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    Barebottle Brewing - Walnut Creek

    4.1 (41 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Chris L.

    "Still Wildly Great--Now with Free WiFi and Pizza!" Naturally, I had revisit this taproom since I had such a good experience before. I was pleasantly surprised to see they have added Pizza and yes, free wifi. From looking at the photos, I thought this would be a small tap room. I was completely wrong. it has a large inside seated area, complete with many games and table. There is a large outside area with beautiful Olive trees. If you can believe it. This is a wonderful new asset to our city. Thank you for opening this fine business.

    Supreme pizza
    Jane C.

    Great beer and selections. There was also cans to go and some merch too. We ordered a personal supreme pizza to try. It was very salty and chicken very dry and a lot of bread! I know it was Detroit style but couldn't stomach it to finish it. There are lots of tables and seating. Some nice arcade games like street fighter which was quite fun. We tried to get a seat outdoors but it was so loud with kids running around. There were plastic toys scattered all over the floor that I almost stepped on one and fell. I'm surprised the parents aren't mindful of their kids and surroundings. Because it was so loud from the kids screaming we went back inside to find a quieter seat to finish our drinks.

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    Liz G.

    Love that they have a Walnut Creek location! They're one of my top 3 favorite breweries. So I might be a little biased. They do have their own parking lot, but it's small, there's limited street parking as well so hopefully you're ok with walking a bit. There's two sides you can enter from, right side is the "Main" side with the arcade, pool tables and access to the back patio, left side seems more chill and better for groups with less children. They just opened Nov 1st.... So some kinks in the kitchen and payment systems are bound to happen. I loved my flight, my all time favorite was the Hella Jalapeño!! I was able to bring my dog! But no water bowls currently available.... Maybe in the future. I'll def be going back, but probably try to hit it when there's less kids.

    Stacy K.

    Love that this brewery came to Walnut Creek! I'm a big fan of their porters and stouts. Located near downtown WC, they have both outdoor (dog friendly) and indoor seating. Options include a wide range of beers, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and they even had 2 slushies (alc and non-alc) when I was there! Friendly service and kids are welcome (but please watch them).

    Blonde. Yum!
    Cat N.

    What a great place! We went on Tuesday to check out the Trivia and we were not disappointed. The parking lot is a little limited so be aware of that. We got there and ordered food. The selection is amazing and the taste was even better. We got a meat, pizza, Marcona, almonds, tater tots, and salad and olives we loved it all. I fell in love with the spindrift grapefruit flavor, soda, which I've never had before. The service was really great and the ambience was fun. Trivia was great and the person doing the Trivia said it was his second time, but he did amazing. There were some glitches with the sound and the TVs but that's OK. I would highly recommend going there even without Trivia. It was fun. The only downside is that you're sitting on Park benches and if you're old like me, you better bring a cushion because by the end of the night I was in pain, but that's on me.

    Chill place with Pool Table
    Robert R.

    I was running errands around Downtown Walnut Creek, and wanted to stop by for a quick Sud. I remember back in the days it used to be Blondies Pizza. I had recently seen it had opened last week. I had tried out a Collab beer with Del Cielo Pilsner and I got a Blondie brownie bar. It seemed like a cool Vibe with a Pool table and a few tables and lounge chairs and couches. I had checked out the menu and it seemed they had Pizzas Detroit style square, Salads , and Wings to name a few things. It also looked like they had Cheesecakes and a few other sweets. The Restrooms are uni sex and they have a sink outside. I definitely will check on a Sporting event like Football game or Basket ball game on their multiple tv's.

    Jorge L.

    Just checked out Barebottle Brewing in Walnut Creek and really enjoyed it. The staff is super friendly and helpful, especially if you're unsure what beer to get they'll let you try a few samples and help you decide. Sam and Nic were awesome and gave great customer service, whether you're new or coming back. The whole team does a great job. Pizza and wings were solid, the atmosphere is great, and the 21+ section is a nice touch. Definitely worth checking out.

    Delicious! Beer flights with 5 ounce pours.
    Kevin K.

