This place is awesome. I was there for their opening party and had a great time. The beer is top notch, I had the Toucan nitro stout and a smash burger. I highly recommend. read more

Food was excellent, smash burger and extra crispy fries! People were great as was the service. The beer unfortunately was not the star. It's ok but it's not great. Tried two different Hazy IPA's. Both were ok. read more

Big fan of both WC & Lafayette Headlands. That said, we were at the WC location yesterday and gotta say probably the first time I wanted to get up and leave because of the pure chaos the kids were creating. As a Dad of a 3 year old, I fully support family friendly breweries (especially our local ones), but parents, PLEASE look after your kids. Breweries are not a damn playground and when other kids are all up in our space and their dirty little hands touching our food, it's not okay. No ding to Headlands themselves, and actually appreciate the kid zone and adult only section, but just remember the employees are not your babysitters. That said, 5 stars, love your beer! read more

We had a family celebration for 50+ people. Adam and his team at Headlands made everything so special. They were great to work with and so accommodating with our large group. The food and service were top notch the day of our event. Highly recommend for parties and also a great spot for families. Pet friendly too! read more

Awesome awesome awesome! Love headlands Lafayette, this one's closer to home so we thought to check it out. Great service and amazing vibe. Thank you Golsa for not rushing us out and allowing us to take our time. It genuinely makes people feel more welcomed and less rushed out the door! We will be back. read more

Headlands Brewing - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I LOVE that Headlands is a 1% For The Planet partner... Who has heard of a brewery that cares about the planet and the community!? It amazes me how much they care and how hard they work every. single. day. To be honest, it's kind of hard to drink any other local breweries' beer. Headlands has set the bar so high. S/O to their brewing team. The new Walnut Creek taproom's design is stunning. I've visited their other taproom locations and while each have a special place in my heart, I can already tell that WC will be the new go-to spot for hanging out. The 90" TV screen goes crazy. Perfect for watching basketball and football games... While I love it here in the winter, I cannot wait to experience Headlands in the summer! Cheers guys. I'll be back soon! :) read more

An absolute gem of a brewery! Whether you are in need of a kid friendly spot or want to remain far away from them, I have never visited a place that suits both moods better. Allison made the best cocktail I have ever had and is the absolute sweetest human I have ever met. Also, pro tip: Don't bother thinking you're going to split the smash burger and just get your own. Although the kitchen was really fast, you won't want to wait for the second order once you realize how good it is. A favorite stop for sure! read more

Soft opening for their food menu but it was great! Both the chicken sandwich and smash burger were good! Beer was great too. It was pretty crowded when we went on a weekday in the evening but may be because it's so new. Dog are welcome too! Service was fast. read more

First time the crew went to the new location- we love Headlands! And yay! Right down the street. This spot is amazing!!! Great beers, great food menu, awesome outdoor vibe! Golsa was our main server and she was AMAZING! She was sooo friendly, quick with our refreshments, and definitely made us feel welcome! Can't wait to go back. read more

Omg food and experience were so amazing I love the vibes here!! Golsa was theeeee best server so cute and amazing we loved her :))

First time coming to this brewery and it did not disappoint. Golsa was amazing and very friendly. Will definitely be coming back soon!

A really great place to get together with friends and family. Great vegetarian options and I love the kids play section.

Walked in on a Saturday afternoon with a sign out front that said "Seat Yourself" and a load of empty tables. Loads of empty tables, about 5:30pm. We sat ourselves as instructed at one of the many empty tables. A few minutes later, we were greeted angrily by a woman who is apparently the host who told us to "get up now" and said "I had the sign turned around backwards, we are taking reservations only." The host went out of their way to embarrass us by rudely forcing our entire party up from the table without the slightest acknowledgment of her mistake and forced us to the corner of a busy road. We have 1-2 babies in our group, so that was not safe. I don't believe there was truly a need to kick us out like that, I think the host/hostess was flexing unnecessarily and in the process lost some key local community business. read more

Great staff, awesome food, radical beer. A place that keeps on giving. What more can you ask for?!

