Friday night decided to show up with in laws for dinner and a few beers. Beer was solid, staff was cool , food was yummy. It is a chill atmosphere, however one of the restrooms was cleaner than the other. I as a guy didn't mind much, my mother in law did. 4.5/5 cool place , perhaps check out cleaning schedule a bit ? read more

Drake's Barrel House - Carne Asada Fries - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

$10 Fried mac and cheese ball came with an amazing sauce that pairs so well with it!! Mac and cheese balls were on the drier side but very tasty but i am so picky w my mac and cheese. Only a handful that i love. $14 carne asada fries was a huge portion! Asada flavored well but a little on the dry side. Great service! They usually dont do call in orders but he took my order which was very appreciated. read more

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Have you done drag night At Drakes? Well let me let you in on a hidden gem. I stumbled on drag lotería. Grabbed my bestie and headed to thee best drag and only show in San Leandro. I have to give it up to Sal Y Limon. What a chulada of a night. Snacks, drinks and laughs. But most of all a great show. She brings out guest star appearances and I must say the night is full of entertainment and laughter. bring your girls or guys and come have some fun! The ambiance is chill and the place is rather large so plenty of space for other activities also. They have great food too. Service was excellent. read more

Drake's Barrel House - Drag Lotería. - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

"One of my new favorites in the bay area." I've been to this taproom many times. It seems like it has changed drastically for the better. I always have a great time here. Today I settled on the Czech Pilsner. Just with the doctor ordered! The beer selection is absolutely fantastic. Check out those colorful displays behind the bar. I don't know who's got the Great handwriting, but they do a great job. Besides the great beer selection, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's very spacious. Don't forget to check out the funky Factory nearby. I hope they give tours someday. Here's a secret tip, so don't tell anybody else. There is an alley between this location and 21st amendment. You can't drive, but you can easily walk between the two locations. Special shout out to Ashley and her assistants Kevin and David. Thanks for making my visit here a pleasant one. This establishment is a real asset to the city. read more

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Great beer and food options! Love the flights and tater tots. There's arcade games inside and a lot of seating inside and outside! Perfect space for small gatherings (there was a baby shower)! Everyone's friendly and it's a great casual, laid back ambiance. read more

Drake's Barrel House - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

I was told how awesome Drake's was a few years back, but had to see it for myself to believe it, and yes, it is great! Along with the 24 beers they've got on tap, they also a bunch of games including skee ball, pop-a-shot, darts, and even some board games, and a good amount of seating both indoors and out. Skee ball and darts were both $5, but for that darts were unlimited, and you got five games of skee ball. With so many different beers on tap, they were able to cover a wide variety of beer styles. I ended up going with a watermelon blonde sour ale and really liked it! We had a large group and were there for a bar crawl so we only got one drink, but I would've loved to try more of their taps. Also great, they had a food truck out front! read more

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Good selections and great staff !! Good amount of seating and pet friendly as long as the are on leash Has a nice vibe and is clean and taken care of Definitely gonna make the drive back up read more

Drake's Barrel House - Patio - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Cool space in San Leandro for a beer. Big warehouse vibes with beer, food, and activities. Everything is ordered from the bar. Tried their two hazy IPAs - Juicy Hoot and Now That's What I Call Hazy - both of which were flavorful with juicy notes and not too much busyness. Between the two, I preferred the Juicy Hoot. Also got come garlic tater tots which were okay. I wish they were tossed with garlic so you'd get it in every bite instead of just topped with it. Vibes are super casual. There's some games you can play like skee-ball and the punching game. $5 per game. There's also dart boards, which are free, and you can grab darts from the bar. They have a QR codes with the actually rules which was helpful haha cuz I never knew how to actually score darts. Cool, large hangout space to enjoy with friends. read more

Located in the back of the Alameda Walmart, hidden between industrial buildings. This is a great brewery, which is a great place to host large groups, parties, and sporting events. Spacious interior seating and outdoor area. Great selection of draft beers, and delicious food, which is prepared outside in a food truck. I highly recommend their Cali cheeseburger: thick juicy patty with cheese, fried bacon, and avocado, stacked in a toasted artisan bun. The full order of tater tots, are topped with bacon, cheese, and sour cream. read more

