Fieldwork is a place I've walked past several times near Peet's Coffee, but I never stopped in…read morebecause I wasn't planning to sit and have a drink. I didn't realize they offer single cans to go, which is a great option--you don't have to commit to a six-pack. You can try individual beers, plus non-alcoholic drinks, and sodas. The staff was very friendly, and I ended up picking up five different cans to sample. Everything I tried was excellent. The beer stood out as especially fresh--you can immediately see it in the pour with a tall, foamy head. It made me realize how worthwhile it is to buy directly from a local brewery like this. The beer is brewed in Berkeley and feels noticeably fresher than what you often get from stores, where even a full six-pack can sometimes taste flat or stale. I've also stopped ordering beer at many restaurants for the same reason--too often it's expensive and not at its best. This place is a keeper for me, and I'll definitely be back.

Great brewery with a very wide selection of beers. I got 2 full flights with all kinds of Hazy and…read moreWest Coast IPAs. Most of them were great! They have plenty of seating with some near fire pits, and they have some games to play. Their patio is dog friendly! Very friendly service. Great scenery. Awesome vibes!

Placing the online order was a breeze. Everything was easily customizable through their site and…read morepickup approximation was available to follow. On a Sunday evening, pickup was insane. The streets of Alvarado and surrounding were packed with cars and people. We circled the blocks surrounding a couple of times before double parking a block away from the brewery. My little person was with me on this mission. Upon entering the brewery, the hostess had a line of five groups in front of us being put on a waiting list to be seated. Inside, every seat and stool was occupied. The tables and seating were compact with enough aisle space to allow servers through to deliver orders. When it was our turn, I provided my name for pickup. We were instructed to get our order from the beer garden. Location of the beer garden, in the rear of the overpacked aisles we had to beeline through. The interior of this location spans vastly which is great for customer seating and lessening wait times, yet sucks for those needing to retrieve their pickup. When we finally made it to the rear, our order was ready to go. I signed the receipt and was off. The food itself was prepared exceptionally well, extremely flavorful with high quality ingredients and nothing but compliments from each of us - three in total. Our daughter killed every slice of her pizza minus one, husband devoured his and I had a few slices remaining that I ate for breakfast cold. The cheesy crust was a beautiful crunchy addition texturally and flavor wise; however, cold it was hard to bite through as easy. Would we return, definitely. We will do a one person hop out and grab the food while the other circles. Lucky there were no cops out towing - I was in the red for a minute waiting to pickup.

Alvarado Street Brewing Company was recommended to us by a bartender in Big Sur. He told us it's…read moreone of his favorite places to hang out, grab some food, and watch sports when he's not working. That sounded like a pretty good recommendation, so we gave it a try. Glad we did. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was perfect for watching baseball or just relaxing over a meal and a beer. It has the casual feel of a sports bar, but definitely a step up from the average one. Great food, good energy, plenty of TVs, and a comfortable atmosphere. We'd definitely go back.

Every Monterey Trip Starts Here…read more I've been making the drive from San Francisco to Monterey for years, and this has become my traditional first stop before heading into town. Instead of rushing straight to Cannery Row or 17-Mile Drive, I like to slow down, grab a pint, relax for an hour, and then continue the trip. It honestly puts me in vacation mode. If you're an IPA lover, Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot is paradise. California has hundreds of craft breweries, and I've visited quite a few over the years. In my opinion, Dust Bowl deserves to be mentioned among the better IPA breweries in the state. What impresses me most isn't just that their beers are bitter. A lot of breweries chase high IBU numbers and end up producing beers that are simply harsh. Dust Bowl understands balance. Their stronger draft IPAs are incredibly layered. One sip starts with bright citrus, then shifts into tropical fruit, grapefruit, pine, resin, floral hops, and sometimes even hints of stone fruit. As the beer slowly warms up, the aroma and flavor continue to evolve. It's almost like drinking a well-crafted fruit blend--except everything comes naturally from the hops. That's what makes great West Coast IPA so enjoyable. Whenever they have one of their high-alcohol, high-IBU specialty IPAs on draft, I order it without hesitation. Those beers alone are worth stopping for. Honestly, if you're serious about IPA, don't just order one pint. Try several different drafts. You'll understand why people keep coming back. The nice surprise is that the rest of their beer lineup is also excellent. Whether you enjoy lagers, pale ales, porters, stouts, or seasonal releases, everything I've tried has been well made and consistently enjoyable. Another thing I appreciate is that this place never feels like a tourist trap. Considering you're in Monterey, the prices are very fair. The beer quality easily justifies what you pay, and the portions are generous. It's simply honest craft beer served by people who clearly care about what they're brewing. The food isn't trying to be fine dining, and that's perfectly okay. It's good, straightforward brewery food that pairs well with beer. Burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and snacks are exactly what I want while enjoying a couple of pints. The staff has always been friendly every time I've visited. Even when they're busy, they're welcoming, patient, and happy to answer questions or recommend beers if you're unsure what to order. Great service always makes good beer taste even better. For me, Dust Bowl Brewing has become part of every Monterey trip. If you love craft beer, especially West Coast IPA, this place shouldn't just be on your list--it should be one of your destinations. There are plenty of breweries in California. There are plenty of places to drink beer. But if you're an IPA enthusiast like I am, Dust Bowl Brewing is one of those places that reminds you why California became one of the world's great craft beer capitals. Every trip to Monterey starts here. And I can't imagine starting it anywhere else.