    2nd Visit! The wife had an appointment at Kaiser so I snuck across the street for lunch. Got there right at opening and was thrilled with the extra personal service and chat about the beer and food. Individual size Meat Pizza was fantastic! Great deep dish crust, loaded with pepperoni and bacon. Nailed it! Already looking for an excuse for me next visits :)

    Joanna R.

    I've become a beer lover! Barebottle's beer is truly the best there is. This taproom is filled with fun vibes, yes there is kids but I give them a pass with 1 week of being open under their belt chaos is to be assumed. The staff is giving it their all and their completed outdoor space is amazing! Just what Walnut Creek Needed! Oh and do yourself a favor and try the wings and garlic knots!

    not-so-jumbo wings
    Renee J.

    I REALLY wanted to love this place. Especially being in the old Pinky's building. I'm hoping these are just growing pains. I understand wanting to cater to families but good Lord the amount of ear piercing screaming children on Sat afternoon was truly unbearable. I'm not talking babies, I mean children who were running around like Lord of the Flies. We had the table near the arcade so I understand a certain amount of noise but there is a difference between laughing and literally screaming. We were about to leave after one beer when a table opened up near the register. It was slightly better and we could slightly have a conversation but it was still tough. Wanting to give it an honest try we stayed. We ordered the $26 6 piece pizza that was "ok". Nice and crispy on the edges but luke-warm in the middle. The $22 "jumbo" wings were anything but jumbo and not hot either. The wings were good but they were for sure standard sized and a bit pricey for a dozen standard sized wings with no accoutrements such as celery and carrots, there was ranch and buffalo sauce tho. The staff was quite curt. The 1st interaction there was a clear jar with small bowls next to it filled with almonds. I went to get some and as I was dipping the bowl in the cashier yelled "THOSE COST MONEY". I was like "ok? how much?" she replied "$7." I added them to my bill and I will say they were some tasty almonds. So delicious!!! But would it kill them to put a sticker on the jars with $7 on it to identity to the customers they are not complementary????? The next interaction was when picking up my pizza. The gentleman was a bit rude when I was checking to see if it was ready since I ordered before my brother and his came out before mine. The last issue really is don't start a tab. Just pay as you go. If you start a tab you have to wait in a long line of customers just to settle your bill. Also you could easily leave and forget to grab your credit card. I would like to end this with the beer was really good and the prices reasonable. The selection of alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks were impressive. The canned diet soda was ice cold which I loved and appreciated. The space is clean and would have a fun vibe if it didn't feel like a Chucky Cheese. Please find a balance and don't be afraid to tell parents if their children cannot behave they will have to leave. Breweries are for adults who would like to have a drink and socialize with their friends & loved ones. If families cannot respect that they should go to more child appropriate venues that also serve adult beverages. Trust me, they exist. I raised two (non-public screaming) kids.

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    First time at Barebottle Brewing. Staff was helpful and nice. Pizza was great. Found a new favorite beer as well. Great experience.

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    The beer is excellent and food just as great! Brunch is great too. We're so lucky to have this place in WC!

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    Awesome selection of hazies, WC ipas, sours and ciders. Nice partition 1 side for families and another for 21+. Def coming back.

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    Saturday night employees were blasted and dismissive. Not likely to try this location again.

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    Really great space. Some outdoor seating as well for when it's nice. Service was terrific and the menu looks great for next time!

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    The food and the Manager, Luis' attitude deserve a five star. However, to be honest, I wanted to…read moretake one star off as two of their servers were no show, and that made Luis the sole bartender, order taker and server for a pretty large restaurant. The amazing thing was he kept smiling and working his rear off for the two plus hours that we were there for lunch. The restaurant has extensive indoor and outdoor seating and looks nice. They must have about 30 beers on tap! Eleven of us ordered chips with guac and salsa, variety of beers and a variety of tacos. We also ordered rice and beans to share. The food was delicious and there were no leftovers! We had brought a cake to celebrate a birthday, Luis brought out the cake with lit candles! Nicely done. Will return to explore additional menu items. Highly recommended

