Came here for a friends bday and it was really nice to spend time outside at the picnic tables! Lots of slushie options - very strong! I tried their mango and strawberry one. I don't think you can go wrong with a slushie on a hot day. Inside there's a bunch of games and pinball machines. Very family friendly. Will be back! read more

Tl;dr - A true beer garden ala Texas/Midwest, with the food, beer, and relaxed summer vibes you all dream of. There's something for the whole family aside from some truly tasty beers. I've been coming here for awhile, ever since one fine afternoon I was in town on business and was feeling a need for craft beer. I was once the world's predominant authority on craft beer in my own mind, but years of chugging ales have decimated my tolerance for it. Anywho, the first thing you'll notice about this spot is it's out there, pretty far off from downtown Alameda tucked away in an old military pier alongside some other more enterprising establishments. Lots of parking so there's that. Inside, they are definitely doing that thang, massive brewery stacks dominate the background but the space is massive so it supports an almost endless amount of tables, benches, and spots to hide out. Arcade machines, outdoor activities (even a kids sandbox) really add the "Adventureland" elements that make it more than just a standard brew joint. If you've had their beer, it's definitely on the expensive side, but they keep a healthy variety that I would say is all reliably refined and delicious. Its no 2000 era Bells or modern day Founders, but I particularly like their love hazy and the Mexican style lagers. My friends who like sours say they are also quite good. Although this place is really not directly affiliated with the business it's definitely a reason I go so I can't leave it out -- they have food trucks outside that handle most of the food there and the one they have there always has one of the best burgers I've ever had in the bay, hands down. It's a blackened blueberry and blue cheese burger and even though I don't like blue cheese, this unholy alliance is faaaaaaan-friggin-tastic. Must try. Service is casual, they do flights which is a great way to try things. Not sure about any happy hours, would love to see them get a mug/growler thing going here for discounts, they might have something already I'm just not aware of but nothing is obvious when I've gone. It's a great spot to kick it with some friends on a nice day or late afternoon, having a few beers and relaxing. California doesn't really do the beer garden thing like we do in the Midwest, you'll find spots like this all over Michigan so it's nice to see something of the same type here finally. I believe dogs are allowed too ala Texas vibes, but not 100% on that so I'd check ahead of time. Personally, I cannot stand seeing dogs at restaurants and bars so even if they do allow it, those aren't your kids, can we start reporting places that allow dogs without signage? If I brought a raccoon in on a leash would you be fine with that? It's a sanitation issue. Anyways, I digress, if you like beer, you like fun, and you like damn fine burgers, this is the best spot on the other side of the pond. 'nuff said. read more

Good selection of food and drinks. We bought alcoholic slushies and went to Scolari's food truck. We had hotdogs and fries. We enjoyed it all. The vibrant atmosphere is friendly for individuals, couples, and families. Easy parking across the street. The weather was good. High fences helped keep the wind down. Overall, a fun night out. read more

Almanac hosted my class reunion.. we were in a private room which held 100-150 people it was plenty of space the large door was open we also had access to a outside space that was attached to the room with table and chairs set up.. we had enough room for a 360 Photo Booth and a long table with pizza and light appetizers.. we were given wrist bands because the package came with 2 drinks from the bar.. the staff was amazing allowing us to do a few tasting until we figured out out order.. people respected we rented the space and didn't come in or walk thru at all.. once our time was over they didn't rush us out.. definitely had a good time I'd definitely come back .. they also had a food truck on the property.. parking was plentiful.. read more

Almanac Adventureland - Hibiscus hard sour - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

Talk about a vibe! Can get pricey...but surely an all day and for everyone kind of affair! read more

Tried the beer flight here and really enjoyed it--especially the sours, which were all super tasty. That said, the experience was a bit mixed. When we asked if we could taste a beer before ordering, the barista responded with "that's the point of a beer flight," which came off a bit harsh and left a slightly bitter taste in my mouth. On the positive side, the ambiance is great. There's plenty of space to sit and hang out, and it's both kid- and dog-friendly, which is a big plus. There are also lots of clean restrooms and plenty of parking, making it an easy and comfortable spot to spend time. Overall, good drinks and a nice space--just wish the service felt a bit more welcoming. read more

