Last call 6:30pm so get your beer before then Great quiet spot to hangout or meet up a friend and chat over beer Tried the flight $18 you can pick and write on a paper what you want Played board games, some were missing pieces read more

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A great place to pick up some interesting brews! I'm partial to sours and theirs are always yum. The bar/tasting room is smaller these days but they still have a fridge of canned items to go if you don't have time to sit and drink something. The place is tidy and service is friendly and helpful. They have branded items for sale as well - shirts, hoodies, stickers - that make great gifts! Plenty of street parking and a short walk away from a couple of T Third stops. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Eric's Irreverent Wit in back and a my Book of Tropics in front - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Laughing Monk is a solid, down-to-earth brewery with fresh pints of a variety of styles and friendly bartenders. Their names are always creative and riffs off the "Brother Monk" theme. I highly recommend their award-winning "Holy Ghost" pilsner and any specials on tap. The ambiance is chill and barebones. They recently shifted their brewing space over so seating is a bit more limited. It's in the middle of the Bayview so you know you're going to have great weather and plenty of parking too. read more

Great open atmosphere with great beer! Holy Ghost was perfect! No bitterness and smooth. Very friendly staff! read more

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Fun brewery with great beer and a huge game selection. Flights of 5 were $18 and the beer selection was great. Lots of variety with something for just about any taste, and an even bigger selection if you're a lover of all things hazy. Aside for flights and pints, they also had cans of beer to go. I got a flight of 3 sours and 2 hazys - one of them being a milkshake hazy, something I'd never heard of before. Favorites were the playa Paloma sour and the sister Marsha hazy. Came on a Saturday afternoon and there was plenty of space. Tables were super long beer garden style tables and we ended up having one to ourselves the entirety of our stay. It's located in an industrial area, so you might think you're in the wrong place as you're approaching, but you have indeed found it. Parking was super easy since it was just a bunch of working warehouses. Definitely want to come back here and will be ordering laughing monk when I see it on a menu. read more

Chris was the best. He gave samples. He's a chill guy and he'll help you with whatever you want, as long as they have it. This place needs to give him a raise, he was attentive, supportive, he's everything you're looking for when it comes to a chill place. read more

Laughing Monk is a great spot to chill with friends, or to meet new friends (like I did while there). It's located on a random, industrial-type street in SF. It's a wide, open space with super tall ceilings. I suggest ordering a flight of beers to sample some of their many, many options. From there, choose your favorite flavor and order a bigger pour. The beer here is fantastic. When I was there, the entire front was open, so the fresh air comes right in. That said, the temp outside may be the temp inside, so come prepared on a cool day with a warm hat and comfy jacket or sweatshirt. When I was there, a trivia game was going on, which a lot of people seemed to be enjoying. read more

Tucked away in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, Laughing Monk Brewery is one of those hidden gems that manages to blend creative brewing with a laid-back, community-focused vibe. They specialize in Belgian-style ales and West Coast IPAs, and they do both exceptionally well. The Brother Haze is a standout--juicy, hazy, and packed with hop character without being overpowering. For something funkier, The Holy Ghost Saison has a spicy, yeasty profile that pairs perfectly with a sunny afternoon. Whether you're a local looking for a relaxed spot to unwind or a visitor exploring SF's craft beer scene, Laughing Monk is well worth the pilgrimage. read more

Great food, unique menu and great service! Highly recommend. Just opened before our visit but they seemed to have everything working well.

the selection of beer and food was super. they even had live music which was a plus. I had a great time! would do it again.

