The bartenders at Triple Rock are incredibly rude, racist, and self-righteous. I am an Asian-American long time Berkeley resident and home owner. One day I went with my spouse there to get a late lunch, but I wanted Chinese food instead of pub food, so I brought take-out Chinese food to Triple Rock while my spouse can order food and drink at the bar, not knowing that they had a policy of no outside food. I stayed at the far end of the pub and started eating, but a middle aged female bartender walked by to tell me in a rude way that they don't allow outside food. I told her to talk to my spouse who was ordering at the bar since we're doing this late lunch together. Then I saw the male bartender 40 feet away from me, strutting his chest as if preparing to fight and yelled across the room at me trying to humiliate me. My spouse told him he was rude and he responded dismissively. We then decided to leave Triple Rock in light of their outrageous behavior, and the male bartender said "don't come back". We've patronized this place many times before but they will not get our business any longer.
Joseph Michaud
Just had drinks ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Craig Corson
Among my favorites. Self-proclaimed oldest brewpub in America, although that status from 1986 may not be true. Good food, nice beer selection in an old place dripping with boho charm. Alas, their sandwich menu selection no longer includes a stellar muffaletta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruby C.
Came here for an early dinner with friends and it definitely hits the spot if you're craving burgers and beers! I got the blue rock burger and the pomegranate cider with a side of onion rings to share. The pomegranate cider was amazing, super tasty and one of the best ciders I've had! The blue rock burger was also delicious. The caramelized onions paired so well with the smoky bacon and blue cheese. Onion rings were a hit also and the sauce that came with it was so good! This place is a very casual brewery so it's all complete self service. You seat yourself, order/pay online, and grab utensils/condiments by yourself. Not something that bothered me but it is something to be aware of since the signs aren't too clear. Overall great spot in downtown and I definitely would come back!
Christian T.
This is one of my main hangs. Love the sandwiches and beer options. Was just there in Feburary for SF beer week. Enjoyed a great beer flight with Terpenes. And the staff was so helpful with describing the flight optins and details. This is a pub for beer lovers!! Please bring back Sour Sunday though.. I miss it so!
shota KONISHI
great place and service.this bar utilizes QR code, but that didn't work because i had no phone number as tourist. then they handled it without reluctant.and I enjoyed flight of beer thas is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cheese wedge
Really should be open later.
Karen W.
My friends and I came here to attend a friend's band's concert. Hubby dropped my friend and I off and another couple of friends drove but had a hard time finding parking on a Friday night so they parked in a lot. This is a humongous place with two big rooms and a rooftop with seating. I hadn't eaten dinner so using the QR code on the table, you can order drinks and meal and/or appetizers and pay on your phone, very convenient! They have a huge menu! We had a Diamond Dealer moscow mule, beer, cheese croquettes, fried brussel sprouts, a basket of french fries and a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw. The drinks and food came out pretty quickly and there is plenty of seating inside the venue. I thoroughly enjoyed the Diamond drink, along with the crispy french fries and fried chicken sandwich. Next time, I'll try one of their beers since it is a brewery!
Amy H.
I went to Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse for Wednesday trivia night. It is located in a really beautiful part of Berkeley. When I walked in we had to show ID, get a stamp and then we could head inside. There are two areas. The smaller room to enter with a bar and bathrooms in the back and then a quite large room to the right decorated with string lights and teaming with large long tables. There appeared to be a game of shuffleboard in the back and the trivia questions were shown on the TV's. I've been to several trivia hosting establishments and this one was by far the most organized and had the best graphics. Our group logged in on an elected team members phone. Then an MC narrated the questions and we input our guesses into our phone. There were about 6 rounds or so of 6-10 questions drawn from various pop culture categories. The pace of the trivia was very good although for me it went a little long. It started around 8pm and ended around 10:30pm. I ordered a smash burger and it was super tasty. I also got to try the spinach and artichoke dip and wow! Truly fire. The drink I ordered was pretty good too. 10/10 on food and beverages for sure. All in all its a fun place to come:)
Lacee E.
No waitress or server stress. You order and pay by VR code. I honestly wish every restaurant operated in such a way. The restaurant and bar were super busy. However, our food arrived quickly. I am huge fan of the portion size and menu selection. It's not your typical sports bar food, which is great. Also, it's not your typical sports bar vibe. You can watch the game or have a girls' night or have a family dinner. This spot is appropriate for any occasion. Highly recommended! Great spot!