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Such a fun space for adults and kids. Plenty of things to keep kids entertained from arcade games, sandbox, jumper, Photo Booth- meanwhile lots of food options within the area and even at almanac. Had a great time for a kids party and who doesn't love a big spot to entertain with plenty of parking. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with shade. Would def come again with just friends to hang and have plenty of beer options! read more

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Great beer and food spot to visit if you're in the area. Plenty of outdoor seating and indoor too. There was a food truck available, but you could also order from their kitchen - done through a self service kiosk. Definitely recommend the pizzas here. Great to share if you're with a group. Plenty of beers to choose from. read more

I love this beer garden!! They have so many food trucks and also a pizza place nearby. They have a lot of beer variety and let you get the stein size as long as you pay for the glass. There's always space to sit, it's never really too crowded & they do have a TV screen outside for people to watch games. Perfect for hanging out with friends on a Sunday! read more

A chill vibe all the time. It's currently full blown summer and the Sangria slushy is hitting the spot. Service is always prompt and friendly. No complaints from me. read more

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Great beer, great vibes... No complaints! It gets pretty crowded on weekends, but find a spot, have a seat, and make some new friends! What's great is there is plenty of parking too! Always a plus. I've been here a few times and always look forward to coming back. read more

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I love this brewery! It's got huge indoor and outdoor spaces (great for both summer and winter), with a bunch of arcade games. They're also dog friendly! The food menu at the brewery is on the smaller side, so feel free to bring some food to this brewery. Got a bunch of Hug heffeweisens, garlic bread and the pepperoni pizza. Pleasantly suprised by the quality of the food! read more

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We drove all the way to Folsom to celebrate a birthday over here our first time and we really enjoyed it! Drink service was easy and the line went by really fast. The food trucks were really good the food tasted amazing you have to get the FRIES they are probably the best price I've had in a long time. The vibes were immaculate everyone was having a good time great seating we were able to get a private room so that did help a little bit music was great, we really like this place so if we are ever in Alameda again we're definitely gonna come back here. Lots of parking! read more

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It is absolutely a Chucky Cheese like someone said. My wife literally said that 2 minutes after we walked in. It is a great place, we've been drinking Almanac beers for a long time (Love Hazy is one our favorites) and all the beers I had there was excellent. We brought the dogs and there were lots of great dogs there. Had some pizza that was made super fast (not the best pizza but okay to have with our excellent beers). We also appreciate how the brewery donates to good causes (Love Hazy beers end up getting money for LGBTQ causes which we support) Bathrooms are small and packed. Water is hard to find but you can find it. But yeah, lots of kids. They were running and screaming all over the place, the only reason why I don't give this place 5 stars. Everything else about it is great. But screaming kids are not a good thing at any venue. I wish they'd make that a rule. Kids are okay, no screaming and running. You can even see a scream, running kid in my attached picture (I have a few in that sequence where you see the kid from next to me to running all the way down in the direction he's going). But we do love Almanac. read more

Almanac Adventureland - Kid running there - they were all over place. Wonderful brewery except for the screaming kids. - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

Almanac is an older and well known brewery, mostly for their sours and fruited styles which aren't my favorite. Regardless, I wanted to check out this location and was glad I did! I arrived shortly after opening on a weekday, and it got busy really fast anyway. It's a huge converted warehouse, with large working brewery and many different seating areas for any sized party. They have a TV area, big indoor tables, and big outdoor tables both in the sun and under shaded tarps. They have a large amount of to-go beer inside too. To order you go in the big roped line, get your beers at the bar and a number for food. The staff was great, patiently talking some other new people through beer recommendations. I stuck with the more traditional IPAs and loved them all. Prices are reasonable. If you're doing a beer tour of Alameda, this is a must-visit! read more

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First time visitor, long time drinker. Ordered a pliny to start, then a grand ole hopry (yum). The braut was really good. Excellent snap and flavor. Fries don't look like much, but they're some of the best fries I've had. Staff is super friendly. Atmosphere is loud and full of energy--as loud as a chinese teahouse, but i can still hear myself think. The restrooms were surprisingly "clean" considering the amount of people there. Seriously--place was packed and there was no piss on the floor or seat. read more

