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    4.1 (295 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Bernadette D.

    Great place to sample local beers - with self serve taps, you pay what you pour. Lots of choices from ciders to DIPAs to stouts. It was fun to sample so many then pouring what you really liked. The food was good too - they offer a variety of appetizers and mains for a sports bar. We enjoyed bulgogi fries, loaded nachos, the smash burger and the wedge salad. All the food came out quickly and hot. No complaints except the jalapeños were not hot on the nachos or the jalapeño burger. Service was prompt and with a smile. The place is a typical sports bar - multiple TVs viewable from wherever you're sitting. There is also a large outdoor dining space you can enjoy if you're not watching any of the games.

    Antoinette T.

    Really a 3.5 for me. The food was great and the place itself is really cute with a relaxing vibe. It was also very clean, which I always appreciate. They have a solid beer and cider selection if that's your thing, plus plenty of cocktails to choose from. We ordered a few things to share. The mac and cheese balls could have been skipped, but the bulgogi and shrimp tacos were both really good. The grilled Cali club with added white cheddar was also a win. I could pass on the truffle fries though. The main downside for me, and honestly my whole group, was the setup. It's basically serve-yourself style. We were there for a work lunch using one card, so we all had to stand in the order line together. The food came out at different times, and the constant back and forth was a bit annoying. I know a lot of places are moving in this direction, but I'm just not a big fan. Overall, good food and cute atmosphere, just not my favorite service style.

    Tri tip

    Delicious Tri tip and beef brisket. Good Buffalo style chicken wings. All smoked and smothered with Kansas Hot barbecue sauce We will be back

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    Melissa G.

    We were in town for work and decided to stop here for dinner. I absolutely loved the patio space--it looked like the perfect spot to relax. The hostess was super friendly and explained how everything worked, to us forst-timers. Since it was a little too warm outside, we grabbed a seat indoors, and I really enjoyed the natural light and overall atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the self-pour beer wall was a great touch with plenty of variety. The only downside--and this isn't unique to this brewery--is the growing trend of parents bringing young children (even babies) to breweries and wineries. It's one thing when kids are quiet and well-behaved, but when they're screaming, tossing toys, or having meltdowns, it can really impact the experience for everyone else. These places have traditionally been adult spaces, and I think they feel more enjoyable that way. My advice to parents: treat yourselves to a night out and leave the kids with a sitter--you'll probably enjoy it more, too. My advice to brewery owners: if families are going to be welcome, consider designating a family-friendly section, similar to how smoking sections once worked. That way, everyone can enjoy the atmosphere in their own way.

    Rona S.

    Went here on a weekend for some drinks after dinner with friends. I didn't really know what I was walking into, I was just following my group in. Lol I was greeted by the host/cashier and they told us how it works. Takes my card to swipe and gives me a card to tap when I pour my own beer. I think you need one card per one card getting charged so if you have a group and you want to charge one card, I am not sure if you will all have to use one card or you can get multiple cards. There's also a cocktail bar against the wall and a menu for food. I tried a couple types of beer but I ended up just going for one type, I think it was a guava cider. Really good stuff, easy to drink. The entire place was pretty big, also gets really crowded and loud, eventually it got harder to hear people talking. Really cool place for beer pours and cocktails!

    Queso Dip
    Marc R.

    We were seated outside in their outdoor patio at our request. Because of this, I didn't really checkout the interior of the restaurant. When we were seated, we were provided with food and drink menus. We were instructed to go inside to fulfill our orders. Basically, you need to walk back inside anytime you want a drink or order food. The staff give customers a drink card that allows you to pour different alcoholic beverage you want. You will only see staff when they drop off your order at your table. So, if you're looking to be waited on this isn't the place for you. Having said that, I ordered the Bulgogi tacos with the queso dip as an appetizer. Unfortunately, the queso dip was served with our main course at the same time. The chips were fresh and crunchy. However, the cheese was nothing special and tasted like the nacho cheese you would buy at a grocery store. I would choose the chips and guacamole to try next time. The tacos were amazing. All the ingredients paired nicely with each other. It had great taste and a nice little crunch. Three tacos was just the right amount. I wasn't left hungry, but I didn't feel overly full. I would come here again for the Bulgogi tacos.

    Smashed Jalapeño Burger with Tater Totes.

    Amazing burgers and great service! Kids friendly and perfect place to have family gatherings. Awesome Ambiance. A lot of great choices of draft beers.

    Bulgogi Tacos
    Val M.

    This was a cool spot to stumble upon! Convenient location. There are a few TV's to watch whatever games are on. To order food, head to the counter and they'll give you a number for your table and they'll bring the food out to you. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. The self serve beer wall is cool. Solid variety in the selection. I'm actually not much of a beer drinker myself but I was pleasantly surprised to see 3 different ciders available on tap. The food we ordered was pretty good too. We loved the bulgogi tacos! The Buffalo chicken fries were really good too. We liked that there was a good amount of crispy chicken pieces and the Buffalo sauce also made it down to the lower fries. The fried Mac balls were decent, nice crisp to them, but flavor wasn't too crazy. Would come back here though!

