We visited for their Halloween pop-up bar. If you're going on the weekend, I would suggest getting reservations first. They can get a little busy, so be patient with the staff as their drinks are very popular and might take a little bit. The staff was really friendly, attentive, and gave us clear expectations for wait times the whole time. The ambience was awesome for the pop-up, the decorations were super cute, and the attention to detail was awesome. Me and my boyfriend were guessing how many hours it might've took for them to decorate the whole place. It was awesome and super decked out The drinks were really yummy, food came out fresh. This would be nice for a simple date night, as well as hang out with friends. There's also outdoor seating, so you could bring dogs or maybe have time with the family too as well, since it's a full restaurant read more

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This is my 3rd time coming here and I have to say each time I have a better and better experience. The staff is amazing very attentive. The orders are always right. The food is cooked to perfection. The presentation is outstanding. They have a wide variety of different plates so no matter what somebody in your group wants there will be something for them. Their signature drinks are to die for this time I had a peachy king and lemon drop. I wanted to order the hoppy hour but it was so popular that they were sold out. I've come during the week and on the weekend. It doesn't matter which time I've come it's been GREAT! Today I came on a Sunday and they actually have a Sunday brunch where they have a live DJ they play music. They have shots going around it's fun and if you're going out with the family like I did today, you can sit in the upper area that's away from everyone else having the brunch fun. It was still fine even though we brought the kids and sat in the upper area. We could still hear the music and enjoy ourselves. I would highly recommend this place. It's a shame that I live so far away in Tracy that I only get to come once in a while because if I lived closer, I would come every weekend.!!! The desserts are so good!!! read more

-Drinks review only!- Friends and I were looking for a place to have a drink in the afternoon but before dinner and found Beer Baron! They had gone to their original location in Livermore in the past and were surprised to have found it moved. We had very friendly service and excellent cocktails. If you want to get a Boilermaker, they can get it for you (off of HH) - friend asked what types of whiskey they had and our server pulled out a whole BOOK! Cocktails were all tasty and quite complex. We all really enjoyed them: Brat summer, Frose (they only had one slushie ready - and it was boozy!), Peach Don't Kill My Vibe, and She's Gone Green. I like that they only had low ABV cocktails and mocktails, although your choices are limited to 1 in each category if you can't have grapefruit for medical reasons. We were tempted by the food but were still full from brunch - I have a feeling that we'll be back for those Duck Fat fries! read more

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Always solid location for us. - butter chicken is the surprise winner for me! - duck fat fries yes! nachos yes! Mostly I come for the beer selection and the rotation of drinks they do. Great chill environment. I like sitting outside when avail, inside can be a little loud. Parking is street. Staff always friendly! read more

I came here during Easter weekend for a family dinner. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside. I ordered the birria tacos for the first time there and grabbed a strawberry garden fizz mocktail. The food was okay but the service was excellent. Sitting out front was nice because most children that were there dining had space to get up and skip around. This place is good if you're in the area and need quick service but want to sit down and eat. read more

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The service brought the score lower. We sat outside and everything took forever, not to mention the server said 'sorry', because items were late, every time. The fish taco was not good, I wouldn't order that again. My hubs liked his burger, and the fries were good. This place is a party on event days. More fellas should come out for the single ladies. read more

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The Beer Baron was turned into a tropical holiday. The decorations were all throughout the restaurant and upstairs, with a red Santa chair for photo ops. I had the Frost Bite cocktail for $18 the beverage consisted of tequila, sage, pineapple, lime, cranberry syrup, and spiced cranberry bitters. It was delicious. My friend had the frozen cocktail; the Coco Ho HoHo that's $18 and the ingredients are gold Jamaican rum, lime, coconut, pineapple, pandan syrup, and banana liqueur. My friend said it was the best. Our appetizers were french fries and short rib birria tacos. The fries were crunchy and tasty, and the birria short rib meat in the taco was full of fat and took away from the flavor profile. Our server was kind, friendly, and attentive. The holiday pop-up will last into the beginning of January. read more

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The service was an absolute shit show. Would rate 0/5 if I could. We ordered some appetizers and 2 burgers. First burger requested medium rare but the burger was cooked to a medium, not medium rare. Second burger requested medium, no pickles and no onions, but what was received was a medium rare burger with pickles. For the appetizers, the duck fat fries, and the cauliflower, came way after the burgers. We also ordered 2 drinks, one drink was delivered at the end after all food was served, and said the other one was out of stock when bringing out the drink. Lastly we requested for a water refill but that never came. Hands down the worst service Ive encountered ever. read more

