Providing a space that could accommodate a large group, offering a large variety of craft beer, serving hot food, and being conveniently located near a Bart station, The Beer Hall met all of the criteria for a recent get-together with my friends. From the outside, The Beer Hall almost blended into its surroundings - I almost walked right by if it hadn't been for the neon "The Beer Hall" sign. The taproom is quite spacious and could accommodate several large groups; however, the night of our visit was relatively quiet, perhaps due to the cold weather. Since there weren't any large tables, our group spread out over three smaller tables. As people came and went throughout the evening, it was convenient that we could each order our own beer and food at the bar. I selected an IPA from Fieldwork, a local favorite, and the beer stayed cold and refreshing throughout the evening. The food menu was limited, but I was craving something warm and salty to pair with my beer. For nearly $10, the fries weren't cheap, but the plate was piled high with some of the best fries I've had in a while. They were served piping-hot alongside two dipping sauces - aioli and ketchup. My friends sitting around me couldn't resist them either, and the mountain of fries disappeared in record time. The servers at the bar were very friendly and checked in on our group often. We spent a few hours enjoying our conversation and beer, overall having a fun, laid-back evening. read more

The Beer Hall - Fries - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my go-to place for craft beer when in downtown SF...back when it was the Mikkeller bar. This version is, less than that but still a decent place for craft beers. Staff is a little distracted/disorganized, but they eventually get to you; be patient, you're not coming here for a quick beer. Food is good, tasty and filled with carbs. That's how pub fare is supposed to be, so I mean that in the best of ways. tThe fires are are particularly great, just the right crispy outside and mushy inside. The burger-to-bun ratio was a little off in favor of buns, but flavor was there. Stepping through the door you wouldn't know the place was under new management if you didn't check the name on the door. Same decor, same layout, same everything except the logos/art. It's a nice place to swing by for a good beer. I hope they do well so that they expand the list of taps to a larger selection (they have the infrastructure, just not the kegs). read more

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While walking around the downtown area after a trolley ride, we stopped in the beer hall for some quick drinks before we headed back. As we walked in the space is large with a lot of seating, which was perfect as we were a group of five. The bartenders attended to us very quickly. We ordered two bottles of rosé which they kept one chilled for us as we got through the first bottle. It was a good vibe that there was good music, but you could still have a good conversation. We enjoyed our time there and I would definitely stop in again in the future. read more

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Went to Beer Hall before a concert on a Monday a few weeks ago. Plenty of space, airy, friendly staff. We sat at a booth and had some delicious half pours of beer including an Octoberfest. My Margarita flat bread was delicious, a ton of Arugula, and all the flavor I was looking for in a flat bread pizza. Really enjoyed my time there and will be back! read more

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I went here on a random Thursday for a work happy hour not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The inside was spacious and well decorated with plenty of tables for large groups. Their beer menu is pretty extensive, and I appreciated how knowledgeable and helpful the bartender was when I said I wasn't the biggest beer person (I know I'm sorry!). The highlight for me was the Rosti & Roe; I genuinely could not stop eating them. This is a great spot to stop by when you're in the Union Square area and want a place to chill! read more

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After arriving to the City from the South Bay and checking into the Proper Hotel my fiancé and I walked around looking for a bar or somewhere to eat. But on our way to the Big Apple Pizza we saw a sign with a Beer stein pointing us to a door with the words "Beer Hall". Peeking our head inside we were greeted from a voice in the distance "Welcome, come on in! We're open!" Walking in we were confused where to go and making our way to the bar we were welcomed by kind hearted lady named Betsy (Bets) who was so down to earth and friendly to a point I wanted to kick it with her and have a beer, she was telling us of events and popups that were happening that evening and during the weekend. I ordered the Ghost Town "Oblivion" Hazy IPA from Oakland and my fiancé ordered the Faction "1970s" Light Lager. We ordered the Rosti & Roe (potato cakes, crème fraiche, malt vinegar, trout roe, peas, and mint) and the Fried Chicken Sandwich to share with a side of fries. The Rosti & Roe was to die for. It was incredible, it was crunchy, savory, creamy, but also so fresh with ingredients. My mouth is watering right now thinking of it. The textures were out of this world from the crunch of the potato to squishy from the trout roe. If you are a food venture-er I would HIGHLY recommend this dish. The Fried Chicken Sandwich had such a juicy meat and a great crunch in the munch of the sando. (if you couldn't tell I'm all about texture) The sandwich had such a great classic taste to it where you couldn't go wrong with the build of the meal. I would one hundred and ten percent come back to the Beer Hall and explore more of their menu, it's its just hard to know where to land for a good spot to eat in the City when you have hidden gems like the Beer Hall. 10 out of 10 would recommend the Beer Hall! Cheers Bets! read more