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    Tiffany C.

    First time going to a bar with this concept, but first you put your card on a tab with them and they give you these cards for the self serve beer stations, and im pretty sure each card has a limit with how many oz you can pour to a certian point which is a good feature! The service was great, with them being amazing explaining how everything worked. It wasnt too busy for being a sports bar but they do close earlier than most bars around which is a bummer! But wish there were more bars like this down closer to SF, (there may be some I just havent discovered yet)! Ordered the wings and garlic truffle fries and it was very flavorfull, the lemon pepper was LEMON PEPPERING, the garlic truffle was TRUFFLING! Would def go again.

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    Kevin R.

    The food portions for each item is huge! A lot of beer options to choose from too. Definitely recommend!

    Jennifer P.

    We got there late so we couldn't enjoy the place as long as we wanted to, but we've been wanting to try it for some time. Looked super cute from the outside and pouring your own beer from the tap? FUN! Lots of beers to choose from, I had the Mango Cart and it was great. Fun little downtown spot and the staff was very nice as well.

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    Alejandra D.

    Heard so much about this place and passed by it so many times but never noticed it. Wasn't a fan of how it works and it also happened to be trivia night + a foot ball game going on so it was a packed house and incredibly loud with the guys next to us screaming in our direction. Very annoying. We would've sat outside to be away from the noise but it was cold and they didn't have heaters. Perhaps could invest in some heaters. Food: burgers were good if you like that hint of that char grilled taste although hubby and I agreed John's Char burger still wins. Truffle fries were a bit cold. Nothing special. The zucchini fries I would come back for. They were freshly fried and the chipotle dipping sauce was tasty. Not spicy at all, I'd give it to a child. Service: hubby went up to order our food, there's no table service here. If you like beer, the options were plentiful. I don't drink beer. I maybe would've gotten a cocktail but the thought of getting up and making my way through the crowd of folks already seated at the bar plus the trivia people, and then standing in line to order a cocktail reminded me of being in a club. No thanks.

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    2 years ago

    Omg this place is so cute. Great service. The food was so yummy. I love the beer collection. I will definitely come back.

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    Spicy chicken sandwich is the best thing to eat there ! Service could be a little better but over all great place.

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    Great place for beer on the tap.. highly recommend their Hefeweizen! Awesome service and great vibe for Friday night hangouts.

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    Ask the Community - Hops & Sessions

    Do you do wine flights?

    Unfortunately we do not.

    How many options can you choose for the flight and what is the cost?

    $13 for a flight and you can pick 4! :)

    Does this location allow/accommodate a party of 12 for a birthday, during Covid?

    Yes! Please feel free to give us a call at (925)495-4118 so we can discuss any other questions you may have regarding dates/times

    Is this location kid friendly?

    Yes! Pet friendly too.

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    First Street Alehouse

    First Street Alehouse

    4.0
    (2.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Came here for dinner on a weekend night and this place was packed - quite busy, but we got a table…read morefor 6+ of us without much issue! The place was loud and lively - great ambiance for watching a sports game or a casual night out. Menu had typical Americana and good came out in a reasonable amount of time - overall, solid food and drinks. The sandwich I got was a bit expensive and the salad was nothing special, but otherwise it was a nice experience. I wouldn't be roaring to come back, but I enjoyed the meal and it was nice to connect with friends.

    It saddens me to have to leave a bad review, since I frequent this place quite often... but the…read morequality of their to-go orders has gotten so bad. In-house we haven't had much issue, but I don't know what's going on with door dash/delivery orders. Almost every time, there's an issue. My littles absolutely love the mini corn dogs, and even though the listing says "with fries" they've suddenly stopped delivering with fries for the past few months ( and don't allow customer notes.) It's also a 50/50 chance the mini corn dogs will be dark and hard... I have a sensitive stomach with dietary restrictions, so I find great comfort that I can get the seared ahi tuna tacos while my husband enjoys a hamburger... but the last few orders have been so wrong. Once I was missing avocado, next I was missing the sauce, and this time my tuna was completely raw, not seared with hard jasmine rice and very tiny avocado slices. I always put input in to DoorDash, but I don't think it's getting to the restaurant... and it's reached a point where I feel like I have to leave this review and maybe find a new go to for quick family dinners. I enjoy visiting, the staff is always so kind and the kids like the back patio. Perfect vibe for a laid back dinner.. but why are the to-go orders so terrible suddenly? Absolutely heartbreaking.

