Our first time in this place to see Strange Love Tribute. We were pleasantly surprised. Great venue for the concert. We had lots of fun & cover bands were awesome! We had fish & chips for a quick bite too & it was pretty good too. We'll be back if any other interesting cover band ! read more

I went to a concert at this venue tonight and i had a decibel meter app on my phone reporting 130+ consistently so i left. My friend reported it but nothing changed. I think 100+ is dangerously high. I had ear plugs but i still felt it was just not pleasant. I am sad because the beer, the food, the service was all amazing. And they book great bands. I sadly will likely never go back though because i value my hearing read more

Went for a show, so can't speak to the food. The sound system was awful, and when I tried to tell someone we couldn't hear because of distortion, they were dismissive. That may have been show dependent (at least I hope it was). Ambiance was outdoorish, folding chairs, despite being indoors. Not comfy. Would try it again, but only for the right show. read more

Went to Cornerstone recently and the atmosphere was decent, but one interaction with the bartender really threw off the experience. After paying for a drink, there seemed to be frustration over the tip amount, and the response came across more aggressive than professional. I understand tipping is important, especially in service jobs, but making customers feel uncomfortable over it isn't a great look. A quick transaction ended up feeling unnecessarily tense. The place itself has a good vibe overall, but customer interactions like that definitely affect whether people want to come back. read more

Root beer beer? Count me in. Very tasty, I would totally get that again. Great selection, very chill place to hang out. The cheese plate was good too! read more

Visited Cornerstone Berkeley for the first time to see a band, IDKhow But They Found Me. This was my first time at this venue, but my second time seeing the band and they were amazing as always! The venue is in Downtown Berkeley, so there was a lot of street parking. The stage space was actually quite small and intimate, which I really enjoyed because you get to be much closer to the stage. I didn't get food, so I can't speak to that. Would come back again! read more

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Was at Cornerstone 7/13 to watch Barrington Levy perform & decided to have a brew at the downstairs bar before heading up. Service could definitely use some people skills work, not very welcoming at at all. Thank goodness for great concert Barrington gave! We'll see if the tudes are different next concert go round... Actually, I just may head straight upstairs to Avoid the Noid!! read more

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I like how they let you bring board games to play. The tables are big enough for large groups. And they also have outdoor seating. My friends and I met up before Friendsgiving dinner here and played Sequence and Wavelength. I've been here before to attend an ABBA dance party next door (they have a concert venue next to it). It's really an easy place to get to but parking may be difficult. I would suggest waiting until after 6pm or taking Bart here, it's a short walk from Bart. I had a sour and I really liked it. I will probs be back to just chill and hang out with friends. read more

Great, intimate venue to see a band! The food is also really good. The big ol' pretzel is as good as it looks. read more

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Really great smaller, intimate venue. We went to a concert here to see Moon Hooch and I really appreciated many things: - Good air circulation (I was standing close to the stage where it was more crowded but not terribly so, was dancing like crazy, yet always felt a nice little breeze on me and never got hot). - Water dispenser at the bar (you can get free water!). - Bathrooms were clean and line-free every time I went (and were right outside the stage area). read more

Happy new year! Now it's time to clear out some of my back log of waiting reviews. I went to a concert here a while back. Had some good beers and good food. Also heard some amazing music from VOLA and Deidric. I will definitely come back here for shows. I work about a mile or 2 away. Had a big pretzel and some craft brews. Bathrooms were clean and the service was great. It's honestly one of the nicer places I've caught a show in the last few years. read more

This venue is super laid back. My first time coming here, I arrived about an hour and a half before doors were scheduled to open for the Varials show. I was so surprised and relieved to see there was no line formed upon arrival. It's cool that concert goers can just hang out in the dining area until the venue opens without having to order food. I decided to catch the headliners upstairs which was nice since they have stools to sit on and of course, is a lot less crowded than the pit. From what I know, balcony access is only available if there's more than 100 people in attendance, so keep that in mind if you've never been here before. As far as parking goes, there's nearby residential street parking but if that's not an option, there's a few parking garages to choose from that are within walking distance. Overall, great place to catch some live entertainment. Can't wait to come back! read more

Didn't enjoy the food at all. The quality wasn't good despite nice ambience and large menu of drinks.

Nice venue. Small and quaint. Reminds me of August hall in size but less historical. Went to see a band that I knew for many years. Was good experience. Drinks are good but at Bay Area prices. I will be back. read more

Great place to enjoy happy hour with large group gathering - its cozy & welcoming with plenty of seats - both indoor and outdoor! Friendly staff. The house-made soft pretzels was really good, esp when its hot! Pork belly nachos was delicious too! read more

Carson McCarns, really chill guy. I think I fell in love. In all seriousness I had so much fun at this bar and customer service was amazing. 10/10. Highly recommend. read more

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Sound guy needs to be let go lazy bad at mixing was there last night one of the worst sounds? I've ever heard this guy has no idea what he's doing the younger guy. Lazy read more

