We were waking around the area and popped into The Rake at Admiral Maltings. The staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining their offerings. They even poured me a sample of their Nitro Horchata Cream Ale. Wow, smooth, creamy and deadly (for me). As I am a lightweight, and could drink several of these and get totally plastered without knowing it until it was too late. A good selection spirits, beer, wine, & crafted food. Come check them out! read more

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Popped in for a Saturday flight with a buddy. Great atmosphere, very fair pricing, fantastic beer selection. Since Admiral Maltings supplies many local breweries with their malts, they have some awesome beers on tap. The beertenders knew the product profiles and make some spot on suggestions for us to sample. Great attitudes and service with a laugh! We will definitely be coming back! read more

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We bike out here monthly from Oakland, kinda like we need the fix. Never disappoints. The Rake provides malt for lots and lots of breweries in Cali and they therefore have most of them on tap. So it's fun to try some beers we haven't been to (or at least in a while). Something for every beer taste, and food is scrumptious and shareable. Almanac is next door but it's turning into a zoo, you'll see what I mean. Regardless, go one building further to The Rake and you'll be happy along with your tastebuds. We biked, casually, around the Oakland Estuary over the Park Street bridge. Once in Alameda you can ride safely on a dedicated bike lane/path all the way to the brewery. Then a shortcut back is the free water shuttle. Fun afternoon. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

Food == Beer for this review :). The place has got some great beers on tap. For food we got some from the nearby food trucks. Nice place with plenty of outdoor space and chill. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

One of the absolute highlights of my recent trip was visiting Admiral Maltings. A beer group I'm in had a virtual happy hour with their team a couple years ago, and it went on a wishlist that I finally got to achieve. I got to have a private tour with owner Ron Silberstein, who showed me the facility, explained the process, and introduced me to the team. They specialize in California grown grains, malted on a small scale for CA breweries. During my visit it was a variety of wheat being malted to order. It's a beautiful facility. The Rake specifically is their bar, which is an absolute must-visit for any beer fan in the Bay Area. Essentially, their tap list is from many regional breweries that all use their malt. It really shows off the variety of flavors when you can learn about the ingredients and know they were made right in the building. They also have a selection of to-go beers from breweries too. Bartender Grayson was super friendly and helpful; I had a couple flights during my visit too. They have cozy indoor seating, all with windows overlooking the malting floor, plus a beautiful outdoor deck with high top tables beyond. This is way more than just a beer bar, it's a fun experience. read more

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This is a great alternative to Almanac if you want a more relaxed experience for sipping on some beers. All the beers on draft are high-quality, utilizing malt from Admiral Maltings. Their kitchen is small but has some quality offerings. We really enjoyed their poutine tots which were really tots smothered in a béchamel sauce and garnished with green onions. What it means is that the cheese sauce stays soft and smooth even after being on your table for awhile. The chicken salad sandwich and the bean and rice bowl with pulled pork added were both pleasant surprises. The Artisan Bread crispy sandwich loaf really made the sandwich and the variety of additions to the bean and rice bowl made for a great meal. On a day with great weather you can sit outside but there are also some booths inside that overlook the back of house where the malt is laid out on the chilled floor. The tour is interesting and insightful if you have a chance to take it. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

Still a huge fan of this spot! The staff is wonderful, super friendly and helpful! Love love love that they have easy bike parking inside the outdoor seating area. My bike is secure and I don't have to worry about it. Quick shot over from the seaplane ferry. So this has become my regular stop every week. They have some amazing beers. I'm a big wine drinker and LOVE the rose they have on tap. And tonight I ordered my first martini. And I have to say it was absolutely lovely! A nice gin martini up with a twist is my absolute favorite. And they delivered it to perfection! For food tonight I tried the salad with no apples (trying to cut some carbs) and with the pork added. It was fabulous! I'm obsessed! Still carby with the beets but decided to splurge. Soooo good! Other great keto options are the lemon pepper wings (super yum!!). And the pickled veggies (extra super yum!!!). read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Salad with pork and an amazing Martini. This is becoming my Super happy place! - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

