pesto
Pepperoni Pizza Marinara
Brown Butter Sunchokes
Sausage and Peppers
Mozzarella Sticks
Focaccia Burrata
Pepperoni Pizza
Al Pastor Pizza

“Best craft brewery in SF. If you've never tried the Coffee & Cigarettes Smoked Porter, it's a must. My other fav is the Dank of the West IPA that makes an occasional appearance throughout the year. The Detroit style square pizza is awesome too.“

4.5 Superb120 Reviews
Faction Brewing Brewery • $
2501 Monarch St, Alameda - 6.95 miles

“Faction Brewing is a wonderful, local brewery! On a perfect day, enjoy a beer or cider on their patio overlooking the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. Catch it on a gloomier day and you can still enjoy a crafted beverage in their large indoor spaces. We host our annual donation drive here in the spring and the staff is always so fantastic. Highly recommend Faction Brewing!“

4.5 Superb104 Reviews
Almanac Beer Co. Brewery • $$
651 W Tower Ave, Alameda - 7.16 miles

“Great beers across the board. 3 food options between in house pizza and 2 food trucks. Chose Scolari's food truck and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich was outstanding. Huge indoor and outdoor space with big screen TV's to watch the games. Friendly staff and definitely pet friendly and kid friendly place.“

4.5 Superb102 Reviews
Admiral Maltings Brewery • $$
651A W Tower Ave, Alameda - 7.16 miles

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

4.8 Superb13 Reviews
Woods Cervecería Brewery • $$
3801 18th St, San Francisco - 11.24 miles

“I kept wondering if Mrs Craig Vanessa was really an expert trader like they say, that she is not a scammer like the others, then I contacted her and I was shocked and amazed that with just $1,500 I invested, Mrs. Craig Vanessa helped me managed my account and after 7 Days of trading, I made my first withdrawal of $16,700. I'm here to testify the good work of her after she made a good profit for me in my investment. She's reachable via WhatsApp with the number on her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

4.4 Superb33 Reviews
Barebottle Beer Garden at Salesforce Park Brewery • $
Salesforce Park 4th Level, 425 Mission St, San Francisco - 8.63 miles

“I've hosted my company's family picnic at salesforce park with the Barebottle team the last two years and they have done an amazing job both times! Michael, the owner, makes working with his team so incredibly easy and enjoyable, and Daniel has worked our even both years and is also absolutely amazing! This location is really a great spot for small and larger gatherings and the Barebottle team makes the who experience great (wish we could have dogs!) We will certainly be hosting more events with this team in the future.“

4.3 Superb64 Reviews
Gilman Brewing Company, Brewery, Berkeley, East Bay, CA Brewery • $$
912 Gilman St, Berkeley - 0.52 miles

“Peaceful place, friendly people and Good beer 🍺“

4.5 Superb70 Reviews
Great Notion Brewing - Berkeley Brewery •
2031 Fourth St, Berkeley - 1.41 miles

“Best sours available in CA“

4.5 Superb66 Reviews
Alameda Island Brewing Brewery • $$
1716 Park St, Alameda - 8.8 miles

“Don’t get to Alameda very often, but was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across Alameda Brewing. Nice, spacious indoor seating area. The brewery stresses community and employs a nautical theme throughout the brewery. Restrooms were clean and the staff helpful.“

4.6 Superb33 Reviews
Park Station Brewery •
1200 Park St, Alameda - 9.16 miles

“Can’t say enough nice things about Park Station. I had an event there this week and the staff and management were so kind and helpful, the space is huge and lovely. So many beers on tap and other options, as well as food options from Southie. Highly recommend!“

4.3 Superb30 Reviews
Trumer Taproom Brewery • $
1404 Fourth St, Berkeley - 0.74 miles

“Great atmosphere, excellent beer, and really good pretzels. Trumer Taproom has a relaxed but lively vibe that makes it a perfect spot to hang out with friends or unwind. The beer is always fresh and well-made, and the food pairs perfectly. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Berkeley.“

4.3 Superb51 Reviews
Ghost Town Brewing - West Oakland Brewery • $
1960 Adeline St, Oakland - 5.08 miles

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4.2 Good77 Reviews
Ballast Point Brewing San Francisco Brewery • $$
705 16th St, San Francisco - 9.81 miles

“Great beer with an amazing turnaround (when you need it). They were slammed and we got beers/dinner and out in just over 30 min. Can’t wait until I can relax there!“

4.2 Good96 Reviews
San Francisco Brewing Co. Brewery • $
3150 Polk St, San Francisco - 8.87 miles

“San Francisco Brewing Co. was a great experience and a really solid place to spend some time.

We worked through a good variety of beers, and everything was well done. The Nitro Imperial Stout (Basil Hayden addition, vintage 2021) stood out for how smooth and balanced it was. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Imperial Stout 2026 was rich without being too heavy.

The Farmhouse Flexing Dark Saison was easy to drink with a nice bit of complexity, and the Fog City Hazy IPA delivered a clean, juicy profile that you expect from the style. Willy Wonka’s Wildberry Blast was a fun change of pace and worth trying.

