A lifetime ago, I grew up in Vacaville. I was more than familiar with the bland banality & comfortable boredom of the town. Which was why when craft beer boomed everywhere else, I wasn't at all surprised that it was largely absent from Vacaville. & that is also why Solano Brewing Company was such a pleasant discovery for me. On a visit back to the area, a friend I used to homebrew with for years introduced me to an actual craft brewery with, technically, a Vacaville address. While it's a good distance outside of town, it's still close enough to be someplace to go around Vacaville that's more interesting than the town's repetitive corporate chain dining & big box retail. It's a great spot to grab some quality brews. There's plenty of parking. There's inviting spaces, both indoor & outdoor, for sitting & relaxing a while. The outdoor area is quite expansive. The service has been friendly & welcoming. & yeah, I like the beers. For me, Solano Brewing Company is 1 of the better breweries in the Vacaville/ Dixon/ Davis region. So if you're in, around, or near Vacaville looking for a day/ night out to chill & maybe have a beer, consider Solano Brewing Company as an alternative to the ho-hum humdrum predictable complacency of the town's many name recognition chain brands. Whenever I'm back around these parts, I'll likely be back read more

Late bloomer here in regard to going to Solano Brewing Company (SBC). I know it's been open for more than a few years now, but I just started going to it this past January. I now have so much fun there, I have begun to go at least once a week. First off, the staff is wonderful. I don't know everyone's names, but they are always happy and helpful. Any questions regarding any of the beers or anything else for that matter are promptly answered. If its beer related and you just aren't sure, they happily offer a taster. I find almost all the beers delightful. There's been a few duds, but I like that they are always trying new things. The menu has some consistent favorites, but you'll see new items fairly consistently. I especially enjoy "Hazy on the 80" and the "Scottie Rippen". Inside seating is somewhat limited but it's cozy and there are seats at the bar as well. Outside seating is plentiful and awesome on a beautiful day. Plenty of covered areas as well for the not so pleasant days. Kids and pets are very welcome. There's a playground and grassy area. It's also spacious enough if you just want to be around other adults and not be bothered by all that type of hoopla. There is a rotating carousel of food trucks and live music. Best to check their website calendar to see who is there and when. Plenty of great trucks and wonderful bands from what I've seen thus far. There are also themed events ranging from cornhole tournaments to music bingo. So don't be like me and sit around for years before going. Get off your culo and meet the gang out there. You'll be sure to have a great time! read more

Yesterday was my first visit to SBC. I liked their variety of their beers, 14. SBC has a smaller indoor pub with a HUGE outdoor patio and interestingly, beyond the patio, a good-sized kids playground. We were there on Friday afternoon and there were lots of young parents on the patio watching the kinders playing on the playground equipment. SBC has a nice wholesome vide. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. SBC doesn't serve food, but there was a food truck there. I assume that they have one when they are open Th-Su. read more

Great atmosphere! Good beer and nice crew. We will be going back soon and enjoying live music and a food truck!

Nice venue, great place to take the grand kids, yet small enough to keep that home town feeling. The food trucks vary, so you are getting a variety of different cuisines. They have a nice taproom and a facility for larger private parties. read more

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Hosted an event in the private tasting space. Was great for a private area where you can really celebrate together without worrying about not having enough space and still enjoy SBC delicious beers, the frozen lemonades are a hit with the kids too. We appreciated that tables and chairs included; they are picnic table styles with the benches attached, and speakers were there to be used with Bluetooth which was great we didn't have to lug ours from home. Would absolutely rent this space again. Plenty of room for dancing and eating. We were even able to bring in our own vender for food. read more

Awesome service. Staff very friendly and quick to serve. Be warned during the summer months....the amount of gnats outside. The company gives complimentary drink covers. Great brewery. 5 Stars. I enjoy thier Tigre Lagers read more