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite local breweries for sours! The peach kettle sour I ordered was so delicious that I ended up getting a 4-pack to bring back home. I also don't usually go for IPAs, but even the hazy IPA I tried a couple sips of was pretty good! The ambiance of this place could've been better though. I came here on a Friday evening, and it was fairly deserted. There's not much going on in this area surrounded by warehouses, so I prefer grabbing a 4-pack to go instead of staying here. read more

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Kent the manager Adriana and Alice are always there to help me the food is delicious and the beer is very good I highly recommend this place it's dog friendly and the kids love this place read more

Great beer . Great environment. Always got me coming back . A1 friendly atmosphere. Uplifts the mood all the time . Get the flights like $18-20 for couple drinks . One of my favorite breweries. LAUGHING MONK read more

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Went today to purchase beers for my father birthday, the door was open but when we went in an employee yelled that they were closed. We checked on google, their website, and Facebook before going because we have had an issue with their hours before. This is ridiculous. read more

The beer here is incredible. It's in a warehouse in the Bayview hunters point area of town. It's not that great of an area, but the brewery itself was clean and welcoming. Everyone there was knowledgeable and friendly. I would go back. It was dog and kid friendly, which is always a plus for some people. read more

As someone who did a deep dive into tabletop board games during the Covid shelter-in-place orders, I could either smile or run when I saw the wall of board games here at Laughing Monk. I smiled; these games are like old friends to me. Whether or not you're into board games, the beer here (all produced on-site) should get you through the doors. The one I was with enjoyed his usual, a high IBU IPA then followed up with an even higher IBU double IPA. I drank a mini-glass after tasting several that the bartender thought I'd like despite my preference for Cabernet. She helped me not only make a good choice but served it up in what I can only call a baby-bear glass, which was perfect for my pint-sized beer appetite. Appetite. Yes, that's actually what got me in here. Laughing Monk themselves serve no food but they currently have an arrangement with "Basil the Bold", a 5-star maker of delicious, hearty, Thai-inspired fare, a mere 3 minute walk from door to door. Come for the food stay for the beer or the other way around; both are excellent excuses to visit. Laughing Monk features uber-high ceilings and roll-up warehouse doors that open to the street (free, ample street parking), a set-up perfectly designed for the age we live in. I'm betting the air circulation here is better than that touted on commercial airlines, in case that's still concerning you. Games, beer, food, and fresh air, one (or all) of those ought to inspire a visit to this come-as-you-are, family/dog-friendly, unpretentious brewery which is deserving of one or many return visits. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Great beer, casual ambiance, and a losing game of Sequence; my idea of a perfect afternoon. - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a couple tastey brews here last night. Brother Star Dust is a hazy IPA with lot's of good flavor. And an IPA from row 1, column 2; it was good too. Eclectic music is here! Walked in yesterday around 1pm and there was a full on chamber music with seven member stringed instruments going on. Love it. Warehouse with high ceilings; very good customer service. Only con: no sandwiches or hot food. Could be sketchy at night time. read more

This brewery brings back fond memories of the breweries that I used to visit in So Cal. It has this off the beaten tracks industrial vibe. The bartenders are really friendly here. They have a wide variety of draught beers, but unfortunately, no stouts. I ended up getting a mangy tangie sour, which was good. They are also dog friendly, which is a plus. One star was off for their outdoor seating area. It is really dusty out there. read more

To wrap up our San Francisco day, we stopped by Laughing Monk Brewing on our way out of town. My boyfriend loves IPAs and really loved the one that he tried here. I should have written down the name because now we can't remember it and I can't seem to find a tap list online. He thinks it was fruity and possibly had something to do with a milkshake or possibly a creamsicle. Whatever it was, he really wanted to get it in cans to-go but it wasn't available. We loved that the brewery was dog friendly, both inside and outside. They even brought over a bowl of water and treats for the dogs, which was greatly appreciated. read more

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My boyfriend has been wanting to come here for a visit because he loves laughing monk brewing beer and chooses it every single time it's available! I'm not a beer person so I chose to get a sour, and both of us enjoyed the drinks along with the board games that are available. Also dog friendly so our pup came along with us :) it was a fun time even though the area is a bit industrial. read more

Great beer selection, lovely and helpful bartender and Athletic NA beers available if that is it what you are looking for! We came on a Friday afternoon and it was really chill with good music playing. Definitely will be coming back for happy hour Tuesday through Thursday where beers are $6 or just in general! read more