Food: 3.6/5 NO ONE ON HERE TALKS ABOUT HOW AMAZING THEIR DRY RUB WINGS ARE AND HOW ITS ONE OF THE ONLY THINGS SAVING THEIR FOOD MENU!!! came with some friends for a snack and some drinks and got the Wings to share with BBQ and Dry Rub flavor and a plate of nachos. usually, we solely come here for the Monkeyhead beers for Trock Thursdays (come for the Berkeley college experience on these days), but it was late and one of the only places still open near us away from Telegraph. the dry rub seasoning they use is a little smokey, a little sweet, some subtle cajun spice in there; genuinely some of the best wings i've had. the chicken was juicy and we all inhaled them within like 5 minutes of it getting to our table. bbq was typical, nachos were aight. cocktails were mid af. cant say anything else about the rest of their menu. i really only came here to bump up the hype on those dry rub wings. so if you are feeling a little bit hungry, i swear you should get the wings.
Audio F.
It's been over ten years since i last walked through these doors. I used to frequent this establishment as a young twenty something dude strictly for the monkey head cause i was under the impression that the higher the alcohol the better the beer obviously!!!! I think i had a few buddies that worked there over the years. Anyway it was a cold rainy day and i was looking for a lunch joint that had food "AND" BEER. Made a rash decision to come in here and i don't regret it one bit. I'll be completely honest they never were known for the food here in my book but the beer here is phenomenal!! I appreciated the value option what they call "chow and brau." I got a grilled chicken sandwich, fries and a 20oz glass of craft beer, Session up vista hop pale ale, all for $12. The place seems to be thriving which is good to know i will have to go back soon!!
Ed U.
Oh man, it's been years, even decades, since I last entered the front doors of this longtime brewpub open since 1986. I just figured I was getting too old and crotchety to melt into the crowd here...young sports-obsessed, beer guzzlers that presumably congregate here under the impression that pork nachos are a superfood. I imagined I would come across like old Mr. Gower. Remember him? He was in George Bailey's nightmare in "It's a Wonderful Life" when he was thrown out of the bar for poisoning a customer years before. Not that anyone here would've thrown me out. What drew me back was a sidewalk sandwich board announcing "Alcoholic Slushies!" There's just something about a libation not unlike a Hawaiian shave ice soaked in booze. The appearance of boozy slushies makes me say, "I belong here." Only $7.50 for a full 16-ounce Mason jar, they've been appropriately dubbed lushies. Flavors change daily, but I've had the Pina Colada Lushie (photo), and with Jamie W. later, had the equally luscious Pineapple Guava Rum Lushie (photo). On yet another visit, the machine was being cleaned, so we tried their short and sweet Rocktail list. We tried the $10 Gold Velour with Klir red, lemonade, and blackberry syrup, and the $12 Diamond Dealer, Triple Rock's version of a Moscow Mule (photo). Both were potent delights though overshadowed by the absent lushies. I've even eaten here. I had the $14 BBQ Pork Sando where slow roasted pork shoulder was drowned in BBQ sauce and piled with apple cider vinegar slaw on a filone bun (photo). It was just alright. DRINKS - 4.5 stars...lushies are the new black, the rocktails do fine as a backup FOOD - 3 stars...kinda underwhelmed by the BBQ sauce AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious in here with even a rooftop for al fresco drunkenness SERVICE - 4.5 stars...nice staff (shout-out to Inoke) TOTAL - 4 stars...living the lush life RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
Caroline F.
It was perfect to grab some beers, a few ok bites, and see the game. Only request- please fix the slamming from door and I bump you 1/2 star.
Sivaramakrishnan Vaidyanathan
Fantastic brewpub - Superb choice of IPAs, wines, cocktails, and food. It is probably not a stretch to even call it vegetarian/vegan paradise. You should check out their soups and chilis (yes, they have veggie chili as well). The last time I had a good chili was back in Cincinnati in the mid-west ten years ago.Loved the vibes here too, they were open on Thanksgiving Day and had a few TVs playing NFL and NBA. They are located on the main road adjacent to UC Berkeley, and so there's plenty of street parking, both paid and free. A great place to unwind on a Saturday afternoon after doing a campus tour of UC Berkeley and Berkeley Downtown Area.
