List of East Bay’s Top Breweries
May 8, 2019

Until we write our full guide to Oakland, Berkeley, and the rest of the East Bay, here is a list of the best breweries in the greater East Bay area, according to Untappd, along with information about hours of operation and food options. This list will be updated frequently, but if you notice anything inaccurate on this list, or if you see that we accidentally left off a brewery, please kindly let us know and we’ll fix it as soon as we can! We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date source of brewery information possible. (For why we chose to sort by Untappd rating, please check out our FAQ.) And, as always, before going to a brewery, check their website or social media to see if they have food trucks on certain days, food delivery options, or irregular hours that day.
Also, be sure to bookmark our website for new brewery hop guides on Mondays and new research lists for cities across the country twice a week. Those in the Bay Area should also check out our research guides to San Francisco and San Jose and our brewery hop guide to Sacramento! And tell your friends! Cheers!
OAKLAND:

Temescal Brewing
Untappd: 3.85
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
Ghost Town Brewing
Untappd: 3.79
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 3 PM – 11 PM Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: No
Original Pattern Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.78
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food except on Mondays
Novel Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.73
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday and Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Roses’ Taproom
Untappd: 3.68
Open 7 days a week
1 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 1 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Federation Brewing
Untappd: 3.64
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Food trucks on Fridays and Saturdays
Independent Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.62
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 2 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Ale Industries
Untappd: 3.6
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday through Sunday
Food: Snacks
Woods Beer Company
Untappd: 3.6
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 11 PM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM – 12 AM Thursday, 4 PM – 1 AM Friday, 12 PM – 1 AM Saturday, 12 PM – 11 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Diving Dog Brewhouse
Untappd: 3.57
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 11 PM Sunday through Wednesday, 4 PM – 12 AM Thursday, 4 PM – 2 AM Friday, 1 PM – 2 AM Saturday
Food: No
Oakland United Beerworks
Untappd: 3.55
Closed Mondays through Thursdays
4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Old Kan Beer Co
Untappd: 3.55
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
BERKELEY:

The Rare Barrel
Untappd: 4.24
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 11 AM – 10 PM Saturday, 11 AM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Hoi Polloi Brewing
Untappd: 3.96
Open 7 days a week
5 PM – 11 PM Monday, 3 PM – 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday, 3 PM – 2 AM Friday, 1 PM – 2 AM Saturday, 1 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: No
Fieldwork Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.95
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
Jupiter Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.71
Open 7 days a week
11:30 AM – 12:30 AM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 AM Friday, 12 PM – 1:30 AM Saturday, 12 PM – 11:30 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Triple Rock Brewing
Untappd: 3.69
Open 7 days a week
11:30 AM – 12 AM Sunday through Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1 AM Wednesday through Saturday
Food: Yes
Gilman Brewing
Untappd: 3.66
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
Trumer Brewery
Untappd: 3.45
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday (no taps; just cans to go)
Food: No
ALAMEDA:

Almanac Beer Company
Untappd: 3.99
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Faction Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.78
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
12 PM – 8 PM Wednesday through Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
Alameda Island Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.7
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 11 PM Monday through Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: No
LIVERMORE:

Altamont Beer Works
Untappd: 3.83
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 12 PM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Frequent food trucks
Shadow Puppet Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.7
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 8 PM Wednesday, 12 PM – 8 PM Thursday, 12 PM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
Eight Bridges Brewing
Untappd: 3.6
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 12 PM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Working Man Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.59
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
4 PM – 7 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 4 PM Sunday
Food: No
SAN LEANDRO:

Drake’s Brewing
Untappd: 3.83
Barrel House: 11:30 AM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Dealership (Oakland): 11:30 AM – 11 PM Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 AM – 1 AM Thursday and Friday, 10 AM – 1 AM Saturday, 10 AM – 11 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Cleophus Quealy Beer Company
Untappd: 3.77
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
21st Amendment Brewery
Untappd: 3.68
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
BEST OF THE REST:

Ocean View Brew Works
located in Albany
Untappd: 3.79
Closed Tuesdays
3 PM – 8 PM Monday, 3 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
INC 82 Brewing
located in Dublin
Untappd: 3.58
Closed Mondays
11 AM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
JP DasBrew
located in Fremont
Untappd: 3.56
Open 7 days a week
4:30 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM – 10 PM Friday, 2 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Jack’s Brewing Co
located in Fremont
Untappd: 3.38
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
Buffalo Bill’s Brewery
located in Hayward
Untappd: 3.36
Closed Mondays
11 AM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Main Street Brewery
located in Pleasanton
Untappd: 3.25
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday, 11 AM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday
Food: Yes