This music venue is super fun, you can grab food and drink before, during, or after. They have something like 40+ craft beers, but I made the mistake of ordering a cocktail instead. I didn't think it was very good, but the bartender did warn me that they're stirred not shaken. Bartenders did not seem the most welcoming or open to conversation, but my waitress was sweet. The food was good, came quickly and hot with plenty of fries to share. The music venue itself is upstairs and to the side from the food area and has its own bar. read more

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Went here to get Cosmic recently. Didn't enjoy any food, but beers on tap from local breweries were flowing. Super friendly staff and chilled out local vibe. Would definitely recommend checking a show out! read more

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Uh ya this place SUUUUCKS as a performance venue. First of all the room is fully ghetto. It is literally just a big janky room with a rundown stage and limited bar. We went to see a drag show recently. First they were running late opening the doors so we had a drink at the bar. The pink haired (only bc I didn't get her name) bartender we dealt with was a total snot . I shouldn't have tipped her Then we went into the "venue" which literally looks like a smaller version of a high school gym with like 10 folding chairs. Here's the thing though, the show started AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE. The drag queens were good but there were only two and it was a good 20-30 minute lag between performances. Tf? I emailed Cornerstone to let them know about the situation and the "manager" couldn't have cared less and took no ownership. "Thanks for your feedback. The DJ was almost an hour late. We cannot control the artists, but we will mention it to the promoter so they can make sure it doesn't happen again. Hope you check us out for a show in the future." What a total douche. I mean even a half hearted apology would have been nice Needless to say you should skip this dump. There are a million better venues in the Bay Area read more

Very great concert venue place! Nice free upstairs seating as well as downstairs right in front of the stage! I've been to 3 concerts there now so definitely can say it's a great venue and have heard good things about the beer! read more

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This is a great spot for beer & mixed drinks, home cooked foods, and a music show!!! They have a large eating area. They even have a heated with fire pits outdoor dining area! The food was excellent beyond belief! Every bite was delicious, so much so, i actually finished my meal! They even have vegetarian and gluten free selections! The staff were busy, but still attentive and very happy people. They were not too chatty, but able to make us feel welcome. I love this place! I'll be back!!! Street parking. Clean, large restrooms. read more

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I did not come for the beer or the food, but I did get to see my favorite band, X! Let's talk about what worked first - they were very accommodating with my disability. They set chairs reserved for disabled, and there was one with my name on it, which made it really easy. The venue is quite beautiful. I love the high ceilings. I thought the sound was decent. Stage is really nice. What I did not enjoy is going up to the bar in the front on two different occasions and being ignored while waiting for a drink while any white man standing anywhere near me would get asked what they would like. I felt like I must be invisible. It was to the point that when I finally had a bartender give me attention by nodding at me and grunting, I burst out into laughter because every other man had already been taken care of, and apparently I wasn't worth actually speaking to Lol! I was a bartender myself at one time FWIW. Literally had two bartenders look directly at me and then ask the man behind me or down the bar what he would like. I have gray hair - I'm also queer. It's a pretty heterosexual scene, so I don't know if they just assumed I was with one of those guys and I don't order my own drinks or if I was just invisible because I have gray hair. That being said, the drinks I got were very nicely made, and I appreciate the choice of fine liquor. read more

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If you love live music, good food, and good vibes, Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music is the place to be. The energy is always great, the performances are solid, and the food and drink options never disappoint. A go-to spot for a fun night out. read more

It's a large support full bar and restaurant with many screens and projectors around. Great for sport watching, groups, casual hangouts and meetups. There are big runs for private parties with screen in the back. Not kids friendly on busy game days but could still be nice on regular days! Service is great with many responsive attentive staff. Foods are petty good American. I'd recommend burger fries sausage tri-tips pulled pork pretty much everything is good after couple pitcher of good beer It's a very reasonable price and good quality of food. read more

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I've been coming to Cornerstone since before the pandemic and it's been cool to see its various evolutions. I actually saw Andre Nikatina like 2 nights before the initial shelter in place. I love an intimate music venue so I def recommend going there if you enjoy that kind of vibe. As far as restaurant/bar/outside seating, I also really enjoy this spot! The bartenders have always been on point, super engaging and speedy. Their drinks update regularly and they're always strong and tasty. Their beer menu is extensive and impressive. There are a lot of TVs and they always play the games! The outside seating is also enjoyable. It's a fun vibey yet low key place. I am definitely biased cause I met my boyfriend here two years ago so it has a special place in my heart. read more

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I wish I could give negative stars. I went to see a band I was looking forward to seeing and was going to eat there before hand like I have in the past. So there I sat at a table for 25 mins while every server walked by me and refused to make any eye contact with me. So I decided just to buy my ticket for the concert and eat later. Well I did that, my card got charged, but no ticket ever came. So I went to where they check people in and asked them for help, including showing a pending charge to Cornerstone. I was told I need to wait for an email and that's all they could do. I do ticketing work part time and if I ever turned a customer away like that I would lose my gig instantly. Would boycott read more