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The highlight is Almanac's large outdoor space (with shade!) which is perfect for a casual summer's day. It's a brewery that welcomes pets and folks of all ages, so do expect crying babies. There are a few surrounding food trucks outside, as well as some pinball machines inside. You just get in line to order, and your beer is exchanged right away. Their beer selection is adequate for a lager lover. Their fruited and sours looked interesting, but there was always an additional ingredient in there that I wasn't feeling bold enough to try. read more

Almanac Adventureland - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

We came here for a birthday party and it was so fun! This place is huge, no wonder they state its an Adventureland. There are various spaces to host parties, they have games, tv's, bounce houses, food trucks, sand pits, dog friendly. The food was delicious and the drinks were great. They had wine, kids slushies, beers, I mean, you have it all here. They even had Christmas trees out front. We stayed here for hours on a Sunday, it was so fun for our whole family. read more

Almanac Adventureland - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

We visited Almanac with some friends on a very warm day that had to be enjoyed outside the house. We had visited on a couple of prior occasions, but it's been awhile, before it became Almanac Adventureland. They have made a real push to make the venue 'family-friendly'. I'm honestly not a fan of this trend of turning alcohol-based establishments such as breweries and wineries into family venues. Sure, come on down mom and dad, bring the tots and the family dog too! The kids can run around and entertain themselves while you get your drink on! Just not a fan. I believe some things should still be adults-only. I fully understand that parents of young children need to unwind too, but that's why Mama God created babysitters. Since becoming 'Adventureland', the place has become a bit of a zoo. Way too many people, kids, strollers, and dogs everywhere (don't get me wrong, I LOVE dogs...); it's noisy, and somewhat chaotic. Maybe we just came in on an exceptionally busy day with Summer getting underway and people wanting to get out. The beverage selection is excellent. Beers of many different varieties, but not just beer; also slushies, wines, cider, as well as a few NA options for the 'sober-curious'. Service is great. Team members are attentive, engaged and personable. Oh, and the food.... Happily, you can order pizzas from Marley G's at the food window. We've never been really impressed with Marley G's on the main island, but their pizza at the brewery was da bomb. Maybe they do things differently at the brewery kitchen. We had a cheese and pepperoni that was one of the best pizzas I've had anywhere in a long time. Should have taken pics, but was too busy stuffing my face. Almanac is located on the old naval base. If you're going at night, know exactly where you're going and be cautious. The base is very dark at night and tricky to navigate. I would personally recommend visiting during the light of day. All in all a pretty enjoyable experience, and we will be back, especially during the hot Summer months. Just hoping that next time, everyone else in town doesn't get the same idea. read more

Almanac Adventureland - Flight of their lighter beers - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

A great brewery to have lunch or catch up with friends after work! This brewery has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Kids and dogs are allowed. There's a variety of beer selections and even pup cups. Some arcade games are available to play. Service was quick. I would come here again to hang out with some friends or after a walk around the park nearby. read more

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Nice beer choices even though our selection, things we hadn't tried before, didn't wow us for hazy IPA's. The venue however is awesome and difficult to rate. There's the very nice beer garden, a variety of food venues, eclectic beer selection and other drinks such as the slushee and rose... Service quality varied depending on the stand, but was friendly at the brewery. We liked the eclectic ambiance of the place, very fun. The place is hopping so parking can be tough despite street and dirt lots around. read more

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Great place for families ! Lots of things to do for kids of all ages, from sandbox to arcade games, the kids enjoy it as much as the adults. Great selection of beer, cider and kombucha, food is also quite good! The service is pretty easy and the ambiance super casual. Great for groups too. read more

Casually stumbled upon this spot after dining at The Yard at Salt Breaker nearby. This is such a great spot to gag with large groups. To socialize and relax. It's very dog friendly and there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. I got to sample the drinks before I ordered. I decided on the Berry Sournova -- good fruit forward sour because I don't like beer. Service was prompt and speedy. Nice staff and attentive on cleaning out the tables too. read more