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The Beer Hall is one of those spots that instantly feels right the moment you walk in. The vibe is cool and relaxed, with a lively energy that makes it perfect for meeting friends, unwinding after a long day, or settling in for a casual night out. It strikes a great balance between laid-back and social without ever feeling overcrowded or chaotic. The beer selection is excellent, with a wide range of options that cater to just about every taste. Whether you're into crisp lagers, bold IPAs, or something a little more adventurous, there's plenty to choose from. Everything we tried was fresh and well poured, making it easy to enjoy more than one without feeling overwhelmed by the menu. One thing that really stood out is the food menu. There's a solid variety of options that pair perfectly with the beer, so it's not just a place to drink, it's a place to actually enjoy a full experience. The menu feels thoughtfully put together, with choices that are satisfying, shareable, and ideal for a relaxed beer hall setting. The Beer Hall delivers on all fronts: atmosphere, beer, and food. It's the kind of place you can casually stop into and end up staying longer than planned. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great beer selection, good eats, and a genuinely enjoyable vibe. read more

The Beer Hall - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would definitely recommend this spot. Great selection of beers. Jordan was super cool and friendly. Our hotel was just 1 min away

Super big and chill space to grab a few brews. Came in on a Saturday evening to kill some time before meeting up with some friends. Plenty of seats and friendly staff. Food was good too, but not too much of a selection. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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Good place to have a beer and watch sports. Above and beyond staff. Leans towards New England if that matters.

I have been wanting to come to their main spot (they used to have a smaller spot near NEMA) & I finally stumbled upon it! I came for the sour and I'm not disappointed at all. The pretzel is good also. Service was a little slow at the start, probably waited a good 10+ minutes. I'll come back for the beer selection for sure and I highly recommend you do the same read more

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Came on after a play, matinee show at 1pm. Was looking for a place before it started. Not many places around and didtopen until noon. Wish it opened early when shows are at the theater. Food was 7 out of 10. Beer selection was extrnsive - hence the name. read more

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Amazing spot with delicious ice cold draft lager beer. Outstanding wings and phenomenal salad. Betsy and the home girl are sweethearts and really made me and wife feel welcomed. Great music too . read more

Excellent beer selection, attentive service and a good ambiance for a refreshing draft

A warm but clean venue that serves beer but also really good food. Walking in the staff is already giving a warm-welcome to invite us to sit. The staff is actually excited to give recommendations to what their favorites are and honestly I barely looked at the menu because I'm already sold. First dish was the Rosti and Roe. 4 bite-sized portions that are beautifully serve. The texture is great but the flavor is a bit underwhelming. The creme fraiche overpowers most of the bite. It's not bad, but a little lacking in flavor. A touch more of salt would be great on the potato cakes. I think you can skip this one. Second dish was the Pretzel & Welsh Rabbit Sauce. A warm fresh pretzel with a sauce I never tried. I think if you never had it, it's worth a try! Leaves you wanting more and makes you feel more like in the bar vibe setting at a much nicer scale. Third dish was the Fried chicken sandwich. I can't really speak on this too much because I was splitting it and it became kind of a mush. I think I lost a lot of texture doing so but flavor wise was great! Truffle fries add-on came out great too, good crisp. Last dish we got was the pate with crostini chips. Very nice to get at a beer hall and really fun to eat. They come with a combination of toppings so it was fun to try different things I think this is worth getting once to try. I wish there were more crostini chips because we ended up with too much pate. All said, I think if you come here for food, you'll have a good time! I can't speak much on the beer since I don't really drink alcohol (stomach doesn't do well) :). Comfort feed with really fun and great service. read more

The Beer Hall - Pate and Fried chicken with truffle fries add-on - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chill place to watch a game, many screens, adequate beer selections and plenty of excellent bar food including a Chicago Dog which is never a bad thing. read more

Nice spot to watch the game or just grab a beer. Great beers on tap. Another just go and thank me later kinda place.

Our family had a wonderful experience at The Beer Hall. We were greeted right away by friendly staff and seated promptly. The Beer Hall was clean and welcoming. We ordered a couple salads, fried chicken sandwich, burger, fries, and mac & cheese. All delicious and the presentation of the food was well crafted. The Beer Hall offers an extensive list of drinks to enjoy by all. We cant wait to come back the next time we are in San Francisco! read more

We dropped in on Monday afternoon when we got to town. I don't know what was going on but it smelled like a sewer in there. We had planned on having something to eat, but that smell was pretty bad so we only had a beer and left. The beer was good. Also, the woman tending bar was nice too. read more

What a great place. So happy to see the Mikeller taps going to good use. The new folks really care about beer and how it's served. Amazing people. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Came here late last night with a couple friends and had such a great experience. The bartenders and staff were so welcoming and had a great sense of humor. They have a decent selection of beers that go well with their food as well. Overall, we had a great experience thanks to the staff and we will be coming back! read more