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Went to first Friday for the first time in a long time. Watched the warriors game and caught up with a couple of friends. Drakes added some games since the last time I was there. Basketball game and darts. The beer is still good tried the depoginzer. The service was amazing had questions and were able to taste a few...quite a few before deciding. The tv was a bit lagging not sure the reason for that. Also ordered the Cubano torta which was kind of dry but still good. read more

Drake's Barrel House - Cubano torta - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

I really like this place! The vibes are good, food is good, and I like the general aesthetic. We went on a Thursday and it was a bit busy but we got our beer quick and our food came out in ~15min. There were folks from all age groups, families, and even some dogs inside. The one thing I hate about this place is the parking situation. There's hardly any parking, and the next best option is to park in the Walmart parking lot and walk over (but there is poor lighting and the area is a bit sketchy). read more

Drake's Barrel House - Cuban sandwich, garlic tots, salad - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is hidden behind the WalMart and I haven't visited in 7 years. It's a nice location with several games to play and plenty of drinks to order. Service was friendly and quick. Overall, a nice place to grab drinks at. read more

The loaded tater tots are super delicious! They have the perfect amount of crunch and the bacon was perfect it was crispy! The service here is good! The food comes out very quickly and the style of this place is great! They have an amazing interior and outdoor area for eating so no matter where you sit you have a nice spot! read more

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Nice open space, very family friendly. There is plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. They have a food menu, you order what you want at the bar and receive a buzzer where you can pick up your food at the food truck outside once it's ready. We were able to get a grilled cheese and mini corn dogs for the kids and got a cubano sandwich and a plate of nachos for the adults. They have a few arcade-style games near the front entrance (basketball, skeeball, punching bag) for entertainment as well as cornhole outside. read more

First timer! Staff was very friendly!! The kutchen was closed but they had a food vendor outside. Very spacious inside and out, dog friendly. Skee ball and corn hole were there to play and even a photo booth! Beer was tasty! Water barrel and cups tobuse at your leisure. read more

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Whenever we're in town for work, we love enjoying some beer & food at Drake's whenever we have time to kill before our flight home. It's a comfortable space with tons of indoor seating and a decently sized patio with lots of greenery. They've got Darts to play and a shelf with boardgames. The beer selection is always good. This particular visit, I had a pour of "The Golden Hour Grind" Pilsner and "Dry Stout" Irish Stout - both very enjoyable. We also grabbed a bite to eat. I had the Caprese sandwich w/ tots which was both delicious and super filling. The bartenders are always real friendly and welcoming. Seating is comfortable. They also have a good selection of beer to-go. My only 2 complaints, which is the reason for a star taken away; 1) For such a massive space, it's wild to me that they only have 2 gender neutral restrooms. Feels like there should be 2 more. 2) When taking an Uber/Lyft, 98% of the time the drivers get completely lost when trying to drop us off or pick us up. We've learned to tack on an extra 20 mins for Uber/Lyft to find us and get us to the airport in time. Other than those 2 small complaints, we love coming to Drake's by the Oakland airport. read more

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*REVIEW ON BANQUET/EVENTS* Drakes is a San Leandro staple with good food and ever better beer so when it came to finding a spot to host my daughter's baptism reception, we decided to host it here. There's ample space, games for kids, and everything was already taken care of -- I didn't have to worry about the logistics of renting a hall and getting the food there. Our event started at 12:30 pm in the back area and while it was blocked off, we got there promptly and people were still chilling there eating and drinking. There was no indication that the space was reserved or someone to inform them that there's an event. Also...If I'm coming to an event, I expect that the food is there already ready and set up. We got there an no food was out. Mind you, it's lunch time and folks are hungry after a morning baptism. The food took much longer to get out and wasn't all ready at the same time. The initial plates of sliders and flautas came out around 12:45pm -- 15 to 20 minutes later from the event start time. That wasn't even the full amount as they came in small batches so...Of course they'd be gone in an instant and when asked if more food was coming out, it seemed as if we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. When it came down to paying, we checked out with the General Manager Ashley and reviewed and paid our bill. She made a foul comment saying that she has never seen anything like it and that our guests and I quote "were like ravenous dogs." This is extremely rude for someone in the hospitality industry and for someone to say to as a person of color. I'm appalled at this language and while the event is done and the food was good, I wouldn't consider going back given the rudeness we experienced. I really think they should consider hiring someone strictly for events as she was the one handling it all. read more

