I have been here a million times and I enjoyed every visit, without exception. I usually get the dust bowl pils, which is consistently good. I've tried the dust bowl light, but I'm not so fond of that one--a little too light for me. Special thanks to the wonderful bartenders, Mike and Lori, as well as the great manager, Greg. I also had a chance to see the new manager, Ben. He is professional and helpful. Professionalism, courtesy, competence, all-in-one. What more could you ask? The management of this place is doing something right. Thank you for the many pleasant visits. read more

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Pleasantly surprised .. they have an indoor / outdoor seating where you can watch the game . You order your food from the outdoor kitchen and then you sit wherever you want . Some are picnic table style , some are booths and a big round table. Lots of room for families and there is a green area for the kids to run around and play. There were lots of families there . It was really nice to see . The food was good - the burger and don't forget those fries.. I'll be back especially for the fries ...I'll try the other burgers - but those fries really got me thinking .. You run two tabs - inside and then you can combine them - so it works out well. It's an interesting set up and I like it.. a smart set up - kitchen outside is a novel idea. read more

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Hands down one of my favorite breweries in the bay!! This place is such a vibe. They offer tons of seating indoor and outdoor. From time to time they host events, the one I went to was a puppy adoption event). Our bartender was super attentive and outgoing. He let me try a few beers before making my choice. They also offer food at a "food truck" outside. Everything they offer is so fricken good!! Wings were crispy. The pizza was so flavorful. I can't wait to try more beers and food!! I will definitely be back. ((Beers sold by the can also available to take home and enjoy!)) read more

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Always like dust bowl brews! They typically serve very strong ipas such as the confused therapist which is a fan favorite over here. First time at the Livermore location and I was not dissapointed. Brews are good, fries were delicious and everything came out pretty quick considering how busy they were. Certainly a nice spot to catch the games or just drink a few good brews with buddies. read more

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Stopped in after shopping. I don't drink beer but I decided to try their cider and it was really good! And of course I ordered the sidewinder fries with garlic, HELLA good! It's a pretty cool spot. There were a lot of families with little ones enjoying the sunshine and the space. Seems to be very family friendly! read more

Dust Bowl - Strawberry margarita cider & Tomorrows clear - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

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We did our welcome party (50+ guests) the night before our wedding here and everything was perfect. Location was convenient to most of the hotels and since it was in a plaza parking was so easy to find! We got 5 of the large picnic tables on the covered patio and it was great! They have fans and also will turn the heater on at night. We chose to do an array of sliders with a bunch of apps and the guests all loved it. Also the beer, I was not expecting people to drink as much as they did but everyone had an amazing time. We had designated servers for our tables who did incredible with our large guest count! From the start, my husband reached out to the brewery and they responded immediately with our options. I loved that they made it easy to just pick a location based on our guest count and then from a preselected menu. If you're looking for a place to throw an event or welcome party like we did, I would definitely say check out Dust Bowl. read more

Dust Bowl - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

It's far out of my way and I still love this spot! The staff have been friendly enough and very helpful. The space is great for hanging out in and outdoors. Oh and the beers are delicious in every way! Lots of choices too! I'll be back to eat and add on for the next! read more

This is one of my favorite places to go to. I love the beer, the people, and the food. All the servers, bartenders, and staff are super friendly. I highly recommend coming here. I also just recently had the signature sirloin tacos, and let me tell you they are by far my favorite item on the food menu. They just recently started making them, and I highly recommend you come give them a try before they run out! read more

Really great place for larger groups to grab some food and drinks. Service was great - the drink servers were fairly attentive! We purchased the: - Brisket burger (5/5): Meat was tender and all the fixing in the burger worked well together! - Side of mac and cheese (3/5): There isn't much flavor. Great for kids or anyone who need something more bland - Beer chili nachos (4/5): Flavor was pretty good but didn't like how the chili was underneath all the chips. Would recommend dousing the chips from the top or having the chili on the side so people can dip or pour it onto their chips. Docked off 1 star because the food was in a food truck and all served in togo containers. It makes it hard to share food! Overall - would still recommend this place. read more