I have been to Headlands' Walnut Creek location a couple of times. It is as good as their Berkeley location. I never get disappointed here. They have great varieties of beer. I had great interaction with staff. I think it is a great place to hang out & relax. read more

As a vegetarian, I was impressed by the selection and quality of the food! Service was prompt. Enjoyed it. I will be back to try some of the other items on the menu! The beer selection, also on point. read more

This is a great outdoor spot and they do excellent smash burgers. Reasonably priced. Service is solid. Great spot when the sun is shining. Don't forget to get your parking validated. read more

Absolutely love this place, large outdoor space with amazing atmosphere and plenty of heaters for when it's cold. The burger is stellar, and there is a wide variety of delicious craft beer. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Loved it! read more

Set smack dab in the middle of suburbia, between parking lots and office buildings, Headlands sets the ambiance with an outdoor dining experience unmatched anywhere else in Walnut Creek. Large community tables, multiple fire pits, generous outdoor area amongst the redwood trees, and multiple TV's for the sportsters. Headlands aims to please the beer hound to the foodie to the family seeking refuge from the nightly ho-hum of another home cooked meal. They have an eclectic selection of beers, along with a good choice of wines. And I was happy to see that cocktails are available at this location. The food menu is more diverse than their Lafayette location, offering a variety of main courses, salads and sides. Of course, the standard bearer - The Smash Burger - is the go to standout on the menu, and it didn't disappoint on the evening we were there. The staff went out of their way to welcome us and followed up throughout the evening to ensure we were happy. I highly recommend you visit Headlands Brewing. Cheers to their success! read more

Headlands Brewing - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Headlands Breweing is terrific! They have a great selection of beers, including several IPA's (my beer of choice) to choose from. They constantly update their beers so there's always something great on tap. The atmosphere is relaxed and full of good vibes. Our bartender (Jay) was very friendly and gave me several IPA recommendations that were excellent! Thanks for the great time. We'll definitely be back! read more

Went here for the first time last night with my wife. Nice parking garage only a few steps away with 1.5 hr fee with validation (pay and validate with QR code and app - simple). Was pretty busy when we arrived but seats available. All seating is outdoors but they have plenty of heaters so not an issue. Ordering is done with a QR code as well - nice app that works well. We split the chicken sandwich and pretzel along with a Lager and Pilsner. Both the food and beer were excellent. The only reason this review is 4 stars and not 5 stars is nothing to do with the food or service. The reason is children! What? If you are considering bringing your young children to this pub/brewery/tap room DON'T DO IT. Get a sitter. If you HAVE TO bring them along DO NOT let them run all over the restaurant like it's a playground!! I'm so tired of parents these days (yes I sound like old man river) not putting boundaries or supervising there children. Jeez - Parents these days - LOL read more

I love this brewery in Lafayette, was excited for them to open in Walnut Creek. We went on opening weekend and unfortunately one of the servers was very rude and made our son cry. He was playing on the stage with 3-4 other kids. As i walked up to tell him to get down (there is a sign that says no kids) the server came out and without speaking to any parents started yelling at the kids to get down and said "there is a sign!" Like the kids could read (they were young). My son started crying, the server should've come to the parents. I was on my way to get my son down and he saw me. There was no reason for him to be the parent. The same server then yelled at my son again for running. It was ridiculous. The place was packed with kids and families. There was kids everywhere. Idk why they thought they could control that. Also, in Lafayette, they allow kids on the stage. It just didnt seem as family friendly as we were expecting given the Lafayette location. read more

This place is awesome for families UNLESS you encounter Julia. She makes the day awful. "We have a kids area" but only if you play the way Julia wants you to play. She is absolutely obnoxious, and makes a potentially amazing place be the absolute worst. If you have kids and want a good time either pick a different brewery or call ahead to make sure Julia isnt there. If you want me to edit my kids behavior, fine but never physically touch my kid. read more

We came across this location while coming from San Mateo and visiting family, overall we had a great experience!! Our server Karen was very professional, attentive and extremely sweet to our kids and she made us feel very welcome. We had the nachos which were really good along with a cocktail which was also delicious. read more

Came here for the first time and brought my dog. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They have plenty of water and dog bowls for your fur babies. The smash burger was on point as well as the seasoned fries! Can't wait to come back! Ordering on your phone was also a great addition to the experience. read more

Lovely environment. Great beer. Attentive wait people. But the food is mediocre and over-priced.

