Search for the Best Bay Area Beer Bars
In celebration of SF Beer Week...
A post that may cause some controversy? The only thing meaner than a passionate coffee snob is a beer snob.
Russian River
Disclaimer: This is just my personal take on beers BARS. I'm not rating the beer because everyone has their preferences... (I like dark stouts/porters that has a coffee/nutty/chocolate-y taste.)
Venue |
Location |
Ambiance |
Service |
Would I go back? |
The Trappist |
Oakland, CA |
5 |
4 |
Yes |
Russian River Brewery |
Santa Rosa, CA |
2 |
3 |
No |
Cellarmakers |
San Francisco, CA |
4 |
3.5 |
Yes |
Ol |
Walnut Creek, CA |
3 |
2 |
No, I'd go to Hop Grenade |
E.J. Phair |
Concord, CA |
3 |
4 |
No |
Hop Grenade |
Concord, CA |
4 |
3.5 |
Yes |
Beer Revolution |
Oakland, CA |
3 |
4 |
No, I would go to Trappist |
Pig & the Pickle |
Concord, CA |
2 |
5 |
No |
Monk's Kettle |
San Francisco, CA |
4 |
3.5 |
No |
21st Amendment |
San Francisco, CA |
2.5 |
3.5 |
No |
Mikkeller |
San Francisco, CA |
2.5 |
3 |
No |
Comments...
Venue |
Comments |
The Trappist |
Large selection, nice seating, and a great place to hipster-watch. |
Russian River Brewery |
I was really disappointed with the brewery- it looks like a typical sports bar. |
Cellarmakers |
Dark beer is my thing, which puts this place at the top of my list. |
Ol |
These people are quite snobby. They described the beer incorrectly. I asked for a replacement. And they rudely refused. For a loss of $6, they could have had a loyal customer. |
E.J. Phair |
I'm just not a fan of tthe selection here. |
Hop Grenade |
Good selection. The outdoor seating is nice. |
Beer Revolution |
Has a large selection of beers and the people are knowledgeable, I'm just not a fan of the indoor ambiance. Outside is nicer. |
Pig & the Pickle |
It's hard to sit and drink a beer here because of the set up. They have great options, and their people are very knowledgeable. |
Monk's Kettle |
The beer selection is great. The service/server knowledge is just ok. |
21st Amendment |
Just another sports bar- type feel. |
Mikkeller |
Prefer a better ambiance. |