We stopped by after the Alameda Antique Fair and love it!! They offer great food options including Vegan Options like the Vegan Sausage. The drink options are really diverse as well. They offer cocktails as well as cider, beer and porters. Service is great too. You can bring kids and dogs as well. The ambience was right up our alley with great music and chill vibes!! I had the Beyond sausage bowl and Gowers cider. Both were delicious. Highly recommend The Rake! read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Front door. - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

The driest sandwich I've ever had. The bread was stale, the pulled pork was visibly dry, and the chips that came with it were stale. It was just so bad. And for $18. Very expensive. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Dry pulled pork - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

I have to The Rake many times and I cannot believe this is my first review! I feel so welcome every time, and this time for NYE day. Service and suggestions for beer were ample, we got to taste a bunch including a beet beer. Snacks and food are really delicious and it's so cool to go to a taproom and see malt being made and tended too (although not at the time we attended December 31). Ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

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We enjoy stopping by for a few drinks. I highly recommend their pretzels and their cornbread. They are really good. We have been here a few times now and the customer service has always been great and friendly. It's a good environment with some games to play or you can watch the game on TV. They do have an outdoor patio area and is pet friendly. Lots of parking and other breweries nearby within walking distance. We did do the tour. I believe it's on Sundays. You may need to check their website for the exact dates and time. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

If you like craft beer and a super cool outdoor beer garden setting with some delicious quality pub food, please come here. This place is family friendly too with an indoor space on cooler days and games too. I am a huge fan - check it out already! read more

Show up for the beer and ambiance; stay home for the food. Really great outdoor vibes at this beer bar with colorful outdoor picnic tables, shaded areas and live music. We were really excited to try both the beer and food, but was really disappointed by the food, on both quality and speed. It took so long, (despite there only being 3 tables, it took more than 30min at least) that we wondered if they are just starting up the bbq! I wouldn't return for the food - all the items were not worth the calories - nor the long wait. Plenty of other options in the vicinity. But nice place to enjoy a pint or two with friends outside. Free parking close by. read more

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The vibe is awesome and the food is very tasty. My husband and I love to come by on a Saturday afternoon and enjoy this wonderful place. And the music is good. read more

Brew vibes Wagyu brisket - unfortunately was tough and thick, even tougher than regular brisket and a far cry from true wagyu. Home made bbq sauce was amazing (spicy, tangy, sweet) , compared to the plain au jus. Cole slaw - reminded me of a clean vietnamese salad Mashed potatoes - were generous (who doesn't like mashed potatoes??) Cornbread - MUST GET - super buttery and with the added jalapeño was sooo good. The honey butter that came with it was perfect and it was like the ultimate cornbread Atmosphere was industrial - you can see directly into the brewery and the workers making beer while you're eating , definitely Brewster vibes Overall would probably come back for the corn bread and appetizers read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Brisket, cornbread, paradise found - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

I have been here at least five times and I keep forgetting to write a review. Love this little spot to drop in and grab an ice cold beer, especially in the warmer months... and these pretzels are one of a kind with a honey butter sauce and a beer sauce that are ridiculously delicious. You almost have to get two pretzels one for each of the sauces so you can enjoy both the gluttony is real and yes, they are THAT good. I've legit gone out of my way just to come here and buy six pretzels to share with friends. The seating is grown since the last time I was here inside outside deck, shaded, and Non with a bowl or two spread around for the four-legged friends. Of course, do not bring your four good friends if they are not already trained as there's not a lot of maneuverability when this place is crowded because it's soooo good, it often is. The selection changes and so do some of the staff. This round we didn't have the friendliest server when they brought our food out. Not sure what that was about because we didn't even interact with them previously. However, the person that took our order was incredibly friendly, very helpful and quite knowledgeable about the offerings. His choices were pristine! Great place to visit connect with friends and just hang out in the open air and great weather. read more

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Good beer. Mediocre menu and quality. Too many flies inside the brewery. Pricey. Fantastic location with great outdoor seating.

