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“

“$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“

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

“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“

“Friendly and they had the eagles 🦅 game on . Great environment“

“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!!!“

“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 was such a perfect spot for our wedding welcome party. They have an awesome back room that was a great size for our guests and allowed us to have a private space without closing down the front bar to regular patrons. Ruben, the manager, was great to work with during the planning phase, even working with us to get a food truck into the back for our guests. The beer is great, and they have a good variety of other drinks (wines, mocktails, etc.). And the night of, the staff was fantastic. We’re so happy we found this spot for our party, and will definitely be going back for beers in the future.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“One of the best fish & chips in the city. Their pub food is far superior to Pig & Whistle.

The owners here may not hail from mum England but they have the recipes down better than anyone. Chicken pot pie was good, not too greasy. The sticky toffee dessert is highly recommended. Good service.“

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

“Love this little spot. We were able to walk right in, but reservations are recommended. We did more tapas style with several items: 🦪 flight, crudo, smoked trout dip, chips, and homemade focaccia. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Excellent service and good vibes. I would definitely go back and try more“

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

“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.“

“Amazing 🤩 Great service and tasty food“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“fantastic drinks excellent atmosphere and realy cool people“

“Very cool, chill vibe here. Lots of seating and had a non-beer option (me not being a huge beer fan). Had a long day and was wanting to kill time, so boyfriend and I went in to sit down and the bartender was super chill and was willing to chat as well. Definitely would recommend! Thanks!“

“Nice meat quality in the burger and good cheese amount. I'd like a bigger bun though for the double. That 1/2 pound of meat and lot of cheese overwhelmed the bun. Super Duper has same issue for me on their dub so maybe just me. Also would like lettuce and tomatoes included rather than charge extra.“

“I ❤️ these guys chicken catfish💕💕💕“

“This was by far the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Every dish was so inventive and delicious! The snap peas w/tofu dressing was light and crunchy. We had a bottle of delicious sparkling tea that tasted like sparkles. The fried rice had corn and cheese and Chinese sausage and WOW was it awesome. Truly every bite was amazing. It was my birthday dinner and they made it so special, brought out an extra dessert and gave truly fabulous service.

The decor feels like a set design, it’s curated but not pretentious. It wasn’t too loud, it was super clean and it’s on a beautiful, picturesque street in SF.

Couldn’t recommend more!!“

“Nice place to watch sports“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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 ❤“

“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“