How hard is it to understand "No Jalapeños!" On a Thursday night at 7:30pm not busy at all, can't get our take out order right. Not worth it to drive back to get it fixed. Disappointed. read more

Great beers. Wonderful food. Chill environment with awesome music. Come by yourself or with friends. You won't be disappointed. Service is top notch! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

GTB resides in an Oakland neighborhood and clearly has a local neighborhood feel. On the Sunday afternoon we visited, there was a fired pizza station. Local folks were drifting in and out, many came in with their bikes and parked them inside in a protected corner. There were several tables inside and outside as well. I would call this place an legit urban micro brewery with a generous array of quality offerings. Bring your bikes, bring your tattoos! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - InsideT-shirt wall - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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This Ghost Town location in Laurel only has outdoor seating, unlike the other Ghost Town Brewing location in West Oakland. I stopped by yesterday on a beautiful summer day and I'm glad there were plenty of large patio umbrellas out because it got warm quickly sitting in the sun. There are also numerous patio heaters around in case it gets cold. The beers available at Ghost Town are definitely heavy on IPAs and light on dark beers. If you're looking for a high ABV stout, you might not find something you like here. The only dark beer I saw on the menu yesterday was an Oatmeal stout. Though it was being sold in a 4-pack only, they were able to pull a can and pour me a glass upon request. There's a decent food menu available here as well. I got the large pretzel with spicy mustard (off-menu daily special) and some fries. Both items were well-made and perfect for sharing with a group of friends. One thing I noticed on my visit was how many dogs and families with babies and toddlers were present yesterday. The dog owners did a great job making sure their dogs were well-behaved, but I can't say the same for the parents with kids: many kids were running around yelling and screaming throughout my stay. Also worth noting is that the parking situation here is street-parking only. While Ghost Town Brewing is not my favorite brewery in the Bay, it's a solid place to hang out with a large group of friends. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Giant pretzel - $13 - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here back in July after hiking at Redwood Regional Park. This place has character and an excellent selection of beers and food items to choose from. They have a vast outdoor seating area that is dog friendly and great for groups. Their fried chicken sando combo had a nice ratio of bun, meat, and veggies, plus a side salad to boot! I would definitely order it again. Parking is street parking, but not too difficult to find in the Laurel neighborhood. Would definitely stop by again when the weather gets a bit warmer. read more

Great beer and a big outdoor space with umbrellas over picnic tables - yes! Friendly staff - yes! I find Ghost Town brews to always be a safe bet when I'm out and about (grocery stores, liquor stores, restaurants, etc...). So it's thrilling to drink them at their source :) As far as "other" I've tried the fries and they were very tasty. Looking for a place to just chill with a great brew, you've found it. read more

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You would not expect to find such a gem. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you walk in, it transforms into this really cool spot where kids and dogs are welcome. We went around 5:30 and it was busy. We were able to grab a spot to enjoy the nice weather. We ordered a few sour beers, along with a burger and fries and the shrimp tacos. I felt like the prices were reasonable and you got a lot of food. The burger was a bit overcooked, but the shrimp tacos, those were amazing!! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Hmm I thought my review was already posted. Delish variety of beers and other drinks. Friendly and helpful folks. Goood fries. I'm picky about fries. Had the beet salad. A mountain of veggie goodness amd crunchy fried balls of goat cheese. A had their cheese burger and said he'd get again. There's more space than you'd think from the front. Looking forward to returning and bringing friends read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Beet salad - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice outdoor patio with plenty of shade, a couple TVs and a cool mural.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good vibes for a hot sunny day or night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Area isn't the best but seems safe enough.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is delicious and beer is on point! If you are in the area check it out. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. read more

My sister and I made out way to "Laurel" village in Oakland to check in on the beers we have come to love. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were there in the early afternoon so it was comfortable to sit on the Community-style bench in our coats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went in to check out their beer list (it is ample! And rotates as items are drank through) we each chose a different Hazy IPA and then ordered the Cheeseburger "sub" fries. Delish!! The beers were not heavy they paired perfectly with the burger we shared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Well-behaved dogs (and children LOL) are welcome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are outdoor stand up heaters also {Caveat: Outdoor seating Only}[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] PS: the folks working there are Very friendly and deserve a good thank you $ ;) read more

