Cancel

Open app

Search

Fairfax Brewing Company

4.3 (77 reviews)
ModerateBrewpubs, Beer Bar
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

Fairfax Brewing Company Photos

FAIRFAX BREWING COMPANY ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

You might also consider

More like Fairfax Brewing Company

Recommended Reviews - Fairfax Brewing Company

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos - Fairfax Brewing Company

Pole beans in a spicy soy glaze.

We live within walking distance but have not been back here for a year until today. Had an amazing lunch of pole beans and shrimp. My husband had a delicious sausage on a bed of pickled onions. Apparently there is a new chef. Food was amazing. As before, friendly service and fun vibe. Now food to match.

Fish and chips
Barry B.

Lovely atmosphere, good service and fresh food. Liked the fish and chips, and appreciated that the bartender didn't bat an eye when I ordered a nonalcoholic drink. Will be back!

Katrina P.

This place was such a great overall vibe. Staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs, they also had a mini arcade in the back which I enjoyed. I noticed the kids around us really liked that part of the restaurant. It was a very modern vibe and extremely clean which I appreciated, since my boyfriend and I were visiting the town and new to the area. The nachos came loaded with tender chicken, fresh guacamole, pico, and sour cream, making them a perfect shareable starter. They were flavorful and satisfying without feeling too heavy, we did finish the entire plate since this was our post hike meal. Ciders were good too, they didn't taste flat which we appreciated. The burgers were also very good but the only downside was that the side of fries felt a little small, especially compared to the size of the burger, but they were crispy and seasoned well (garlic fries were elite, recommend over the regular fries).

Bad produce on Green Goddess Salad

Green Goddess salad- $18. Cukes and lettuce were rotten. Showed hostess since server had disappeared ( only 2 tables occupied) and her response was, "What's the problem?

Brazilian Limeade
Tyra P.

If your are unsure where to start with this menu I recommend the Grilled Ahi Tuna Burger! It was unbelievably delicious and once I took a bite I could not stop. All the flavors worked so well together and I was worried that wasabi aioli would be spicy (duh wasabi!!) but it was perfect amount. The ambiance was really rustic and industrial and I sat outside to take advantage of the great weather. The server was great and super friendly which I appreciated as I had never been here before. If you get anything from this review, get the Brazilian Lemonade! It was so refreshing and everything you look for in a Brazilian Lemonade and I had to resist chugging it. I still think about lol

Wings special
Meher S.

Fairfax Brew Co is just consistently excellent: amazing food, incredible beer, friendly+professional service, and a really nice and inviting environment -- all at really reasonable prices. Whoever is brewing their beer is absolutely world class. The IPAs and pilsners are as good as I've had anywhere. The Tamalpais Tripel was magic. The food selection is similarly pro: the Korean BBQ wings special were unreal. The salads were excellent. Mains like the fish tacos or steak were way beyond any brew-pub food. And the offerings for the kids were perfect. There's also a great arcade backroom for the little ones (and little ones at heart!) that kept us entertained before and after our meal. The staff strikes the perfect balance of being attentive but giving space. Watching the sun set from the outside space was otherworldly. FBC makes me feel like I've been invited into some brewpub amusement park that's got everything I could ever want -- and some things I had no idea I'd like. If I could give it six stars, I would.

Beer menu
Matthew T.

Didn't eat here yet. But very clean and super nice redo of previous brewery places in the same location. The service and ambiance is very nice. I've never sat in a more comfortable bar seat. And a not-so-secret Protip - There are two Skee-Ball machines by the bathroom!

Fried fish tacos
Jerusha M.

My wife and I stopped here for a layover meal while training for the ALC. We didn't want to eat too much because we had to bike back to SF on our full tummies! We settled on the fried fish tacos (come with the two), and the crab roll. Little did we know-the tacos came with the most delicious Baja side salad ever! Seriously, it was so good! It had jicama! It was tossed perfectly in a sublime semi sweet dressing! The lettuce was fresh and full of watery crunch, my goodness! Best side salad ever. The fish tacos were excellent too! Fried, crunchy, hot! Filling. The crab roll was super good too, the spicy aioli had some zing to it. Overall we loved our experience here. Oh yea, that the sweet waiter that called us (and probably everyone) "babe" was super nice too!! Very welcoming experience, thank you sweet waiter! Will definitely be back.

LASER COYOTE HAZY IPA
Dawn H.

