34 Best Craft Breweries near South San Francisco

“We stopped here while waiting to catch our flight because we had a while. It was super chill and a fun place. They had old pinball machines that we played and the ambiance was very cool and relaxed. Food was so yummy. Got the flatbread pizza and some fries to share. Very satisfied.“

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

“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)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is a great place to hang out and have a beer (so many choices!) and they also have food vendors sometimes since they don’t serve food themselves. Just be aware that if the Under Mezzanine area is reserved for an event there’s no access to the arcade games. We had it reserved for an event a couple weeks ago and two kids, about 7 and 10, walked right in and start playing games who mostly ignored us and finally told us “We were told we could be here” after we asked them to leave several times. Thanks to beer, I ended up scolding them to get them to leave and they ran off to tell their parents, to whom I give 0 stars since they came and complained to us even though they’d told their children they could crash our party.“

“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“

“Awesome brewery with absolutely delightful brews. Great live music events and super tasty food trucks and vendors. I love this place!“

“They have good beer and a good atmosphere.“

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

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday is awesome!“

“Great spot for beer, wine and burgers/dogs. Beers range from $7-$10. Wine ranges from $14-$17. Everything is fairly priced and very good. Best parts are the friendly staff and the garden seating out back.

Highly recommend checking out weekday specials. Had a great Pilsner for $5 on a Monday“

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“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.“

“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!“

“Just grabbed a bite at Humble Sea Brewery — insanely good. I started with the Power Bowl with chicken, then ordered a hot dog, which was next-level delicious. Also had a few glasses of Boogie Board Night — really solid beer.

Highly recommend this place. I sat at the bar — super friendly, chill bartenders, great vibe, great service. Awesome spot all around.“

“Delicious! Highly recommend pickle pickle mayo dog“

“Great atmosphere and brews.“

“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.“

“Decent beer and welcoming company.“

“This place had one of the best petnats ive ever had. I wish we had just gotten the bottle but we did want to try their orange wine which was also great...but that PETNAT!!
Service and staff were amazing.
Theres seating out front around barrel tables, bar seating, then an outdoor area in the back.“

“This is the perfect place to get a great bite of food and a tasty beer. Relaxed environment with a friendly Seahorse / ocean vibe. Owner is welcoming and makes some incredible food. They have tv, music, fireplace and games. Check it out when you’re in the area! 10/10.“

“Beautiful view the food is excellent 🥰“

“BJ's is consistently good and the service today with Aja T. was outstanding. Our only complaint was that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, so we brought home a LOT of food. And that's really NOT a problem! Good food, good atmosphere, reasonable prices, a great place for a group, and great service. Love having BJ's in the neighborhood.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We ate breakfast at Drakes and it was the best airport breakfast I’ve had (and I’ve had many!). Crispy applewood smoked bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, hash browns, thick sourdough toast, a large glass of OJ and a coffee. Generous portions. Two of us ate for $50. (I would much rather spend $25 on a filling, delicious breakfast than half that on a mediocre McBreakfast.)“