Came for the popular pastrami reuben sandwich & beer chowder then stayed for the beer! Yes! The reuben pastrami was everything all the other reviews say it is - flavorful, spicy in the best way, & just all around yummy! We didn't know what to expect with the beer chowder. You have to try it! It is a relaxed dining experience with friendly servers which we hope to repeat during Trivia night or Happy Hour. read more

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Only had a quick stop in, but excited to return again and try the menu. Came in on a Thursday night for music bingo- the playlist was everything my Millennial heart desires. Late 90s to mid 10s, mixture of top hits and forgotten bops. The staff is plentiful and attentive, and the crowd was mellow. Good neighbor stop for a beer before heading home. read more

Went there for food and music bingo. Fantastic idea for large groups or date night. Fantastic service. !! Food was very good Would go there again. read more

We arrived during the brunch hours to enjoy a little lunch! Our server was great and gave us lots of recommendations and even let us get a taster before a full cup. I was looking forward to their BBQ waits but I had to wait about an hour since their dinner starts at 4pm AND LET ME TELL YOU, so worth the wait. The inside was very big and spacious with lots of seating and the perfect amount of outside light. I'll definitely be returning and they have a trivia night! read more

BottleTaps - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I was invited here by my older sister who wanted me to visit our cousin, normally I would not even look at a place like this but I was pleasantly suprised by how much I liked it. Our server was a great woman who was accommodating to my rash and compulsive need to ask stupid questions.... like, how many drinks can I order at once? The place was kind of empty, but I mean it was barely past noon so thats a good reason. Parking was abundant outside the place the inside was a big open area seating with a bar to sit at too. I only order three drinks and of course it being early I saw the POG Mimosa I've rarely had a bad Mimosa so if you have had a Mimosa it's a pretty easy drink. Refreshing and easy to consume but dangerous in large numbers. I got a Blackberry Cobble Mimosa next which wasn't as good as I'd heard it would be. It was kind of bitter and stronger than the previous mimosa. Lasltly I got a Strawberry Rubarb Mimosa which was my favorite of the bunch. I definitely like the sweet at first but then tarty after taste. I did not order food and I really wish I did, they have an avacado toast that I really want to get next time if I'm early again. read more

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What a find! Amazing selection of craft beers. Service was great and the food even better. Beer cheese soup and sliders were awesome. If you are a fan of Mac and cheese, go to Bottle Taps! read more

BottleTaps - Beer cheese soup and sliders. - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

reuben pastrami and beer cheese chowder, cheesesteak and chips, pretzel, Stem's guava cider came here for a late lunch on friday. the place had a handful of tables and bar patrons. our server was so helpful and knew the menu by heart. she was so sweet! the place has pretty elevated pub vibes. think high ceilings and dark woo skip the pretzel, nothing special here except maybe the extra bacon sprinkles on the side. reuben was good it was o. the small side but had great tasting ingredients. i'd skip the beer cheese chowder. it tasted more like cheese soup. there wasn't enough chowder chunks in it either. cheesesteak was also basic. THE BEER was amazing!!! they have a good long list of craft beer with interesting flavors. there's even kumbatcha! read more

I visited for my sister in laws Birthday on May 6, so I'm super behind on my review. I wanted to make sure to leave a 5 star though because the hostess and server (too long ago to remember names) were both spectacular women who really made my experience a 10/10. Having celiacs I called in advance and the hostess made sure I knew what I could eat and put a note in our reservation. Our server was so nice and personable and made me feel safe with my food choices. I wasn't sick the next day from cross contamination so I'm confident she informed kitchen staff of my needs. She felt with out party of 11 people with the ease of a professional. Everyone loved the food, classic pub fare and it was delicious and not overpriced. My pastrami baked potato was huge! And delicious. The reason my sister in law picked this spot is because they were having an event with the local animal shelter which was a bonus. The inside was really clean with high ceilings. Pretty busy when we were there so it's safe to say they're popular in the area too. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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Updated 6/28/2024 I came for the June mimosa flight and the newly added chef's hand pies. The chef's hand pie had a flaky crust, melted cheese, spices, and meat, combined together that made for a mouthwatering encounter on my palate. I forgot the name of the main meat ingredient but they were delicious. My friend had a different flavor and she said it was delightful. The June mimosa flavors were pina colada, strawberry guava, cherry limeade, and managonada. The flavors were citrusy, with hints of fruit flavor but it was too sweet. The establishment wasn't busy for a Sunday afternoon and our server was attentive and pleasant. They have a flavor of the month contest for their mimosas on Instagram and July's winning flavor is spicy watermelon debuting on July 6th, 2024. They have weekly events, such as karaoke, trivia, local musical artists, and fun interactive succulent classes. I look forward to trying the spicy watermelon next month. read more