We came here about 1 hour to closing on a Saturday around 9pm. It wasn't busy at all. It's located in an industiral warehouse area. Pretty quiet. Parking was easy since there's a parking lot shared by the businesses. Our favorite beer from here is the Bayview Sunrise Fruited Kettle Sour with guava, passion fruit, lime. But it's not on tap. It's in a can. The Peach kettle sour didn't taste like Peach. Bach Bock strong lager, Brother Luke, General Leia DIPA were ok. We had another Brother something but forgot the name. The lady was nice to let us sample some beers. They have only indoor seating but the garage door is open so it's aired out. They also have board games for you to play. And 2 pin balls arcade game, but costs money. read more

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I am living for laughing monk hazys these days. Can you please open up shop in Glen Park? We have so many empty retail spaces and we would love to have you. If you're a hazy drinker, give laughing monk a try for sure! read more

One of the best breweries in the city. It's rare to find a place with great Belgians, but that is a good chunk of their menu. The space is comfortable, if a bit tricky to get to without a car. Bartenders are friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend a visit if you're sick of the same old IPA scene. read more

Chill place to grab good beer and hang out! Went on a Friday early evening and it wasn't too crowded. Easily got a table, but still enough ppl to feel lively. Played a board game, pet some dogs, and parking is easy! They also open a big door up so there's nice fresh air on nice days read more

Came here on spur of the moment! Large space. Great vibes! They had a wonderful selection of beers. I had the tripel (love me a good Belgian). We played cards against humanity. Overall great experience and the individual working the taps was fantastic! Will definitely be back! read more

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This place is cute & cozy and very dog friendly! Me and my husband went to grab a beer in a rainy day and the inside was so warm and we nice being inside of this brewery. The servers were nice and they also had many board games. Some people grabbed food from outside and had it with beers from here, and some people ordered food from the vendor (it was nacho when we were there). The tables are long and it seemed like people really do enjoy the board games here. This place is good for big groups of friends and family. The beer I had was nitro coffee n cream and it was good! I was craving for both coffee and beer so it was perfect for me. Very creamy like coffee but taste like a good beer too. read more

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One of the best brews in the bay! Laughing monk knows beer! Taproom is nice and chill with many board games and books available. Keep in mind that it is located in an industrial area, giving sketchy vibes but once you walk in it's all great and lively! read more

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On a really warm day in SF, I was really hoping to enjoy a beer outdoors, but it's tough to recommend this place. It's entirely not their fault, but a homeless woman living next door in a tent was having a breakdown. Throwing burning embers and glass on the street that of course flew into their patio. A strong smoke hung over the patio too. A customer was trying to work outside, but she kept having to dip inside to avoid distractions. The bartender was helpful and friendly, and the WiFi was good. I tried their wheat beer, Irreverent Wit, and it was good. I settled on Holy Ghost, but I regret not getting the wheat. I wish I could have tried it first. My beer was a bit funkier than I wanted. The cops just showed up, so that's good, but it's kinda too late to salvage my experience. I'm not finishing my beer, and I don't expect to be back. It's not their fault, but I still had a pretty crummy experience. read more

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Great vibes, better beers, and even trivia every once and a while. What more could you ask for in a brewery?? The beers were so good and the logo on the shirts satisfying enough for me to even snag a Tee to bring back home with me to DC. An ideal spot to stop if you have a bit of extra time in your way to the airport! read more

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LOVE these Beers - many are Brother Andrew, Brother Peter, Sister Mary Elephant - they even have one named Brother Cheech which emphasizes certain terpene's - so much flavor. Hit this place on a Friday night with a good friend, it's huge, it's way back in Dog Patch or maybe further out near the 101 and 280 cross. So they do this weird thing on Fridays where people that cannot sing get up and scream the words to songs that go across the screen so you know what you're singing. Thing is I knew a few of these songs and the rhythm is surprisingly off - probably because they go across the screen wrong. Oh and maybe someone tells them to yell it so the people in the back streets or is it back seats can hear them?? Great Beer - avoid the Joker Festival unless you have a hard time hearing. read more