This is the spot! Great food, good vibes, and awesome drink options 10/10 would recommend! read more

I showed up for the amazing craft beer selection, but was actually very pleasantly surprised by the food!! We got the pretzel and rarebit sauce to share, I got the mac and cheese, and my partner got the fried chicken sandwich. Pretzel and sauce was great, no notes. The mac and cheese was SO good. Really rich and creamy, not a dry, crumbly cheese noodle to be found. The fried chicken sandwich was huge and my partner gave it a rave review. If you're in the area doing some shopping or need a place to grab a drink and/or a bite before or after a show, come here!!! read more

Great beer selection, the food was really really good and the service excellent. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, recommendations are sharpe and spot on. Cheers! read more

Outstanding service, great beer choices with rotating taps, and tasty food to go with it. Discovered this place on 2nd night of business 1 week business trip and have already returned a second time. Betz, the bartender knows regulars by name and knows their preferences. read more

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Everything was great except the online menu is not up to date, and they took all the deserts off the menu.

The food is FANTASTIC. Small menu mostly focused on bar bites, they really hit it out of the park. The Rösti and Roe is out of this world. Little friend mashed potato pancakes with créme fraiche, peas and a generous serving of smoked Roe. The wings are phenomenal, just enough spice without being too much. Truffle fries, fantastic, the herb aioli with it, so good. Jhenifer took great care of us, and it's great to see the owner here connecting with people and checking on patrons. read more

The Beer Hall - So nice to have a great, casual spot for a beer that isn't a dive or just... scary, in this neighborhood. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Gathered here for a fun free watercolor event and it was such a treat! Was able to have some beers with a warm pretzel while doing some art. Cool little hole in the wall that I've been past a thousand times but didn't realize recognize it was there. Glad the event brought a new enjoyable beer hall to my list! read more

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Just don't plan any events there. I went there for an election debate watch party because this was supposed to be the spillover viewing. The waitress asked me to leave because I didn't order anything. She was rude, got into my face and asked in a rude tone if I was going to order something or not. I said no I had just eaten and I couldn't eat anything. Then she said 'I'm going to have to ask you to leave. this is a business' and I get that, but it was also an event so there was a roomful of people there and she couldn't let one person sit it out? I wasn't hungry and had considered ordering a drink or something maybe later. But after she spoke to me rather rudely, I decided against it. Even if I was hungry, looking at the food and what you had to pay for it I wouldn't have order any food. Other people offered to buy me something ,but I said I can buy it myself ,but I'm just not going to give them anything especially her. She was not particularly pleasant to other people either. These reviews said there's a 18%+ service charge, she definitely does not deserve it. But maybe she was under Management's order. She might have judged me by my appearance too because she said to the organizer that other people have done this while giving me dirty looks. I've been to these events at other venues even bigger than this one. Sometimes I get some things sometimes I don't but was never asked to leave. Won't be back. This also a bad area with sketchy people roaming around you. I ran down to the subway... read more

comfort food (check) lots of choices to come back to try. burgers, truffle fries, wings, mac n cheese, chicken sandwiches... see menu warm atmosphere (check) open not to just adults; but families too :) booths, bars, tables... friendly staff await customers sports bar (check) BIG screens, multiple screens to monitor several games at a glance :) beer selection (triple check) so many varieties on tap. more in bottles --- bring some home! enticing wine list note: found out this is their 2nd location. the other place to enjoy is #1 Polk Street :) read more

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This place was awesome. Staff was super nice. Food came out fast. Burger was great. To top it off, it was a great place to watch sports read more

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Food was really good. Beer was cold. The service was not great. Not saying it was horrible. The guy behind the bar was pleasant. The chef was appreciative of the business. The 2 missing stars are for the older lady that was there. She "acted" nice but just had this annoyed face like everything was just too overwhelming for her. It wasn't even busy. She just killed the vibe. She would smile and help someone then roll her eyes or make a face as she walked away. We were a pretty large party and trying to help the business by even going to the city in the first place. The guy bartender and chef that worked there was the only reason I still left 18%. All good we found a nice breakfast place next morning and service there was great. read more

This place is phenomenal. I can't say enough about it. The food is amazing, the beers are fantastic, the TV is huge. Betsy is the best. Very knowledgeable about the menu. This is my new favorite place to watch a game and drink awesome beer. Try the burger, it's amazing. read more

The Frick'n BEST Beer Hall/ Sports Bar I have Ever been To & I'm 'ly wise... Loyd and Miya KICK!!! Great Atmosphere & Everything is State of The ART... Don't Miss this FINE Establishment... Seriously read more

We came here being a show at The Warfield. It was the perfect stop for us. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the pretzel...both were amazing! The service was great. The manager/owner checked on us a couple of times...apparently they only opened 3 weeks ago. Definitely give this place a try! Great place for a relaxed drink and dinner. read more