Love this place, the variety of beer they have Impressed me and always carry different beers when I go, customer service always great I had a tab open and was amazed the bar tender remember my name never asked what my name was every time I grabbed another pint and got the total amount on tab correct at the end haha Place has a lot of room small tables for 4 or 6-8 if you wanna stand and a big table at the back for 12+ This small thing is huge, well to me anyway.. but they let you grab complementary pretzels and spicy mustard to snack on while you drink and man they hit the spot when you drink no other brewery I been to does this, shows you how something so small can be dope af Prices do vary depending on what type of beer and alcohol percentage it is, so varies from $6 - 9 Oh they do have wine as well but I don't like wine so I don't know squat about that part haha, cheers! read more

I'm a firm believer in supporting local businesses and keeping our Old Town vibrant, which is why our group chose The Pour House for a social with 30+ people -- some traveling from Soledad and the Monterey Peninsula to enjoy our Downtown Salinas! We covered drinks in honor of Boss's Day. Service was ok -- the couple running the place were attentive, though they preferred to point you to QR codes over talking directly to you (not my favorite). Unfortunately, the customer service judgment was a bit poor. When we politely asked to lower the music briefly for a short announcement, we were told it "wouldn't be fair to other customers." There were only a few others there, five perhaps and not deeply engaged in listening to music. A small act of courtesy could've gone a long way. Old Town Salinas thrives when businesses and community support each other. read more

Farmers Union Pour House - Beer Bar Near Me - Salinas, California

Not sure if it's because we were there during Cali Roots weekend (so everyone was out of town in Monterey), but it was super chill here, with plenty of seating. We came for a pre-dinner drink. The server (owner?) was also very sweet and was helping us look up places to have dinner nearby. They have a huge selection of beers, ciders, seltzers, etc. My partner got a kombucha, and I just got a non-alcoholic light beer. The interior is like, industrial chic? Is that a thing? In any case, I like. read more

Cool Place to hang out, great beer selections. No food, so make sure you come for beer only. However, you can order from Mexican food, pizza, etc from around the corner. read more

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Always an outstanding experience, and the best collection of beers in Salinas. We love coming in, and always feel welcome and a sense of acceptance and belonging. It makes me want to order another round. read more

A five year update! So not much has changed...good. Gave up another star for hanging in there through the pandemic. Got together with a handful of good friends and had a couple of cold ones. A near perfect setting for this. Looking around the place in between gulps, people seemed to be enjoying themselves either watching the baseball game or playing games in between gulps. Last words...more often. read more

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After dinner, my wife and I decided to take a walk and check out a little of our surroundings in the downtown area. We searched a little on Yelp while we were eating and decided to check out this place which was near where we had dinner. As you enter, you can see the the space is narrow and deep. There are two large tables on either side of the entrance as you walk in. The bar is long on the right side and there are 5 smaller tables on the left. There are four TV's on the wall behind the bar. Each were playing a different sporting event. Above the TV's is another TV showing the beer and wine menu. They have 24 beers on tap and 15 different wines. We decided to have a seat at the bar and were greeted right away. We asked about IPA's and a sweet wine and the woman was very helpful in suggesting the Russian River Pliny the Elder Double IPA and the Weinkeller Von Erbach Riesling. We were both pleased with the selections. We really liked the industrial theme decor of the place and even took some pics that we thought we might be able to incorporate into our own home. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy and the service and selection was great. The only downsides are that they only serve beer and wine and the food menu is very limited. However, we are glad we came in! read more

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Farmers Union Pour House offers friendly service, a relaxed atmosphere, and an excellent array of beers and ciders read more

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This place gets beer that is very hard to find -- think stuff that you would normally only find in the Bay Area heavy hitters like City Beer Store, Good Hop, and Toronado. read more

Service was excellent. The Staff was very knowledgeable about their products and which ones to try. When I'm in Salinas, I try to make this a stop. Love this place read more

Good luck finding a table! ha! But if you can, this is a loud yet fun place to check out. SO many options and the wall decor definitely makes it homey and a great pic backdrop for your beverage of choice. I love the old town neighborhood in general that this place is in - such small town chill vibes. read more

Still great after all these years. Great beer, great service, great environment. If you haven't been in yet - why not?!!!!