Very different vibe than the GH on Adeline. In comparison, Laurel is outdoor only and parking can harder to find compared to Adeline. You order at register inside then self-seat. It's also self-bus. Food here ain't bad but not spectacular either. -Kids fried chicken strips are actually fresh pieces of chicken breast fried. $8 -fried cauliflower could have been crispier. $8 Super sad they took off the Brussels sprout Overall, we love GH for their beer and grab 4 packs ($20 usually) to go all the time too. read more

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Great beer, great prices, great spot to drink and eat. Happy this kind of place is near me.

Well, the music can be a little loud, service is pretty quick at the bar and there's usually someplace to sit in the beer garden. They are animal friendly and there's always plenty of parking in the neighborhood. The soft pretzels are delicious and there's always excellent sour beer options, which are my favorite. read more

One of my favorite breweries in the bay! Especially love this location because of the outdoor patio. Street parking only. Dog friendly and they serve food! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Another great Oakland brewery. Their IPAs have a great reputation but really all their beers are great and there's always a wide diversity of styles on draft. They also have a kitchen & to go beer. Definitely check out Ghost Town (also, they have 2 locations in Oakland). read more

My favorite local brewery taproom to me. Always great beers and awesome food too I tend to drink lighter beers but the IPAs keep me coming back. Plus Togo cans are a great value for Scumbag and others! read more

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What a fun skull/gothic themed bar pub. All outdoor biergarten seating . Order past entrance on the left. You get your beers right then and there. For food, they give you a #stand to bring to your table. Dog friendly. Friendly staff, especially the older gentleman tidying up the tables. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - FF w/condiments! - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Great bar food and beer. Nice outdoor space for dogs and kids to run around. We parked at Goodwill lot, but bought something there first before heading for our beer. read more

I love Ghost Town even though I'm not a beer drinker. It's a great spot for food with lots of options for all kinds of diets. Wonderful place to have a meal, watch a game, and people watch. read more

I dream of the vegan kale Caesar constantly. The dressing is incredible. Also ghost town is one of the best breweries in the Bay Area and their west coast IPAs SLAP. Bartenders are always kind! I like the big patio and the Laurel neighborhood. Check it out when you're in the area! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Vegan Caesar salad - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

This place has that very hip vibe. We were made to feel as if we just aren't hip enough to be there, in fact. Not "industrial-cool" enough. I love the rotating sign outside. The beer selection was wide, even had three Pilsner's to pick from. I was thinking we had found a cool place. That when the fun started. "May I ask the difference between the three Pilsners?" "What do you want to know?" "What sets them apart from one another?" "They are pilsners, they taste like pilsners." "I see! Why have three then if they taste the same?" "They don't taste the same." "Is this a Monty Python skit? Am I on camera?" "What is Monty Python?" Back in the day, they used to say an Irish Pub in the states could be ordered in a box. It arrives, you unpack the harp, the Guinness posters and put up a few signs with Irish toasts and you're in business. Today, I wonder if that's how some brewpubs hire employees. The effected "I could give a damn you came in here to spend money, and NO, I don't finking know what hops are in that IPA" attitude is executed to perfection here. They really could seem to give a damn whether we had a good experience or not. Food? Ok. What you'd expect. The wings were good. The pretzel with pub cheese is to be avoided. It's gross. Beer good, food decent, setting cool, service pretty off-putting. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - They spent a ton of money on a very cool sign - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