Peach, Love, and Hazy. It's probably only been twice so far but I think I'm guilty of picking up a…read moresix-pack of this whenever I drive by. Big parking lot, nice open bar with plenty of place to sit, chill, and hang out on a nice sunny day. Servers are great and kind. Now that the weather is warming up, I might make a trip out to replay this experience and pick up Revival ice cream nearby to bring back home.

My go-to spot for drinks! I'm usually in here to study for school with a nice beer…read more A good variety of beer to choose from and their listing updates very frequently. If you don't want anything from tap and/or want a beer to go for home, they have a refrigerated section that you can choose from. They have food vendors almost every day of the week. They also host trivia every Wednesday. A majority of the festivals and events that happen in Seaside & Sand City, Post No Bills is usually at the center of it all!!

in town to visit friends and get a new tattoo. Post No Bills Craft Beer House is a must for me. Add…read moreto that sunshine and blue skies and you cannot lose. I had a flight of four tasty brews. And here is the rundown- *Passion Fruit, Other Fruit, 5.8% ABV 10/10, Delicious! *Faction Red-Red Ale, 5.8% ABV 8/10, Slightly bitter upon first sip but smoother as you drink more. *Lager from Occidental 4.2% 10/10 Super light and fresh and refreshing. Also, fun! *Funky Foeder Cherry Sour Ale from Russian River. 7% ABV If you are not a sour fan you may not like this one. But I personally loved it! Next I enjoyed a half serve of Hazed and Confused IPA Hazy out of Paso Robles. 6% ABV. 10/10 Delicious. Originally I was hoping to find Socks and Sandals from Humble Sea but the server said they have a hard time keeping that in stock and recommended this one. 100% reminded me of that flavor. Plenty of cans to choose from and a food truck showing up as I was leaving. Loads of parking here too. Highly recommend having a DD or of course NOT driving after coming here. I suggest a walk around the neighborhood and enjoying all the murals. Enjoy life and drink good beer. Cheers! SYOY!

Happy Hour Review Only (particularly for watching a sports game). I was in the area and found this…read moreplace while searching for a happy hour that had lots of tv screens to watch the World Cup game (US vs Bosnia and Herzegovina). We lined up right when they opened and got a booth table (there are tons of tvs at almost every angle so most, if not all the seats have a view). The food wasn't anything special but I was super impressed at the prices and variety offered during happy hour. It's getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a decently priced happy hour that doesn't just have $10 truffle fries as their "happy hour." We ordered a bunch of the food items but the Wings were my favorite (4 wings with celery, carrots for $5), while the Eggplant Bites were my least favorite. I love eggplant but this was way too sweet and all the different flavors were quite weird.

I would give 5 stars to the staff, they were amazing…read more The decor reminds you of a 90's Bakers Square with a bar. Food was mixed. Tomato soup and grilled cheese were both delicious a 4.5! Tacos tasty 3.75 but the deep dish pizza was inedible. Disappointing. It was gooey in the middle (not cooked through and the cheese just pooled along with grease). Not sure I would go back.

A long time dive bar in the heart of downtown Monterey. There a lot of regulars here during the…read moreday and it is super lively at night with locals and tourists alike. Service at the bar is general pretty good during the day but be patient in the evening and on weekends. No food at this location but drink up. Close to downtown Monterey and hotels. Come see where the action is in Monterey.