Had a great time celebrating a Friendsmas with my large group of friends here. They were very accommodating for my large party, we had a group of about 17 people. Their tables were long enough to seat all of us. The owners were sweet, loved their holiday decor. We stayed until closing and they were very nice about telling us to leave. Will definitely be back! read more

Drake's Barrel House - Holiday decor - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

We had to drop off a granddaughter and decided to grab an early dinner at Drakes Barrel House. We were glad we did. The service was great. The assistant manager took our order quickly. We had the Cali Burger and grilled ham and cheese. Both were great. The burger was cooked perfectly. It was good sized and filled the bun. The bacon was crispy and there was plenty of avocado. The aioli added a nice bite. The ham and cheese had lots of ham and gooey cheese. It was crunchy. We also had the garlic tots. I'm glad my husband also ate them as there was lots of garlic. The ambiance is casual. Even though it was raining it was very comfortable inside. They have dart boards, skeet ball and lots of tables. If you are looking for a good lunch or dinner along with great tasting beer (30 types on tap) Drakes Barrel hose is the place to go. read more

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You know that Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, "It's not the destination, it's the journey"? While that certainly applies to many things in life, I'd be lying if I said it absolutely applied to my trip to Drake's Barrel House. Don't get me wrong - it's well worth the effort to come here. But, at the same time, after (needlessly) circling around the parking lot a few times, I certainly wouldn't have minded if finding this place had been just slightly less challenging! Literally hidden behind a Walmart and the Burlington in the Westgate shopping complex, Drake's is practically impossible to find unless you're actually looking for it. And even then, if you're anything like me, it still might take you longer than it should unless you know where to go - either through the small road between the two retailers from the parking lot or down the street that's behind Walmart off of Westgate. Once you manage to make your way here, though, you'll definitely be rewarded - this place is great! Not only do they have a ton of indoor and outdoor seating, but between the TV's on the walls, their handful of arcade machines, like pop-a-shot and skeeball, dartboards, and their collection of board games, there's no shortage of entertainment, too! Now, as impressive as the space itself may be, the best thing they have to offer is clearly their selection of beers and ciders. With over two dozen varieties on tap on any given day, from pilsners, porters, stouts, lagers, and ambers to a whole slew of IPA's, double IPA's, pale ales, sours, and more, there's bound to be something for everyone (assuming you like beer). What's more, their food menu is equally impressive, which includes multiple types of burgers, wings, tots, and tacos (their exact offerings depends on when you come here, as they will sometimes host outside food trucks). With how much the entire venue has to offer, along with their awesome beer and food selections, it's really no wonder why this place is so amazing. The one potential knock about this place is that the patch of parking spaces directly in front is likely to be full if you come here during peak hours, but you can always park in the main lot by Walmart and walk over. Other than that, Drake's Barrel House pretty much has all of the ingredients needed to enjoy a pint or three while enjoying those warm summer nights that are coming! I just wish they were located somewhere closer to me than SF so I could come out here with friends more often! read more

Let's start off with the fact parking can be a hassle but it's worth it. Beer here is always good, I love the PIls!! Service is fast and polite and the food is good. The ambiance is a lady back atmosphere and kids are welcome which is great!!! read more