Got the fish tacos and pork lumpia. Out of this world good, but the highlight of my meal had to be Laser Coyote Hazy IPA (made with real lasers) I took a pic for all y'all to enjoy. #nofilter Dan the man was a great conversationalists and even better bartender. The ambience was chill af ong no cap bussin

Fairfax brewing
Karina M.

We're so glad we tried this new brewery in Marin County! The beer is amazing, we tried the Laser Coyote hazy ipa and Tamalpais triple and we did an order of salmon tacos and fried chicken sandwich (this is the best!). All the people working here are so polite and amazing. I really recommend this place for sure.

Kimberly H.

I used to frequent Iron Springs often and was sad hearing they were closing. When Fairfax Brewing Company appeared as a suggestion on Yelp, I knew I had to visit. Much of the beautiful charm of Iron Springs continues with Fairfax Brewing Company, and many other aspects are elevated and improved. I definitely enjoyed the food and beer options at Fairfax Brewing Company. Portions are generous, taste good and the staff very professional and helpful. Christian was awesome and Aaron was great. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Huge selection of craft beers!

See all

Photo of Ben S.
39
3
0

18 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 day ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Dan M.

Dan M.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of F E.
0
66
0

2 months ago

Food is 5 stars. Everything else about the place is 4. Food is really really good though so it can round up to 5.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 1
Photo of Vikram S.
190
24
15

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Amazing happy hour deals. The fish and chips is fresh and tasty and the perfect size and price! Beer is fantastic. Service is friendly.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Beer and food was decent but not worth the price. The noodle dish was like $26 and that was without spending extra for meat.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Karina M.
72
14
16

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 1

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 2
Love this 5
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Dan M.

Dan M.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Alex D.
1
147
119

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - Fairfax Brewing Company

Does anyone know where the 4 % admin fee goes?

The 4% admin fee is a credit card processing fee to help offset the cost of using credit cards.

View All 2 Questions

Review Highlights - Fairfax Brewing Company

A few different breweries and restaurants have occupied this space in Fairfax over the years, and Fairfax Brewing Co.

Mentioned in 4 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room

HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room

4.6(30 reviews)
8.5 mi

Jacob is awesome and funny!!! Cool vibe here. Great selection of beers and 2 ciders for the non…read morebeer drinkers!

Had a pretty mediocre visit on June 8, 2026. Mostly due to the unfriendly, grouchy condescending…read moreserver. Didn't get his name, but he looks like Zach Galifianakis. Wearing a Hawaiian shirt with cactuses all over it & cassette tape tattoo , really awkward encounter. He kept trying to be funny, but it came off really rude and condescending. I took the high road complimented his tattoo. It seemed to go better, but he was really standoffish and just almost openly. Hostile for no reason. I still left a tip. The other guy had a lot of hip pain. I did have a really nice visit on April 7Th. That server that day was really into the music. There was two Australian guys at the counter. We had a blast but lately the place is just a dump. The side room is just completely a mess. Needs to get blown out with a blower. Nobody's wiping the tables down the grouchy condescending server was a huge turn off. The dreamland spaceport 9% that I had was way better in April now it just tasted really subpar. Stale even. I just slammed it down and got another beer reverse funnel was way more crisp and delicious. Come to think of it the last couple visits I had at the palace or barrels in Petaluma wasn't that great either. The staff just doesn't really care. Hopefully whoever's running this place can turn around. Bring back servers that are fun and care.

Photos
HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room - Outside

Outside

HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room
HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room - Outside

See all

Outside

The Lodge - Fries with parsley and oil, with buttermilk dressing and catsup on the side, and a pint

The Lodge

4.4(79 reviews)
0.2 mi

This is a very cool spot very Fairfax, Marin County vibes…read more Casual "hiptituity", laid-back, very chill. Indoor and outdoor seating. A couple of outdoor areas, some under shade with picnic tables. Located in Marin County, California, The Lodge in Fairfax is an iconic, historic establishment built in 1908 by the Arbini and Segale families as The Old Timer's Saloon, serving as the town's very first bar. After years of being utilized differently, the building underwent an extensive two-year restoration. The owners of the San Francisco bike shop Big Swingin' Cycles purchased the property, upgrading its infrastructure, adding a kitchen, and building a large, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden. You get that feeling that you really are at a lodge at the lake in Wisconsin. At least for a minute, it brings back memories. However, in place of the white and red pine trees are the gorgeous redwoods providing shade. Nice tap beer list with healthy portions served. I had the mushroom tacos, vegetarian style with a little salad and chips $10 and a half a beer. My lunch mate had the summer salad with chicken added $25 bucks which is a little steep, but certainly enough for two people. Served in a very large bowl. It's quite impressive. I would forgo the protein and save the six bucks extra. Great spot, great service, great ambience, great food, and beer. Walk,drive your car, or bicycle in. There are a bike racks and some parking on site.