Well it's been a few months and i was there on a Friday, got sat at the bar next to a local and…read moreregular. I was treated well at the beginning as I slowed my drinking while waiting for a friend who got caught in an accident south of San Jose on the101 the bartender got hostile when I stopped ordering drinks while waiting for a friend. I ended up leaving after being threatened to be removed because I was taking up a seat that was needed! So I've never been back. We've now spent the last year in Monterey with six coworkers working 6 10 hours days drinking after work and spending the time with in walking distance at a hotel that walking distance. I do not recommend the hot headed bartender asking people to leave! Fuck that place.

Such a nice place to relax and enjoy drinks and a meal. When…read moremy family and I walked into the restaurant it looked empty. Not very many people were there. That changed very fast! I guess we happened to arrive before the brunch rush. It got packed and stayed that way. We chose to sit inside. The place was decorated nice and the music was great. Our server was Laurie. She was so sweet and she made us feel very welcome and so friendly. We chose the bottomless mimosas and three different brunch options. The food was amazing and what we really liked was that unlike some places, when they say bottomless they mean it. Laurie checked on us often which was much appreciated. There were also two Hispanic ladies who were at the front. They were always smiling, sitting customers, cleaning off tables, and offering condiments. This is a team effort that was well appreciated and Noticed!! Well Done! When we come back into Monterey we will definitely be back!!

So to start, the service was okay. The servers were kind but took a bit long to take out order and…read moreto check on us for just even a glass of water. My main issue was the food. We paid $30 for a pizza that was not cooked alll the way. As you can see in the pictures, the cheese was entirely unmelted. The other toppings were thick slices of cold tomatoes and thick cold mushrooms and uncooked chunks of sausage. On top of that it took about 20 minutes for our food to even come out when it was pretty much dead there. The wings were delicious though. The ambience was good wouldn't eat here again especially for the price.

Three of us stopped by here on 3/8/26 during a road trip…read more It's everything one would expect out of a British-themed pub. It had good beer, character, and friendly bartenders. It reminded me of a couple of Irish pubs in and around Bedford and Boston, Massachusetts.

We couldn't decide on what to have for dinner after a long day of meetings and decided to swing by…read morethis pub near our hotel. It was very busy but we were able to get seating for 6 last minute. I ordered the Mule and it was great! I also ordered fish and chips! I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting this much food but no regrets as I was starving. I did appreciate that they had a kids menu and while the pizza wasn't much to write home about (definitely frozen pizza), my kiddo enjoyed it nonetheless.

We had such a great lunch today! We were there with two 5-year-olds, a 1-year-old, and two adults,…read moreand everyone had a wonderful time. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. She brought crayons and paper for the girls right away, which was such a nice touch and kept them happily entertained. The food was really good, and they had some great options for the kids, including chicken nuggets and fries. The atmosphere was great and felt very welcoming, even with three little kids in tow. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel really comfortable. We also got to meet the owner, who was incredibly nice and welcoming. It was just an all-around great experience. We'll definitely be back and are already looking forward to our next visit!

Food was AMAZING so authentic ! This is our new favorite sport when we come to Monterey ! Great…read moreservice from Ignacio as well as Estephani ! Great food and we've tried multiple things on the menu, from Camadones Diabla being one of the best we've had as well as great molcajetes ! We'll definitely be back

This place is a fantastic Irish pub/ hidden gym that only the locals know about. It's also right…read morebehind the Carmel mission Inn and on Highway one so it's easy to get to. It also has one of the best selections for Irish whiskey. It also has outstanding pub food. The hamburger, fried chicken sandwich, and Guinness ribs are my favorite. I think the best times to go there or happy hour and after dinner and you usually are guaranteed to get a spot at the bar. Perfect for groups and party, especially with outdoor seating. Add a chance to meet the owner Brent today and he took me through some of the recent renovations. Super clean all of the staff is very friendly. 6 Stars.

Beautiful Carmel night was highlighted by finding this gem. We sat outside up high in the…read moreprotected high glass wall balcony. So well taken care of , clean and had the college game on. Inside a man was playing the guitar. So good. Our waiter was friendly , attentive and courteous. We ordered drinks and dinner. Everything was served was as it should be. Cold drinks , warm meal , attentiveness and with a smile. How refreshing to have such great service and good food. We will be back. 10/10. Bonus was our teens actually came out with us tonight last minute and we all had a great family night. Thanks !