Update because I always forget about this place. The other breweries see heavy activity but this one is great too. My favorite thing about them is the fact that they have their own kitchen and don't need to rely on food trucks - and the food is great too! They smoke a mean tri tip. Their indoor seating is also the nicest of the breweries. Nice booths built into the structure, with views of their hops. Huge wooden table in the center for larger groups. And plenty of space for those bringing their babies and need room for a stroller, like us. I was reminded this weekend of how good this place is and we will definitely be back! read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Petit saison - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

If you're looking for a beer, this would probably be a nice and casual spot to stop by. They have a nice selection and the staff are very friendly. In addition, there's plenty of bar seating and outdoor seating. However, if you're looking for food/bbq, then you may be disappointed. My party and I arrived at lunch, so we were hungry! We ordered the Brisket Plate, the St. Luis Ribs Plate, and the Twin Links Plate to share. Each plate comes with a side of coleslaw, mashed potato, and bbq sauce. The brisket and the ribs were really dry, so you definitely need the bbq sauce. The coleslaw and mashed potato lacked flavor. I will not be getting the bbq plates again. Perhaps, next time, we'll just opt for the snacks and beer rather than the actual food. read more

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The food is excellent, the service is great and the beer selection is awesome. The ambiance is much better and less annoying that almanac; I don't think I'll go to almanac as long as this place is here. read more

Almanac was too crowded so we decided to run next door. I was so very glad we did. Lots of space, great selection, and friendly staff. Also - the wings here were outstanding! I've had wings all over the East bay and these are in the running for best wings in Alameda. Well worth an afternoon to try. read more

Would've given more stars but if it wasn't for that chick that had a shaved head that was rude this place is pretty cool & good beer

Aw! Only 3.8 stars? Maybe it's because I'm an Alameda native, but my family and friends LOVE TR@AM! Well, ok, we got a cold, stale pretzel a couple times and they forgot about our order once. BUT,the folks that work here are super-friendly and so are the patrons. The soft pretzel, tater tots, and brisket are our favorites. I can't drink beer, but really enjoy the Boulevardier. They're really kid-friendly here, which is a good or bad thing depending on whether or not you're a parent, lol. (We love it. Our kids like the food and the board games) This establishment is such a gem and one of my favorite places in the island! read more

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Stopped by here when I was in the area and had a fantastic time. Both of the employees were knowledgeable and kind. The beer was great and the corn bread was a great little snack. The outdoor view is gorgeous. Definitely will be back! read more

Such a hidden gem within Alameda's Spirit Row. It is quite literally hidden as you cannot see it from the road, but it's worth the hunt! They really nailed that modern yet cozy vibe that some industrial spaces fail to do. It's so cozy I am considering doing a half days of work from one of booths (they might all have outlets, but can say with certainty the last one does!). They have tons of great beers on tap, some wines and a few featured cocktails. My boyfriend got their Old Fashioned, and it was superb! They also have a relatively big food menu. I would say the biggest appeal of this place is the windows on the back wall overlooking their malting floor! My pictures don't do it justice, but it's a really awesome view, making for an unique and fun drinking/dining experience! read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Booth overlooking their malting floor. - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

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Will reserve the 5th star for a more complete visit. Stopped here on a bike ride... planned to stop at their neighbors on a bike ride but it was crowded and The Rake was not. To my benefit, I popped in and had loaded tots and a pale ale... so good... and came within 10 minutes of ordering. Loved that there was plenty of space for bikes. The bike racks were full but still lots of space for me to have my bike near me without bothering others. So curious about the other beers, whiskeys, and food... full menu! I'll be back! read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Loaded Tots and Pale Ale - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

The bartender is awesome, the beer selection was great too. Unfortunately, the pulled pork sandwich (with potato chips) was hella small and super dry. Was probably the worst pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. I can't believe they're charging $18 for it. read more

The crew here are always so nice and chill. They have all type of beers not just IPAs like everyone else. Got a brisket plate and for $30 it was so good! Came with mac n cheese and bread pudding. Wish it had a little more meat because the tenderness and flavor was so good! read more

By far one of the best brewery pubs I have experienced. Could it be the Alameda vibe, great company, fantastic weather, awesome beer and fantastic food! The answer is Yes! Just a hop over from San Fran you can enjoy this open air pub! There also is indoor seating with Sports on. I ordered the rice and bean bowl with chicken. EXCELLENT! The chicken was super moist. And the bowl very savory. They have brisket sandwiches, great apps including Brussels sprouts soaked in Miso, Russian potato salad, malted wheat salad. Just go look at the menu. Simple but awesome. Not crowded on Friday for lunch but report more tomorrow as I am bringing my daughter here.. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Super Becky Blonde Ale at The Rake! - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