Drake's Barrel House - The area is industrial and open - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Celebrated Cinco De Mayo here by myself while my wife shopped at Walmart next door. If you are following, in my last review, I said I am NOT coming to this Walmart anymore and I am willing to pay extra to NOT come here. But I have NO problem hanging out at Drakes while she shops. Actually, because the lines are so long on weekends, I can have at least two beers, LOL. Quality/Quantity - Tracksuit Sunday - Newest IPA, and started with this. Juicy Hoot - Okay, my wife/Walmart took so long I got two more of this. After 3 IPAs, I was done for the day. I also sampled the following beers: Meebers, Aroma Coma, Jolly Roger, and I'm not sure but I think I tried right before leaving the Santa's Brass...? All was good, but the last two were just too strong for me, both in flavor and alcohol wise. Food also available, see menu. I remember when we were allowed to bring our own food, or am I outdating myself, lol. Might come back to try out their lunch specials one of these days. Atmosphere - I watched as this place changed from a production facility to what it is today. Very cool. I come here more often than I should, that is what shopping at Walmart will do to me... I actually noticed both the Walmarts I frequent have a brewery next door?!?! Is this done strategically? Reno, NV Walmart has my Schussboom Brewing. Or do I use Walmart as an excuse to go to the brewery?!?! Good size, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Heated outdoor seating for the cold evenings/days, see picture. Table, counter top, booth, picnic table seating, etc. One huge TV (actually 4 TVs put together to make one). Two unisex bathrooms. Semi open kitchen, see picture. Free wifi. To-go case - In case (pun intended) Walmart's lines are actually short, lol. Merchandise for sale, see picture. Dog friendly. Service - 5 stars, of course not too many of us day drinkers today, lol. Many specials, see pictures or websites. I also like the fact that you got self service water throughout the entire place, thank you. Price - $25 + generous tips; expensive for 3 beers, but that is the cost for quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1989, since 2011 at this location, and since 2015 at your Oakland location. When did you open "The Barn" in West Sacramento? I need to check this place out; it looks cool on your website. 1989 - Lind Brewery to Drake's Brewery. 1998 - Sold brewery to local coffee company. 2004 - Denogginizer Double IPA was born/created. 2008 - New ownership. 2011 - This location opens. 2015 - Oakland location opens. 2018 - First can beer. 2018 - Sacramento location opens. read more

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I really liked my Impossible Burger sandwich. All the vegetables done just right. Crispy lettuce, spicy red onion, summer slice of tomato, tasty pickle all drenched in their drive in sauce. Pretty damn good. read more

Never again. I came on Friday and saw the big TV and an ad on the table for "49ers watch parties". I talked to the bartender and confirmed that they play 49ers games and play the audio as well. I chatted with her about how this must be the best place in the area to watch a game and she agreed but admitted she's biased. I was excited. I've been looking for a game day place ever since Bag O'Crab shut down their epic sports bar with the wall-sized TV. So I tell my friends and we all make plans to meet at Drake's on Sunday to watch our Niners beat Tennessee. Fast forward to Sunday. I show up in my 49ers gear since their ad said 15% off if you wear Niners gear. First thing I notice is some other 49ers fans in the parking lot getting back in their cars. Hmm, that's not good. I go inside. Uhh, there's no chairs at all in front of the TV and no game audio. It's some special "vinyl record sales" event. All the seating in front of the TV is taken by the boxes of vinyl records and a DJ is spinning records. I think, hmm, I guess they need to wrap this up soon because the game starts in 10 minutes. I get in line to order food and talk to the bartender still thinking that OF COURSE they will have the watch party. They ADVERTISED it after all. I am bringing in 4 friends, some driving all the way over from the peninsula because they ADVERTISED a 49ers watch party. I came to this damned bar because they told me this is the place to watch the game. But I ask the bartender just to be sure. And all I get is, "oh yeah, we usually have watch parties, but not today. today is a special event". No apology. No real sense that maybe it's wrong to ADVERTISE a watch party event and have people plan for it and then NOT HAVE A WATCH PARTY! He just couldn't care less. So I had to scramble to find a new place and coordinate with 4 others that were already on their way. So yeah, never again. I just moved back to the area and was planning on this being a regular hangout. But I will NEVER set foot in this place again. read more

Drake's Barrel House - Advertised a Niners Watch Party but didn't bother to actually have one. Couldn't care less that people drove here for the game. - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