Dust Bowl - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

I've been here 3 times mainly because I need to charge my Tesla, and the casual atmosphere keeps bringing me back. The salad taco bowl from the food truck is definitely the highlight for me -- solid 4 stars. The overall vibe is relaxed, and the other customers have always been friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the service at the tap bar has consistently been disappointing -- about 2 stars. No smile, no greeting, and very little interaction beyond just pouring the beer. Honestly, the customers create a better experience than the staff do, so there's really no point in sitting at the bar expecting hospitality. One thing I do appreciate is that the beers are labeled with their IBU numbers. That makes it easy to pick something I like without needing to ask the staff for recommendations. read more

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This place was sooo good! The Mac and cheese was delicious!!!! It's a must guys and we got the carne asada fries but changed it to chicken instead of carne asada - it was equally as good! Honestly the food here is sooo good; next time I'm going to try some drinks - we only came here to eat since we were hungry and around the area. The drinks honestly sound like they would be good too! read more

First time drinking here. I've passed another branch in Monterey since their stout selection was limited. The Livermore Dust Bowl had three stouts/porters on tap. I went with the Baltic porter which was really good. The coconut porter was also great...I would drink the coconut next time! read more

Dust Bowl - Baltic porter - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

I was specifically craving Brussels sprouts, and they completely lived up to the expectations--crispy, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for, and some string fries. We stopped in after the Niners playoff game, so the crowd was slower. We were quickly greeted as soon as we walked in. We sat at the bar; the server was friendly and very attentive. I'm not a huge beer fan, so I normally get a sour or a cider. Unfortunately, they only had one sour, which for me wasn't sour enough. They did have a margarita seltzer on tap that ended up being really good. The food was great. They were nice and allowed me to change the fry type when ordering the carne asada fries. Food arrived quickly. The restaurant had fire pits and looked like an awesome place to hang out during the summer. read more

Dust Bowl - Carne asada fried (special request string fries) - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

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I really enjoy Dust Bowl in Monterey and on our drive home I looked up breweries nearby while in Livermore and they popped up. This place was neat, big outdoor area and seating, and indoor seating as well. We sat outside in the shade. We had a server taking drink orders, I don't think they take food orders but I walked up to the order window and placed my food order. We shared the ahi poke nachos, they were a big portion perfect for sharing. Super tasty, lots of poke on them. Try these for sure! read more

I came here after work as a little farewell hangout for one of my fave coworkers, and we had a great time. The vibe and service was awesome from the start. The outdoor space is really nice and feels like a place you can easily hang out for hours with friends, family, and even your fur baby. I first tried one of their sour beers and it was okay, but the real winner for me was the strawberry margarita with the Tajín rim. It was so good I ended up having two. The food was also a pleasant surprise and felt like an elevated twist on typical beer bites. I ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza and it was amazing. My friend got the beer cheese nachos, which were pretty much the perfect brewery snack. This was my first time at Dust Bowl, but definitely not my last. read more

We had such a great time at this brewery! We specifically picked this brewery since they are dog friendly (outdoor only though). We ordered the drunken noodles and the carne asada fries from the food truck and both were absolutely delicious. Honestly, we were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was for brewery food truck fare, we'd highly rate both dishes. For beers, we tried Peach Love & Haze (great if you enjoy fruity IPAs), Complaints Department, and Mega Juicy BOTM. Every beer we had was delicious, and we were especially impressed that they offer multiple IPAs with 12%+ ABV. Be careful there were some strong ones! The outdoor space was comfortable with both fans and heaters depending on the weather. Outside they also have two cornhole games, plenty of outdoor seating, and two large TVs (they were showing FIFA World Cup while we were there). The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and overall we had a fantastic time. Great beer, great food, and a great atmosphere, we'll definitely be back! read more

