50 Best Beer Bars near Berkeley

“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.“

“I have passed by this place on my way to Peets. (It's next to Peets). I ordered a kids cheeseburger and animal fries 🍟$22 . Not a bad price for 2 people to share. The kids burger was delicious I wish I would have gotten extra pickles for the AF. I'll be back.“

“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“

“Good selection of foods, drinks, and games. Good prices. Friendly service. They need better ventilation or air filters for the cooking smoke, not good for people to sit in that or the staff. Busy, not too many seats indoors, but there’s indoor and outdoor options. Lots of people playing games, fun spot.“

“Staff is always on point. Good food. Always comes out promptly.“

“Really nice friendly vibes. I like how the environment and music was while I played on one of their many pool tables. The bartender (Andre) was attentive and friendly. He is also engaging and has allot of knowledge about drinks. He helped guide my experience and we decided on a Manhattan (which was perfect). I will definitely return soon!!!“

“ton katsu rice bowl: amazing!!!
spam rice bowl: not good.
kimchi fried rice: pretty good
beef kimbap: good
japchae: not good, too oily and soggy
beef bulgogi: good
pork belly: good
dumplings/potstickers: good!
corndogs: decent

croffles: not really that good
mochinuts: very yummy
drinks: all very yummy, my favorites are ube and horchata“

“Truly unbelievable ambience, service, wine and food. A place I take friends in town, go for date nights, special occasions, weeknight relief, and everything in between. Something new to try by the glass every time (but I go straight for the bottles!! Some serious gems!)“

“Kiosk for ordering, so no human interaction. I can’t really compare what I ate with other Mexican restaurants because of dietary restrictions. We had tacos: hand made blue corn tortillas! Meat had a charred flavor and was of good consistency. Quesabirria eas nice the consume was on good too. Overall great experience.“

“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…😟“

“Sante Adairius truly makes some world-class beer. They have a versatile lineup all the way from West Coast IPAs to saisons, making their taprooms a true beer lover's dream. I didn't catch our bartender's name, but he was very friendly and fun to chat with. Can't wait to come back next time we're in town!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing 🤩 Great service and tasty food“

“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“

“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.“

“We were hungry, it was Memorial Day, we just left Best buy, and we walking down the street, and we noticed this place and it had a big window whiich caught our eye and we looked in and decided to check it out. We had our furbabie with us and he was welcomed too. We ordered something to eat and a drink and water for our furbabie. They had all different games to choose from and a pool table. We ate, we drank, we played Bingo and won a few games, we received, free drink tickets to use that evening, and gifts we picked from. The people that worked there were polite and friendly and the customers were friendly too. There were other furbabies hanging out too. We enjoyed ourselves and we will be back to visit. They have a variety of entertainment for each day of the week.“

“It's a quiet, cozy place with a wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff that you can visit alone or in a group. The only reason I hesitate to leave a positive review is that it will cause more people to come, and it will be harder for me to find a place 😄“

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

“A great place to enjoy a cold beer with great views of the bay and great vibes. I have been several times and always enjoy myself. I recently went to watch world cup, and another time after a Giants game. Two different experiences in terms of crowds, but the beer was great. I love the Kolsch. The bar tenders are very friendly and attentive. This has become my go to place to visit when I come to the city. Thrive City is a great addition to this beautiful city. Support these wonderful businesses around Chase that make this area worth visiting on non event days. I live two hours from the city, but always feel welcome at Harmonic when I visit.“

“Delicious oysters are available for $1.00 ea with the purchase of a bottom of wine or champagne. Good burgers, good vibes,friendly staff, and relatively easy street parking; there is also a parking garage nearby. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars for atmosphere is that it has high ceilings, and probably would have been loud if it were crowded.“

“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“

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

“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 don't what Oh G Burger means, but to me it's OMG what a great Burger! Seriously, it's the best burger I've ever had and I'm almost 75. Served fast and piping hot, fresh off the griddle. Beautiful crispy edges on the smashed patties, quality toppings and a fresh bun. Awesome thin fries, drinks served in glass jars. Fun '50s/surf vibe too. Go!“

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

“Recently moved to the area, been searching for a spot that made a good chicken tikka masala and this place knocks it out of the park! Seriously so good. Good portion, good sauce, if you don’t like spicy order the mild. I ordered medium and it’s a bit spicy! Cant complain, just a heads up. The butter naan is soooo good, really ties it all together. Wish it was a fragrant white rice but can’t go wrong with plain white rice as a base. Highly recommend this spot for chicken tikka masala!!!“

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

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

“honestly such a nice spot. their ipa was super fresh and the guy at the bar actually knew what he was talking about when i asked about the hops. the patio out back was chill and not too crowded even on a Saturday. im already thinking about when i can go back.“

“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!“

“I ❤️ these guys chicken catfish💕💕💕“

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

“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“

“The best! Great hospitality; Lalo is a great cook!“

“fantastic drinks excellent atmosphere and realy cool people“

“Cool tour, and The Rake has an excellent selection of their customers’ beers on tap!“

“Nice place to watch sports“

“Went a few month back around the end of summer beginning of fall. My friend and I stopped by on a Friday evening probably around 11pm. There was no line or cover to get in and there was plenty of spaces available to sit and chat. There was a private event going on next door at Bourbon and Branch so we weren’t able to check it out. I remember they closed before 2 am so we were only able to try a couple of drinks each.

Our bartender was super knowledgeable about the different spirits they have. Each drink he made us he gave us a bit of background and history about it. And if you ask him to make you a cocktail not on the menu he’ll be more than happy to concoct something up for you based on the types of drinks you like. I’ll definitely come back.“

“My go to. Constantly delish for the past 30 years.“

“Dropped into this place to grab a few drinks before our show at the Fox theater and highly recommend. Great cocktails, local brews, and knowledgable bartenders. No food but you can bring your own, and the takeout from the thai place just down the street they recommended was amazing.“

“Love the live music of the Ripplers And Secret Sauce!“

“this place is a lovely spot“

“Trader Vic's is incredible. Excluding the historical significance to Tiki, the food is delightful, and the drinks even more so. The ribs are the best I've had (and I'm from Kansas City) and any drink with smoked pineapple is to die for, the Mai Tai is of course wonderful too. Staff was attentive and helpful, and portions were sizable for the price, and everything was delicious. Wonderful ambiance and selection of barware. Excited to be able to come again ❤“

“We had such an outstanding meal - a lot of that was thanks to the great recommendations by our server. The vibe of the restaurant was very cute. My husband and I shared the Mongolian beef, popcorn chicken, shishito peppers, cabbage, green beans, and clay pot rice. It was all excellent and so flavourful. We can't wait to revisit and try more!“

“If you’re looking for a full service bar, with great apps and some good food definitely the spot to check out. Nicole was very attentive and the best part very keen to having lighthearted and enjoyable conversation.A clean bar, with great ingredients and great presentation. I’m definitely glad to have stopped by, thanks Nicole!“

“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“

“Love this place. Amazing atmosphere. Always busy and lively! They have amazing beer, kind staff, and overall just a nice vibe. Oh and don't forget, they have $3 beer!! They partner with Lovelies which provides food, the line is always super long but worth the wait!“