When they decorate they go all out! We love Halloween time and they spooked it out again. The staff was super friendly and the food was really good. Sorry no pictures of the food read more

Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen - Beer Bar Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Went for the club scene Friday night before Halloween. It was fairly packed but not too bad, the dj was good and the atmosphere is nice with all the decorations. The drinks were pricey which is expected of a pop up bar, there was no cover fee. There was only 3-4 bartenders and as the night goes on the bar gets pretty backed up. My only complaint would be that there was quite a bit of older gentleman that were borderline harassing women, when you show up it's obvious who those gentleman are, as they're 50+ years old trying to hit on 20 year olds read more

Located in downtown Pleasanton, Beer Baron is ready for this fall season! I came in late October and the whole bar and restaurant was decked out in Halloween decor - so festive and fun! You can make a reservation in advance if you'd like. On a Saturday at 11:30 am we were able to get seated right away with plenty of tables open. They also have outdoor dining. They have fun seasonal cocktails that are worth a try! On the weekends they serve brunch. I ordered the cinnamon French toast with hash browns (you can also sub for country potatoes or side salad) and eggs however way you like them. I didn't know, but they also come with bacon - pleasant surprise! The portion is hefty and I was surprised to see so many parts. The French toast has a beautiful cinnamon crust and is fluffy on the inside. Drizzled with some chocolate syrup and served with blueberries and strawberries, it was a delightful sweet treat without being overly sweet. The hashbrowns came out in like a triangular form. I wasn't expecting these kinds of hashbrowns but they did not disappoint - they were like tater tots and were crispy on the outside. Eggs were perfectly over easy and the bacon was crispy. The only note I would make was that food service was on the slower side. Service was attentive and our water was filled multiple times. Food and drinks felt like it took quite a while. Thankfully we chatted up a storm to pass time and were happy with the quality of food. Brunch was delicious and I would definitely return! read more

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After attending the Great Junk Haul at the fairgrounds, we were starving from working up an appetite shopping....we saw the menu on their website and knew we had to try. This rating really bounces between 3 and 4 stars, would give 3.5 if I could. Here's why: what their website doesn't tell you is that while they offer their brunch menu on Sundays until 2pm (!!!) its the only menu they offer, they don't run their lunch menu in conjuction. We got here after 12:30 so assumed we could get lunch, we didn't want brunch. The chef was kind enough to allow orders off the regular menu, and thank goodness because the food was good. Sadly it all came out at different times to our party of 4, 2 of our table were halfway done eating before the other 2 entrees came. The garlic cheese curds are a must. Small plate so get more than 1 if you have a few people together. The chicken wings are sauced but don't come out sloppy on sauce, its almost dry which is interesting. The French dip was phenomenal but was missing the horseradish sauce or just didnt have a kick, the au jus was a lifesaver. The chipotle chicken sandwich also didnt have a big chipotle flavor. There was no comment on the chilaquilles order so not sure if good or bad. The place was all decked out for Christmas. Ornaments hanging from the ceiling covering almost every inch. This was a fun vibe but downside was also the musty/moldy smell in the booths near the stairway that leads upstairs. read more

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Pretty cool spot. Very popular and if you're a fan of Halloween, then this is a cool place to visit for some food and drink. I really liked the vibe here and the staff was great, but for whatever reason our drinks didn't print, so it took awhile for that to happen in terms of actually getting the drinks. Food portions are HUGE. This is the food portions for giants, so just be aware of that. Overall, pretty good and cool spot. read more

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Came on Mother's Day share some apps with my daughter. All of the staff members were very nice and helpful. The food was good. Next time I'll try some entrees. read more