"Friendly People, Good Menu, Cheap Beer, Coffins" After a strenuous run at the nearby Redwood Regional Park, I was ready for food and a brew. This place really fit the bill. It's easy to get to and parking is not too tough. They have a good menu, and I selected the three fish tacos. It's served with coleslaw and a spicy salsa. If you're sensitive to spicy foods keep that in mind. I did not think it was overly spicy. I paired it with a hazy ipa. Not quite as light as I usually get, but fine. It's a deal at $5. The theme is similar to halloween. It's sort of like being at the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland, except you don't have to pay $100 to get in. They have skulls, skeletons, and even a coffin or two in the large patio area. Check out the large murals. Really well done, by an artist named "Skinner." So all in all, an excellent visit. The bartender, Connor, was especially friendly, and I enjoyed the large outside patio area. Someone spent a lot of time and money designing this location. I appreciate it. One suggestion: Have some pilsners or lagers. read more

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I REALLY hate to leave a bad review, as Ghost Town has been my go-to place since they opened their West Oakland location. I also don't use term "sell out" often, but they have. They used to have a wide range of beer styles, browns, bitters, porters, lagers, stouts, pilsners, lagers, sours, and IPAs. That combined with the death metal and Ghost Town was a nice change from the copy/paste breweries all over the west coast. They've slowly sold out, though, and now it's almost all IPAs, which I can't drink, and a few sours. Heck, even the death metal is gone. I get it. IPAs sell and there are a lot of hipsters in Oakland. Still, it's really disappointing for the rest of us who either don't like super hoppy beers or can't drink them. I'll sadly be scratching this off my list, despite it being near my house. Bummer read more

We had a wonderful time here today. Service was great, food came out quick. I loved the outdoor seating and all the dogs enjoying themselves me with their humans. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves We watched the basketball playoffs while enjoying good beer and food. What more could you ask for? read more

A lot of breweries focus on their beer and leave the food to either popups or an afterthought, but Ghost Town isn't like that - it has both good beer as well as an excellent permanent menu. This review is based on a Friday night takeout order. Food: Nacho Friends 5/5 Fish tacos 5/5 Corn balls 6/5 (yes, THAT good) Beer: Donner Party Animal 5/5 So giving so many 5/5 might seem superfluous, but in this case it is all deserved. All of the food is EXTREMELY tasty, from the crispy, flavorful, unique (Takis dust and street corn, anyone?) nachos to the delicious grilled fish tacos to the mind-blowing corn balls (arancini rice balls with creamy melted cheese, corn and a crispy fried exterior). Normally, one goes to a brewery for the brews, and while those are top notch (Donner Party Animal may be one of the best hazy IPAs I've ever had), this is a place I'd go to just for the food, it's THAT good. read more

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Nice place to enjoy the patio sit outside and get a little work done. I enjoy hosting people who are visiting Oakland here. Chicken sandwich comes with a hardy serving of salad or fries. Staff is friendly and has a good attitude. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Cluckin' Hell Chichen sandwich and salad - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my standby brew pub. Really like their fish and chips and whatever version of beef patty they are selling. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Laid back, all-outdoor picnic tables and sports on tv.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kind of an American version of a small German beer garden.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly staff and customers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Happy children and well behaved dogs on the weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good beer at reasonable prices. read more

The staff are amazing. The melon salad (variety of melons, Mint, arugula, cucumber, goat cheese etc.) is excellent on these hot daze... read more

Disappointed on the pictures that lured me here. The beautiful onion rings. They did not have it because menu and head chef changed. Had the street corn nachos. Disappointed. Veg. Beautifully plated. Too much cheese? Made my tummy feel unwell. My friends had the cheeseburger and chicken sando sandwich. Great staff, cute out area. May come back to try beer samplers read more

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Overall, had a good experience. Ambiance was great, service was friendly, food was alright. Would say their burger and sandwiches aren't really worth writing home about, wasn't terrible or amazing, but their fries were DELICIOUS. Also, would not recommend sitting near the bathrooms, it was rough. read more