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Ambiance is good, drink selection is plenty, but food is too expensive. We ordered banquet style and even with everyone paying $20 (not including drinks) it's still not enough and some of us hardly had anything to eat. Also the food was only subpar in taste for what we paid. If I have another party I'd definitely do it somewhere else, unless your crowd just wants to drink and not eat. Not a good place for a large group dinner. read more

I don't often trek to this side of Pleasanton, but I will for BottleTaps!! I am enticed by their daily specials, especially happy hour and brunch (bottomless mimosas!). Also curious about their balsamic cider cocktails :0 They're $10, which is a steal these days lol Pastrami Reuben Sandwich with Beer Cheese Chowder (Restaurant Week Deal for $15): This sandwich deserves its award so much. SO delicious with the Dijon mustard and heaps of pastrami. Mamamia. Chowder wasn't too decadent but it was definitely a lotttt of sodium today :P Pub Pretzel ($15): I think I've trained myself to expect Auntie Anne's quality whenever I eat a pretzel (which isn't bad), so when I bit down on the softest pretzel ever I was like !!! What is this!!! Just get it. Pour the side of bacon into the cheese dip. You're welcome. Definitely shouldn't gotten some greens because we were chugging water from all the salt, but WORTH IT! We got a hazy IPA which was excellent. Next time I'm going to take my time perusing their beer fridge! read more

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Overall, it was a nice ambiance for friends gathering & has a large selection of draft beer/sour. We had a tri-vally special week menu, which comes with a small bowl of cheese chowder and Reuben sandwich. Flavors were good but too salty for my taste. read more

BottleTaps - Leuben sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I went there for the first time for lunch with my son. It was pretty empty. The service was good. My son had the tri tip sandwich and liked it. I had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. The homemade "Caesar" dressing tasted like mayonnaise thinned with milk and zero seasoning. (I wouldn't call it Caesar dressing.) The homemade croutons were under seasoned as well. The shrimp was grilled and tasty. I am assigning a 3 rating due to the bland dressing and croutons. I live in the neighborhood and will have to think about it before returning. read more

We love visiting local establishments with our friends to enjoy live music. On Saturday night, Bottle Taps hosted a wonderful local artist which is what brought our group out. We enjoyed tasty craft beers and wine along with good bar food. The service was excellent. The ambience is great--airy, spacious, and ample. We'll visit again when another band or musician we like visits. read more

BottleTaps - Cubano Sandwich with Side Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This establishment is a family favorite! Nice selection of craft beer and the best pretzels, mustard and beer cheese around. Nothing better than a good pretzel and a cold beer. Food menu is good as well. It's also kid friendly, which we appreciate when we have our littles with us. Nice side room for small gatherings a plus. Friendly wait staff brings it all together for a great local spot. read more

Such a fun Saturday afternoon.. The staff was so friendly and helpful!! We happened in Oct 1.. which apparently is the first day they roll out their super fun new mimosa flights!! If you are looking for a fun atmosphere with super helpful staff to navigate their extensive tap menu this is the place! They have a trivia night and a bingo night.. which I can't wait to experience.. Fun for anyone 21 and over that's for sure although their brunch menu might peak a kiddos interest!! read more

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We came here on a weekday with a large group for lunch, and the place was almost empty. After work is when this place starts popping with trivia nights and Warriors games. For our weekday lunch, we were seated in a private room, which was nice. They have a large variety of beers. There's plenty of food options as well, which includes appetizers, sandwiches (which are huge), and salads. Several of us felt they used way too much dressing on their salads, but overall the food was really good. What I tried: + Tri valley wedge salad with chicken - This was a very tasty salad, even though they gave me too much dressing. However, with this type of salad, it's ok because the wedge of lettuce is not dressed, so you can dip into the pool of dressing as much or little as you like. I thought the chicken was really tender and juicy. + Kale & Farro salad with chicken - a very yummy salad with lots of fresh ingredients, including the kale and edamame. Chicken was delicious. + Far east noodle salad - this was good but was drowning in dressing. + Hummus and pita appetizer - the hummus was really good. It's served with a brown sauce (tasted of Worcestershire) that really went well together. + Pub pretzel - this is a HUGE pretzel with a cheesy dipping sauce. Was very good. The pretzel was nice and soft. Great for sharing. read more

