Brewsters is so much fun. It's the best place for families with children in downtown Petaluma. They have a ton of tables, yummy cocktails/wine/beer and have live music most weekends. Food is great too, we love the chicken wings, poke, and sandwiches. We recently tried their brunch menu (on mother's day) and it was delicious! Every time we've been our servers have been super accommodating and friendly. We especially love the hostess Bella. She goes above and beyond to help us and everyone else out! Even when they are very busy service is still 10/10. Definitely stop by! read more

My friends and I came on St. Patrick's Day at 6pm. (4 of us in total) We had no issue waiting in line since we figured it would be a busy day. The environment is nice, so it was a good day to sit outside. We get seated by the host, who was very sweet. Our server was extremely rude, unkind and obviously in a rush to get us out of our table. Mind you- we didn't choose our table. Afterwards, we were ordering our drinks... and he wasn't paying attention at all and kept insisting my friend wanted a beer she clearly wasn't ordering. THEN, a different server came to bring our drinks. He was very sweet, and by accident he spilled a drink all over one of my friends. No big deal, he had 4 drinks on his tray, so we understood and told him it was fine. Our server then comes, and we asked if we could order our appetizers, and he rolled his eyes and asked rudely if we wanted to get our meals also. If it wasn't for his behavior, we would've liked to have tried the dinner options, but we decided to get our bill and leave. We didn't even notice if we got charged the spilled drink. We just wanted to pay & leave. The wings were pretty good, sad that an interaction like that can change an entire mood and setting in your night. read more

If you run though your head what an amazing beer garden would look like, this would probably be it. Lots of indoor and outdoor space, allows kids and dogs. It's a great vibe with awesome food, beer selection, cocktails, and friendly service. The menu is a bit limited in my opinion, but it is good. It's a regular spot we bring guests to. It is, however, pretty pricey for the food and portions you get. Parking around the area can be very limited. They also charge some employee health service fee, which is fine but a bit unusual to pass that cost directly to customers + ask for tip??? read more

Came here after a local hike, new to me. all outdoor seating with some tables covered. huge space ready for a crowd with stage for bands that play on weekends. good pub style menu with lots of local beers and wine. friendly staff too. the only thing that wasn't right was the bun on my fried chicken sandwich, way too soft and the bottom became way too soggy to hold with a wet dough texture. had to eat with a knife and fork which was a first for me, a more rustic roll would have been better and with flavor too. Maybe the buns were made in house? nice idea but maybe try something else. dog friendly and they even brought over a water bowl for us. worth a visit. read more

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Honestly, the ambiance is great, it definitely gives off a great beer garden vibe and is very spacious/cool. However, the staff seemed to be pretty rude and cranky (out group was very friendly/polite, so this was really confusing to us). The food's not bad and the drinks are pretty good too, wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it seems like it's a better spot for a particular holiday themed events for locals or something like that. read more

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The service was good (sat at the bar). The chicken sandwich, I would put that up against just about anyone's. The bbq ribs, however, were a different story. Really overcooked to the point where the meat was actually mushy. No pull off the bone whatsoever. The outside was black and that was not due to the rub. Luckily the meat didn't taste burned, but you could hardly taste the smoke. And sadly, the bbq sauce had the consistency of water. Id definitely get the chicken sandwich every time but I would go elsewhere for the ribs. read more

Tried coming here a few years ago and was turned away due to a private event. Finally made it here and it is legitimately one of the best brewery / taphouse setups we have ever seen. First off, the place is huge and completely open (best dog spot ever) it is unassuming from the street but we could not believe how big it is once you past through the front gate. The food was unexpectedly phenomenal. We got the brisket poutine and the fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich was gigantic and fried to perfection. The pountine was excellent. Obviously the beer menu was great, but they have champagne, wine and mixed drinks. If we lived in the area this would be a once a week type spot. Absolutely will come here everytime we are in the area. read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Beer Menu 1/10 - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

Love it here! Perfect beer garden - beer variety and great tasty food with live music! The vibes and fun times, are all there! Beef ribs are so tender, it falls off the bone. Brisket and chicken wings are all top notch! Service is on point! During the Christmas holidays, they deck this spot out! Cheers to happy experiences and shared laughter here! read more