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Food is great - especially for a brewery. Some restaurant-caliber dishes and even the bar-food-like options were stepped up. It's an all-outdoors space and we love it. Kid friendly! Space for them to play and food options. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Great outdoor brewery. Dogs and kids welcome. I got the shrimp tacos and a sour beer, I really enjoyed both. My friend who lives nearby stated that the menu had changed. The staff were friendly. I'd come back to try more of the beers. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Shrimp tacos and the loaded hot dog - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice place if you're looking for a drink that has outdoor seating. Its family and dog friendly. Ordered the fried chicken Asian sandwich with fries which was good. We also ordered the "Mr. Pickles" which we assumed was fried pickles since this is a brewery but to our surprise it was a bowl of pickled vegetables in mustard (pickles, asparagus, cauliflower and green beans). Description on the menu was also not specific so we were disappointed when it arrived. Drinks were reasonably priced so we'll probably come back and avoid the pickled dish. Also fyi you are responsible for bussing your own tables. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - "Mr. Pickles" - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Ghost Town Brewing takes over 4505's space. outdoor patio dining space the same. in house kitchen offers burgers, small bites, fries, salads. brew is their own great beer brewed in Oaktown. murals is adult themed Halloween fare. eats: smash burger with cheddar cheese, side salad (10) fries +3. -tasty, salty, meat on the dry side. fab pricing -pint of porter just $5. no stouts, ipa's noted. great affordable place, lots of seating. parking is street parking. read more

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Food is great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and neat environment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] try their Inhume IPA you won't be disappointed read more

If you're looking for a cool hangout spot this summer, you cannot miss Ghost Town Brewing! Amazing outdoor patio space, delicious food (especially fries!!), great drinks, and a clientele who is so representative of Oakland, it's beautiful. I went a few nights ago, on a particularly balmy April evening, with some friends. It was poppin'! I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and some vegan pork lumpia to share with my friends and it was delicious. As I mentioned previously, the fries are unreal. To drink, I did the spiced apple cider and it tasted just like apple pie. Soooo good!! The service is super quick and the employees are all super kind and lovely. Ghost town will certainly be a regular summer spot for me and I hope to see you all there!! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - The famous fries and a trio of sauces! - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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My first time here and I loved it! Great food and ambience! Family friendly and dog friendly as well. Will be back!

Really great brewpub with food. Definitely worth checking out. Been coming here since they opened and am finally posting a review. Sunny covered patio that is dog friendly. The food is pretty solid. Pub grub - but as shown in photo, it is well executed pub grub! I love the Imhume IPA (the beers here tend towards the stronger end of the spectrum). They make their own hot sauces and we like to make our own blends. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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First time trying Ghost Town Brewing and loved it! They had many beer choices which is always a plus! They have a nice outdoor area with tv's to catch whatever game is in at the time. You order at the front and then go find a seat anywhere that is open. The staff were really great in making recommendations and they let you sample any beer. Only downside is that parking is only street parking which can be a bit difficult to find. However, I would highly recommend and I will definitely be returning. read more

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I had been meaning to try this place since I moved in around here recently, and finally did this weekend. Unfortunately, it was a let down for the most part. The ambiance is cool with all outdoor seating and self-serve stations. You order and then take a number and sit down. It was our first time, and the woman at the cash register could see that, and offered no assistance or kindness at all. She was flat out rude. I got two food orders and a sour beer. The food came out quickly. The Autumn Bowl with farro, radicchio, etc had negative flavor. I tried. Added salt, Chalulah, but it tasted like nothing. It was clear that the farro was not seasoned in the cooking process. I couldn't eat more than a few bites because it tasted like nothing. The fish tacos were okay, but again, there were seasoning problems. As seen in the picture below, there was this burnt oil stuff on top. Way too much of it, and it was literally some seasonings with peanuts or something burnt to a crisp saturated in oil. Way too much of this was on each taco and I had to wipe some off. The fish was nicely cooked and seasoned, but this burnt oily stuff on top ruined the taco as a whole. The servers were nice. I may come back for a beer and for somewhere to hang on a date or with friends if I need to get out of the house, but it will not be for the food. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel - Autumn bowl. Tastes like nothing with negative flavor. - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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