Excellent beer, reasonable prices, and a unique atmosphere I really enjoy. The Adirondack chairs are very comfortable. (I just wish they would always give me a glass, and not a horrible plastic cup.) read more

Solid local brewery right off I-80. Our experiences have always been positive. They have a pretty big space so we've never had an issue finding a place to sit. There's plenty of outdoor seating but we usually opt for a high top table inside. Service has always been friendly and attentive. They have offered us samples in the past when we're deciding between drink options. Laid back spot where you can enjoy a couple of cold ones and hangout with friends. Check out their website calendar for a heads up on which food truck is onsite if you plan on grabbing a bite while you're there. Good rotation of food options too! read more

We brought the family for a nice outing as I heard there was a play area for kids. The grounds are nice and well kept. My husband and I were able to sit and have a beer while they played. I had a Pilsner and he had a blonde and both were very good. Service was quick getting our beers. If this place had a kitchen, it would be five stars. They had a food truck, but the selection was small and the line was a bit long at times so we ended up leaving to go have lunch somewhere else. I'd like to be back a night that they have some music for sure. read more

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I'm not a big beer drinker but I'll sacrifice for the ambiance! The staff has been so friendly Everytime I've visited. They have slushies for kids and an amazing outdoor play area as well. I love this hidden gem! read more

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This a fantastic brewery even though they don't have a kitchen. Food trucks show up but that's a hit and miss. The playground for the kids is a nice touch. I think they just expanded their outdoor area, which turned out really nice. read more

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We came here on a Saturday evening as a spontaneous stop after dinner. It is 10 minutes away from our home. We were pleasantly surprised at the options for beverages, not just for the adults but also kids. Outdoor seating was great. There were many options to choose from. We sat around the fireplace. It wasn't on as it was a hot evening. I had their Island Times and my Hubby had the Hazy on the 80. I was actually surprised that I liked it. It was light but tasty. My husband enjoyed his too and ordered another glass. We came a little late for the food truck, but it's okay because we just got done with dinner. We just relaxed in their outdoor seating and just enjoyed watching the sky go through the transitions as the night sky came. Very relaxing place to come and hang out. We will definitely keep this place in mind for our get together with friends and family. read more

Love this brewery! Very cute indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area is huge! Tons of tables and places to sit. Great for families and large crowds. I love how family friendly this place is. Almost every table had kids from birth to school aged. We brought our toddler and it was such a nice outing. They usually have a food truck on site. I believe you can bring in outside food. The only downside is they didn't have any ciders to choose from. Other than that it's a great spot to hang out and meet people. The staff was very friendly and service was great read more

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Very cool spot they have outdoor seating with a nice fireplace. Several areas to hang out with large groups. I even saw people bring outside food. They do have indoor seating as well. Very nice ambience and chill. Service was great and the drinks were on point will definitely be back since especially it's right off the freeway! read more

On a drizzly grey day in December, a friend and I decided to treat our dogs with a walk in the Solano hills. After this damp and chilly activity, we treated ourselves to some very satisfying, delicious stouts beers at the new-to-us Solano Brewing located conveniently off I-80 and the Pritchard exit. They opened at noon this Saturday. Their tasting room was big and comfortably furnished. They even had a pretty Christmas tree to add to the festive spirit. At the bar, l saw that they had a golden stout and a hot Mexican chocolate stout on the menu. I sampled both,liked them both, but opted for the Mama Rosa Mex Chocolate stout. It's a nice problem to have to choose between two delicious beers. I don't get to do that often enough. The back patio is huge! The cover shelter is sturdy in the inclement weather we were experiencing. We were the first customers of the day, and one of the staff women came out and started up the beautiful long fire pit for us! Once it got going, it threw off quite a bit of warmth. The recliner Adirondack chairs were comfortable and the armrests were good surfaces to park glasses on. There were amenities there for our dogs, too! There was a little table with water bowls and treats so the pooches could be refreshed, too, with fresh water and a little dog biscuit. There were two food trucks parked in flat gravelly area of the parking lot: one serving cheese steak sandwiches and the other serving Mexican food. The two women staffers made the hospitable cozy visit very memorable. I am happy to discover such a pleasant brewery. I am a fan! read more