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After spending most of the day in San Ramon with family, we almost missed out on dinner. So we quickly looked at what was still open at this hour and we found Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen. Street parking only. Ambience: Popular and crowded place. Modern decor and festivly decorated for Halloween. One big LCD TV with a sports channel.Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating available and also you can cozy up and grab a seat at the bar. Tonight was DJ Weekend, 10pm - 1am. Two separate multi-user men and women restrooms. Service: Table service was so friendly and attentive! He was helpful in recommending some of his favorites and also asking what we were in the mood for. We took a long time to decide but both of the servers were friendly and made sure we were helped. Food: El Cubana (4/5) with Belgian Duck Fat Fries (4/5): Toasted ciabatta, roasted pork, ham, Monterey jack cheese, pickles, mustard, pepperoncinis. The fries came with your choice of two sauces. I chose the smokey ketchup and the server recommended the chipotle bbq. He also included their house ranch. All the sauces were good! The ciabatta bread was toasted and had that nice crunch. I liked the roasted pork as some other versions use a "pulled pork" style. Loaded Nachos: cheese, guacamole, crema, pinto beans, pickled jalapeño, pico de gallo. Add $6 for chicken adobo (4/5). This easily can feed 2 or more people! The food was great and the ambience was chill. We'll be back! Support your local business! read more

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Came for the Halloween pop up bar. Really cool experience. The decoration and the special glasses were really cool. Posting a couple pictures of those. The drinks in them were decent. The Headless Horseman was the best. We didn't love the Slasherita nor the Chucky Hot Toddy (that's not the actual name - I can't recall it). They were out of one of the two shots, but the Potion #13 was great. Price was decent. About $120 plus tip for 8 drinks, so that's about $15 each. Honestly not bad for a bar in the Bay Area - especially a cool, themed one. Our server was nice, though they were slow on the drinks even though it wasn't super busy. Also really cool that you're supposed to have reservations for the pop up, but they seated us even without them. read more

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I was here during world cup, that too when USA was playing their first match with Paraguay. This place was crowded but I had made a reservation for two ahead of time. You can imagine it was very noisy and loud. Though they had outside seating which probably helped those who didn't want to be part of the crowd to watch the game. Me and my friend we ordered couple of cocktails and appetizers. The service was great abd we enjoyed the food but due to the nose we left early as we couldn't talk or hear each other. read more

Great bar food options Monday happy hour 3-5 20 percent off on cocktails and food! We got here at 4:45 and our party was seated within 5 mins and food was brought out in less than ten mins! The servers are super efficient. Ambiance is typical bar like but this is the perfect downtown location with street parking for team happy hours. It could take a few mins to find parking so you might have to circle around a bit! Food - fried, but expected! Taking a star away because the food felt too fried and it could be made healthier Price - team of 10 paid $330 and we all ordered mocktails I'll try the salads and the mains next time read more

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This is one of my favorite places in Pleasanton to grab a beer or an old fashioned! You're able to taste their tap beers before committing to a glass. I felt like I had to add this in my review because I recently went to a taproom that did not offer samples which was my first time experiencing that. SO THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO CHECK OUT THEIR BEERS ON TAP. You can park on the street or at the public parking areas. It's an easy and nice walk from all available public parking areas. We love sitting outside, their tables outside are mostly in shaded areas. The inside of the establishment is dimmed (not too bright). The service is great here, I've been here a few times before my current visit. Our server checked up on us regularly and when she went on break, she informed us that we can ask any of her colleagues serving at tables near us for assistance while she was on break. BELGIAN STYLE DUCK FAT FRIES - Cooked to perfection - Fries had a nice light crisp on the outside but when you bite into the fry, it's so fluffy and delicious! - We chose 2 sauces for our fries: Garlic Aioli & Smokey Ketchup, they paired well with the fries - Fries fried in duck fat is so so gooooood, I'm so happy that this establishment has this on their menu DRINKS (I forgot what beer my boyfriend drank but I do remember my drink)... OLD FASHIONED! OLD FASHIONED - They use Michter's Single Barrel Rye - I love how they use Maple Syrup instead of simple syrup - Not too sweet, it was just right (at least for me) 5 Stars for service, delicious food, beer/whisky selection and indoor/outdoor seating options read more

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Visited here today and had terrible service from Jassiel. Her demeanor was of someone who either didn't want to be there or could care less about her job. She was not helpful at all and ignored requests. Jassiel also was very short with her answers to questions. The food was good but soured by the unpleasant waitress. Lastly, the dessert was brought out with the entrees. She didn't even bother to ask if we wanted it brought out later. She didn't care and everything was a bother to her. Very disappointing. read more

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I've been to Beer Baron before with nothing noteworthy to report other than being one of the area's few places to grab a drink with friends. But this specific review is for their Christmas pop up: beyond impressive decor, fun themed cocktails (with purchasable cups), and their pecan pie- which is easily the best pecan pie I've ever had. If you haven't been before, or even if you have, I would definitely recommend stopping by over the holidays. read more