    Ok, so this really used to be one of my favorite spots to get tacos but now... not so much. One…read morething I've always disliked about this chain is that they change the menu monthly. They would make these short rib tacos and they were sooooo DELICIOUS . But I'd have to check the menu every month to confirm, whenever I remembered. Now here's the bigger part that is making me not care to come here anymore and that's the portion size. Like every customers' gripe when they regularly patron a restaurant, it SEEMS like the portions have gotten smaller. That may not be true but that's how it feels. (See comparison pics). Lastly, for those who it matters to, they have a changing table in the women's restroom. Which is very convenient

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    I've tried the best BBQ that Austin, Nashville, Memphis and Atlanta have to offer…read more I've watched "Chef's Table: BBQ" series on Netflix a number of times. I think that Sauced BBQ is as good as any BBQ I've tried throughout the US. This past weekend I traveled across the bay and ordered the Third Rack of Spare Ribs with a side of Potato Salad and Mac n Cheese. The Spare Ribs - were fall of the bone tender. And the meat was so rich and flavorful. The Mac n Cheese is some of the best I've had. And the Potato Salad while it was super good but had way too much mayonnaise. But I'd probably order both again as sides! Now for the not so good. Sauce was out of Burnt Ends. Ugghhhhh! Every time I visit, I've counted on Burnt Ends being available. I understand they are a scarce commodity, but it was disappointing they were not on the menu. That's how good they are! One comment. I don't know who's decision it was to add a video arcade to the restaurant, but I sincerely felt I was in Vegas at a cheap restaurant on the strip. The place is already pretty loud but to add screaming kids and video games seems a bit odd to me. Just seems completely out of place and doesn't add to the strengths of the restaurant - creating the best environment to serve some of the best BBQ in the Bay Area. Matt says check out Sauced after you finish shopping at Nordstrom or Macy's. You'll love the BBQ. Just make sure you are seated opposite from the video arcade.

    Went in last night to try out some bbq I recently heard about over at Sauced in WC! We got in about…read morean hour before closing. It was plenty of seating, we actually got to pick where we wanted since it was not busy. Of course since the Warriors were playing we chose right next to a huge screen. So for the food, I'd say they had a pretty good menu. I love sausage links and was a bit disappointed that they don't serve them. So we both went with the 2 meat combo; ribs and brisket & tri tip, not too bad but I've had better. The portion size was good, it was tasty but not hittin like I was anticipating! Then for sides the Mac was pretty good not hot and the beans were yummy. Ummm the cornbread was a bit dry so I think I'll pass on that next time. They have an area with video games which is great for kids to stay occupied too. Also, the restrooms were clean also which is a plus.

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    The Mrs. and I love our visits to Residual Sugar in Concord. Although we love the wine/sparkling…read moreofferings, Jessie makes the visits special. He is always kind and considerate, consistently checking on us to ensure our stay is wonderful and what we order are exactly what we need. Would love to see additional options for sparkling but love the Laurent Perrier!

    I want to support my local wine bar but what is happening here is a travesty and an affront to the…read moreGod of Wine. The entire collection of wine was exposed to heat and ruined but they are still selling it to unknowing customers. Many of the wines that I inspected had corks bulging out past the foil and were discolored. The Syrah I picked and thought was safe looked good but under the foil, the cork was bad and yes the wine was rancid. I wish that was just a side story but the glass of wine I purchased was also foul. It was the most expensive Napa Cab they serve. I asked a few times how long the bottle was open and he did not know but guessed maybe a night or two before. This tells me a few things; they are not keeping wine fresh or pumping out the air or using a Coravin system for example. They are not writing the date opened even. Also in my personal opinion, the wines here are the lower tier to keep pricing down and profits high. It just makes the experience low for the customer. Lastly I did have a cheese plate and it was also terrible. The staff have no knowledge of wine. So it just ends up being a happy hour place for people to drink cheap wine. I'm sorry for the former failed business and appreciate trying to take it over but the business model is not working. It's not worthy of business woman of the year unfortunately. Lesson learned: Californians know wine!

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