5 Best Craft Breweries in Livermore

“Small and kind of quiet little brewery in the back corner of a commercial lot. Beer is pretty good and atmosphere is nice. There's always a lady with an aggressive little dog there when I visit which kind of kills the vibe; her dog attacked mine the first time I visited and barked really aggressively at all the people who came in during my next visit. Otherwise it's a nice little brewery and a good alternative to Altamont.“

“Great hangout, dog friendly, lots of TVs, and happy people. The beer here is good! I'm not generally an IPA fan (although I love a heavy hazy) but I actually enjoy some of the IPAs here. They're not the typical hop bombs so many others make, here they use hops responsibility 😂 Their Smoke and Dank....highly recommend. A little hoppy, but also a bit sweet, a really nice balance. I pop by whenever in Livermore and always enjoy the beers here. I should add there's a food truck on premises and if you have any wine lovers in your group, Wood Family tasting room is literally just a across the street (and I also highly recommend).“

“Loved our experience at Homegrown Hops Brewing. Loved the beer and the atmosphere.“

“This is a good place to have good crafted beers on tap and enjoy some good food. I had the pork tacos, and they were really good. I would order them again the next time I come here.
I also brought a Growler to fill and enjoyed it at home. The prices are about average to other breweries“

“First time visiting Dust Bowl Brewing with my family, and we had an awesome experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and exactly the kind of place you want to find when you’re looking for a great spot to spend time with your family without feeling rushed.

A huge part of what made our visit so enjoyable was our server, David. He was exceptional. Right away, he noticed that my wife might be getting cold and, without hesitation, he offered to turn on the heater for her. That small gesture really stood out to us. It showed that he was paying attention and genuinely cared about our experience. Throughout our visit, he was constantly hustling from table to table, helping everyone with an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm, but he never made us feel rushed or overlooked.

David also gave me a great beer recommendation, checked in on us throughout the meal without being overbearing, and was just genuinely a pleasure to talk to. You can tell when someone is simply doing their job versus someone who takes pride in providing great service, and David definitely falls into the latter category. He is the kind of server who can turn a good restaurant experience into a memorable one, and Dust Bowl is lucky to have him.

The beer was great as well. I tried the Therapist and the Confused Therapist, and really enjoyed both. The food actually exceeded our expectations. My wife had the brisket burger, which we both agreed was the best brisket burger either of us has ever had. I had the Korean chicken burger, and we also shared the nachos. Everything was excellent, and there wasn’t a single thing we ordered that disappointed us.

What I really appreciated, though, was the overall experience. It’s surprisingly hard to find a place that has great food and drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, genuinely outstanding service, and is still family-friendly. Our kids had fun, especially with the cornhole, while we were able to sit back, enjoy our food and drinks, and actually relax.

We’ll definitely be back and are already adding Dust Bowl to our list of favorite local spots. And if you happen to get David as your server, you’re in for an especially great experience. He was fantastic!“