Almanac Adventureland - Berry Sournova - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been here twice in 1 week and see myself coming back more! This is good beer with even better energy. It's a 10 minute walk from the Alameda Seaplane ferry stop and a 20 minute walk from the Alameda Main Street ferry stop. It's a vibe. I love the cavernous brewery and the wood benches on turf. They have food trucks and very good beer. I love their flight of 4 beers--the pours are plenty and I love the taste. You can get a slushie as part of your flight too! Service is wonderful and helpful. It was busy on a Tuesday afternoon when I first went and then it was jam packed on a Saturday afternoon. Tuesday weather was nice and Saturday was windier, but that didn't stop kids and families and people of all ages from enjoying Almanac. They have pinball machines and games and indoor seating as well. I love the Bay Area themed art and vibe. Bathrooms are clean and they have trivia on Tuesdays too! This is not just an alameda treasure, but a Bay Area treasure as well. read more

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Almanac seems to be the spot! I've been here many times, mostly with coworkers and our company has reserved this spot for company parties and the service is always on point. I love that they have made so many upgrades, including Adventureland. How cool of them to provide a space for families?! I also love that Scolari's and the pizza option are there so we can grab a bite as well. The menu has also expanded to accommodate all palates. Almanac can get pretty busy on the weekends, especially during warm weather so prepare yourself for crowds, otherwise, I absolutely love this place. read more

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Such a fun casual cool place to gather with family and friends. This spot is the best around the area due to their large sand pit for the kiddos. Such a brilliant idea to entertain the little ones while adults enjoy drinks and food. Clean bathrooms inside and lots of indoor and outdoor area to sit and plenty of food options to choose from. All in all great place for all ages! read more

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Was in the area and glad I stumbled upon Almanac! Definitely a cool brewery with lots of Hazy options! Food trucks and vendors on site. I personally had: 1 Haze Mosaic Moutere Beers were $7. Also ordered some fries with one of the trucks. I believe there were a few non-beer options as well. Limited seating inside. We sat outside. There is street parking as well as a lot across the street. read more

If you want a place to chill, drink, play, or just talk, this spot checks all the boxes. There's pizza on-site, plenty of seating, and great beers to choose from. They also have a couple of arcade games to play. You can hang out as long as you want without feeling rushed. Customer service was friendly, and the interior feels like a proper brewery with lots of space and energy. A great addition to Alameda. Service: Friendly and welcoming Food/Drinks: Great beer selection with pizza available Ambiance: Spacious brewery vibe with games and room to hang out 9/10 An easygoing brewery that does everything right for a relaxed hangout read more

Almanac Adventureland - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

I'm not a big alcohol person but I still found things to enjoy here. Do not sleep on the pizza! My friend suggested the one that we ordered and I couldn't stop eating it! The peppercorn buttermilk dressing was good. If you bring underaged people here, they can still have a great time eating the food, drinking nonalcoholic beverages, grabbing a coloring sheet, or playing in the arcade area read more

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Came here on a Saturday, it was 70 ish degrees and Oakland was cooling down after a week long heat wave. It wasn't busy right when they opened, but within 30 minutes to an hour it was all pretty full. We ordered flights and sampled a little of everything. For food we shared a pizza and the Italian sub. We chatted for quite awhile. This place is good for catching up with friends. There was plenty of parking. read more

Great selection of beers with lots of outdoor and indoor seating with multiple food truck options. It may be hard to park when there are events nearby such as at the Waterfront Park. Took me a good 10 minutes to park this time due to the big event. They have the usual beers, rotating beers, and local guest beers! It gets quite hot in the summer, but it's a little bit cooler inside. Love that they have about ~8 pinball machines inside which are really fun to play! read more

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Almanac always has such a wide variety of beer I never know what I want (and so I always end up with a flight). I've been here several times and it's nice to know Alameda has such a nice brewery with great ambiance. It is dog, family, and work friendly. The outdoor seating is nice for sitting and yapping, especially as the weather is still warming up. I highly recommend bringing some friends or loved ones here to grab a cold beer and relax! And yes I will be coming back again, and again, and again. There is free parking in several empty lots nearby. There are also a few other breweries nearby if brewery hopping is on the agenda for you!! read more

Almanac Adventureland - from left to right: peach bellini (sour), a pale ale?, a hazy DIPA, and another DIPA - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