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I was looking for somewhere to watch the warriors game and luckily we found this spot! We called ahead and they said to get there soon cuz they were gonna start filling up for trivia night so we drove there as fast as possible lmaao such a chill vibe inside! I loved the decor they had and the light fixtures were awesome. You have the option to either sit at the bar, the outside patio, the tables or they even have a couple couches. The bathrooms were gender neutral which I liked and very clean! Yayyy The food??? YUM! I did my research a bit and saw some iffy reviews on some of their sandwiches. I felt the wagyu beef sliders were a bit under-seasoned but my friend said he enjoyed them. For those that like a lil more spice, they provide you with some yummy sauces that you can dip it in which I enjoyed. We also tried the Pub Pretzel which didn't disappoint, it was so soft and the sauces it came with were delicious. The beer cheese chowder was definitely the star of the show!! If you get anything here, get the chowder! Lastly we went with the turkey &pesto sandwich which i give a 9/10. The service was awesome! Our server never forgot about us and she would occasionally check in. We had our own lil space away from the trivia night so it was nice being able to watch the game away from the crowd. Loved this place but would I return? Truthfully I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if i was in the area hell yes! read more

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Nice place to grab a drink and food. I feel like this place strikes the right balance between classy and casual, so you can take coworkers, your parents, or a date. The location is next to a luxury apartment complex which backs up to the Shadow Cliffs regional park, so some coworkers and I came after doing a quick hike in the area. They have a really good variety of beverages, so I tried the JuneShine hard kombucha. I had the mac & cheese, which we joked was an "adult mac & cheese" because it wasn't super saucy and definitely had a strong truffle flavor. I still ate the whole thing. I was pleasantly surprised by this (yet another) bar-and-grill type place, as this one actually had tasty, fresh, and well presented food, as well as something to drink that's not beer. I will definitely be coming back for trivia or music bingo! read more

BottleTaps - Mac and cheese - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Good place to grab a beer and some snacks. Overall pretty clean and happy hour prices are pretty good. Only negative I can really ding them on is that their posted hours are not their TRUE hours open... Husband went on a Thursday night around 8:45 pm, they should have been open until 10 pm.... until a waitress came over and told him that they would be closing around 9 pm. What?! After being called out on their listed hours by another patron, they admitted to it being a "slow night" and that they were just closing up shop. I'm sorry, but aren't you in the business to PLEASE CUSTOMERS AND SERVE THEM BEER & FOOD? read more

Friendly staff , great tap list , well organized bottle selection and great food to top it off. Some nights can be a little loud from patrons but if it's a fun place to be why not grab a beer and enjoy yourself read more

Everything is 5 stars! Great food, great drinks, amazing service! We will definitely be back.

This place is great. Let's break it down in traditional pro/con fashion. +Greeted right when we came in +Large Domestic and International beer selection +Large menu +The wagyu sliders are amazing. When you bite into the medium rare burger, you get that pop of fatty flavor goodness that wagyu beef is known for. The presentation was also very pleasing as well. +The proportion sizes of their sandwiches are very good (large). The Turkey sandwich was tasty. The dutch crunch bread was fresh, with just the right amount of crispy flakey texture on the edge, but not so crispy that it leaves your mouth raw. +Great service overall from start to finish. o The Berry Patch Fandango beer I ordered was nice. Maybe a little more on the Fruity side than I am used too but still a good sour beer. A little pricy too, but still good. -They have a jalepeno cheese soup that was said to be very spicy, but I only got a hint of spice in mine. This place is solid and definitely want to try it again, 4 1/2 stars out of 5. Well done BottleTaps, keep up the good work. read more

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This place totally exceeded all of my expectations - great selection of drinks and delicious food! We tried the Reuben sandwich with cheddar soup and the charcuterie board with the pretzel. We were blown away with how soft and delicious that pretzel was with the warm cheese dipping sauce. The meats and cheeses that it came with was the perfect accompaniment to our beers. I also couldn't believe how good that Reuben was.. from a beer spot! I would definitely come here just to eat even if I didn't want any drinks. read more

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I can sum my enjoyable experiences up in two words: mimosa flight! You must try their seasonal flights.