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Great beer!! BUT it's out in the middle of butphuk Egypt where you would NOT be surprised if you saw Trump and Confederate flags or dudes in White sheets everywhere. It's a very casual vibe and layout. They have great seating outside with a gas fire pit. The women working the bar are knowledgeable and uber cool. They DO NOT have food. Buuut there is a food truck outside that great. Yes, the Brewery allows you to bring the food inside. read more

We went for the first time on a Sunday and this place is amazing! They have an indoor tasting room with TV's and a cool ambiance and an outdoor area to hang out and relax. We got three different flights to try out all the beers and were not disappointed! Everything was delicious! Even beers we don't typically like were so good! We ended up getting food and relaxing for quite a while. We liked the Berry me in cheesecake (I normally don't like sours at all) and the Scottie Rippen. They had slushies for the kids and our son was so excited! The customer service was so good and the patrons were super cool as well! We will definitely be back! read more

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Good selection of beer and a lot of outdoor space. Would like to see more seating inside.

Stopped by yesterday to have a beer with friends. I really liked the hazy on the 80 that I actually ended up having 3 beers instead of one. When i walked in i was immediately helped with friendly service. The brewery was chill, clean, and a great spot to hangout. read more

Solano Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Vacaville, California

Stopped by this brewery with Seth and had a great experience overall. The vibe was relaxed, the beer selection was solid, and the staff really stood out.One thing that meant a lot -- I needed to use the bathroom after hours, and even though they were technically closed, they still took the time to help me out instead of turning me away. That kind of kindness and flexibility goes a long way. Really appreciate the hospitality. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

The service was very good a quiet place. The food was very delicious Recommended To have dinner here

We like coming here. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is comfortable, chill people nice seating great fireplace. And the playground for the kids is always a hit. Most of the food trucks they have come are delicious! read more

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A cool place not too far off the beaten path. Friendly staff and a great selection of beers to choose from. The inside is open with a tall ceiling, outside has plenty of covered seating. Seems they have a food truck out front fairly regularly. Prices were reasonable. They even have an outdoor play area to keep the little ones entertained. read more

Great people and great drinks. I come here time to time. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. Their beers on tap vary from light to stronger 8%+ beers. I ended up ordering their Mexican Hot Chocolate Beer (10%). Very delicious and very drinkable. Looking forward towards going back in the future to grab some of their beer. read more

Excellent venue. Relaxed atmosphere. Heaters outside are perfect for anytime of year. Service is great. Family friendly with food trucks.

Love this place. Great selection of beer that rotates, and we also love that it has a play structure for our kiddos. The food truck rotation is pretty good as well, but I'm more there for the vibe and the beer read more

A friend of mine invited me over to check this place out. I think it's a great place to gather with friends. Plenty of seating inside and out. We were there on a Saturday and they had a band playing outside with a couple of food trucks serving some good food. I believe it was a hot dog truck and a Greek food truck that were there. Both were good! Yes we tried food from both trucks. Great selection of beer as well! If you like beer then I'm sure you will find something here that you will enjoy. We tried all of their hazys, a few IPAs and their lighter beers too. All were good and easy to drink. Service was also awesome! The place was packed but our glasses never stayed empty for long. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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We were on Hwy 80 and traffic was slow so I checked Yelp for a bar or brewery in the area. This brewery popped up and it wasn't far off the freeway so we thought we would check it out. The place is on a large farm and had plenty of parking in front and back. The place was pretty busy when we arrived and packed with lots of families. Heard there was a large kids birthday party there. Lots of places for kids to play. There are plenty of tables (except when a big party is there). We found a couple towards the back away from the crowd. We had our dog and couldn't take him in the tasting room. So we ordered a flight to try their selection. We love sours and they had quite a few as well as other styles. The staff was friendly and quickly took orders. There was a food truck there but with the crowd the line was long so just ordered the beer. read more