I had a really disappointing experience here. The manager on shift was rude and disrespectful, which completely ruined the visit. Instead of being helpful, they came across dismissive and unprofessional when addressing a simple concern. Customer service makes a big difference, and unfortunately this experience left a bad impression. I wouldn't recommend coming here if this is how customers are treated. read more

Almanac Adventureland - This was the manager that was being rude - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

Went here for a post girls soccer game at Alameda Point Soccer Field. Love the outdoor biergarten, perfect for the team and parents to bond. The tables were covered with shade sails which was perfect considering it was a warm and sunny day. Pleanty of choices of beer on tap and the food selection wasn't that bad either. A little on the pricey side, but that the Bay Area for ya. Will come back if we're in the area again. read more

Almanac Adventureland seems like a brewery designed for people with kids. We went without kids and could not find an area that did not have kids around. The beer is good, the pizza was incredible (spicy pepperoni), but the ambience with kids everywhere wasn't for me. read more

It's ok. It's a nice large place where you can bring your dog and grab a drink. The outdoor area is huge and covered and there were tons of pets with their families. However, the drinks are a miss in my book. They told me I was unable to order a sour in a pitcher because it was too strong. It was only 6.5%. That's nothing. For a group that wanted to share it was a huge disappointment. Management please rethink your rules. I myself had 3 orders of those and felt nothing. I'm a pretty petite Asian girl, sure I can probably handle a few more drinks than normal but still. It really tasted like juice. I think it's a shady way to lie to customers just to make a few extra bucks. Definitely not worth the drive from the peninsula. read more

Such a popular place this is. very cool how you can have young children, babies, and adults all in one brewery. for real a family place. invite everyone. children running around, zipping in front of you. a bit crowded because so many people but there are lots of tables for all! sat in one table that fit about 10 people food trucks and food stands available in case you need food, but the line can be sooo long and wasn't moving. i waited about 15 mins and had to give up. not at all Almanac's fault. some pinball machines on both sides read more

Okay, first off, changing thr name from Almanac Brewery to pushing Almanac Adventureland, with the sand pit and games for the kids is a bit of a turn off. We didn't plan on an upscale Chucky Cheese. We have been here a couple of times prior to the focus being bring your kids to play while mom and dad get hammered. Seriously, you parents are putting the 14 year old babysitters out of business. I don't think so!!!! Hire a baby sitter and then go out and drink. There is a good beer selection from the pansy light beers to at least one porter and multiple IPA's, wine, slushies and ciders. Some double IPA's also. For the the new brand of kids exploring "sober curious', there are some awesome drinks for ya'll including.....water. Plenty of parking. And lots of dogs. My partner likes the dogs!!!!! The most surprising thing of the day was the pizza from Marley G's. We ordered a pepperoni with extra pepperoni and a couple of the Spicy Calabrian Buttermilk Dressing tubs. The pizza was one of the best we've had. We both agreed. And the sauce is so good we got more to take home to put on just about anything. They said they weren't associated with Marly G's on Park but I'm not so sure since the tag says Marley G's, 1303 Park St. So this time we came on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed, inside and out. The beer line went out the door a few times but moved really fast. This appears to be the happening place for mostly all the tech bros living on the island in the stack 'em and rack 'em rat cages built on toxic radioactive navel base land. You can tell because they all glow in the dark. I get it ya'll need to cater to the masses. My partner and I are not part of the masses so we may return earlier in the day when the the kids are still trying to get their kids out of bed and dressed and fed and....."mom where are my shoes"? read more

Almanac Adventureland - Beer time. Nice they had a porter on tap. Hard to find places these days since the kids are drinking lighter beers. I love my IPA's also. - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

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I had such a good time here. Attended a retirement gathering for one of my coworkers. We hung out on the benches near the back patio. We brought in a taqueria. Beer, tacos and video games...YES! Beer flights available, my picks: Oakland Block Party, True Lager, Damnation and Seaside. read more

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My friend who lives nearby said that she had "one of the best beer and burger combos in her life" here (with the food truck outside) so invited us to check it out. The painkiller slushie hit the spot on this unusually hot day in Alameda, and my partner found the guava chile cider refreshing. Despite it being packed, the service was fast. read more

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