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We came here after doing some shopping at the outlets and we absolutely loved it. The waiters were helpful and very welcoming. Drinks were 10/10 as well as the food. We will definitely come back. read more

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David was so great!! Super friendly & made my friends' first experience fun & chill. Will be back for sure!! read more

Dust Bowl - Strawberry Margarita - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

08222025 BFF and I met up here for a much needed one on one... it so happened to be that it was one of those hot days (sticky hot!) we walked in and got a table (it was a Friday so it wasn't quite packed yet). Staff were friendly and explained how everything worked re their tasting. I got the beer sampler... Fruit Tramp Berry Sour = this was really bad... definitely took me by surprised b/c of how sour it was... if that's your thing then this is yours but definitely not like the fruity beer I've had at Almanac. Huckleberry Kettle Sour = another no on this - I barely touched this as well as the Berry version. It wasn't drinkable at all and I told the BFF I felt bad but she said if it's not good, don't make myself sick by drinking it. Fair point! Strawberry Margarita (hard seltzer) = Also didn't finish this. I wanted to try hard setlzer but I guess this was a bad choice as a starter. My favorite would have to be their watermelon beer... which doesn't taste as good as the 21st Amendment version but it was the best out of the 4 samplers. Food wise - I had the cheese flatbread (it wasn't good as well... I barely touched it, it was so bland and lacked any taste.) The only saving grace was the brussel sprouts... which was the only food we ate b/c it tasted normal and decent. BFF had the carne asada fries and she balked at it as well b/c it was filled with so much sauce and she said it was overwhelming. She didn't mention much about her drink... I think at that point she was over with everything lol. I probably wouldn't opt to eat food here again but just grab a regular sounding beer next time around... At least we tried it and I still like Almanac in Alameda, food and beverages. read more

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Great selection of beer, and especially love their Peach Love Haze (Hazy IPA) and often buy the cans to go. This is the only place I've seen a quadruple IPA also, which is amazing. The food truck was broken when my group came (bummer) but they do allow outside food, and there are many options in this plaza. Plenty of outside seating for large groups. The service is a bit slow, and when I walked in to use the bathroom I saw 3 staff members yapping in a circle so that explains why. But super kind and understanding when my group was indecisive about our orders. read more

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Came by for lunch the day after my cousins wedding so there were several people who came to hang out, eat and drink. It's a great place to decompress and have casual meet ups. The food was good and they're very generous with their portions. There's a ton of beer options that it was hard to choose. The service was out of this world! This place was pretty packed and each one of them was super on top of making sure everyone was taken care of. I even commented them on the impeccable service. Definitely coming back again! read more

Those garlic fries and IPAs were gone in the dust fr! Dust Bowl Brewing is located in the plaza across from the Livermore outlets and in front of Junbi Matcha & Tea and Sees Candies. Open seating both inside and outdoor. Food is self order at their food truck outside, while they keep a tab open. I like how you can tell they mainly specialize in their craft beer -- there's a fridge on the left side where you can take some of the beer in a can. The huge open layout with couches to lounge on is also a great concept and seems like a nice place to chill with family & friends! My family and I enjoy beer, but are more fans of Blonde Ale and fruity aftertastes. There's actually a great amount of options for everyone ranging from that classic malt flavor of beer to an espresso one called the Stout or fruity concoctions. They offer options for how much beer you want, which a full pour was $9 and half a pour was $4.50.There's even a 32 ounce one available at a reasonable price. We all really enjoyed our drinks at a full pour option and for once the descriptions are relatively accurate as an avid beer lover. I will say most of them are IPAs, so if you prefer a lighter profile to a strong one definitely go with a Blonde. Decent amount of food options and prices, but nothing super crazy. Garlic fries were a HIT though and large portions. BBQ chicken wings were crunchy and soft. Had more of a sweet & hickory taste than smoked, but I don't think I'd get it again. We love a good brewery with some eats! Put me in a place that says "craft beer" on their menu and I'm sold. I will say though there were a lot of servers that weren't really doing anything ... It was hard to flag even one down to take your order, which is why I gave the place 4 stars. Music could be a bit louder too. read more

