6 Best Beer Bars near Berkeley

“Hands down the best spot to have a beer and talk with friends, neighbors, or strangers. It's not a large space, but always manages to have enough room to be more than comfortable. The ambiance is warm and inviting with a clean, minimalist look. The beer is stellar, and they always keep variety on tap. Hoi has become an anchor for the neighborhood.“

“One of the most unique cafes in Berkeley, worth a visit for sure! Nice working atmosphere, decent snack and small bite selection, solid drinks and friendly and efficient service. Love the board games theme and concept of the cafe and hope to have the time to try it out one day. Seems to have a strong community and would definitely come back with friends later on. Honey lavender latte is very nice. Some of the drink flavors are more subtle but the baristas are very friendly and were happy to add more and adjust to your preferences.“

“Staff is always on point. Good food. Always comes out promptly.“

“We really enjoyed the new location on College Ave near Ashby! The service was great and the food was even better than I remembered! Parking was available on the street but we also found out from the staff that there is public parking behind the buildings.“

“Food is a bit over priced in my opinion. What you see on the menu isn't what you receive sometimes I recommend not to get the Japchae. The noodles are actually thicker like Chinese Glass Noodles instead of vermicelli I do suggest the Rose Tteokboki spicy enough with a hint of sweetness, savory and creaminess. The boba here is pretty good for the price and they come in these cute disposable plastic cans shaped like sodas. Service was good if you order pickup or on the machines you just show or tell a worker your number or name and they hand it to you and voila! Dining in is a different experience it feels more of like a Korean High school vibe with trays and having to sort your own finished dishes and cleaning up after your self. I truly love this place and I've seen the changes Kimchi Garden has been through for many years and they just keep on bringing out their best.“

“Tap Hause at UC Berkeley is always my spot for sure! Drinks are top-notch and won’t break the bank. The bartenders, whether students or not, are all about great service. Absolutely love the abundance of pool tables and the vibe is always spot on. Perfect spot for a chill night out. Highly recommend!“