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Great food and drinks! They still had Christmas decorations up which I loved! The buffalo wings and fried zucchini are super good. It's a nice place for a get together with friends or a date. Definitely recommend! I will hopefully be going back soon. read more

Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen - Beer Bar Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Super glad I made reservations here during December for the Christmas theme bar etc. for my group because it was super crowded and when we arrived there was a line outside. Drinks were delicious, ambiance was nice, decor was really Christmassy. Staff were kind as well. We didnt get to try the food so maybe next time when we are in town we may be back to do so. read more

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I've been here a few times. The last two times I went was for their Halloween themed drinks and some light bites. But the most recent time a couple weeks ago my family and I went for the Xmas theme. The drinks this time were just okay. We got some shareables for the table & enjoyed them. We got the cheese curds, nachos, and the duck fries. Another person in our party got some butter chicken plate. He had to send it back because the chicken was cold. That can't be good. The waiter apologized but we didn't get any compensation for that. He had to wait extra time to eat which I'm sure wasn't fun. They also ran out of the pretzel with spicy queso dip. This was our favorite last time we had it. I won't let this experience ruin this place for me because I loved it the other times. Can't wait to go back again! read more

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It's my fourth time here, and the first time I've had to order five separate whisky orders because the first four times, they were out of the whiskey I wanted. Now I'm not a connoisseur or whiskey snob, I'll try anything but when you go to a whiskey house and ask the waiter for his recommendations, they should make sure they have them available first. Also I did find out unusual that I would have to pay an extra fee for a whiskey cube. Given the price of an ounce of whiskey, do you really need to charge for a cube? I suppose a clean glass would be the next up-charge. I also sat for 20 minutes waiting for anyone to come up to take a drink or food order. I would have left if I wasn't waiting for the other people in my party. In the end, we didn't order any food, only 3 rounds of whiskey (x4). read more

We celebrated a friend's pre-birthday lunch here, and overall it was a good experience. The place has a chill vibe and is great for a casual get-together. We ordered tacos, calamari, classic breakfast, and chicken and waffles. Most of the food was good and satisfying. The classic breakfast and chicken and waffles were enjoyable, and everything came out nicely. The only downside was the fish and chips--the fish was a bit tough, which was disappointing. Aside from that, everything else was fine, and we still had a good time. It's a solid spot for lunch with friends, and we'd be open to coming back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Nice pub with a good selection of craft beers. Their cheese curds were on the heavier side but their nachos are pretty good. Service was nice and attentive. Definitely a good place for late night drinks. read more

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Came here for a drink and the staff or the young lady with the stomach tattoos was super kind and helpful. Place is still a happy place and a nice place to laugh and unwind ! read more

Had the pleasure of coming here on Friday after work with some of my co workers. We had a wonderful time. We got here at 5:30 and luckily were able to get a table inside for us 5. We had their holiday drinks and I have to say, they were good. I had the frost bite as well as a margarita. We ordered a bunch of appetizers such as the loaded nachos, Brussels sprouts, pretzel, and calamari. Everything was very good, and our server came to check on us often which made us field well serviced. The Christmas decor is wonderful! Definitely made us feel very festive. read more

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Beer Baron is a solid food and bar joint in downtown Pleasanton. The service has been friendly but not always fast, depending on the day (it can be crowded). The decor is totally my vibe with the wooden ski lodge/livingroom mixed with a modern art type ceiling. I love the large center bar, loud music, and the regular lively crowd. The only slight negative is it could be a little cleaner, like the bathrooms and sometimes the tables or chairs need wiping, but nothing newsworthy. The staff responds quickly if you need them. Beer Baron has never disappointed us! Tip: Order the duck fat fries! The fish tacos were delicious too and were huge. read more

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I came on a weekend so they serve a brunch menu before 3 then the regular menu is available. I wanted to try an item from the regular menu but it was in 2 hours so I just tried a drink and dessert from the brunch menu. The drink was ok. It was a Halloween themed that was a fun great interesting presentation but the drink within did not impress me. The dessert was much better but the price wasn't worth it really. When I first walked in I wasn't greeted nor was there a sign that said to wait to be seated so I headed towards the back to use the bathroom. Then the host, I guess was sitting at the bar folding things asked for 1 and I said yes, just let me use the restroom first. I came out and asked to sit outside since inside was so dark I felt like the outdoors seemed a much better spot. I had to ask for utensils then a box and the check when it would seem like I shouldn't need to ask but should since the service goes off what you want rather than serving you with common sense. All in all they did hav a few customers coming but end up waiting a bit because everyone wanted what was on the regular menu than what was on the brunch. I may visit again during the regular menu time but way later in the future read more