What can I say, I am a huge craft beer enthusiast and aficionado. And considering that "Drake's Barrel House" has been around since the 80's (you heard that right), this place has been a trendsetter for many Bay Area breweries, tap houses, and craft beer halls to many new places. Having been opened since 1989, just about every Bay Area beer fanatic has been to this place and considering I lived in the Bay until 2001, I never got the chance to visit until just recently. Located in the heart of San Leandro and right off of the 580 freeway and Davis St. exit, Drake's is notoriously known for being tucked away in a shopping center that is anchored by a Wal-Mart and Home Depot as well as other major retailers such as Burlington, Ross, and Togo's Sandwiches. I must admit, it was a little challenging finding this place at first. But when you drive to where Wal-Mart is near the loading area, you will see the entrance complete with all the barrels. It definitely threw me off but now I know for future visits if I happen to come here again. As I mentioned, don't let the location deter you from coming here as many think of this part of town not being the safest as well as being crime-ridden. As long as you park as close to here as you can, lock your vehicle, and walk with a friend or two, you should be fine. Upon entering, you will notice a huge wraparound outdoor patio area which is great for the sunnier days. The inside is absolutely huge with ample seating that can fit at least a hundred people comfortably. Their menu is also very extensive with several lagers, sours, stouts and IPA's to accommodate all beer tastes. Since I was driving and only wanted a small sample of what they had to offer, I went with two of their lighter beers; their "Dog Walker Pilsner" and their "Bold Rush Liquid Cold". Both were excellent and set to the perfect chilled temperature. They have a very progressive menu that is ever-changing on a monthly basis. I also wanted to add that they have a nice little food selection including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and tots. They even have a dog-friendly menu selection as Drake's welcomes all breeds of dogs. All in all, "Drake's Brewing Company" is the real deal and as good as it gets for a quality brewery. Since I live in the Sacramento area, I've frequented their sister location, "Drake's: The Barn" on several occasions. Only difference is that is exclusively an outdoor only spot. However, as far as the O.G. San Leandro location goes, when you factor in the authenticity, beer selection, service, and price, I am giving this one a unanimous five-star rating. read more

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Parking is very difficult, lines just to order are ridiculously long, not enough bathrooms for a place that serves beer. Waited in line 10 minutes to order a beer and decided to leave as it would have been another 10-15 minutes until talking to a bartender. read more

Love coming to Drake's, it's definitely my go to if I want a chill place to have a beer, watch a game or just meet up with friends. The bartenders are always super nice, the vibe is always chill and the food truck is consistent. Definitely recommend, especially for their special events! read more

Drake's Barrel House - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

Fun atmosphere while drinking good beer playing darts and eating bar food. Not crowded at all. Bartenders were very helpful with providing information about their beer. read more

An EastBay Treasure Drake's is one the best breweries in the Bay Area & the Barrel House in San Leandro is awesome! Great beer (from Hefeweizen & IPA's to Barrel Aged) coupled with an industrial-themed space with high ceilings, this place rocks . Also kid and dog friendly . Grab a pint, burger, sando or salad plus fries or tots today. They also have an awesome selection of to-go beer and kegs . read more

August 9, 2023: Lol~I HAD TO MAKE ANOTHER DESPERATE BEER RUN! Why? Because according to meeting David and the Drake's Bartender: Drake's--The Barn in West Sacramento can't refill their own growlers due to serving high-test alcohol, i.e., liquor . . . It's an egregiously LAME, IMHO--A CA STATE LAW REGULATION with regards to possessing a beer and liquor license . . . Oh, well~ Aside, WOOOOF! I purchased a bottle of DEATH, i.e., 12.9% ALCOHOL CONTENT: Both my Son-In-Law and I slithered and melded to the kitchen floor after inhaling THIS beer! Moreover, I posted Drake's Barrel House menu, i.e., Beer Run PROOF I visited~LOL! I'll be BACK!!!! Lol! read more

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It's a chill spot. Food is ok. Service not bad, I just don't really like how the bartenders always have these awkward jokes. Like when you order a beer they'll say "no" or when you don't want to leave your tap open they'll say " yes, ok". I had mention this to my friends, and now they see it every time. lol Also they play background music, but it's all heavy metal no type of diversity there. I don't mind, but the whole night idk. I'll continue giving this spot a chance since they closed 21st amendment. read more