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Great place with good beer and fine food and great servers and bartenders shout outs to Walter, Lindsey, Everett, Jaunito read more

Finally got to visit the brewery in person after years of drinking their beer. My fiance loves their IPAs and have bought their beers from Total Wine a few times. It's located south of Dog Patch, pretty close to San Bruno border. There's a bunch of parking available for free and outdoor seating provided. There were a few small tables open so we got one quickly without waiting. It's out in the sun so bring sunblock! It's also dog friendly - we were able to bring our friend's dog for the fun. The weekend we were there, a bbq food truck Fire 2 Smoke was there so we ordered brisket, beans, and forgot what else. Service was super friendly, The worker struck up a kindly conversation with us and had us seated pretty quickly. There's a QR code on the table so you place your order via phone and they bring out the beers. We got our beers in less than 5 minutes and the pricing was standard. I tried the Hermana Dolores IPA w/ Peach and Nectarine which was really good - light flavors of peach and nectarine. Not too hoppy, and finished my beer rather quickly. We tried their Belgian style blondes and Kolsch ale. We stuck around for a second round where I got the chance to try the pretty strong coffee beer (forgot the name). My friend and fiance really loved the taste of it. Overall it's a great brewery in the city if you're looking for something more relaxed away from the busy city with great selection of beers. read more

This place is great! The beers are delicious, the location is great (right on the way into SF from the south bay) with ample parking, the servers are informative, and the vibe is cool. They have tons of board games to play, too! The only bummer was spending $30 on two crappy hot dogs from their outdoor vendor. read more

We wanted to have a team lunch for about 30 people. Our hotel was pretty much across the street and we were told that they could only put everything on 1 check. Unfortunatley that was not an option for us. So we said we can all just sit at our own tables so at least we can eat. They said no. Keep in mind it was 2pm on a Monday and the place was empty. Not only did they lose our business but also the business of 5 other teams that wanted to do the same thing throughout the next week. for managment. read more

Cute brewery with a bunch of board games. I REALLY enjoyed my sour beer and tasting the IPAs read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Classic craft brewery right off 3rd street. Expect all varieties, sours to hazies, they have a wonderful Trippel, complex and delicious. Cans togo, Trivia night on Tuesdays, not many reasons not to try. read more

Love the location and the beer is great! We found this place online and loved the name of the brewery so we knew we had to stop by. The gal behind the bar was super friendly and took the time to make us feel welcome. Their Hazy was floral and hoppy and their Westcoast style IPA was crisp, hoppy, and refreshing. They have a lot of board games so come thirsty and ready to play a game. FYI this place is next door to Seven Stills, a brewery and whiskey distillery. PARKING was plentiful when we visited. We parked right in front of the brewery. read more

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Laughing Monk is seriously an underrated brewing company. I personally think flights are the best choice when you're presented with new options. It was also reasonably priced with the added bonus of the Yelp check-in offer. Sainted Ladies Strawberry Milkshake IPA was the alcoholic beverage the little kid in me would approve of; berries and lactose worked well together. Father Crilly Nitro was so smooth it's something you wish Starbucks could serve you through the drive-thru. Evening Vespers was a great, classic Belgian Dubbel. Plenty of seating and board games! They also project movies. Food trucks on site *times and dates may vary. read more

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A friend invited me to visit Laughing Monk Brewing the same day the Dry Rub Republic BBQ pop-up was taking place. The venue seems pretty out of no-where, but the space itself is nice and has plenty of space. Huge window, so bring a warm coat or something in case you're seated closer to it. It happened to be a Tuesday which is Trivia Night so be aware that there will be reserved tables for 7pm. I got some kind of Hazy IPA and enjoyed it. I picked up a BBQ plate and brought it back indoors. Everything was really great! Overall, great experience. I'd love to join in on Trivia Night next time! read more