One of my favorite breweries in the Bay! Floodcraft has a rooftop bar with affordable drinks upstairs with a ton of tables to sit at and enjoy the view. If you get hungry, there's affordable food from the Whole Foods downstairs. Great place to hang after work or school. You can even go on a date, get work done, and have a group hangout here. It's a great vibe! read more

Floodcraft Brewing - #3 Sour 2/13/26 - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

A brewery on the rooftop of Whole Foods? Totally random, but nice. It was a hit with my family because the kids were able to get ice cream bars from downstairs to eat while the adults had some beverages on the rooftop. The kids really enjoyed watching the trains go by. This is an underrated gem. Ironically, the beer itself isn't very unremarkable. But sometimes it's more about the vibe. read more

This place has such a wonderful ambience! Great selection of wines, beers, ciders and hard kombucha! Rooftop chilling in summer weather, no complaints! You can buy food downstairs or elsewhere and bring it up ! Great music as well, all the throwbacks (: read more

Trivia every Tuesday at 6 PM! Free to play, which is really nice on their outdoor patio upstairs above Whole Foods. Dog friendly and they have drinks/pizza. I love the selection of beers they have on tap! Friendly service and reasonable prices. I'll be back for sure :) read more

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I came here last Monday for a few drinks before the (life-changing) Linkin Park concert at SAP Center... and what a perfect way to get the evening started! Floodcraft is a charming, laid back rooftop brewery right above the Whole Foods. From the moment you walk upstairs, it feels like a cozy neighborhood bar. We were warmly greeted by the cashier when we arrived, and it was quick and easy for us to order our beers and grab a seat right at the bar. They have an excellent rotating beer selection at very affordable prices - there's something for any beer (or cider) lover here! You can also bring any food you want from Whole Foods up to Floodcraft, so we ordered two large pizzas and ate them right at the bar. Incredible. Finally, I have to give a special shoutout to our bartender - I wish I'd remembered to get his name, but he totally made our night. Not only was he cheerful and fun throughout, but also very generous. When he noticed my partner and I accidentally grabbed each other's beers and started drinking them (rookie move on our part), he poured us each a free taster of our proper beer and handed them to us. And right before we left for the concert, he gave us another free taster of their highest ABV beer as a pre-concert treat. He absolutely made our experience! Floodcraft has now become a prerequisite stop for us before any future concerts at SAP Center. Great place, awesome experience! read more

The service was excellent, and the beer was delicious. I ordered the #16, a recommendation from the bartender :) and it did not disappoint! We also got some vinegar chips to go with the beer, and everything paired perfectly. The place is beautiful and absolutely ideal for sunny days. Highly recommend. read more

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Nice view and great craft beers. The spot and location can not be better. Prices are way better than what you normally find in this kind of breweries. read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Brewery view - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

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Have been coming to this place for years & love it. The Floodcraft bartenders make this place what it is. May the 4th be with you was an awesome event that was held. Jackie outdid herself & made the environment so fun & festive for everyone. If they keep this up they could host really cool events. read more

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Guy, the brewmaster makes exceptional beers! I want 4 packs for home! You can get crowlers of Floodcraft to take home. Enjoy the experience , try Floodcraft before guest beers. read more

The beers here are absolutely delicious--wow! And the staff, especially Johnny, was fantastic. This place is a must-visit if you're heading to a Sharks game. They'd be missing out if they didn't start distributing sixtels or pony kegs to Sacramento! Places like Hop Garden, University of Beer, Final Gravity, Mojo's, or Humble would be perfect spots for their brews. (By the way, the bathroom code is 23587.) read more

5 stars for the beer selection and laid back setting. I've tried several of their beers in the past while watching sports on their two TV's at the bar. This time, I got the Floodcraft West Coast IPA Lives, and it was good. I tried my friend's Toppling Goliath Pineapple Papaya Fandango, and it is super fruity! There's a good amount of seating for such a small space. And they have heaters above (for those cooler days) since the venue is entirely outdoors. Service is friendly, and the worker clarified that they close at 9pm on Saturdays, with last call at 8:30pm (even though their hours posted online say otherwise). I usually get lucky with street parking right out front. But there's also the Whole Foods parking lot in the back, since this is pretty much attached to Whole Foods on the Alameda. They allow outside food to enjoy with your beer, so it's easy to grab something from the store before heading over. read more

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I passed this brewery a couple of times while shopping at Whole Foods, but I finally got the chance to go this past weekend! I love the location because you can just grab food/snacks at the grocery store and bring it up. Around noon/1 PM, it was pretty empty. At 3 though, all the spots were taken. It seems like people like coming here for after-lunch/afternoon drinks. I think the drinks are reasonably priced, and we got our own flights for around $3-5 per 4 ounce pour ($15ish per flight). They have 20+ beers on tap and you're pretty much bound to find something you like. Some of them are quite strong too. I didn't catch his name, but the person working was super friendly. He was chatting us up while we watched the sports on the wall. Don't be shy about asking for recommendations. I would definitely come back! read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

the service was outstanding, and love the ambiance is awesome with the view from the upstairs deck.