I have gone to Drakes many times for a beer and lunch to refilling a keg, best deal ever BTW. This trip was a step above. Went to get our keg filled before the weekend. Brian took amazing care of us. Had not picked what beer for the next keg and Brian gave wonderful feedback and samples. During the visit my son who was with me got a call about a job he had interviewed for and had to head outside for a call. I watched Brian connect with everyone who came to the bar. Amazing. My son found out he got the job. Brian shook his hand in congratulations. Great day, great place to be when it happens and Brian made it that much better. Wonderful place to get a beer and food. read more

This place is amazing I will leave better review but just stopped for one beer but I highly recommend this brewery read more

Drake's Barrel House - Need to leave a better review but this place is great - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

Maybe go to 21st amendment instead Fried chicken sandwich - dry chicken, dry slaw, dry bread - had to add our own mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce to make it acceptable Totchos - tasty, but no where near as loaded as I'd want it, it's littoral just a sprinkle of ingredients Death of the Sun - very nice chocolatey bourbon stout. Very delicious to enjoy, would get again because of the taste and complexity The guys at the bar super nice and really into the details of the beer, guys at the food stand pretty unhelpful, was ignored when I was trying to figure where order, literally tried to walk to the window becausethe people manning that station acted like customers Overall was impressed by the beer , and would come back just for the beer, definitely not the food read more

Chill spot to gather with friends. A San Leandro beer staple located behind the Davis street Dan Leandro Walmart. Plenty of IPA's available. If IPA's are your thing, make sure to try their popular Denogginizer. read more

Cool spot to grab a few beers on tap. Nice indoor and outdoor space. The bartenders were going out of their way to be of service. You can order some light bites from the food truck outside. Tons of options beer wise, they also have some slushy options if that is your jam. I wish they had some sort of happy hour to help drive people in at a certain time and to get a little price relief, but it seems no breweries in the bay area offer this. When I went with friends on a Saturday in July mid afternoon, there were about a dozen other people there. It was dead. I've gotten growler fills in the past, so this is an option if you have a growler and want to take some to go. Surrounding area can be a little sketch b/c of the walmart. read more

I visited Drake's on a hot Friday night. We had a great time! I've been to their other locations, including the one in West Sac and Oakland. Each location has its own unique charm. I especially like this spot because of its spacious parking lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. They also had the sports game on TV. The beer selection is fantastic. read more

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Drakes is located behind Walmart so drive back a little further and you will find more parking. They have plenty of seating inside and outside so depending on the weather it is nice in either area. They have a food cart to order food at the bar when you order your beer. They have a great selection of beers to choose from. The staff are always nice and helpful when I have a question about the beer. read more

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Celebrate a friends birthday here and it was a fun time! This spot is a perf spot for groups because the place is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating! Also, dog friendly!! I heard that they have events on friday nights too, so I def will come back and check it out. The food options were delish and the price is not too bad! Its good shareable apps for everyone to munch on while drinking a beer or in my case, frozen mangonada! They have a huge variety of beer options and even have flights. Service is great, they were picking up empty glasses and dishware. Checked on everyone. Even gave the birthday girl a complimentary beer! read more

Drake's Barrel House - Peppers, Elote Tater Tots, Flautas? - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California

Excellent spot before an A's game. We've often come here for food and drinks, and it's a short Uber ride to the stadium. Ordering food and drinks can be done from your phone, and service is really prompt. Lots of space, both indoor and outdoor. Drake's beer speaks for itself - if you haven't tried Hopocalypse it's a tasty hazy DIPA staple, give it a shot. Like many breweries, they've embraced the Hazy craze, but not just for the sake of sales, their hazies are excellent. They've added Juicy Hoot and Hazing Saddles and I enjoyed both. If you're not a Hazy person, there are plenty of choices - pils, hefe, stout, lagers, sours - pick your poison. The tater tots are a good compliment to the beer selection. When the A's pack up for Vegas, I'll surely find another excuse to head up for some good beer and food. read more

Drake's Barrel House - Hopocalypse Hazy DIPA & Bavarian-style Hefeweizen - Breweries Near Me - San Leandro, California