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Today was peak Brewsters - great service, holidays on steroids, a delicious (albeit $16) eggnog with booze, and melt off the bone ribs. So so good. Even though it was pouring they had a full crowd and lots of coverings. We are close to the TVs so we could catch a little afternoon NFL. A holiday tradition. read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - The elf's are being goofy (as you leave) - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Brewsters is a vibe, especially during Christmas! It's decked out with all the Christmas decor and holiday drinks. Definitely a great place to bring friends, family, and kids! Food is okay, I always get their fried chicken sandwich. It's crispy and I like their goat cheese aioli they put in there. When it's really busy sometimes service can take awhile so just be prepared to stay longer. Overall a great place to hangout and eat! read more

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My friends and I had our annual visit to Brewster's for their Christmas Popup. This is one of my favorite things to do in the Christmas season. I love love love their decorations, theming, drinks and the food is great too. Last night I got to try their new hot drink, the Carol Singer (although it was not really hot, more just warm. That was fine though) It was a super tasty apple cider mixed drink and boy did it put me in the Christmas spirit. I also had their Cream Vanilla Ale, which I enjoyed as well! The food is always great here. The standout of the evening was Mac and cheese. Add some burnt end to that and it is pure bliss. The buffalo wings were very good with a pretty mild sauce, but still tasty. We shared a full rack of ribs and it was a lot. Their ribs are not your typical BBQ ribs. They are smoked and then glazed with a sweet and salty sauce. I like them! A shout out to our wonderful server, Taylor, who did a great job taking care of us all evening. We love coming here to take lots of photos, so I've included a few below. read more

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Best time of the year to go by Far!! It's absolutely mind-boggling and especially great for small children. The cocktails aren't bad either therefore, the parents lol highly recommend!! read more

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So fun to come here during the holidays. The staff decorated the place throughout the month and it's amazing! Food is always great here. I tried soft serve with chocolate shell topping after dinner and it's so satisfying. Definitely save some room for soft serve. It's always busy here. Remember to make reservations! read more

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This is an easy five star review. Curious George met me at the host station and hinted that the chicken sandwich was pretty good. I sat at the bar and Dakotah pushed me over the edge and man, I've never been so satisfied with a chicken sandwich in my life. Get the spicy sauce on the side and the combination of what's already in the sandwich along with the spice is literally the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The chicken is delicious and everything compliments it. Service was fantastic, and very friendly and welcoming. If tonight is a typical night at Brewsters, then this is one great place with a great vibe and a suggested hang for everyone. Great venue! read more

A fantastic beer garden! We've been here twice, and each time it's been fantastic! Service is friendly and engaging, the menu is crisp and all-the-right-stuff, and beer list is well edited and robust. Our first visit included trivia, and second visit was Octoberfest-themed. Parking is a challenge but worth the effort. read more

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On a day exploring Petaluma by foot, my first stop was the riverfront, which is the nicest area of town. All kinds of commercial and industrial buildings from the town's chicken farming past have been repurposed. Brewsters is a gorgeous spot; they have mostly outdoor seating that's covered from the sun and rain, plus semi-outdoor seating of long tables near the bar. As a beer fan I was mostly out touring breweries but they had two house beers worth trying. I didn't have food but all that I saw looked delicious. The bartender was extremely accommodating and talkative, which I appreciated. I also loved the natural tree cover and fire pits, I'm sure it's an equally fun place in the colder months. read more

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If you're looking for a holiday themed bar look no further. It's literally what I would imagine walking into Santa's workshop at the North Pole! Make sure to take your time and walk around and enjoy all that they offer! read more

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I found this place on TikTok and decided to go. There's a parking lot across the street. This place is an open brewery but they had a ton of heating lamps. This place was a Christmas wonderland my son thought it was the North Pole. It is extremely busy during December so come with time and the earlier the better. You might be seated on some benches very close to other families. This is a dog friendly place. The service was extremely fast. We ordered wings as an appetizer. That was okay I didn't get much of the buffalo taste but my son liked the wings. The cob salad was delicious highly recommend. Very good filling portions. My son loved the kids hot dog. My husband got a chicken sandwich he said it's one of the best he's had. The food is really good and high quality. A little pricey but definitely made up in the service. This is a beautiful place with great picture opportunities! read more