Can't believe I've never been here. Beyond amazing to see a live show. Show up early, regular tap house with good food and a great bar. Outside patio, great staff, then walk into a great live venue with great acoustics. Big time fun with a small music venue vibe. Can't wait to go back read more

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Stopped in for a NBA finals game and to grab a few beers. There are a handful of TVs and different seating arrangements. It was pretty packed when we went, but we eventually found seating at the bar. They also have some outdoor seating, if you are looking for something outdoors. Customer service and any sort of personality or friendliness from the bar was non-existent. That goes for all 3 people who were working the bar. Strictly transaction. What do you want to drink? Do you want another drink? Besides that, great beer selection, standard Berkeley craft beer prices (not cheap). I don't remember exact prices off hand, but $8 to $9 a pint. After tax and tip (I forget if they add an extra surcharge) you are looking at a $10-$12 pint if you are lucky. 3.6 stars read more

This is restaurant is connected to a concert venue so it feels more like a bar than a restaurant. We sat at the bar and ordered food. You pay ahead of time by mobile device which I don't love because you can't verify your order was placed correctly. We ordered a charcuterie board and a sausage. It was all really good. $42 for everything which is a bit expensive considering what you get but we wanted to snack, not eat a major dinner. I would go back for the boards but sit in a real seat. read more

The food was okay -- both me and my friend didn't like our food but whatever, who's there for food? It looked v cute but just tasted bad. The bar tenders are super rude -- We sat at the bar for 10-15 minutes every time we went to get a drink. They don't even acknowledge our existence. A lot of times, it's not like they were running back n forth, doin stuff, they were just kinda standing there, too cool to take our order. This was at about 5p on a sunday. We didn't even try to buy drinks once they got busy. The music they play is a terrible, eclectic mix - jumping between forgotten 80s, blaring house music -- it would be best if they just turned it off. We were there for a show, and obv it's not their fault but the band was hours late. Steven, the door guy is rad, as is that one cool black guy in his fifties. They need all new bar tenders, though. The venue inside is pretty rad. v cool setup. +star for that. It's too bad though, cus I won't be going back. read more

first time here and had a seat at the bar. really nice casual atmosphere with amazing drinks and delicious food. Service was quick and our bartender always made sure to check back in with us. We had the smoked chicken wings with chipotle sauce and the kale & butternut salad both were really good. read more

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Wanted to grab something quick to sit and eat for late lunch. The bartender was the nicest! I believe her name was Sarah. She knew I really needed to sit down because I had a little one with me and we were walking and needed to eat The place wasn't busy, read more

Came for happy hour bites - pretzel, taquitos, carnitas nachos and some cocktails. Wasn't too busy for a Tuesday night probably because it was rainy and cold outside. I've been here before for drinks. They have a full bar and beer tap menu which is nice and the small eats are helpful when drinking. There's also an outside patio area when it's nice out. The place is big not counting the concert venue area. Good place to hang with friends. read more

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great place to stop by and have a beer. it was busy even on a monday evening. enjoyed a Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing. will be going back when i'm in the area. read more

Great little beer joint with some solid options! Bar tender/waiter was super helpful recommending and explaining some of the beers to us. We enjoyed two salads in the laid back open bar atmosphere which was really nice. Both salads were huge and delicious. No live music, we popped in on a Friday when it was pretty empty. read more

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Come here for a concert, get a pleasant surprise. What do I mean? Well, the food of course. This fire ass dining w/ insta worthy pics is the bees knees fa'sho. Deffo' a Gastro pub fans delight. The menu items are tapas with substance if that makes sense. Burrata, Manchego, Olives, bread, Chorizo, Sausage you name it. I'm a sucker for sweet potato fries and these are top five, they gotta be. Maybe I'm trippin' but that price had me dumbfounded because if I put that amount of food on a plate ( or attempted to ) I'd be out over 100 bucks and would likely fail in the taste department. Best bang for your buck pre dinner, pre concert, pre party -whatever. I can't wait to find any excuse to return ASAP. read more

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Depending on how much time you have before seeing a show here, you can have drinks, maybe snacks, or full on dinner. If I'm hungry, I go for the burger and fries (sweet potato is good too). They've got quite a few beers on tap and some ciders too, and the last time we were here, there was a promo happening for a tequila company so we got some free shots! Can't speak for any mixed cocktails though - I've always gotten beer or cider. If there's a game on, folks do stop in to enjoy them on several of the screens lining the walls. Great spot for groups! Service is usually pretty smooth and friendly, but we tend to nosh early and haven't experienced super slammed bartenders or servers. There's also a bar at the music hall, and a mezzanine level to sit and watch the show from if you don't want standing room only on the main floor. read more

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Amazing concert by the Brothers Comatose! Love the venue! Word of advice is do not leave you credit card when they ask if you want to keep it open. It was hell trying to get it back. The bartenders are kinda rude. read more

Not what it used to be. Came for drinks last night and bartender was extremely rude. Used to be a much better vibe and atmosphere. I wouldn't come back. read more