The bartenders at Triple Rock are incredibly rude, racist, and self-righteous. I am an Asian-American long time Berkeley resident and home owner. One day I went with my spouse there to get a late lunch, but I wanted Chinese food instead of pub food, so I brought take-out Chinese food to Triple Rock while my spouse can order food and drink at the bar, not knowing that they had a policy of no outside food. I stayed at the far end of the pub and started eating, but a middle aged female bartender walked by to tell me in a rude way that they don't allow outside food. I told her to talk to my spouse who was ordering at the bar since we're doing this late lunch together. Then I saw the male bartender 40 feet away from me, strutting his chest as if preparing to fight and yelled across the room at me trying to humiliate me. My spouse told him he was rude and he responded dismissively. We then decided to leave Triple Rock in light of their outrageous behavior, and the male bartender said "don't come back". We've patronized this place many times before but they will not get our business any longer.
Just had drinks ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Among my favorites. Self-proclaimed oldest brewpub in America, although that status from 1986 may not be true. Good food, nice beer selection in an old place dripping with boho charm. Alas, their sandwich menu selection no longer includes a stellar muffaletta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for an early dinner with friends and it definitely hits the spot if you're craving burgers and beers! I got the blue rock burger and the pomegranate cider with a side of onion rings to share. The pomegranate cider was amazing, super tasty and one of the best ciders I've had! The blue rock burger was also delicious. The caramelized onions paired so well with the smoky bacon and blue cheese. Onion rings were a hit also and the sauce that came with it was so good! This place is a very casual brewery so it's all complete self service. You seat yourself, order/pay online, and grab utensils/condiments by yourself. Not something that bothered me but it is something to be aware of since the signs aren't too clear. Overall great spot in downtown and I definitely would come back!
This is one of my main hangs. Love the sandwiches and beer options. Was just there in Feburary for SF beer week. Enjoyed a great beer flight with Terpenes. And the staff was so helpful with describing the flight optins and details. This is a pub for beer lovers!! Please bring back Sour Sunday though.. I miss it so!
great place and service.this bar utilizes QR code, but that didn't work because i had no phone number as tourist. then they handled it without reluctant.and I enjoyed flight of beer thas is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really should be open later.
My friends and I came here to attend a friend's band's concert. Hubby dropped my friend and I off and another couple of friends drove but had a hard time finding parking on a Friday night so they parked in a lot. This is a humongous place with two big rooms and a rooftop with seating. I hadn't eaten dinner so using the QR code on the table, you can order drinks and meal and/or appetizers and pay on your phone, very convenient! They have a huge menu! We had a Diamond Dealer moscow mule, beer, cheese croquettes, fried brussel sprouts, a basket of french fries and a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw. The drinks and food came out pretty quickly and there is plenty of seating inside the venue. I thoroughly enjoyed the Diamond drink, along with the crispy french fries and fried chicken sandwich. Next time, I'll try one of their beers since it is a brewery!
I went to Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse for Wednesday trivia night. It is located in a really beautiful part of Berkeley. When I walked in we had to show ID, get a stamp and then we could head inside. There are two areas. The smaller room to enter with a bar and bathrooms in the back and then a quite large room to the right decorated with string lights and teaming with large long tables. There appeared to be a game of shuffleboard in the back and the trivia questions were shown on the TV's. I've been to several trivia hosting establishments and this one was by far the most organized and had the best graphics. Our group logged in on an elected team members phone. Then an MC narrated the questions and we input our guesses into our phone. There were about 6 rounds or so of 6-10 questions drawn from various pop culture categories. The pace of the trivia was very good although for me it went a little long. It started around 8pm and ended around 10:30pm. I ordered a smash burger and it was super tasty. I also got to try the spinach and artichoke dip and wow! Truly fire. The drink I ordered was pretty good too. 10/10 on food and beverages for sure. All in all its a fun place to come:)
No waitress or server stress. You order and pay by VR code. I honestly wish every restaurant operated in such a way. The restaurant and bar were super busy. However, our food arrived quickly. I am huge fan of the portion size and menu selection. It's not your typical sports bar food, which is great. Also, it's not your typical sports bar vibe. You can watch the game or have a girls' night or have a family dinner. This spot is appropriate for any occasion. Highly recommended! Great spot!