I love this place. I dream about and crave their salads. Great ambience and service, too.read more

Photos
The Lodge - The bar at The Lodge

The bar at The Lodge

The Lodge - Order of the steak Chimichurri crostini with carmelized onion

Order of the steak Chimichurri crostini with carmelized onion

The Lodge - Menu

See all

Menu

State Room  - State Room Brewery (coming soon)

State Room

4.2(733 reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

This place was such a fun surprise. The location is really accessible, with street parking…read moreavailable, which made getting there easy. I honestly didn't realize how much I'd enjoy playing pinball until coming here--there aren't many spots that have that kind of unique feature anymore, and it really added to the experience. I went for a Yelp Elite event, and it was great. The owner was there and super welcoming, and his staff were genuinely nice and attentive. We were given bracelets that gave us access to two drinks, which was a fun self-pour experience. That said, it would've been helpful to get a quick tip on pouring (like tilting your glass) beforehand--foam can sneak up on you fast , especially with so many people around. Because it was busy, we were also given a card that allowed unlimited access to the games, which was awesome and made the night even better. I definitely enjoyed my time here. The owner also mentioned that you can rent individual tables or even the whole venue for events, which is something I'd absolutely consider in the future. I'll definitely be back.

Visited a friend in San Rafael and her first recommendation was State Room! Nothing like an ice…read morecold hazy IPA on a hot summer day. Staff was friendly and reservations were easy to make. They had huge tvs playing sports which entertained the kiddo quite a bit. Breakfast Bravas ($19): The crispy potato coins + pork + runny egg + avocado + chipotle cream = elite combo!!! Stateroom Burger ($20): Cheese is not included and is an extra $2 (???). It was stacked though and hubby could only eat half before he was stuffed! I will absolutely be back for the bottomless mimosas ($25) and I'm curious about the dirty iced chi tea ($14). My daughter also loved all the magnets on the fence in their mini play area :)

Photos
State Room
State Room  - The new bar

The new bar

State Room  - Beer menu

See all

Beer menu

The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda - lamb burger w/kale salad

The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

3.9(193 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$

Monk's Kettle is well known in the Bay Area and beyond, but since their SF location has…read moreunfortunately closed, I did not have a chance to try it out. This location in greater San Rafael is a bit out of my way, but a recent trip to Marin was an opportunity to make up for the lost. Located in a business center, parking here is not an issue and they were not particularly busy on a Sunday night. We were seated immediately, noticing how clean and modern the two-story gastropub looks. The food menu is more or less pub food, executed well. Mango-habanero wings were crispy and came with two dipping sauces, both delicious. We also tired the pretzel, which is on a smaller size, so next time I'll take our server's suggestion and order two. It also came with mustard and cheese for dipping. All their burgers are more or less a la carte: no fries, but chips and house pickle on the side. The burgers were fine though, with smash being smaller, but a bit tastier than their signature Monk's burger. Simplicity is sometimes the best. The beer list is expertly curated with focus on other styles besides IPA, but I assume that Russian River's Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig are always on the menu, in addition to ultra-local options. For pub fare, Monk's Kettle is a bit pricy, which is not totally unexpected in today's economy-especially knowing the area. However, elevated food, drinks, and service quality usually comes with the elevated price tag. We might not be back next time in Marin, but this was surely not the last visit to Monk's.

This was my first time at The Monk's Kettle, and the service was excellent!…read more Let me stay by saying that I don't know what the menu title is for what my friend ordered. I'm allergic to seafood, so my mind just goes blank. I can tell you that the meal was enjoyed. I tried the Club Wrap which was delightful, and added a side of brussel sprouts that were savory and a tad too salty, but good. They offer outdoor dining, bar service and an area upstairs as well. It's a fairly large restaurant with great menu options. There are two huge televisions which thankfully didn't have the volume up on. The server was very attentive but not overly bothersome which was a bonus.