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We got the Mac and cheese, heirloom tomatoes, and chitarra pasta. Everything was so fresh and tasty. And the Mac and cheese was creamy and actually flavorful. Yummy! Ambiance was great. It was a beautiful day, they had live music outside, open space, great service, vast beer and cocktail selection. Will definitely come back again. read more

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This place is all about the ambiance!!! The holidays seem like the best time to come because of how festive it is inside. While the actual restaurant is outside, they have heaters all around to keep you feeling warm which I liked. The prices very a bit on the expensive side. I ordered the miracle mouse which came in a super cute mug, which all festive drinks do. The drink was actually pretty good and not too strong. My only issue was the amount of ice, I would definitely say light ice because it felt like I was done with my drink after like 3 sips. The service was quick considering we were a group of 18. Something to be aware of is that they make large groups pay on one tab, so don't go there with the hopes of a split bill or individual checks. read more

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First time there and the experience was amazing! We were in a group of 4 and we had our reservation @7pm and we were seated instantly. The ambiance was very good and the music was loud, but amazing band performance! I ordered the Valley Ole Fashioned and for my Order I got the Brisket Dip and omg they we delicious! The drink was so good and tasted like a good Ole Fashioned so it lived up to its name and the Brisket dip was so good and although a lil messy it was fantastic. Had a wonderful time and experience and my fiance ordered the Fools Rush In and that one is lighter but delicious and sweet. The only sad thing i had about my experience was that the Mac and cheese didn't have burnt ends available so I was kinda disappointed but in the end a solid 8/10! read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Fools Rush In on the left and Valley Ole Fashioned on the right. - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

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We were able to enjoy the holiday decor the Monday after Christmas. We arrived around 1230PM, and were seated right away, It wasn't busy, and although it was sunny, majority of the tables are covered so they had heaters at the tables which was nice. With the cover patios, it make for a dog-friendly space whether it's raining or sunny. We ordered our food and drinks; pasta bolognese, brisket (not shown in photo), side of Fries, and the burrata as an appetizer. The Christmas themed drinks are fun and the kitschy cups are always a hit. Our food arrived to the table within 5 minutes of ordering so that was nice but did throw off getting the appetizer at the same time as our entries. It is a good problem to have and we appreciate the quick service over the opposite! The pasta was yummy and filling, the brisket portion was 3 slices and a standard size dinner roll. My husband felt the portions were too small and in addition to the dinner roll, supplemented the small bread roll with the bread we got from the burrata appetizer. Our server Arthur was attentive and checked in on us serval times throughout the meal. It was nice to check this place out with seeing all the hype of the decorations. I can see why it's so busy on weekends and highly recommend enjoying this place during the week or after the holidays to avoid large crowds or waiting a long time. Unfortunately I didn't see any bowls for water for dogs and we weren't offered any for our dog so keep that in mind if you're bringing your dog. Overall, cute place to experience! read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Pasta Bolognese, side of French Fries, burrata, and the Sir Rex-a-lot drink, - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

Fantastic Christmas decorations in the outside patio, but it was very, very loud with all the screaming children, but to be expected. My BF and I had the pasta Bolognese and the burger, which were excellent. The holiday cocktails that we had were the dancing sugarplums and theYippie Kai Yay Mother F***r. The sugar plums whole cake cocktail was $16 for probably 3 ounces of cocktail. The Yippie Kai Yay Mother F***r was also too expensive at $16 for very little cocktail. Lots of ice, but it was tasty also. Overall, even though alcohol lacking, I would definitely return for the festive atmosphere. It's a great place to get together with friends. My BF did not want to come back as it was too noisy. read more

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Loved the festive atmosphere and all the holiday decorations. Unfortunately, that's the only thing that really impressed me about this place. I had the fried chicken sandwich, which was so heavily slathered in cheese and sauce that it fell apart as soon as I took a bite. I ended up eating the chicken with a knife and fork, but the bread was too soggy. Fries were good. Service was ok, not super friendly. I don't think I'd return unless it was for a drink and live music. read more

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Been coming to Brewsters for years and this was the first time that I ordered main food dishes. I think they are definitely better when it comes to their other meat dishes, I've had better veggie burgers before. Their sides are fantastic though! Even when they were super busy the service is always fast and the staff is constantly checking on you. Also when it comes to the holidays there is no better place to come to see some festive decorations! You really feel like you're in a winter wonderland when you come here! read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Beyond Veggie Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