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    Bavarian Pretzel
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    The Good Time Tavern

    The Good Time Tavern

    4.3
    (107 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    A great time! I came…read morehere with a group of friends on a Friday night. I had a much different experience than those described in the other reviews. This bar was nothing near quiet and chill when we swung by. It was more of a frat basement vibe (which I actually found quiet endearing). This place is super tiny. When I came, all the chairs/furniture were pushed to the side to make room for a dance floor. The DJ played frat classics like 'Mo Bamba' and somehow created an energy where everyone was being perfectly carefree and dancing all over the place. Everyone was cramped up in the tiny dancefloor but still had enough room to move around and get to the bar. There was a pool table that was covered off to the side and some games lined up on the wall (to likely be used on a more casual and lowkey night). They had a bunch of security. They had guards at the entrance, by the DJ, and at the back door (that I think led to an outdoor patio). I'm not sure if this makes me feel reassured or concerned that they feel the need to have so much security. To me, the drinks were average. I ordered a Vodka Cranberry and felt that it was mostly just cranberry juice. The bartenders were friendly and quick. The prices weren't too bad either. I would definitely come back!

    A unique dive bar-- calm & quiet…read more I am new to the area and stopped in with a friend and we were the only patrons who were NOT solo. Different scene than other dives- seemed to be a local watering hole for an after work spot on the way home. The TVs played a mixture of a subtitled movie and some obscure sports. As a woman, this was a cool dive bar to exist in without attention. All patrons sat in peace on their phones. Decor is a mixture of Packers // 49ers gear... guessing this is a fun place to visit for a game!

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    The Good Time Tavern
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    Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Livermore

    Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Livermore

    3.8
    (2.8k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Amazing food , the three meat meal is incredible. Burnt brisket ends are to die for , either beef…read moreor pork! The service is spot on and quick- the place is really loud and everyone is loud to hear each other. The bar has some killer special scotch picks and beer selection is amazing .

    I want to start off by saying that I have been coming to Sauced for probably a decade now. The…read moreservice has always been great, the wait time and order to table time have never been bad. The ambience always is great, good music, good crowds, always something to watch for those who just want to kick it and have a drink. The reason for the three star review is that I cant help but notice that the quality and portioning of food has diminished from prior experiences i had here in the past years. To make it worse, prices have only gone up due to inflation. We had the rednexican nachos, burnt ends, sliced brisket ends and fried oreos. The nachos and the fried oreos were great as usual, but the entrees, not so much. The temps were off and the taste was not there, it has not been for the past two visits for us. Not sure if it's the product itself or the preparation of it, but it's just not the same quality i was used to. It's still a good spot to visit, but I wouldn't recommend it as a go to BBQ spot in the Livermore area.

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    Hella Cali Salad no blue cheese
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    Da Boccery

    Da Boccery

    3.9
    (279 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Surprisingly really good food. Kind of pricey, but was worth it for a proper meal to be made…read more Wasn't expecting the Turkey Club Sandwich to taste that great. They smoke their turkey in house apparently, and you definitely got that smokey flavor from it. I ordered a Caesar Salad too as the side and it was delicious. A properly made Caesar Salad that you can still taste the anchovies in the dressing. Minus a star because our waiter kept forgetting things, whether it was one or two sets of utensils, one or two waters, one or two straws, he kept having to come back and forth from the kitchen which is kind of a far walk in the establishment (on opposite ends from our table, really). Also I would've appreciated if they had mentioned to us to book the games in advanced before it became all sold out. We had a big party and the least they could've done is to foresee that we would potentially like to play some bocce ball or whatnot after and ask us about it.

    We've been to Campo De Bocce a ton of times and it had pretty good food.....this is our first…read moreexperience with Da Boccery for both the simulators and bocce (no axe throwing this time!). This review is about the food. OMG. What a pleasant surprise! You expect "okay" food - this was WAY better than OK. This was fantastic. I had the ahi fish tacos - a must order. Light and airy shell with a tasty ahi mix insert. Could very well be the best fish taco I've had - it's not your traditional "here's some tuna and cabbage in a corn tortilla" taco and that's a great thing. It's unique and amazing. Our friends split a pizza and salad and raved about how perfect the pizza was. They wanted a crispy crust and got what they wanted. My wife ordered the stuffed mushroom appetizer in her crafty way to embellish her beef hamburger with bacon. She asked medium rare. She got medium rare. Very enjoyable. Our service was beyond great. It wasn't super busy and often the staff gets distracted when it's not busy - in this case our service was perfect. Da Boccery ambiance is obviously linked to all the entertainment that's there but the tables are nicely separated from the courts and simulators, and even during bocce or the simulator, there are comfortable couches and tables if you want to eat there - we did drinks there, then ate in the more "restaurant" area of the place. We will absolutely be going there just for the food and that says a lot.

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    Full bar with multiple screens
    Full bar with multiple screens
    Da Boccery
    Lemon Drop with grey goose - best lemon drop I've had,  $20 though

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    Lemon Drop with grey goose - best lemon drop I've had, $20 though

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