Cute little patio, didn't go inside due to covid. No menu's or copies... QR code only! If your phone is to old or full you can look up the menu online, but it's not current! Truthfully, that sucked! The manager tried to give us suggestions both for food & beer. She brought my husband a couple of samples of beer and he chose Alvarado Street Mai Tai and really enjoyed it. He ordered a Pastrami sandwich and a salad with champagne vinaigrette he enjoyed both. I ordered a small appetizer of a Curried Cauliflower that the manager kept trying to talk me out of... She went and spoke with the Chef to see what he could make vegetarian, I didn't want another salad. I found it weird not to be able to look at a menu. Turns out I loved the Cauliflower. Not sure why she kept trying to get me to change my order. Possibly she thought it wasn't enough food since it was an appetizer not a meal? I'll never know. So Covid-19 has changed everything. They are following all the rules, Eat outside check. Masks check. Socially distanced tables check. Food & Beer good. I can't get past the menu thing. Although with over 200+ beers to choose from I get you can't fit that on a menu... They have that posted inside, post Covid-19 you will be able to read that again. A takeout menu or one time use copies would be nice. I may have to stop going out for awhile since my phone doesn't pick up that QR code! read more

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Came here last Saturday to see friends Jim and Kyle play and this place did not disappoint! I ordered the charcuterie board and Altamont Livermoron beer. The charcuterie board was wonderful, it had Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Sopressata, Manchego, Gouda, Tiny Dane Brie, Olives, Mixed Nuts, and Lavash. Such a large portion that I couldn't finish it and took it home to snack on later. The beer was nice and cold, delicious! Very friendly and attentive service! Overall a cute, comfortable place with tasty beer, good food and great live music. I'll definitely be back!! read more

"A+ Service, A+ Food." Now I remember why I live in California. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants / taprooms in the Bay Area. They have a beautiful outside dining area, covered with plenty of umbrellas. So if you're afraid of getting burned, don't worry about it. Of course, after the Covid crisis is over, they have an expansive inside dining area. They have the "specials" menu prominently displayed at the entrance to the patio. My wife ordered the watermelon salad, with chicken topping. It includes noodles, watermelon, radishes, lettuce, cheese, and a light dressing. My wife reports this was "Very tasty." I ordered a Chicken Caesar wrap. It's a little like a panini sandwich, grilled, served with either soup or salad. Like many other dishes, this is a generous portion, so just half the sandwich was enough for me. On a warm summer afternoon, the wrap makes for a nice light dish. Don't forget to try the beer cheese chowder. It's on the rich side, so a small portion is just right. Just when I thought there wasn't anything better, my wife ordered the strawberry roulade. It's a light sponge cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar. I cannot describe this desert without fainting. I tried to steal it from my wife, but she caught me trying to slide it across the table. Here's the rest of the story: The best reason to come here is the sterling service. On several visits I had the good fortune of having Gabi as my server. Absolutely A+ professional service. Gabi obviously lives her job. When was the last time you had a server who clearly loves her job? I have no idea how this restaurant is able to have such a fantastic server. Gabi had some excellent suggestions for beer, and I ordered the kolsch. Great light beer, which paired well with my Caesar wrap. Sitting on the patio sipping a cold kolsch. I almost drifted off to sleep. It doesn't get any better than this folks: Great meal with a light beer, sitting on a beautiful patio on a warm California day. Sorry, Texans, That's why I live in California. read more

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Have been checking out local Pleasanton establishments and this was a great find. Great beer selection, wonderful food options for a late lunch, great service and reasonably priced. We had two tasting flights with our choice of beer, sliders (2 pastrami and 2 wagyu) and the baked brie. Everything was delicious ! read more

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Always love this place and I'm not leaving a bad review because I always get great service and good food . But $41 for a soda water and a salad . My god California is doomed with these prices read more

BottleTaps - Bill - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Linda M and I stopped in here after the Orangetheory event to meet up with Mr. M and catch up. I have seen this place before but had never gone in. They have a pretty decent menu of sliders, sandwiches, soups and salads. They have kombucha on tap so that's good to know if you are looking for non-alcoholic options. The outdoor patio is also quite nice and spacious. I ordered a salad which was quite large. Linda ordered a sandwich and soup which also was quite tasty. I think Mr. M ordered the sliders earlier. We all enjoyed our food and the atmosphere here. Prices are about what you'd pay at most restaurants these days. It was close to $20 before tax and tip with no drink. It's a pretty decent spot. read more

Kids were dropped off at Pump It Up for birthday party. My husband and I looked up this place to grab a small bite. It turned out the food and the drinks are great so the people working there! We will return again! read more

