Third order of business during my visit to Beer Thirty was to buy my standard vacation souvenir - a…read morebrewpub or taphouse hat. I'm not sad to bench the Pizza Port hat I've kept alive since a San Diego visit in 2022, but it's been in the fight one round too long. I washed it once in the dishwasher, as it claimed it could handle, and the logo is barely legible anymore. I love it, and will keep it, but this Beer Thirty hat is clean. Barely touched. Except by the cat? Some feline fuzz up on that shelf clings to the bill. I don't see a cat anywhere. Nocturnal, perhaps. This lid is bright and optimistic. Gotta don the cap before the sando arrives, lest I prematurely age it with grease spots. For now, it's a pristine, high-contrast, six-color surge atop my ridiculous hair. After lunch, it will probably attract local canines, who love a salted pork perfume with subtle notes of meow. Working backward, the second order of business was to order from the adjacent restaurant, Carpo's. Hard to go wrong with a BLT. Order of business number one, obviously, was to choose my brunch beer. I'm an aging West Coast IPA enthusiast who in recent years has moderated my dwindling prime by embracing West Coast Pilsners as an alternative, and for good reason. After a couple West Coast IPA's I sometimes lose all sense of space, time, propriety. Beers three and four become a forgone conclusion, and then I'll find myself at the Over The Hill Gang Saloon singing Eddie Rabbit to beers number six and seven. The pils, with it's 1.5% reduction in ABV, sets me up for a sustainable buzz and helps reduce the likelihood of my needing bail money later. Today is the first day of vacation, however, so 7% IPA it is! I get most of it down with the appearance of control, without seeming like too much of a day drunk, but I slug back the rest real quick in order to procure the second beer before the BLT arrives. IPA number two and I resettle at the picnic table. And just as I take a fresh swig and exhale the last two weeks of stress, I think to myself. I could sit here all fucking day. Outdoor, shaded patio, about the size of an NBA court. One half allows kids. The other, the one with cornhole, does not. I used to love having a place to take my kids when they were younger, so they could run around and watch me and others drink. Now that the babies are all grown up, I do not want to drink with children. Is that strange? Bully for the owners to consider both approaches. A little after midday on a Monday, there are no kids. Just me, some dude on his phone, and three old hippies, scattered about the place. We, the five of us, are each flying solo. Yet each is more content than the next. No male loneliness epidemic here. Just some dudes zenning out instead of carrying day jobs. "Dennis!?" Carpo's window suddenly is calling my name. Good timing. I was trending toward beers three and four without food in my belly, so this will help slow my roll. Two West coast brews in, it's only 1:30pm. Here, they arm you with a sandwich if you need one and throw you into the ring. One half of the BLT got tabasco, an old fave. The other half got a sriracha I've never seen before. They spar for top masculine condiment. Nobody sticks around to see who wins. Each is its own pre-bout steroidal flex, and like most fights, the interest is in the hype, the build up. When they finally go toes, it fizzles. Indeed by the time I wolfed the first half, I barely tasted the Tabasco. I got some light notes of spice in the sriracha side, but the referee was the story tonight. Mr. Bacon, he ran a steady ship, put a kibosh on all the nonsense, moderated the entire battle with an able, yummy, smoky hand. Casinos and books are usually the real winners in these fights. Their role was today played by toasted sourdough. OMG was the bread good! I have one more swazzle remaining of my beer. Strike that. Two swazzles. Time enough for just a few more words. I will save them for texting my Oakland pals to let them know how much I love this place.

Great place! Lots of outdoor seating and plenty of food options in adjacent spaces. My friend was…read morehaving a wedding rehearsal meet up there and they reserved us a long table that was also in the shade and allowed us to have someone bring in some small snacks for catering. Will be back next time I am in town and will recommend to any of my other beer loving friends.