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Five stars alone just for the waiter who was tending the outdoors area. I didn't catch his name but his energy was absolutely infectious. He took his job seriously and provided some amazing customer service, legit knew what to recommend from the menu from drinks to the food. He came by often to make sure to discard peoples trash and pick up peoples empty mugs. He alone would drive me to come back! I'll always remember this place because of him. The michelada was refreshing. He recommended the brisket burger which was fantastic and the fries were super fresh from the fryer. Both were delicious but absolutely treats because they were so decadent. The outdoor area was a plus if you have dogs ! read more

If you're in the mood for some great beer and a super chill environment, Dust Bowl Brewing is the place to be. I'm from Hawaii and the ordering system is different from what we're used to, but it makes total sense and makes it easier to order and check out. Water is self serve and you need to walk up to place your food order. Waiters are there mainly for drinks. Beer nachos was better to me than the poke nachos but both were excellent and you can't go wrong with either. The e flatbread pizzas are great too. Nice flavors and crispy. read more

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Great vibes, great beers, solid food. We ate out on the patio and enjoyed the wide selection of local brews. The IPA I chose had delicious hints of pineapple. Food was prepared in a food truck parked on the property. The brisket burger and flatbread pizzas were solid though a bit overpriced. Service was a bit mixed. Two of our servers weren't very friendly or helpful. Hence the 4 stars rather than 5. read more

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This was my first visit to Dust Bowl and I appreciated the varied beer choices (and seating options). Our server was patient with our large group and explained that we order food at the truck and drinks with him. We opted to eat in the covered patio area, but there were numerous tables near two fire pits and tables with umbrellas. The food was pretty good, although my Mac and cheese burger could have been improved with additional seasoning to make the blandish mac and cheese patty outstanding. The beer sampler was awesome; took home the Tank You and Confused Citrus. Having a rebate on the four-packs was unexpectedly satisfying. read more

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Dust Bowl was a beautiful, spacious brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Their food is self order outside, but you can always bring your food to eat indoors. They have TVs all around the place, even outside, so you can catch your game from anywhere within the brewery. Service was quick, but be prepared to wait longer for a server to come around during busier days. Their ahi poke nachos were made with fried wonton chips, which were an excellent substitute to traditional tortilla chips! The strawberry margarita seltzer and smoked scotch beer were crisp, refreshing, and tasty. There is corn hole and a grassy area for all kids and kids at heart in their back area. I loved the set up and see ourselves back for our next group outing. read more

Dust Bowl - Ahi poke nachos - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

Adore the abundance of patio seating and can bring the dogs. The large farm tables outside are gorgeous. There were a variety of seating inside and outside. Food was ordered outside and they brought it to us. It was very attentive service when we went. They brought water out for the dogs and came by often enough. The sidewinder fries were a very cool shape, had some crunch bits, big scoops of guac and sour cream. The carne asade was very generic though, not much char or flavor, just avg ground beef. The quesadilla came out hot, Had a lot of melty tasty cheese, but could have had a little more meat. The wings were good sized and we liked both the flavors. We ordered about 4 diff types of beers and we liked all of them. They had a good selection of summery, fruit flavored beers that were so so so refreshing and good. That mango one, my goodness! You can add extra dollar to make them micheladas but not all the beers would be good for that. Liked it a lot, and want to be more regulars here. read more

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A great selection of beers, good food, nice, airy atmosphere, friendly staff, outdoor seating. What more could a person want? It's a great place to come on it's own, but the proximity to the Outlets should make it a great place to come after a day of shopping. One of my new go-to spots in the Dublin/Livermore area! read more

Dust Bowl - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

You have to order your food at the cashier and get your own water and pick up your food from the food truck when it's ready. The only thing they served you was the beer. We had a prosciutto and fig pizza and the chicken wings. It was average... a little salty actually. read more