What really made the visit, though, was the staff. The bartenders were excellent. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely engaged. They made it easy to explore different options and added a lot to the overall experience.

Definitely a spot worth checking out. We’ll be back.“

3.8 Good237 Reviews
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Jupiter

Jupiter Brewpubs • $$
2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley - 2.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Petaluma Chicken Wings
Half \u0026 Half Pizza
Beer & Cheese Fondue
Mediterranean Olives
Cheesy Garlic Bread
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Half & Half Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Hazy Blonde Beer
BBQ Pork Riblets

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4.4 Superb232 Reviews
Takara Sake USA Inc. Brewery • $
708 Addison St, Berkeley - 1.45 miles

“Love this place! The membership is absolutely worth it if you live in the Bay Area and can visit regularly. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming, and great at what they do. The sake quality never disappoints. We always leave with a smile, and every friend I’ve brought here has loved it too. Don’t miss their occasional events, they’re set in such a great atmosphere and make for a truly unique experience! One recommendation would be to open the parking lot for customers on tasting days.“

4.8 Superb31 Reviews
Fort Point Ferry Building Bar • $
One, Ferry Building, San Francisco - 8.2 miles

“Delicious! Highly recommend pickle pickle mayo dog“

4.5 Superb36 Reviews
Hop Oast Pub & Brewery Brewpubs • $
2887 Bryant St, San Francisco - 11.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hot Dog

“First brewery of the day and what an excellent neighborhood brew pub sitting on the corner of Bryant St and Cesar Chavez St. A lot to choose from so we went high ABV with the Hazed & Confused Double Hazy IPA at 9%. We both enjoyed it.“

4.7 Superb27 Reviews
Headlands Brewing - Berkeley Brewpubs • $$
1280 Gilman St, Berkeley - 0.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger and Seasoned Fries

“This has become my favorite brewery to refresh after a bicycle ride across the Berkeley/Oakland hills. They have a huge beer selection and offer all kinds of tasty sandwiches in a relaxing garden atmosphere. I usually order a hefeweizen (relatively low on alcohol) to make it up Grizzly Peak again. After a stronger beer consumption there is always the North Berkeley BART station around the corner as last resort.“

4.5 Superb71 Reviews
Woods Polk Station Brewpubs • $
2255 Polk St, San Francisco - 9.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ham and Cheese Empanada
Mushroom Empanada
Retro Pilsner
Beef

“Decent beer and welcoming company.“

4.5 Superb21 Reviews
Drake's Dealership Beer Gardens • $$
2325 Broadway, Oakland - 5.39 miles

Customers` Favorites

Barrel Aged 8oz Tulip
Loaded Pork Fries
Wood Fired Pizza
Sweet Meat Pizza
Specialty Fries
Fish and Chips
Bulgogi Fries
Dude Ya Pizza
Irish Nachos
Craft Beer

“It's the best for niggaz like me“

4.3 Superb180 Reviews
Two Pitchers Brewing Company Beer Gardens • $$
2344 Webster St, Oakland - 5.41 miles

“Two pitchers is really great. It’s a little loud and lively and they seem to have trivia, but it’s such a cool vibe, it’s in a fun part of town and there’s great indoor and outdoor seating. It’s great for big groups or small and even if it’s packed there’s seating. The beer, wine and fun drink category is soooo big how can you not be happy getting a drink here. If you get hungry walk over to the courtyard and grab a burger at lovely’s.“

4.1 Good70 Reviews
Elevation 66 Brewing Company Brewpubs • $$
10082 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito - 1.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rueben Sandwich
Market Salad
Wagyu Burger
Fish

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3.9 Good40 Reviews
Southern Pacific Brewing Brewpubs • $$
620 Treat Ave, San Francisco - 10.82 miles

“Southern Pacific Brewing has a neighborhood vibe but still attracts the usual Mission crowd: tech teams running offsites downstairs, board-game groups locking in upstairs, and locals weaving through it all. The space absorbs volume well and stays functional even when it’s busy. Portions are large across the board, which is part of why the place works for groups. The chicken wings are my go-to and the most reliable item they make. Beer lineup is broad enough to keep everyone covered, and staff keeps service moving without slowdown. It’s an easy, repeatable choice in the Mission with a built-in community feel that delivers a great beer garden feel, indoors a warehouse space.“

3.6 Good76 Reviews
Bartlett Hall Gastropubs • $$
242 O'Farrell St, San Francisco - 9.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Parmesan Truffle Fries
The Bartlett Burger
Buffalo Cauliflower
Bartlett Kale Salad
Margherita Pizza
Garlic Shrimp App
Chicken Wings
Fish & Chips
Fish Tacos
Calamari

“Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and friendly. I was struggling to find good, gluten free options and taste. The food and service were second to none. Highly recommended!“

4 Good188 Reviews
Triple Rock Brewing Brewpubs • $$
1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley - 1.83 miles

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Fries
Sandwiches
Craft Beer
Nachos
Burger
Vegan
Chili

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3.6 Good64 Reviews

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