Had a fabulous meal with the grandkids tonight!!! The place was packed so food took a bit. If you're wanting to see the holiday set up it's recommended to make a reservation ahead of time though. read more

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The two times I've been here I've always found this place to be a great place to hang out for drinks and food. The entrance is down by the river walk area which is open and feeds directly to the patio seating. The crowd is a mix of people from families to couples and so on. I guess they also have live music on certain days and would say weekends. On this last visit it was pretty crowded but the line moves fast to find seating and the place was well decorated with Christmas items all over. Maybe too much but was still pretty neat. The menu and food we saw looked good on this occasion, I went with their SANTA'S SHO-BURGER that was dressed in aioli, pickles, onion, lettuce, white cheddar and duck fat fries. Very tasty. Along with it we ordered for appetizers the local wings. Very meaty and tasty too. Service here has always been good and plenty of people to assist, which is nice to find. If your ever in Petaluma definitely give Brewsters a go for a nice casual beer, food and hang out. read more

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As others have mentioned, the food is not great. It's slightly bad. But, you don't go to a Christmas spectacle for food. The place is just insanely festive. It was exactly what we were looking for and we had a great time. There's tons of space, so no issues with crowds and the service was great! I had the brisket poutine which was kind of like fries and brisket in a watery cheese soup. Do not get this. I also had the iced hot chocolate cocktail which was ok, but don't expect anything creamy, rich, and delicious. I'm still giving this place 4 stars bc I loved it. I don't care about the food. read more

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I really want to love this place! I only go during the holidays and am always disappointed by the food! They only super bomb thing is the Mac n cheese with the burnt ends. This last time I tried the brisket and it was dry!! Even worse that it didn't con with anything but a stack of pickles and some day old bread! No Cole slaw or potatoes, nothing! And at a $40 price point, ai was expecting a whole lot more!! The Nippy Kai ah drink I had was good, but that didn't save this visits I will not be returning. read more

Every time I go back to this place, I regret it and swear it is the last time. This was $28 dollars. Several of us ordered this dish, and we all left hungry. I suppose they think the pile of pickles makes up for the brisket rip off. The worst part was that we brought out of town guests here for dinner. Embarrassing. Three stars for ambience I guess. One star for the dinner plate rip off. read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Two thin pieces of brisket. Sad plate of food. - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

This place is amazing! It's incredibly festive during holidays which is when people often line up for! This is the 2nd year I have been to this place during Christmas break and it's pretty magical! People don't cone here for just beers, Food is also great! I have had their famous chicken sandwich here: juicy chicken and mazing aioli! Their fries are fried in duck fat so it's very tasty and hefty in the tummy! This year, I brought my family as well and I got their winter salad with a side of fried chicken twice! It was delicious! My husband got a half rack of ribs: very tender & sweet but had fiery and smoky flavor and we also had a side of Mac and Cheese. Their Mac is on a sweeter side, not a favorite but not bad. Their cocktails are amazing! I have tried 3 so far: *yippie kiyay m-****fcker (very tropical and creamy and sweet) *Chrismapolitan - loved this! Quite boozy *The Krampus - if you love mezcal, smoky and spicy flavor The space is great! The decors are outstanding, the parking is very limited during holidays so plan ahead. Always recommended to get a reservation! read more

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In town for the weekend and picked this spot as it was close to our hangout run. This place was a good time. Huge open-air space, friendly staff, and a nice tap list. The food is more than standard bar fare; apparently, it's a rotating menu (I'm from out of town). Everything we ordered came out hot and flavorful. The service was on point, even when the place was packed, which says a lot for a place this size. read more

Fun place for food & music outdoors. We went on a Thursday eve so wasn't too busy. Fun to watch the dancers. Enjoyed the grilled corn and Reuben. Fries were awesome. Kid & dog friendly. read more

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This place is a fun happening place with tons (and I mean tons) of outdoor seating. You can also choose to sit inside, but it is somewhat open, but at least they do have heaters above each table. Beer selection was really good - food was decent. Nothing out of the ordinary just your typical pub food... would definitely go here again. read more

