My review is for two reasons: 1. I visited with my Dad because he loves beer (and he loved the IPA - cannot recall the specific one - on a late afternoon when I had some work to do. It was so nice to sit on their beautiful patio and enjoy a beer while finishing some work for the day. 2. They made a gift card donation to California Bully Rescue that I had reached out to them as a request for an auction. Most establishments ignored my outreach and I was really grateful for their contribution and acknowledgement. We will definitely be back. read more

Given I was here on a date in the evening time on a Friday, I was not impressed. Way too many kids running around. This seemed like a spot where parents take their kids and don't attend to them very well. But I can't blame the establishment for that, I was more annoyed at my date for picking this spot. That and well he didn't ask if I drank beer, which I don't! That and they don't serve any food here outside of the food truck. So as a date spot, I do not recommend. read more

I've walked past this place so many times and always noticed the rotating lineup of food truck vendors. I love that every day brings a new vendor to try and support. I've been coming here with my coworkers on Wednesdays for trivia night, and the taco truck is always a hit!!! Especially because they offer vegan options for my coworkers. Their beer selection is also fantastic. I've tried several, and the bartenders really know their craft. They always help you find something you'll enjoy. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for your fur buddies, and you're even allowed to bring your own food if you want. I highly recommend this place for good times, great vibes, and plenty of variety. read more

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I can't believe that I walked past this place multiple times and never acknowledged that it was a brewery. This brewery is definitely a hidden gem just down the street from Todos Santos Park. We were here on a Wednesday evening for the Home Alone Trivia night and it was so fun! There was a taco truck outside and I ordered a plate from La Kura who brought the food to our table. Their food was delicious by the way. Side Gate has different food trucks every night so there's a chance that La Kura may not be there on the day you go. But I think they are there on Wednesdays. Anyway, Side Gate is awesome. It's very spacious inside and outside, and the staff is super friendly. We enjoyed our time there and can't wait to come back for another trivia night. read more

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This gem is located on the corner of the street that literally has a Side Gate you can enter through. They had a food truck outside, not sure if they are featuring deferent food vendors or if this is their own, but it's always nice when there's food options. Service was quick and easy, super casual and ordered from the counter. They have an apple amount of seating indoors and out. We chose this place to enjoy a drink since it was beautiful out. Definitely would come back read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - West Coast IPA and white gummy seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

Love this spot! It within walking distance of todos santos park and they have delicious beer and usually have a good food truck outside for some good snacks when I went we got a flight of beers and some tacos from a food truck called La Kura. Everything was delicious! We sat outside and there are areas with fire pits to keep you warm . Our server was so nice and would come by regularly to make sure everything was going well. read more

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My Mom loves it here. It's a short walk from Concord Bart station , just outside of Todos Santos Plaza. It's not uncommon for a food truck to pull into their parking lot or for a bit of live music to be in the mix. The staff are very knowledgeable about beer itself and their offerings. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and a loyalty program. We enjoyed IPAs and a lil Uno on a weekday afternoon on their patio and couldn't have had a better time. Cheers, The Happy Hour Huntress read more

Love visiting this brewery! Came here to meet a friend and, as always, it feels so welcoming. Great beer on tap and great service! read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Hopside Down - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

This brewery is right in the heart of a shopping area. Come by and enjoy a nice cold beer in tap, enjoy their games nights and occasional special events. When the food truck is around, get a bite while sipping on a cold one or bring your own food from the many dining locations just a walk down the street. The service is amazing and Carlo is awesome. The brewing has an upstairs and outside sitting area under some lovely trees. You won't regret your choice of brewery. read more

I have been going to Wednesday night trivia for over a year now and have greatly enjoyed my time here. It's a great place to gather with friends for a drink, games and a few laughs. Staff is always friendly and welcoming (shoutout to Carlo) Food is readily available around the brewery and they have one of their weekly rotating food trucks right outside. read more

There's a fantastic brewery in central Concord, conveniently located near a variety of restaurants. You can bring in food from outside, and there's always a food truck offering diverse cuisines. The outdoor patio is spacious and inviting, with multiple seating options, including patio chairs and tall bar tables. Inside, there are two levels of seating, providing plenty of room to relax. Most of their beers are brewed in-house, ensuring freshness and quality. The staff is friendly, courteous, and welcoming, adding to the inviting atmosphere. It's a highly family-friendly and dog-friendly spot, making it a great place to enjoy a pint or two for all who are of legal drinking age. read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Sucker for Succulents IPA - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

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Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden was such a fun place to hang out with friends. They have plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. There were also plenty of shade to get out of the Concord sun, however, keep in mind that it does still stay fairly hot both indoors and outdoors. They also had plenty of board games to play while enjoying your beer. The only downside is that it is located in Todos Santos and the parking lot is pretty small. read more

I moved to Contra Costa county in late 2023. I started going to Side Gate Brewery while living in Oakland. The beers are brewed in vats not far from the inside seating. The brewmaster is always coming up with new brews. If you don't like one style you will like another. If you don't drink they have non-alcoholic beverages too. A winning combination is the daily food trucks in the parking lot. This allows lingering with friends and perhaps having that second beer. read more