This was a great addition to my work retreat in Oakland! It's located in Alameda, where you'll find a street full of breweries near the old airfield. The inside had a pretty small seating area, but there were quite a few wooden tables and benches that accommodates a large group, and it certainly wasn't too noisy! The beers were excellent, and most importantly, the service was top notch. Ask about the malt tours, and you'll get the best experience. There was so much to learn from and it was very interesting learning the whole process and how beer really gets made. A great experience!! read more

Beer is great but the food was not exciting Food was cold Ribs not cooked fully unable to finish Service was friendly read more

I love this place!!!!!! Super cool to see the malting process and great options and selection - the drinks are great! Really nice and helpful bartender read more

Sadly and surprisingly it was a disappointment today. Quality/Quantity - Today we got the following: Beer - Admiral Shuaun, English Pale Ale by Laughing Monk using their Gallaghers Best Malt, excellent beer. Food: Firebrand warm soft pretzel - Better than the picture looked, but if it was baked and made in house, it would have been even better. Not sure if it is because of the bake, but the coloring on the pretzel made it look over baked? See picture. The butter on the pretzel was a hit; we used it on our rolls also. Tri tip - Of course a must try, but where is the tri tip? 5 very thinly-sliced and over-cooked pieces, see picture. Added twin firebrand bread sweet potato rolls for $4 more, which were also over baked. See picture. Chicken plate - The highlight of the meal. Of course I would have preferred more. Also all the sides were a hit! We got two coleslaws, pickled with jalapenos, and they were so good. Cajun potato salad - Halved red potatoes, not what we expected, but was also so good. Not enough quantity as after I got my 4 halves, everyone else only got 1, sorry family. Pasta salad - Substituted for one of our potato salads. Good choice as this was good also. Cocktail and wine available, but why? When the beer is so good. To-go can beers are also available. Atmosphere - Kid & dog friendly. We used to come here to drink, eat, and watch the team rake the hops, no raking today. HUGE parking lot turned into a patio, what a GREAT idea. But it's way too cold today. Did not see heated lamps...? Open 6 days a week, closed Tuesdays. See Yelp, my picture or website for hours as they ALL differ slightly. Easy parking, across the street. Service - Counter service at the bar. Below average, the team did not seem happy today...? Could not get eye contact or greetings. Not even a thank you after we paid... The person who brought us our food was better, got us extra plates and utensils, thank you. Events available to be hosted here. Price - $60 + tip, not a complaint, but none of your plate prices matched your online menu??? Maybe your paper menu had different prices? I did not check. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2018 (2017 since growing your malt) We have been customers since day 1. Can I suggest visiting your neighbor, Almanac? read more

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The Rake is an unexpected little drinking / eating venue next to the significantly more famous Almanac Brewing Company, but that doesn't mean it's bad! They're a malt...ery, (?) not a brewery, so they tend to have a bunch of interesting beers from all over that use their malt, from big stouts to interesting sours to barleywines, whereas Almanac is mostly focused on their sours and the occasional IPA. What I like best about this place, however, is their great outdoor seating area and its food, which ranges from snacky like their inexpensive chips & a pickle option, to full range meals like a fried chicken sandwich and a bratwurst. I'm a little bit over food trucks as well, so even though Almanac does have a nice rotating selection of food trucks, The Rake's Menu is perfectly suitable for me right now. Overall, a great drinking spot if you're in the area. Bring your dogs! Extremely dog friendly :) --- sweet: great snack foods, interesting beers. bitter: bit of a drive to get to, no heat lamps like Almanac (gets kinda cold!) read more

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MENU AND FOOD: They offer a variety of beers, ranging from lagers, sours, IPA and stouts, along with other food/brewery favorites! SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service was friendly and attentive. Their indoor decor is appropriate and appealing. They have indoor and outdoor seating. PARKING: They have plenty of parking in adjacent lots. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We had a few of their beers along with their pretzel and cheese, which was delicious. It's a great place to hangout and catch up with friends! read more

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We've been coming here for years and this place is spectacular. Staff are always so kind, offering up information on the beers and always willing to answer the 100 questions my fiancé has lol. We really appreciate the patience and knowledge. These people love beer and it truly shows. They offer many different styles of beers from multiple breweries all using their malts. Incredible! Love seeing the full circle brew world. If you have the chance do NOT miss this spot. read more