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I was in Vacaville on Halloween and decided to go to Solano Brewing since the husband wanted to check them out. Unfortunately they were not open until 4pm according to their sign. Went to the outlets to waste time then went back. We were sitting in the parking lot until 4:15 and they were still not open. Someone came out of the building to the right side of entrance so I asked them if they were open today and was told NO. It really would have been nice if they put a sign on there door or put something on the telephone message machine so people were not wasting time waiting for them to open when they were not. Halloween isn't a holiday and it landed on a day they should have been open. Have some courtesy for our time also. Update - thank you for your response but when I'm on yelp looking for breweries in the area I would not have seen anything about you being closed on that day. Just in case this happens again a sign on the door would be helpful because most people aren't looking for "closed for the day" signs on an open gate. But will update to 3 stars from 1 for your response. If I am ever in the area again we will have to stop by and give a proper review. read more

Oktoberfest was a bust! The music was really bad in general but most especially bad being on Oktoberfest. The coke slushee machine was out and took 20 min yet charged full price. I think they could do better with seating options, and customer service. I probably won't be back. read more

Definitely a blip being established upon my radar nowadays when staying home has become the new "safe" thing to do. Let me be clear- home is still the best, but... The beer brewing aspect of this kitchen is great. Tons of varieties- you're bound to find one. If not, try a seltzer? I get that we're all still trying to play safe and assume that each and every one of your fellow patrons has a disease spread by exhalations so it's nice to be able to go outdoors (under an awning) and sit around a fire. Even if it's a propane/gas flame. Those are cleaner anyways. What brought me out here is a lobster food truck though. Brought my Mom out to enjoy a seafood sando and grabbed a pint (?) of the Platinum Blonde. Not so in to alcohol, grabbed Mom a water. Hoping to return more often, maybe when it warms up a bit. Maybe even while it's still not shorts weather. But when it becomes that warm, it looks like this place will thrive with well spaced outdoor activities. And beer. :-) read more

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Great ambience! Friendly staff. Out in the middle if nowhere with courage the cowardly dog but overall a great place for families to hang out. Saw several food trucks and several families with kids there playing baseball...drinks were great! Had the Peach Keen which is an amazing rare blend. Despite the name it was a not sweet beer. Just refreshing on a hot day read more

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Came right as they opened at 4pm on a Thursday so it was nice and quiet. They didn't turn on the fire outside till it got colder, maybe an hour later. I do wish they'd turned it on sooner but that's okay. Either way, the staff were nice and the beers were good. Went back on a Saturday and it was super crowded. Not really my vibe. read more

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Very fun atmosphere with fire pits out back. Nice selection of beers. The sour was the best and staff were friendly and efficient.

Really good beer, inside seating is nice, but the outside firepit is great. I can't wait to come back in warmer weather for live music. Definitely a great place to meet with friends read more

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We came here for a pop up event and had a BLAST! Beer, Seltzer and Shopping!!! What more can a girl ask for? The beer was so refreshing and good! The seltzers were tasty too! read more

Solano Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Vacaville, California

Service is always good. Inside has AC but many parents bring kids that are way too young to be around a brewery to where the noise from them screaming non-stop is unbearable. Beer is good though read more

We've been out to SBC a few times and it is awesome! It is pretty small but there's a really nice large covered patio and they have heaters if it's a little chilly. The beer is outstanding and the staff is really helpful. There is always a food truck and you can check with them before you head out there to see which truck they have planned for the day. This place is well worth the drive! read more

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Nice little hidden spot. Friendly staff. Staff was quick to turn on the fire pits for everyone as soon as the sun started to set. There is seating both indoor and outdoor with a plenty of grass. Decent beer selection. read more

Solano Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Vacaville, California