I had a wonderful experience with my work staff at Headlands Brewing Company!!! Parking was easy and my parking was validated by Headlands, so it was free for the hour and a half I spent having dinner and beers there. The food was great, the service was very efficient, and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. They have TVs all over, so no matter where you sit, you'll have a great view of the games that are on. I will definitely go back again to catch a Warriors, A's, or Niners game and to enjoy one of their seasonal beers! read more

Service was on point, beer was great, fantastic atmosphere. Been back twice, food is consistently great.

I visited Headlands when I was on vacation. The live music was great. As busy as they were, the service was still incredible. The food was great. I had the best smash burger it was juicy and cook perfectly. I highly recommend Headlands, and I'm looking forward eating there again in the future. read more

Definitely felt the daycare beer garden vibes - on the one hand it's cool that families have a place they can go enjoy adult beverages and not have to get a babysitter, but for those that are looking for some adult time with a beer, it was hard to really relax here. I appreciate the attempt to provide an "adult only" area, but it's seriously tiny relative to the kids beergarden area. Otherwise the space is quite cool. read more

Went to this Headlands 2x in 2 days in our trip to Walnut Creek. Great beers, great food and our guy Adam, working both days, was incredibly friendly and accommodating read more

We love the Lafayette spot and came to support this location on opening weekend. The space is so much better than Lafayette,with a large parking garage near by and ample space/deck. It was crowded but we were able to find a spot near the trees for our party of 10. The staff was hustling and quite attentive for the crowd size. We ordered the burger, fries and pretzel is a must. The beer selection is great. Kids are allowed which is great for families and parents need to tend to them (it's a beer garden; not a playground). We definitely will be back often especially over the summer. read more

Great cocktails, beer, burgers, sandwiches and service in a stylish space. Even in the rain!

We love all of the headlands locations, and will often frequent them when we're nearby. Got to check out the newest one recently in Walnut Creek. Super cool tucked in spot. Nothing hits better after hiking or biking than their smash burger and a beer. read more

My favorite new spot in Walnut Creek! Been to the Berkeley location a bunch, which I love, and they're doing all the same things right: location and amenities are amazing, and the beer and food are top-notch. Full liquor license is an added bonus. Highly recommend! read more

If you haven't been to the Walnut Creek location, you must go. Great location, great food - you must try the smash burger and amazing staff. We were served by Dylan, and he was so knowledgeable about the beers. We can't wait to go back. read more

Went to Headlands Walnut Creek today. Smash burger was very good. Drinks were good. Service was awesome. Dogs were great. I do agree with some reviews that say it seems the kids are running around like it's a park. Feels like chuck-e-cheese. I feel bad for the staff who are trying to carry food and drinks with all these kids darting around. We will come back during the week when maybe less kids. read more

Love this place! Friendly environment, kid-friendly (although I appreciate the adult only redwood deck), incredibly fast service and a great place to watch a Warriors game. Oh...and the beer is fantastic. read more

Fantastic venue, well designed and accommodates everyone. Great beer! Food too! Super convenient location.

What a fantastic addition to the area! This brewery has an amazing atmosphere - keeping the redwood trees to provide shade and plenty of heaters to keep things cozy on chiller nights. They have a great menu of beer, wine and cocktails. And the food menu is delicious. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable; you can tell they genuinely enjoy working there, which makes the experience even better. This place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back! read more