What a sweet spot! Never would've expected a brewery that's a part of Whole Foods to be so cool! Really liked that even though it was a part of the store, it was disconnected and felt like its own spot. Awesome rooftop with a view of the SAP center. Could get loud when the train was going by, but really didn't notice it too many times during the couple hours I was there. They had heaters hanging so it stayed fairly warm for a cold night, definitely still needed a jacket though! Came on a Tuesday night around 6 and it was fairly crowded for the size of the space. There was only one table open when I arrived, but there was some outer bar seating available too. Some of the table were pretty big and probably could've been used as communal tables too if it had been more crowded. They had a pretty good tap list with a wide variety of brews. I opted for the PB & Jam sour, I was extremely skeptical about it but able to taste it before ordering and ended up being pleasantly surprised. They played good music that changed as the night went on. Started out with some upbeat classics like Jackson 5, turned into songs in Spanish, and then to some punk rock. Was so there for the punk rock! read more

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This place is the PERFECT rooftop brewery. Right on top of a Whole Foods (you can bring food/drink you buy from there to the brewery) and great views out onto San Jose and the SAP Center. I came here with a big group of people (10) and we were able to find a table very quickly. Huge selection of beers for a small space and even alternatives like sours and hard kombuchas. Everyone raved about it and the beertender was also super friendly and suggested us a spot to go to next. Absolutely will return when I find myself in SJ or going to an event at SAP Center. read more

This is an upstairs brewery, located adjacent to the Whole Foods store. There's quite a view up here, and it's fun watching the Light Rail trains go by. They have an excellent selection of about 25 different brews. Some are from their own brewery, and some other breweries. Today I got a light pilsner, and then went for one of their own IPAs locally brewed. Prices are reasonable, especially considering this high-cost area. There is free parking in the main Whole Foods parking lot. It's a bit of a narrow parking lot and I missed it the first drive by. Their special today was for a cheese board for $10. It's an interesting story about the origin of the brewery name. Thers a little placard that explains the name honors the staff who rejuvenated a flooded store in Austin Texas. The bartenders today were Johnny and Evan. Really helpful and friendly people, who made me feel welcome. I'm definitely coming back. Thank you for a great visit. read more

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Yay!! I'm so happy that they're open again! There's less tables and seating on the patio, so they ask you to wait to be seated. I came on a Tuesday night and all the tables were basically taken. Our server was AMAZING. I didn't catch his name, but he was wearing a beanie and gauges. He was super nice, super accommodating, and completely made my day. read more

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Service, genuine, compassion and all the social skills to make someone feel welcome and warm. Johnny, a respected employee and bartender at Whole Foods tended to my wife and I made us feel welcome and appreciated. Johnny took time out of his day to break away from his busy tasks to socialize and make my wife feel comfortable. They both connected on behalf of his sweet and engaging interaction about his experiences with cancer and he made my wife feel not alone and stronger. From an outsiders perspective..... this was a moving and inspiring moment to see someone take so much pride to make someone feel better and welcome. You are lucky to have an employee like this that will deliver this real service to all! Thank you! read more

Shoutouts to Ben the bartender for making our visit great! Small but mighty brewery that is actually owned by whole foods which is right next door. The patio has a great open view of the adjacent areas but capacity is roughly 10-11 tables so plan accordingly. They have happy hour M-F from 4-6 for drinks and food for $1 off. We arrived a little after four and were able to get a spot even though most tables were taken at that time. The beer selection on display was great and has something for everyone. Unfortunately we weren't able to order any food due to that day being short-staffed but we'll definitely return soon! read more

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Internet is super fast which is a plus if you like doing work outside. Drinks taste refreshing and come out fast. Servers are nice and friendly. Great place for a lunch break because it's just some stairs down to Whole Foods. read more

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I love this lil gem! It's conveniently right above Whole Foods on the Alameda, and with parking onsite. My favorite weekday lunch is grabbing hot bar food downstairs then heading up for a beer at Floodcraft. They offer their own brews as well as a great selection of beers from breweries throughout the Bay Area. Happy hour during the weekdays until 6 too! read more