*Vegetarian Foodie Review*…read more It was our first visit to Beer Garden with a group of 11 - 6 adults and 5 kids during the father's day weekend. We weren't sure how much fun the kids would have here, but it turned out to be a nice open area for them to play Jenga, some park games like sack tossing, and more. It's a great spot for parents to chill with a beer, snacks, and good while getting a little break as the kids entertain themselves. We ordered some light snacks here, Garden Snack and Kettle Chip Nachos, and omg they were super delicious while also being healthy and light on the stomach which was exactly what we needed. Don't even think twice, just order these. The vegan avocado dressing and the topping cream on the nachos were to die for. For the kids, we got the Giant Everything Pretzel, they savored it and finished it all. We ended up ordering the same dishes twice because we all hogged them down so fast, which is also why I have no pics. I couldn't even remember to snap any! Service was quick even though it was a little crowded. Coming back with more friends soon.

This place is so welcoming and great for large groups. They have a restaurant next door but the…read morebeer garden is where it's at! With a fun car you order your beers from with tons of spacious seating. They offer pizza as well which was pretty good. I was only here for the beer and the vibes. If you have kids they can play on the lawn while the adults sit at large tables or on the lawn chairs. Definitely a vibe if you're hosting friends or family in town. The entire house place is so picture perfect and aesthetic!

Absolutely amazing brewery! The English Rose is the best beer! This is the second time I've been…read morehere. The first night had an amazing musician that entertained and delighted. Dogs are not only accepted but extalted. In fact this is the place for all pups to meet and greet. Dog water bowls are plentyful FOR ALL BREEDS! A great place to chill and have a wonder brew!

Went to see Brotherhood of Freaks at this establishment…read more Definitely a great place for a venue the outside area was easy to maneuver around with a cane and actually very manageable for us that are physically challenged so no Worries there Staff was on cue and eager to please Finally an establishment who knows how to run a business And has those with physical challenges covered I'll Definitely be back Thanks for the great service Maybe next time allow Brotherhood of the freaks to play longer ?

Found this place as it was recommended for having a kids play area. Gotta admit the play Area is…read moredecent sized but my kid got bored very quickly. It's just a section but there's nothing to play with inside. It's an empty area with chalkboard walls and an old broken kitchen set. My 2 year old kid was not interested. There were a bunch of older kids in there around 6-12 years old but they were playing tag. We ordered a large spread. The standout was the pretzel. Wow, it was soft and sprinkled with just the right amount of salt particles. Your teeth just sink into it I. Such a satisfying way. It comes with a butter sauce and cheese. Both were great. I even got a second one !! The pulled pork sandwich was really good. Well seasoned and tender. My picky 2 year old doesn't usually like pulled pork but she had a good amount of it which says a lot. The burger was wonderful too. And the fries are GOOD. Fresh out the frier and well seasoned too. Seating wise , everything is outdoors. There's an adult only area where you can drink alcohol. There's also a little fountain that caught the attention of my kid but it isn't safe to play around and it's not meant for kids to play or dip their hands in bc the rocks are jagged. Overall if the play area was more interesting I'd come here all the time. It's a little too far for me to come here with a kid. The food is good though.

Ding dong! This place is a ringing all the bells for food,…read moreservice, and ambience! Unassuming, funky, outdoor food and beer garden with lovely plants in a family atmosphere with little children in the mix. Charming, delicious, and thirst quenching. A friendly competent staff serves up a delicious impossible burger on a proper bun with a side of yummy crispy fries. Well, at least that was my choice. Like everywhere else, prices have increased so maybe a little cautionary advice before placing your order. Somewhat hidden on the corner just off of Gilman under the BART elevated tracks. The occasional sound of a passing train streaming by above is quite pleasant and welcome. Headlands Brewing - Berkeley (Westbrae Beer Garden) Address: 1280 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94702 (Cross Street: Curtis St (it sits right at the intersection of Gilman St & Curtis St, and is also bounded by Santa Fe Ave)

Up front, it's a step into a German storefront packed with the essential staples. But push past it…read moreto the back, and you hit the holy grail: a raw, hidden beer garten where the real magic happens. Smoked sausages that snap, bratwurst glistening with beautiful fat, golden Schnitzel platters and of course, the Pretzels ! No pretension, no nonsense. Just pure traditional culinary truth. To wash down all this beautiful grub, they've got the taps heavy with all the right German beers--including the legendary Marzen and Festbier--poured exactly the way to be expected, in a .5L or the big boy 1L! Zum Wohl !