BottleTaps - BBQ platter - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I am so disappointed to be writing this review. We had a holiday event at this spot for our team of 60+ people. The venue was just the right size for us and we agreed on a buffet meal and drink tickets for our team within our tight budget that was communicated to their team (as we are also a Tri-Valley small business). The space and food were fine and the service at the bar was good. At the end of the evening our Director went to pay the bill and the bank kept blocking it for fraud given the large amount. The manager would not return her card until we provided payment. Our staff had to drive to our business to pick up another card (which is annoying but fine as we were not trying to not pay). In all of the frenzy, our administrator signed the receipt that already had 20% gratuity added in and accidentally added another 20%, tipping over $2k on a $6k bill. When we contacted them to fix this they stated that the tip was accurate and they would not issue a refund. Our admin confirmed that this was not correct and she was rushed into signing it. As a fellow business owner I would hope the doing the right thing is more important than needing that extra tip money. If there was resolution, we would have considered having additional large group events here. Hope fully that extra $1k helped you out and was worth it because it is the last dime we will spend here. read more

The beers and great and both our appetizers were great as well. Glad to have such a nice chilled out place in the area with a great vibe. read more

BottleTaps - Shrimp and hummus pita - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and I'm so glad I finally went because I loved it! The staff are so friendly and constantly check in on you to see if you need anything else. I did a taster of the a tart Cherry cider and it was so crisp and light. What I really came for was the pretzel and it was worth it. It came out hot and fresh, not overly salty and the perfect texture or not being too soft but amazing. The beer cheese and bacon it comes with was all I needed because the mustard had a kick to it. I also had the tri tip sandwich with a side of potato salad. The potato salad was ok but very mustardy. My husband got the turkey club which looked good and the house salad which had a really nice vinaigrette. I forgot to even look at the dessert menu because I was so full! Portions are large and really tasty and I would definitely try a mimosa or another beer as they seem to rotate them based on seasons. read more

BottleTaps - Turkey club, pretzel, tri tip sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Service was good, friendly and quick service. Ambiance is pretty bad, like they haven't finished yet. Food is pretty bad and really overpriced. Not fresh, mostly frozen. We got wings, tri tip sandwich and Cobb salad. The wings were cold inside and dripping in oil. Both the sandwich and salad were really bad for how much they were. We both agreed that eating at home would have been more satisfying :( Sounds like Trivia night is their popular night. We came on a Sat and it was pretty quiet. read more

Went here on a Saturday night after a day of wine tasting. The place was packed. Inside was full so we sat outside. Band was a fun one playing a wide variety of good tunes. All the servers were very friendly. Didn't want to eat a bunch of carbs, so I ordered the BBQ plate with Brisket, Spare Ribs, Jalapeño, and Salad. Brisket was delicious. Very tender and moist. Good mix of fat and meat. Spare ribs were way overcooked. Just ate 1/2 of one. The bacon wrapped Jalapeños was pretty interesting. Simple but tasty. Salad was a salad. Hard for me to get excited about a salad. Corn muffin was excellent. Moist and Flavorful. Took all my willpower not to eat the whole thing (watching my carbs). We ordered a BIG pretzel for the table. It was very good. My wife said her Pastrami sandwich was good. They have a great selection of Beer. I tasted some mead that my buddy ordered for the table to try. Always wanted to try mead. Great aroma of Honey on the nose. A little sweet, which is OK with me. Wife didn't like it. Everything except the spareribs was awesome. Otherwise I would have given the place 5 stars. I'm definitely going to go back try this place again. read more

My husband and I live across the street from Bottle Taps, AWESOME PLACE! The staff are great, and they do some really fun stuff - with game nights, themed events and drinks, delicious food and host incredible bands! A true hidden treasure in the Pleasanton area for sure! I hosted a Christmas party, and their catering was incredible! It's been several weeks, and I'm still hearing about how amazing the food was! Thank you BT & staff! read more

BottleTaps - Bottle Taps Catering = AMAZING PARTY! - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We were in Pleasanton for tea time and we wanted to get some beers after our tea time. We ended up at BottleTaps. We had a good time there. There was live music, the beers were good, and the environment was very relaxing. Nice service, food were good too. Highly recommended if you need a place to just hang out and have a good conversation with your friends. read more

BottleTaps - Beers flight. - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great beer selection! I ordered the chicken and sausage gumbo handpie, ehh not so good, super dry and there is no chicken or sausage in it?? Could definitely help from a roux dipping sauce!! Pastry on it was good! My daughter had the smoked chicken wings, OMG these were amazing! read more

BottleTaps - Chicken and sausage gumbo handpie. Ehh! - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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