Side Gate is a nice little brewery tucked off to the side of Todos Santos plaza. They have a very small parking lot but if you're willing to walk, there is street parking and parking garages only blocks away. No on-site food but they have food trucks practically daily which they post online, so you'll know who's coming. There was only one beertender on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed. Thankfully she was very efficient and the wait wasn't long. I will say they need space heaters out in the patio as it was very chilly when we visited and there was no seating indoors. So be prepared during these cooler months in case you get stuck outside. read more

Came here first time the Friday on way home Brentwood pickup to go. Hard craving craft beers been awhile break off from scene. Staff super nice baseball cap blonde mustache forgot his name . Beers are super fresh tasty . Coming from the biggest OG beer snob too definitely will be my pit stop pickup on way home every Friday to freshies cheers! Awesome lounge is awesome kids friendly read more

This is a very fun spot to hang out grab some drinks and food! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a backyard vibe decoration. Extremely friendly bartender who assisted us with grabbing flights and flavored seltzers. They have a food truck that shows up at 12pm (check their website for their rotating food truck vendors). They have a handful of games and it is very clean. Only downside for me is that the handful of beers they do have none that wowed me. With that said I would come back again just for the great location. read more

Super friendly staff, fantastic beer options, local hangout, great seating options and selection of bar games and dog friendly! Love their rotating food trucks and different events! Will be back for sure! read more

Such a great spot! We are always looking for a casual place to hang out outdoors that is also gated so the kids can't escape. Love that we get to add Side Gate to the rotation. Beers are great, staff is kind, they have pop up food options, trivia, etc. Really well thought out concept. Excited to come back! read more

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We really love the variety of local breweries and tap rooms there are to explore so close to home. Side Gate is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The remodel of the place really opened up the building, with high ceilings, upstairs seating and large glass garage door style doors that open up to the wonderful patio. Lots of seating inside and out. They have a good beer selection and offer beer flights too. There is often a food truck in the parking lot, snacks for sale at the bar and I'm pretty sure you can bring food with you. Great beer and seltzers, friendly staff and close to home perfect!! read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Beer flight!!!! - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

I've been coming here for a couple of years. Beers here are fresh and a wide selection. staff are much friendlier than breweries at walnut creek. the inside seating is heated on cold days unlike other breweries. I love the rotating food trucks too. my favorite is the indonesian food truck. their Roti are amazing pairing with beer. read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Food from Cocina Danzon truck. - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

Apparently this isn't a brewery it's a daycare with beer. The beer is great but they let toddlers run around and scream all day.

Sidegate Brewery is hands down one of my favorite local spots in Concord! The beer here is next level--great selection, excellent brewing, and something for every beer enthusiast to enjoy. The owners are fantastic people who are passionate about what they do and it shows. They've been incredibly welcoming, even letting us film our beer podcast, Hops and Houses, here several times. They even gave us the opportunity to do a pre-grand opening podcast and tour, which was such a cool experience. (Find it on YT) Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just looking for a fun, laid-back spot to hang out, Sidegate Brewery is a must-visit. Amazing beer, great vibe, and outstanding people--what more could you ask for? Bonus - incredible Mexican food truck out there most days. Owner is Robert, give it a try! read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Bar - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

I had a flight of their beers. While everything tasted alright, I think I might have missed out on their best sellers. The additional seating upstairs is a nice touch, and they have a lot of board games available for customers to play. It's a really family and pet-friendly place to hang out, which is great. read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

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Sat at the bar and was told five minutes later to move over because the center of the bar was a path through lane to take orders and hand out drinks. Mind you this was my first time in this establishment and sat where the chair was already with no one else at the bar. Due to the lack of food, the server telling me to move, and demand of closing or keeping open my tab I think this place is not so much for me. Miss going to grant street pub back in the day and ordering pizza and watching sports. read more

Really bad service on 12/29/25 my fiancé and I showed up to have a beer we showed up at 9:25. The girl at the bar said that she had already had called last call for alcohol and that we can only purchase one more beer. Meanwhile she had her friends over and there were still poor Beer left and right another customer showed up by 945 and she sent them to a different Brewery definitely not a great experience. mind you with the brewery close at 10. read more

Thank you Gina for another great Yelp event. This Side Gate Brewery is a hidden gem. All of the beers were excellent. They were light, crisp and flavorful. They did a great job with matching up the food with the beers. The service was fantastic and definitely quick. The atmosphere was great and the live music (Hazy Operation) was on point. This is a great place to go and hangout. read more

A Groupon deal brought us in for the first time! Cool environment. We liked their 'On the fence' IPA! Planning to go back for Octoberfest ! read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - IPA flight - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

Side gate Brewery is a winner ! I moved from SF and was looking for a friendly brewery that had good beer and friendly staff. I found it. The owners Kevin and Paul take the time making a good product. Seems like there is always something new to try. Plus are always happy to answer questions regarding beer production. Food trucks are pretty solid. They do not have a kitchen. Garden area is huge and comfortable on a sunny day. They have a upstairs area for parties. To be honest I never go up there. But its nice. Big shout out to the staff. I always feel so welcome. Keep up the good work ! Cheers : ) read more