We got root beers (super sweet) but good, pretzels, ptato pancakes, bratwurst and Non Alcholoric…read morebeer plus the $35 Roasted Ham hock special (Schweinehaxen). Everything was great but the ham hock skin on outside was like leather and the inside was on the raw side. Do not recommend this ham hock at all. The gourmet grocery store is top notch. Great variety of goods from Germany - Ritter Sport chocolates and beers, etc. Good service. Again avoid the Roasted Ham hock special - it's a waste of money. Our servers was friendly and it's a nice place to hang out. All the brats were tasty.

Our band "Tsunami Band" (https://legacy.reverbnation.com/tsunamiband) performed at The historic…read moreHenflings Tavern Saturday night September 12th from 8 PM until 11PM. We had a great time! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was really good, and the Bolder Creek setting is beautiful. The room, with all the rustic wood is acoustically perfect for sound. If it wasn't a tavern, it would make a perfect room to build a recording studio. The local and visiting patrons and dancers were engaging, warm and enjoying the music. About a half hour before we were to end at 11, a wedding party strolled in and when 11 Rolled around they asked us if we could keep playing. We gave them another 35 minutes of music and they thanked us for making the last hours of their special day so special. Henflings is a great venue run by first class people. I highly recommend it.

Henflings Tavern A Legacy in the Santa Cruz Mountains!…read more Live music four nights a week, game nights, darts, pool, kitchen open late, full bar. A neighborhood gathering place with a long history next to the firehouse in historic downtown Ben Lomond, California. Open daily.

Good stuff on tap! Friendly service!…read moreGreat live music and friendly locals! Recommended!

First time in boulder creek and stopped by a local bar. Love that it felt cozy and everyone is so…read morewelcoming, even the visitors. I told the bartender I wanted a margarita mix. Tasted so good, couldn't even taste the alcohol. They have shot ski's so did a few rounds of that with their kamikaze shots. Those shoes were delicious with fresh limes. I like how there's pool tables in the back if you play pool. During holidays they have events with food, so that seems like lots of fun. Definitely will be coming back.

What a treat! We had dinner here last Saturday evening and…read morewe could not be more pleased with the dinners, servers and quaint decor. We have dined so very many places in Santa Cruz but have never had such attentive service and an exceptional meal. Everything was just perfect from start to finish. We had the charcuterie for appetizers. And then we ordered the Ravioli as well as the Steak and Lobster. Scopazzi's has both excellent food and service.

History lovers delight! Built in 1912, the high redwood-beamed ceilings and warm lighting create…read moresuch a wonderful ambience, I want to come on a rainy night and just hunker down over this wonderful comfort food and a Pinot Noir. Excellent service, huge portions, and the kids LOVE it here. The Kid's menu is great and the complimentary ice cream that comes in a glass always delights them. (The kids love the pesto!)

The vibe here was very chill. It's a seat yourself style spot nested among other places to catch a…read moresnack at or sip on wine. The service was prompt and kind. Overall, this is def a spot i'll be coming back to and exploring on a nice day.

Came for a relaxing afternoon, but stumbled upon their 20th anniversary party. DJ is playing groovy…read morefunk music. Drinks are flowing. Grabbed a Polish Sausage Sandwich, which was delicious! Service was quick and they had a great outdoor seating area. Been here before and will be back in sure.

We came on a Saturday evening and it was very lively and busy, but we were seated right away. Their…read moremenu boasts pizzas, burgers, salads and just about everything you'd enjoy at a bar. We watched some baseball on their many tvs and overall really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was great and I definitely recommend their Old Town Pizza and Pretzels. I can't wait to check out their other location in Monterey!

Nice, a good place to grab a cold beer or drink and have a tasty bite, burger or sandwich…read more Wide open floor with lots of elbow room. A dozen screens for sports. The service was excellent and very patient...elder'ish. This for me isn't trying to be a foodie stop though the food is good. More like food for your delicious beer. Last words...with in walking distance.