Brewsters is a holiday must do if you want a Christmas immersive experience. Highly suggest making a reservation if you can. One of my friends without reservations waited over an hour for a table, so be aware of that. The workers here are super nice and friendly. However our experience this year was very different. We were seated at the worst table; heater didn't work and I think the area we were in was generally ignored. It gets very busy but I hope next time they could have someone help out our poor server. It took about 30 mins before we could actually put our first order in. It was hard to even get orders in since she was mainly focused on the larger groups. It defiantly deterred us from ordering more drinks like we wanted to. There was a group behind us that was larger than us but they had been ignored for a good 30 mins before they became visibly annoyed and had to reach out to another worker. You mainly pay for the experience and atmosphere in my opinion. Which I don't think it's worth it. $16 for decorative drinks that barely have any drink in them. Cute! But not worth it. The food was disappointing for the price. My friend ordered ravioli for $22 and there were perhaps 8 raviolis on the plate. The only item that was worth the price would be the burger. Everything was good but not stellar. Overall, I liked coming here for the decorations and atmosphere. However I don't think I'd be coming back next year. If I do then I'll just stick to shots and maybe an appetizer to share. read more

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A creatively designed theme; the place was well decorated with a Christmas theme and matching holiday lights. The place was filled with a cheerful, holiday vibe and great service. The brisket was delicious, although a bit dry. The burger was juicy and nicely cooked. The fries were cooked in duck fat and have a crispy exterior and soft interior. read more

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Went here a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised by the great service, good food and ok drinks. The drinks are pretty and very christmassy and I love the cups they come in, but I am just not a fan. We came on a Tuesday specifically to see the Santa that gets there at 6PM, or reservations was for 7PM and we never saw Santa so that was very disappointing for all especially the kids. Our server was amazing I wish I got her name for a shoutout. We had a group of sixteen 8 being young kids and she took great care of all of us. read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Cheers! - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

Brewster is an absolute must-visit during the holidays. While I've been here before during the off-season, the Christmas decor is next-level--it truly feels like a winter wonderland. From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the abundance of lights and festive decorations everywhere. We made reservations and were seated right away, which I highly recommend since it can get pretty busy. Although our table only ordered drinks, they do offer a selection of meals and bites as well (food and drinks are okay). The service was great--our server was attentive and checked in on us frequently. If you're in the area during the holiday season, definitely stop by Brewster for a magical experience! read more

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Decent food, bustling restaurant, insanely festive for Christmas, bar-none for a family friendly restaurant (families, kids, friends all around and so much seating at the big beer hall style tables). This is a pretty neat experience for the holidays. I was skeptical before we visited because I'm not a very "festive" guy and I value how good my meal is over the ambiance or novelties.. However, this place is pretty nuts. Absolutely studded with Christmas decor and there were hundreds of people dining here. The staff handled this volume of people like it was normal, and for them I suppose it is. They have a good system down in this joint. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich. Don't expect a Nashville hot chicken sandwich or a super juicy, thick souther fried chicken, but go in with expectations of something that has some good flavor, (the white sauce was actually really tasty) and if you go with the side salad, be sure to get an al la carte side. If you go with fries, they give a large portion, although not very good, they'll fill a hungry stomach. I do have to mention the burger my wife got was actually really tasty. I would very much recommend that. If my sandwich was a 3/5 I'd say hers was a 4/5. Nothing SUPER special, just a very solid burger and they cooked it to a perfect medium rare. I also got to try a little bit of the smoked pork spare ribs. I'm a snob on bbq, nothing is usually as good as what comes off the smoker at home. These spare ribs were actually really delicious. Nice smoke flavor but not overwhelming, not fall off the bone but tender enough to pick up and easy take bites out of it. Overall, come at least once to experience it or like my cousin, come yearly as part of your Christmas tradition- I was happy to be a part of that tradition this year while visiting. 3/5 food 4/5 service 5/5 for the atmosphere 4/5 overall read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California

always a stop when visiting and always impressed with the quality of the drinks and food. Tonight we ordered the poutine to start and a full rack of ribs, paired with an aperol spritz. Absolutely delicious! Also, service was fast and the staff is always lovely! Tip: go in the evening when you can fully enjoy the fire pits and maximize the ambiance :) read more

Brewsters Beer Garden - Whole Rack St. Louis Ribs Smoked Brisket Poutine - Barbeque Near Me - Petaluma, California