It's right above the Whole Foods and we can get our own food here. Even from Whole Foods. The beer selection is pretty decent. The happy hour is $1 off the beers and wine. The staff is friendly. The ambiance is nice with a decent view since it is rooftop. However, can get pretty cold and chilly though they have their heaters. Nice place to catch up with a friend for a quick beer. You don't have to deal with the downtown traffic. Relatively easy to get street parking. Walkable distance to downtown. read more

Great place to come have some brews and chill. They have a pretty good selection of beers/ciders both on top and canned. There were lots of dogs when we went. Love that they're dog friendly. Located right above Whole Foods and you can actually bring any drinks you bought at the market to enjoy here. (No hard liquor though) read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm always shocked how many people don't know about this brewery! Get a slight beer buzz and grocery shopping done all in one spot; what could go wrong! Jokes aside, the beertenders there are knowledgeable, quick and fun, Johnny in particular. Check it out before grocery shopping or an event at SAP center! read more

This is our neighborhood go-to spot for beers. Friendly staff. Great outdoor seating options. And Whole Foods is right there when you get hungry! read more

Amazing that after coming here for over 4 years I've never checked in or reviewed this place. It's an excellent neighborhood watering hole. There are a number of regulars. Sitting at the bar still isn't allowed after the pandemic, but I'm sure that will come back with time. Since this is co-located with Whole Foods, there are a plethora of food options to go with your drinks. read more

Great little spot with a chill atmosphere. Solid beer selection. Will definitely be coming back

Went up late (around 9:30pm) to grab a glass for my 6pk I got from downstairs. Bartender told me it was last call and that he's not able to give me a glass. That said, saw a guy on a bike that went up and asked for a pint in a glass and that SAME bartender casually went and served him, even though he clearly REFUSED to give me a glass after last call. Talk about confusion that I'm the one that paid for it and asked but being refused outright and then sneak a pint for someone else AFTER last call isn't the best thing to do. Don't know if I want to come back to this kind of environment that treats people differently. read more

Cool little microbrewery/bar on the second floor adjacent to Whole Foods in San Jose. For us it was a perfect location because it was between our hotel and the SAR Convention Center. We spent most of our time getting our food from Whole Foods (healthy right) then washing it down with a couple of beers (oh well not so healthy) Floodcraft Brewing is a microbrewery that has their own beers. They also. Allow you to buy beer from Whole Foods. Nice little place with a good age range of people and mix of people of different backgrounds & ages read more

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This place is so cute and what is even better is that it is located on top of Whole Foods. You can get some groceries and then enjoy some beers after. What I love about this place is that it has an upstairs patio and has a nice little patio on top. I love outdoor bars, you can come here on a warm day or in the winter when it is cooler (they have heat lamps to keep you warm). When my fiancé and I first arrived, we sat up right at the bar top since all of the bench tables were taken. When we closed out, we snagged a bench table to enjoy the view. I ordered a sour and my fiancé ordered a hazy. Both beers were delicious and were very refreshing on a warm day. We didn't get to try any of the snacks or food because we just ate but they do have a small selections of snacks. You can always bring your own snacks from whole foods to pair with your beers. They have a pretty decent selection of beers, great tasting beers, and friendly customer service. I will definitely be returning. read more

I am probably here way too often. Great selection of beers including their own in-house craft beers (I've yet to have one I didn't like). All the staff here are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Perfect spot on a warm sunny day - you'll see it might be hard to find a seat once the weather warms up! Definitely a must try. read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been to the Floodcraft at the Santa Clara location and loved it. The only thing is that location only has indoors. The beertender there was very nice. Here, we felt less welcoming. We only asked to sample 1 beer per person and the male beertender was like ok this is the last one after the 3rd one. Kind of stingy...Usually beertenders are nice to offer samples themselves. It's not like we weren't going to buy a glass of beer. They had hazy ipas, sours, ciders, etc. Good variety. It's all outdoor seating so it's great for covid times. There's even heaters hanging above us. The restroom is downstairs, whie the brewery is upstairs. You need a code to get to the restroom door. Pakring was easy since Whole Foods has their own parking lot and plenty of street parking. Not that busy for a Saturday around 5:30pm. read more