Photos
The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda - Upstairs and downstairs seating

Upstairs and downstairs seating

The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda - Lamb burger

Lamb burger

The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda - New favorite place

See all

New favorite place

Creekside Pizza & Taproom

Creekside Pizza & Taproom

4.5(327 reviews)
1.3 mi
$$
Family-owned & operated
Eco-friendly

Creekside Pizza and Taproom San Anselmo/Marin County…read more--------------------------- Pizza and burritos- is there anything else? These are the two items that I could eat maybe every day for the rest of my life. A pizza or a burrito can be stuffed with anything you like, any ingredient that you enjoy-it works. With the exception of peanut butter and bananas? This place seems to be open every single day. Seven days a week NOON till 9 PM, even on holidays like today, July 4 ! The joint is packed, the Giants baseball game is flashing on the screens, the beer is flowing, and the pizza is flying out the oven! The service is always exceptional. The food is sensational. They even offer half a beer or even a child's salad to accompany your pizza at a special price point. They leave no stone unturned. If you look up the word "accommodating" in the dictionary, I can bet there's a picture of Creekside Pizza and Taproom. -------------- Our meal: KID'S SALAD: Small toss salad with choice of house vinegarette or Ranch on the side/$6.00 PIZZA: NOVEMBER RAIN | $27 esto sauce, mozzarella cheese, and our mushroom medley-a blend of pan sautéed mushrooms; contains butter BEER: 8 ounce Ghost Town IPA/$6.00 ----------------------------- There are plenty of activities in downtown San Anselmo depending on the season. Often times street type fairs and music events. Here's what's coming soon : July 10: Howelldevine (Town Hall) & April & Monroe Grisman (Creek Park). July 11: Bluegrass Blowouts (Town Hall) & Urban Outlaws (Creek Park) --------------------------- There are a plethora of great restaurants in San Anselmo, the "gastronomic epicenter" of Marin! One of the best towns to come to in Marin County.

We are the exception to the fan club, but we picked up two pizzas and two salads to go and our…read moreguests and we were barely able to eat the salads and had to throw out the pizzas. The tomato and basil pizza was burnt so badly that it was inedible. It was beyond horrible. Yet, it was boxed and sealed and we were charged for it. The meat one was charred on one side and raw on the other. It wasn't edible. The wedge salad was whole and mostly iceberg lettuce with some tomato and one tub of ranch dressing. The house salad had onions, which we specifically asked be omitted when we ordered. The dressing was supposed to be on the side, but had spilled out. Things they couldn't control but didn't help: cars were parked in the loading area. There was no other parking and we had to park three blocks away and walk there and back. Since there's no way to check the order there, by the time I walked with the food knowing that house guests were waiting, and my husband was very ill, I just drove home. I could have walked back, waited another hour and hoped for less horrible food?

Photos
Creekside Pizza & Taproom
Creekside Pizza & Taproom
Creekside Pizza & Taproom - Table with fine wines

See all

Table with fine wines

Flatiron - The Bulgogi tacos were even better than delicious

Flatiron

4.0(448 reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

We came here during the Brazil and Norway game and were lucky we were able to snag the last two…read moreseats at the bar as two patrons were leaving. The service was super friendly and I appreciated how attentive and quick the servers were for such a packed and busy restaurant. I ordered the wedge salad, which was tasty, but I feel like the lettuce could have been fresher as there were a couple of wilted parts. I enjoyed the addition of the crispy onions, and it had the perfect amount of dressing. My friend ordered the burger and said it was flavorful and the Gouda paired well with it. I stole some of their fried and we both agreed they were a solid fry. All in all a nice spot to stop for lunch, or to watch a sports game with some good food and drinks.

Straight up real deal: nice vibe, great service... (Please note that there are new owners and…read morerecently took over in the last few months. Therefore, pricing here could be inaccurate.) Excellent spot for watching the Warriors. Elevated bar food with great pricing. Me likes the Grilled Broccolini in black truffle salsa verde. Doesn't everybody love tater tot's? Nice tap beer selection and full bar. Best hang in Downtown San Rafael... Gets better with each visit ! Bombdigity! Love this joint!!!!

Photos
Flatiron - Inside at bar

Inside at bar

Flatiron - Absolutely delicious cauliflower appetizer

Absolutely delicious cauliflower appetizer

Flatiron - We randomly stoped here,an amazing place the best place to sip a Margarita and enjoy some original reggae music.

See all

We randomly stoped here,an amazing place the best place to sip a Margarita and enjoy some original reggae music.

Fairfax Brewing Company - brewpubs - Updated July 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...