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Love team dinners.. actually love any outing where I can try multiple dishes. Lots of delicious options at Beer Baron. I personally ordered the brussel sprouts, kale and quinoa salad with salmon and fish tacos... but tried a bite of almost everything in the pictures. Casual atmosphere. Wouldn't have minded dining outside, but we had 10 people in our party. My salmon appeared fried as opposed to "seared" but it still had good flavor. Loved the deviled eggs, the butter chicken was so flavorful.. drinks were amazing. Our wonderful server recommended a Torpedo because I was wanting a cocktail with vodka, it was perfect Oh and there is always room for desert. The lava cake was as good as any place else, but the churro Waffle with ice cream was over the top amazing. We would gladly be back again when we come to town. Thanks for the fun atmosphere, great service, and delicious food and drink read more

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The food menu features a variety of delicious options, from hearty burgers to creative small plates, all made with fresh ingredients. The service is attentive and friendly, ensuring guests feel welcome and well taken care of. The ambience is cozy yet vibrant, with a laid-back atmosphere perfect for both casual nights out and lively gatherings. A great spot for craft beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike! Pictures include; Smoked Salmon Benedict ($19) Chorizo Omelette w Papas Bravas ($13) Bottomless Mimosa ($16) - we got one pitcher of OJ and one pitcher of grapefruit read more

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First off I want to say I love that they go all out for the holidays. They decorated for Halloween in every corner of the place. There's outdoor, downstairs, and upstairs seating. Our server Greg was awesome. Didn't keep us waiting for a second even though the place was slammed. We enjoyed our mocktail, beer, fried chicken sandwich and beef tacos. Had fun at Christmas last year here and glad to be here for Halloween. read more

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Food was great! Good service. Great selection of beers! I enjoyed the fish tacos! Great outdoor seating. Wait staff was very friendly. I'll definitely go back again! read more

4++ Can't speak to the food here, although I had a few bites of what my niece was eating - but she couldn't or didn't want to finish. I came here to meet up my brother and his fam to hang out and have a drink. I got a themed tiki drink (Frosty the Merman) and moved over to the bar when my brother and his fam finished up. At the bar, I noticed they have a pretty extensive whiskey selection. The guys behind the bar were friendly and helpful - they also told me how they have a great whiskey special during the week (Whiskey Wednesday I believe?) where it is a super great deal for trying all the relatively cheaper bottles. The vibe: it during the holidays so the entire place was decked out in holiday decor and I mean decked out. It truly is a sight to behold. It made the vibe more festive and fun as well. I haven't been here other parts of the year, but without the holiday decor, I would say the spot would probably be described as a local sports/whiskey bar with accents of tiki throughout. All in all, just a great place to drink some whiskey or meet up with friends. Hoping next time I will be able to try more of their food. read more

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Went here on a whim and the staff was okay, not super welcoming. It also kinda smelled weird in the restaurant. We got seated fast and they bought out the food quick enough. It was just okay. I probably won't be back unless I need a place to go. read more

Baja style fish tacos YUMMO!!! We had a big group of 9 and we were able to squeeze in after a minor wait. Pricing is decent and the ambiance was comfortable and fun to be at. Food took a bit to come out which was to be expected and we were in no hurry. Delicious and flavorful. Cute spot, just wish it was bigger so we could have stayed longer to have some more drinks. read more

Great food, friendly service. Comfortable and clean. Inside or outside, street side or side patio. Tacks, sliders and nachos were delicious. Recommend the duck fat fries! read more

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Went for R&B brunch on a Saturday. It wasn't too packed and they were playing all the 90s and 2000s jams. They don't do the R&B wrench every weekend so you do need to check in and see when is being done if you don't like live music or people singing along this place is not for you. Service was amazing and food. Taste good so mad I didn't get a picture of it. We got a variety of things and cocktails, which were amazing. Definitely planning on going back for R&B brunch. read more

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