Farmer's Union Pour House is a popular place in a great location to meet up with friends and enjoy beer and wine. The owners are usually present and they're friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend that you bring your own food or snacks as that's allowed and little is available here. read more

My husband loves craft beers and this place has an awesome selection from local and regional breweries. Bonus for me, they also have a great selection of wines! Lovely interior, locals hangout and chat, great atmosphere in downtown Salinas. read more

This little spot is a breathe of fresh air. It reminds me venues in big cities like San Jose and San Francisco. It is really a bar and a not restaurant, however they do encourage bringing in food to eat from home or local restaurants. On occasion, a local food truck will be parked near by. With over 20 craft beers on tap and 10-15 wines on this list, it make for an amazing choices. They menu changes on a regular basis. Be prepared to try something new. Personally, I have found some that I have really enjoyed and was out shopping for the next day. I recommend going earlier in the afternoon (they open at 2 pm), to relax and learn more about their beers and wines and chill with friends. read more

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Happy to see their doors are open once again! The selection is as good as ever. The couple (?) behind the bar look like the owner/operators. Support small business and give this place a shot! It surely won't disappoint for all those beer AND WINE lovers. Cheers. read more

I love this place, super mellow place To grab a good beer. They have a good choice of beer, the place looks amazing inside. Definitely a hidden gem in salinas Also, free pretzels and mustard!! read more

Farmers Union Pour House - Beer Bar Near Me - Salinas, California

No thanks It looked boring in this place. And the bartenders were kinda snobby.. I'll take my money elsewhere. read more

Had the Mason/Zombies end 2 end burners Hazy double IPA 8.0% was delicious and our bartender was very helpful

We were staying in Salinas the night then heading to Gilroy for the Garlic festival the next day. We wanted to grab a beer somewhere so we were planning to go to the Monterey Brewing Company. We walked by here and it seemed pretty lively especially considering how sleepy the downtown is. The Brewery was up the street and we walked there and it was empty so we decided to go here. Here is my recap: Pros: Nicely decorated Lots of seating They had a Hazy IPA TV's Friendly staff Cons: Ran out ff both the beers we liked:( No food except small bites Could barley read the beer screen and no menu read more

Tried this out for the first time, great ambiance and very friendly reception. Great selection of wines and beers. Highly recommend it for happy hour, light fare, or to grab a glass of wine and type away at the computer (if that's your kind of thing....like me) read more

Farmers Union Pour House - Beer Bar Near Me - Salinas, California

We were there Sunday, after a very long work week and I must say this is just what Salinas needed! Beautiful decor, inviting space, friendly and knowledgeable owners. Their wine selection is great (not all Monterey County wine) which is a huge plus!! We will definitely be back! I went in for the wine but couldn't help to notice their great selection on beer, this place is a must! read more

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The owners are so friendly and the environment they have created is fun but relaxing! Great service always with a smile

Always a great choice - whether your preference is a nice micro brew or local wine, they have it here. They offer a limited bites menu provided by the restaurant next door - order and its delivered. Perfect! read more

Great selection of beer and wine. Somewhat loud and not particularly appropriate for intimate conversations, but they have great live music (check schedule), a lovely selection of beer, great staff...and they do a lot to support their local community! What's not to love? read more

How have I lived here for 2 years and never came to this place?! The design style made me feel like I was back in Chicago! Very cool, great service and excellent beers and wine. We will definitely be back. read more

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The Farmers Union Pour House is a very appealing and classy place to have some drinks. They only really serve beer and wine from what I saw. They also have a few small cheese dishes, but the nice thing is that they allow you to bring food into their establishment. The staff were very friendly and fast. The setting is very comfortable and the location is great since they're right on Main Street. read more

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Great selection of beer, nice place. But the male bartender from last night should really check his attitude. When people ask you about your beer selection since there's only one screen with small print & you direct them to another angle for a "better view" that still doesn't help. & when I asked him what kind of Sour beers he had all he said was "10 & 21" like if I could read the menu when I had just previously stated I couldn't read it. So not to make it a big deal I just ordered #10 because he seemed annoyed he was even doing his job. read more

Got lost and ended up here. It is a super cool place, clean, friendly staff and great wine

The ambiance nice. I love the design theme the owner selected. The wine I selected was just okay(Tenuta Curezza Prine), a red blend. The customer service was mediocre. I felt like I was a distraction to the two staff behind the counter. I am a firm believer in supporting locals. This is my second time here. My first experience was positive, not today. read more