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Food: 3.6/5 NO ONE ON HERE TALKS ABOUT HOW AMAZING THEIR DRY RUB WINGS ARE AND HOW ITS ONE OF THE ONLY THINGS SAVING THEIR FOOD MENU!!! came with some friends for a snack and some drinks and got the Wings to share with BBQ and Dry Rub flavor and a plate of nachos. usually, we solely come here for the Monkeyhead beers for Trock Thursdays (come for the Berkeley college experience on these days), but it was late and one of the only places still open near us away from Telegraph. the dry rub seasoning they use is a little smokey, a little sweet, some subtle cajun spice in there; genuinely some of the best wings i've had. the chicken was juicy and we all inhaled them within like 5 minutes of it getting to our table. bbq was typical, nachos were aight. cocktails were mid af. cant say anything else about the rest of their menu. i really only came here to bump up the hype on those dry rub wings. so if you are feeling a little bit hungry, i swear you should get the wings.
It's been over ten years since i last walked through these doors. I used to frequent this establishment as a young twenty something dude strictly for the monkey head cause i was under the impression that the higher the alcohol the better the beer obviously!!!! I think i had a few buddies that worked there over the years. Anyway it was a cold rainy day and i was looking for a lunch joint that had food "AND" BEER. Made a rash decision to come in here and i don't regret it one bit. I'll be completely honest they never were known for the food here in my book but the beer here is phenomenal!! I appreciated the value option what they call "chow and brau." I got a grilled chicken sandwich, fries and a 20oz glass of craft beer, Session up vista hop pale ale, all for $12. The place seems to be thriving which is good to know i will have to go back soon!!
Oh man, it's been years, even decades, since I last entered the front doors of this longtime brewpub open since 1986. I just figured I was getting too old and crotchety to melt into the crowd here...young sports-obsessed, beer guzzlers that presumably congregate here under the impression that pork nachos are a superfood. I imagined I would come across like old Mr. Gower. Remember him? He was in George Bailey's nightmare in "It's a Wonderful Life" when he was thrown out of the bar for poisoning a customer years before. Not that anyone here would've thrown me out. What drew me back was a sidewalk sandwich board announcing "Alcoholic Slushies!" There's just something about a libation not unlike a Hawaiian shave ice soaked in booze. The appearance of boozy slushies makes me say, "I belong here." Only $7.50 for a full 16-ounce Mason jar, they've been appropriately dubbed lushies. Flavors change daily, but I've had the Pina Colada Lushie (photo), and with Jamie W. later, had the equally luscious Pineapple Guava Rum Lushie (photo). On yet another visit, the machine was being cleaned, so we tried their short and sweet Rocktail list. We tried the $10 Gold Velour with Klir red, lemonade, and blackberry syrup, and the $12 Diamond Dealer, Triple Rock's version of a Moscow Mule (photo). Both were potent delights though overshadowed by the absent lushies. I've even eaten here. I had the $14 BBQ Pork Sando where slow roasted pork shoulder was drowned in BBQ sauce and piled with apple cider vinegar slaw on a filone bun (photo). It was just alright. DRINKS - 4.5 stars...lushies are the new black, the rocktails do fine as a backup FOOD - 3 stars...kinda underwhelmed by the BBQ sauce AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious in here with even a rooftop for al fresco drunkenness SERVICE - 4.5 stars...nice staff (shout-out to Inoke) TOTAL - 4 stars...living the lush life RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
It was perfect to grab some beers, a few ok bites, and see the game. Only request- please fix the slamming from door and I bump you 1/2 star.
Fantastic brewpub - Superb choice of IPAs, wines, cocktails, and food. It is probably not a stretch to even call it vegetarian/vegan paradise. You should check out their soups and chilis (yes, they have veggie chili as well). The last time I had a good chili was back in Cincinnati in the mid-west ten years ago.Loved the vibes here too, they were open on Thanksgiving Day and had a few TVs playing NFL and NBA. They are located on the main road adjacent to UC Berkeley, and so there's plenty of street parking, both paid and free. A great place to unwind on a Saturday afternoon after doing a campus tour of UC Berkeley and Berkeley Downtown Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fries, Vegan, Chili, Sandwiches, Nachos, Craft Beer