We were on our way to dessert but saw wine The bright sunny…read moreday and the chairs outside, made a friend and I pull over to have a glass of wine here. It's a well lit, wine store that also has cheese, crackers and other beverages to grab and go. Towards the back you can order a glass of wine or half glasses. We both tried different wines and enjoyed them. My friend had an organ wine, Esoterico. I had a red from Kid Sister. Our winetender/sommelier was helpful in answering our profile questions. I do wish we could taste a few before choosing a glass, but I do like that they have options for half glass pours. I would definitely come back here and grab another glass or a bottle to go!

Friendly service here every time I come. They really know their stuff when it comes to describing…read morethe various wine options to you. Once in a while they host events in the backyard with a diverse array of vendors. They also have light bites you can buy to compliment the wine.

Nothing more than Trappist 2.0…read more Super professional staff. Excellent Porter here and a great place for post work Gatherings.

My husband and I travel to Oakland a few times a year for work and Sante is always a must stop for…read moreus! Not only are their beers expertly crafted, but they always have a carefully curated guest tap list to accompany their own beers. We've had nothing but friendly service here. We also absolutely love the ambiance; almost feels like we're in a European pub rather than a draft room in Oakland. Truly a comfortable space with quality beer.

Staff is amazing, beers are always fresh…read more A must stop at brewery. You can do tasting menu or full pints

We stopped into Original Pattern Brewing Company while spending some time around Jack London Square…read moreand really enjoyed the atmosphere. The space has a relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to settle in for a beer. Their tap list had a good range of options, and everything we tried was well done and easy to drink. One thing that made the stop even better was the food situation nearby. There is pizza right next door, which makes it simple to grab something to eat and bring it back with your beer. That setup worked perfectly for us. The staff were friendly, the space felt comfortable, and it is a spot we would happily return to next time we are in the area.

Tiger's Taproom is a great neighborhood spot. It has a good amount of seating, several events…read morethroughout the month that are fun to participate in, and (my favorite part) many dogs who are regulars. I was a bit skeptical at first, since I'm not very into beer, and, it's obviously a taproom. But over the past year or two, they've almost always had an interesting cider or cocktail on tap as well. Additionally, there's almost always a food truck or pop up out front, so it's a good place to grab a bite and a pint and enjoy the atmosphere. You can tell the owner has put a lot into building a solid community. Every time I've gone in, everyone from staff to regulars have always been friendly. Overall, it's a favorite spot in Jack London, especially in the warmer months.

I stopped here after work to meet a friend. I had Pliney…read morethe Elder. It was delicious. There was a lobster truck out front serving food. We had lobster bisque and lobster tots. After being in the taproom for a while a person came around to invite us to play music bingo. It was a lot of fun, the host played songs from the 80's and if you had that song on your bingo card you marked it. We played several rounds, one line, two lines any direction, 4 corners and blackout. The music was good and people were excited to win the prizes from the Bingo! I didn't win so I don't know what they won, maybe next time...

Came to Oakland for a wedding and stayed for the weekend to explore a bit…read more Drakes was a place I wanted to check out and I'm glad I did. The beers on tap were really good and their pizzas where equally as good. The vibe was really cool and I love how much seating there was. The outside is massive and they also have a cool smaller inside which can still sit a fair amount of people. Staff was super friendly as well. Would I come back.. if I was in the area yes for sure. Good drinks and food and if you want to catch a game they have TV's for that as well.

The service is friendly because you can order with the waiters or waitresses but you can also order…read morevia the QR code on each table. They even brought more cups of water unprompted when my colleagues finished their cups of water. I got the summer toast. It had creamy labneh topped with basil, bacon, peaches, and hot honey on a warm crunchy toast. Perfectly savory and sweet balance that was super enjoyable. :) I got a side of chicken which had no flavor, no seasoning, and was so dry it felt like they boiled it then grilled it on top of that. I do not recommend it, even if you brought your fur baby with you. :/ The ambiance is the best thing they have going here though. Great playlist, beautiful dreamy outdoor vibes with the vines, stretched triangle awnings, and tree shade. Oh and plenty of seating!

I stop by here from time to time for their board game nights on Wednesdays with a meet up group…read more It's located inside a warehouse near Jack London Square. They have an upstairs and downstairs area. Just note there's not A/C, so the upstairs area can get warm on hotter days. They have a great selection of beer, but I always end up gravitating towards their Limitless Bavarian Hefeweizen. They even have agua fresca which is made from a local. So good and refreshing! They do have some food offerings as well. Always greeted with friendly service. I love that they collaborate and have lots of events going on. That's how I heard about their annual chili cook-off! Plenty of parking available. Just don't park in front of the parklets. I got ticketed there once since the red on the curb was faded and discovered after the fact that there was a fire hydrant hidden behind the tree. Overall, just a great spot to chill and grab a beer with some friends. Will continue to patron Oakland United Beerworks.

I came for a women in stem event and I really enjoyed this brewery. If it's a nice day, they have…read moresuch great outdoor seating right out front. The service was great, they allow dogs inside as well. There's an upstairs area with high top tables, couches, and space to stand too. They have an extensive beer and wine menu. I appreciate their NA selection too. It was really hot and I didn't eat enough so I got a N.A. Mexican lager for $10, it was awesome. It had great flavor, not too watery, easy to drink. Their prices were good, space was clean. They even have a beer fridge if you want to get a pack. I would come back for a drink with friends

Unsuspecting from the outside but full of charm inside…read more From the old wood bar/tables to the glasses behind the bar, you'll feel welcome. They have cute kettles sprinkles throughout. Seating is first come. Did I mention they have a lot of veggie options and piny the elder on tap? Server was patient with our group of 5. Recommend for a spot with brews n food.

Service and staff: - Bartenders were nice and answered our…read morequestions regarding recommendations - Tables and bar seats available Food and Drinks: - Blood Orange and pomegranate cider: opted to get this despite it being in a can. It was good! - Pickle jar: fun little jar of picked veggies and an egg - Chili cheese fries: these were a unique twist on chili cheese fries. Delicious and filling - Fries: comes with a good amount - tasty Miscellaneous: - Good for small to medium groups. Looks like there's a back private room available for a larger group though as a large group came out of the back and walked past the bar at one point - They have a dinner menu and a "late night snacks" menu that takes effect around 10pm (that's when the chili cheese fries came out) - Parking is available via metered street parking

Tl;dr - A true beer garden ala Texas/Midwest, with the food, beer, and relaxed summer vibes you all…read moredream 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.

Good selection of food and drinks. We bought alcoholic slushies and went to Scolari's food truck…read more 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.