LOVE this place. We were actually planning to go to another cocktail bar, but it happened to be closed, so I found this spot nearby and so glad we came here instead! It's a nice and welcoming area with plenty of outdoor picnic tables and a couple of indoor seats. The outdoor tables are great for large groups. If you sit inside at one of their booths, you can get a view of all the grain which was super cool. We went on a Saturday, but saw they they offer tours on Sundays. This is a wonderful place to hang out with friends or have a nice date. I started off with a high ball followed by the horchata nitro brew, both drinks were excellent! My partner got 2 of their dark ales/lagers, I can't remember the names, but he enjoyed them too. There is an option to sample the beers first if you're unsure before committing to a glass which was a nice touch. My favorite part of this place though was the soft pretzel...specifically the malt butter that it came with! It was so good we got it twice. The pretzel comes out soft and warm with beer cheese and malt butter. I wish they would sell the butter separately, I'd totally buy it! read more

First time here on Saturday 8/2/20 Awesome weather in Alameda and the outdoor seating area lured us in. We were able to find parking easily in front of the venue. Walked up and there are social distancing directions/rules on the asphalt floor. There was a line to order but not too long of a line. When it was our turn to order we did explain it was our first time there. The person then took the time to tell us that they offer beer (of course) whiskey and wine, however by law they need to sell food with the order. No problem they do offer light snacks/and also some more hearty ones. We took our drinks and chips to the outside seating area. I saw employees wiping down tables and benches.... YAY thank you. They have a pretty big seating area, covid precautions taken, dog friendly and kid friendly. Only thing is there is no tents or umbrellas available to shelter you from the sun. Cool vibe, no drama, there is a live DJ spinning records. Over all this is a cool place to enjoy some drinks and hang out... I will come back for sure. read more

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Food was so gross all three of my siblings tried the mashed potatoes and gagged tasted like they had gone bad and thrown in the microwave. Mac and cheese was horribly plain boxed Is better.... Only positive was the chips which I'm sure were thrown out of a bag. If you're a poc this place is NOT for you under-seasoned bland and foul tasting food. Beer was coo. read more

The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Beer Bar Near Me - Alameda, California

A unique experience one normally cannot do; observe a working craft malthouse whilst drinking beers made solely from their grains. The Rake name comes from the traditional method of floor raking malt. Most malthouses are industrial or not publicly accessible, so it's a rare treat in a neat location. If you see a brewery named Almanac, just park, you're in the right place as Admiral Maltings is behind them and not visible from the street. They have a long building which used to be a plane hangar with a massive outside beer garden (well shaded) that's shared with Almanac and had plenty of open space even on a Saturday. Admiral has been here longer but it's easy to keep driving thinking your map has failed somehow, or you entered the wrong address. The employees are passionate about malting and craft beer so your experience is fun. Most breweries and taprooms have terrible food (if any) but they have a limited yet tasty menu here. The trip tip and pulled pork plates are excellent and there's also some unique food trucks in the front of Almanac. The beers are all wonderful and you can observe part of the malthouse operation from windowed seats inside, which is good if you're cold. It's quite windy but wonderful outside and relaxing. Bring warm clothes, even if it's warm in your town when you leave. It's a perfect place for a long date or meeting friends. They haven't had tours with the pandemic, but let me take some photos where they had grains being prepared for kilning so you can see what the other side of the building that's closed looks like. The grains are germinated on the floor, then kilned and dried after riding grain elevators. They have a great example hops plant outside and are dog friendly. You can see the USS Hornet from the beer garden and are on the heart of the old military base by the water. If you're a home brewer they only sell grain in 55-pound bags now; you can reserve online along with packaged beer and everything else. They have a cart to use for loading your car or lorry. I bought my very first 55-pound bag of malt and feel like a commercial craft brewer now. They will typically mill the grain for you if asked, but I haven't seen any markings on my bag and haven't opened it yet. Still, this is the best stuff you can get and sourced from responsible local farmers. You can't buy this malt in home-brew shops. It seems they used to sell smaller amounts in the past looking at empty wall dispensers like nuts at Whole Foods market, but since they seem to have so much demand and with the pandemic I can see why now. You can order malt from the bar, but, you should check what they have online first. read more

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