Welcome to my 113th brewery visit! So I'm not a big fan of Whole Foods, but this one has a brewery on site! How cool is that? You actually walk past the entrance to Whole Foods, then up some stairs and BOOM! There's a brewery on an upstairs patio! It's a very cool setup that has tarp-type covers that can be closer to provide share and in case of rain, but can open up for sunshine. They also have heaters set up for cold evenings. The outdoor bar area really has a Caribbean vibe to it, not the decor but it just made me recall times I've had beer at beach bars in the Caribbean, or Mexico. I was greeted by one of the servers like I was an old friend. Actually he thought he recognized me as being there before but once he knew I was a Floodcraft virgin, he explained that they are one of only two Whole Foods breweries. The other is in Texas he said. Since they had 21 beers on the menu, I just asked him to set me up with a flight of whatever they were particularly proud of. A flight of four showed up in front of me moments later. I was surprised that three were IPAs and one was a pale ale as they do have a good range of styles. It turns out in looking more closely at the menu that they are serving beers from other breweries as well. It looks like they have nine Floodcraft beers with ALL being IPAs or pale ales. I'm going to have to branch out from the Floodcraft beers to get other styles I see... Citra Fix IPA is really great! Nice citra aroma and flavor with light bitterness. I could drink this all day long. Choose Your Reaction IPA is an American IPA that just didn't stand out for me. Not bad at all, just nothing about it made me want to drink more. Off The Rails IPA is, yes, an American IPA. This one was good. A little more bitterness than the other two, but doesn't compare to the Citra Fix. Shedding Demons pale ale. I have to wonder about the name, but regardless it had a little more bitterness than I expected. It had decent flavor but didn't grab me. Ok, time to branch out to some non-Floodcraft beers. I spotted a Märzen on the menu and jumped at that. Yes, I like IPA's and hippies bets but I also appreciate more traditional beer styles. There is a lot to be said for balancing hops and malt. The Märzen was from Shadow Puppet brewing in Livermore and will be on my list of breweries to visit. If I live long enough to visit all the breweries on my list I will be older than Methuselah. Floodcraft also has some food available. I tried the garlic fries, which were pretty good but nothing to write home about. The Korean fried chicken sandwich tempted me but I wasn't that hungry. Do I recommend Floodcraft based on their beers? Yes. But I would really like to see them brewing some other styles besides IPA's. Maybe they do and I just missed them this trip. I give Floodcraft 5 stars for good beer, excellent atmosphere, and great service. The dude that helped me at the bar was great. If it was just based on the beers I might go 4 stars, but a shout out to Johnny for the great service, as well as the excellent atmosphere. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. read more

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This place is a great pitstop before an event at the SAP center. It's right around the corner from the venue and it's super chill. Outdoor seating, you order upstairs and can eat/drink upstairs or down. Only shared picnic tables downstairs, and mostly upstairs with some ledge spots but they can get pretty sunny and hot. Either way, nice selection of drinks and decent and very private bathrooms downstairs. read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Sour beers for the win - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

An underwhelming brewery and it didn't help that it was adjacent to a Whole Foods. Like many breweries on the Peninsula, it was just "ok" but nothing special. Not much else to say, really. read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Brown Ale, 7.6% - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

Cool little bar/brewery on the second level at Whole Foods. They have a variety of beer that rotates. They also have happy hour and serve light bites. Can be very crowded if a concert or shark's game is going on. Expect there to be no open tables. They do allow you to drink downstairs though where there are more table options. They allow you to sample a few to help you decide which beer you want to get. Just be cautious of the line behind you though. Also allows you to buy food at Whole Foods and bring it up for snacks. Definitely a cool spot to check out! read more

It's a good quaint spot next to Whole Foods. The local beer was fantastic and reasonably priced. Highly recommended for a first date. The ambience was good for conversations read more

Great spot for happy hour and getting some beer and wine! We live in the neighborhood and love coming here. They have a great collection of beer and we usually the enjoy their punch ale. We have only been here twice as of now but looking forward to trying more of their beers. They have great seating outside and have heaters installed. The noise level is also just fine so perfect spot for endless conversations :) read more

Floodcraft Brewing - Punch list pale and Pinot noir - Beer Bar Near Me - San Jose, California

Good selection of beer, unique open rooftop. Lots of rules about ordering (only in front of cash register 2 ft wide, not from the bar 10+Ft wide. Im sure it's a me thing. A social Personality to be barkeep is not needed apparently. If you own Amazon stock You should support Jeff, the barkeeps here don't give shit they get paid regardless of their service. Bottoms up! read more

Cool & chill, plus beer! What else do you want? I'll definitely be back! Plus, you can't beat $9 beer flights. That alone will keep me coming! The location is perfect! It's located adjacent to SJ's newest Whole Foods. It consists of the most modern influences: the use of wood and natural colors with a hint of style and versatility. I'm sure this place can also be reserved for private parties and such. At one point, the roof was exposed and we were able to enjoy the beautiful summer skies and the warm weather. I suppose the location makes a huge difference! SJ weather is the best! Stop on my if you're near! Cheers! ;-) read more

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