Happy to see a legit spot for tasty beers in Salinas. Farmers Union Pour House has a lot going for them. From the inviting decor to the great customer service to the awesome beers on tap. It reminded my husband and I of some restaurant / breweries we've been to in Portland and Denver (minus the restaurant aspect -- Farmers Union is not a restaurant). I became a fan as soon as I saw the awesome craft beer draft selection. Bonus: they currently have The Bruery on tap. Their draft selection changes, but the selection of true craft beers here are the best you'll find in Salinas (as far as I've seen). If you are a domestic traditional beer drinker (Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, etc), please graduate to the good stuff... You'll find it all here at Farmers Union Pour House Additional Pros: Located in old town by the Steinbeck Center. There are a handful of restaurants in the area to dine at before making your way here You can also order food to have delivered or even bring in your own Parking garage is located a couple blocks away at low hourly rates (street parking also available) Fast service (even on a night that was super busy) My group of four all enjoyed this place. Think we have found our go-to spot when visiting our parents in Salinas! Keep up the good vibes Farmers Union! read more

Great place, not so great service. I recently went in with a few of my family members, one that had recently turned 21 and wanted some assistance with the drink menu. The woman with the short bob kept asking "what do you like?" and we tried to explain to her that he was a first time drinker and didn't know what he liked. So she called over another man who claimed to be owner and he was very confrontational right off the bat and attempted to get physical with his customers. I don't own my own business, but I know what customer service looks like and that wasn't it. It's unfortunate because the place looked amazing and the atmosphere was great. I don't think i would feel comfortable returning. read more

I may be a bit biased... In the US, you just don't encounter that many Colins so, when you do, you take notice. This is my new favorite beer bar, locally. I used to be semi-regular at Post. Maybe they just had too many of the same beers too often. Maybe it was the stale decor of the place. But I just got tired of it. This is a 180 from Post, for the most part. The interior is exposed brick and partially repurposed materials. I mean, it's really kind of beautiful inside. I think that the interior alone sort of sells the place and makes you feel comfortable there. There's a long bar, but also several tables both in the front and back, with a patio coming soon (the city just approved patios on Main Street). It's a really interesting and comfortable space. The vibe is very different from Post I think mostly because they don't just focus on beer here. They actually have very good wine available. But the beer selection is pretty awesome, and that's why I come. They've had some breweries on tap that I've never seen anywhere else locally. And they change it enough where, if you go in once a week, you're almost guaranteed to see at least two new options. I mean, this is not a good place to come if you just want your Bud Light. You can ask for something lighter, and they can recommend things and give you tastes, but you have to be at least a little open-minded. It's a really good place to watch sports. There are, I think, six TVs, and they're good about keeping them on the important games. They have food trucks come by some nights (in the back), but you can also just bring in food or have it delivered. read more

Wonderful selection of beers and wine on tap. Very comfortable atmosphere. Local owners. Greeted like friends every time we drop in. The best. read more

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Lots of beer and wine choices, friendly staff/owners and cozy atmosphere. My wife and I enjoy coming here regularly as you can relax after work with a beer or two and order food from 201 Main St. (Giorgio's) and have it delivered, or you can satisfy your hunger with the cheese or charcuterie plates that they offer in-house. You can also bring your takeout order from any of a number of local restaurants, such as Michael's Grill & Taqueria about a block down the street. Four stars for the great selection of beer & wine, reasonable prices, friendly service, and nice atmosphere. read more

Love this place! Definitely a go to when in old town Salinas. Great rotating beer and wine selections. They do not offer food but you can bring your own in. Very friendly staff! read more

Always a great selection of stuff on tap... A chill spot to grab a cold one with the boys or take your lady out for a post-dinner drink... And don't forget the pretzels and mustard. Oh, and their hats are cool too. read more

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Exactly what Salinas needed. Serving the best of the best of Beer and Wine. Plus offering the option to bring your own food. Right?! Why wouldn't you want to support this husband and wife Dynamic Duo. Lauren and Colin make you feel right at home with a comfortable rustic/chic ambience with a cold beverage in hand. Wishing them much success and happy to have them as one of my neighbors in Oldtown Salinas. read more

Great place to chill and have great wines and craft beers on tap. Hubs and I are in town to visit the parents when we stumbled upon this place while waiting for our movie at maya cinemas to come on. I must say that it's nice to know that there's a place such as this to have in old town Salinas. Ambiance is great, awesome, elegant farmhouse style. The owners were very helpful in explaining the wines and beer selections. We are both Vinos, craft beerOs and whiskeyOs lol! It's awesome to have such a place like this to go to. Guess we found our place to chill whenever we go visit the parents. read more

I love coming to this place. Great tunes. Games are always on. Amazing people and unique environment. One my favorite places to stop for a brew. There is always a variety of brews on the Menu. I highly recommend it. read more