If you're looking for a place to enjoy great beer and questionable life choices, Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden is the spot! I stumbled in here (literally) and was greeted with the best kind of welcome--a cold pint and a warm smile. The beer selection is so good, even my indecisive friend finally made a decision... after 20 minutes. The beer garden is a paradise for anyone who loves sipping craft brews under the open sky while pretending to understand the difference between hops and barley. read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

This is a little gem of a place. Unless you're specifically looking for the place, I can see where it might be easy to miss. Which is actually a good thing. It's hidden by some trees and a side gate. Get it? Get it? Service with a smile here, and they have tons of beers on top. I like to try new beers, and some were excellent. Most of the IPAs are delicious but I usually go for the good times with friends and coworkers. I forgot if there's food here, but even if they did, it's not a big part of their service. Great vibe. Great space. Definitely will visit this place many times over. read more

Sour beer, outside seating (and inside), people also brought their own food. Large tables for big groups

The food was okay, the wings had good flavor, but the pizza was nothing special. The light lager tasted a bit like piss. The atmosphere is nice, lights, tables, etc are comfortable. The clientele is mostly late 30s to early 40s. Okay place to sit outside and have a beer, but it's not my favorite beer garden read more

Great neighborhood brewery! Had live music when we went, check out their Instagram or website! Lots of street parking, near downtown Concord and walkable to restaurants or the main downtown square. Ample seating outside, inside and upstairs. Bathrooms both upstairs and downstairs. Games for play, family friendly. Bartenders were upbeat and quick to serve and make suggestions. All the beers were tasty but they do great hazy beers! I enjoyed both Hazys but my preferred was the On the Fence. Milk stout was pretty tasty too! The fruited sour wasn't too tart and fruit forward though so maybe skip that if you're used to more fruity and super sour beers from Rare Barrel or Fieldwork. read more

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So this is a cute little hole in the wall establishment. Super cute place. Friendly bartenders. A 4x4 flight is 4 oz of 4 different beers. They do have a lot of beers on tap. Mostly IPA's but they do have the lighter beers too. The bathrooms were very clean!! Definitely a plus!! There's plenty of seating inside and outside!! Overall I would come back and bring friends. There's food trucks outside. Great place to come and hang out. Kid friendly Pet friendly Everyone friendly There's even games to play. read more

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Great selection of beer, a nice open outdoor patio, a friendly staff and large parking lot! Looking for your new favorite brewery and beer garden? Look no further! Friends don't knock here ... that's the slogan. The interior is nicely appointed. Starting with a large wooden bar, plenty of tables downstairs for medium to large parties, stainless steel vats with beer brewing case an upper seating area with art on display that provide a slightly more exclusive seating area. Don't forget your growlers, the beer is great to go too! read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

"Creative Brewery + Art Gallery!" Yes--You heard that right; it's not just a brewery and taproom-- it's an art gallery! Of course, before I begin my art tour, I had to get my brew. They have about a dozen beers on tap and I selected a light pilsner. Just what the doctor ordered! Here's a secret: Go upstairs to the room called The Loft. The nice folks here at Side Gate allow local artists to display their art for free! I had a chance to talk to one of the managers, Andy, who gave me a tour of their brewing facility and explained the history of this business. He explained that the city of Concord wants to make Concord a beer mecca, and they have a lot of beer connoisseurs on the city council. They have a spotless brewing area just off the dining room. If you're really nice, they'll let you go in and take a look. But most of all, don't miss the "Loft" upstairs. That's where they have the artwork. After you check out the art, go outside and visit the garden area. This is definitely one of the nicest breweries I have visited in recent days. A lot of creativity has gone into creating this warm, inviting environment. Congratulations for getting off to such a fantastic start! And thank you for being such a wonderful asset to this great town. read more

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Well, that was a hoot! I was forced - forced, I tell you!!! - to go to Side Gate. First thing, good parking. Secondly, a completely remodeled seating area, long bar, and patio area. Thirdly, over a dozen of their own beers being served. The thing after Thirdly, friendly/knowledgeable staff. And, lastly, the beer was tasty... The food truck, as food trucks tend to, had a selection of entertaining food (had curry nachos, which were surprisingly good). Oh, my significantly better half (who hates beer, go figure) was entertained by the seltzers or ciders (honestly, she was happy and it wasn't beer, so I was being an idiot not paying attention). Good place. Suggest you go now. read more

Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden - A shot of the taps... - Breweries Near Me - Concord, California

We came for their Oktoberfest event and had a great time! The space is not huge, but there's still a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. They had a food truck and a band and some craft booths. They had like 5 German style beers on tap and all 4 we tried were great! The hefe, dark lager, helles, and festbier were all excellent! The staff were friendly and the vibe was great. We'll definitely come back here to try more of their beer (and maybe do trivia!). read more

Ambiance is perfect and THE BEST BEERTENDER around will follow Carlo where ever he goes. Great vibes as always.

Great beer selection and really enjoy the ambiance of this place. They have a really nice outdoor seating area and the food trucks they have are always delicious. read more