Dust Bowl - Chicken wings - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

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On our way back home from a festival we decided to make a pit stop here. The Dust Bowl Fury was a great unique spot for a drink and a meal. I love the setup as you can sit inside or outside which I did by the fire. I found it really nice and unique that the drinks they offered are all brewed at the brewery and offered here at the restaurant. We had a sample of the IPA Peach Haze which was really good but not over sweet. I ordered a strawberry margarita seltzer which was really refreshing. The menu notes that their wings were extra crispy and I put them to the test! I ordered the Korean chicken wings while my sister ordered the traditional buffalo chicken wings. You receive a dozen in a paper box making it easy for you to take it to go or to enjoy anywhere on the property. It came with your choice of ranch or blue cheese and we chose Ranch which was a very tasty option. The service was very attentive as we enjoyed our wings outside by the fire. I definitely will come back to this restaurant as they had many items that I still want to try such as the brisket burger. read more

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Dust Bowl has a very casual atmosphere and a huge shady patio with large picnic tables. When it gets crowded you'll probably be sharing tables with other parties. There's also seating inside. I saw some games, like corn hole, mostly kids were playing. Pleasantly surprised, because I was expecting basic bar food. The potatoes in the carne asada fries were better than expected - crispy on the outside and seasoned. Service is quite casual/slow, someone comes to get your drink order and you order food at the food truck (same tab). read more

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The beer choices were really good and unique. The fruity flavor to some of the beer was really refreshing. It definitely left an impact in terms of the taste and smoothness. The burgers and food choices are limited but that's OK given the highlight are the drinks. Overall excellent service, nice casual ambiance and easy parking are a great plus. read more

Dust Bowl - Peace love and Haze and therapist - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

Awesome service here! walked in here after visiting the outlets and was immediately informed about the beers and recommended suggestions on what to try based on our preferences. The bartender who helped us was such a delight! definitely will be coming back because of Alex. He was very on point when it comes to getting refills and checking in on. Yes yes yes to dust bowl! read more

Dust Bowl - Cherry Belgian Dark and Peach Love & Haze - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

Ask For David. The setup is super spacious, drinks and food are really good, but I'm leaving a 5 star review specifically for the service we received. He made the experience so much more enjoyable. His service was top tier. In the time I was there, there were about 4 different tables that complemented him as well. read more

Dust Bowl - Seating area - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

great place to spend an evening- good selection of wine though the food truck closes little too soon in my opinion

What an absolute joke of a "dog-friendly" restaurant. I brought my sweet, fluffy Aussiedoodle--who literally gets compliments from strangers for being the cutest thing on four legs--and the staff kicked us out, claiming she was "aggressive." Aggressive? She barked. At another dog, who's my best friend's dog! Apparently that "woof" was enough for them to act like she was some feral wolf ready to terrorize the patio. Meanwhile, I've seen toddlers throw bigger tantrums than her bark. The manager or whoever this person was rushed over with the most dramatic tone, telling me we had to leave because my dog was "aggressive" the greatest part is, that she comes and tells me this while we were "enjoying our food Calling this place dog-friendly is false advertising. It's more like dog-phobic. They might as well put a sign out front that says: "Dogs welcome... until they behave like dogs." Save yourself the embarrassment and go literally anywhere else that actually understands what "pet-friendly" means. My dog and I will not be back. Ever. read more

Dust Bowl - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

It was a cold Saturday and after shopping we stopped into Dust Bowl Brewing to see what it had to offer. They have lots of seating outside with fire pits and enclosed patio seating with tvs. We opted for inside where there was comfy chairs and couches for two. My husband loved the coffee stout and I had a salt rimmed margarita....Yum. Our wonderful server Julia was very attentive and helpful as we were newbies and had no idea how this place operated. We ordered clam chowder which hit the spot on a drizzling cold afternoon and the chicken sandwich for my husband with garlic fries. There is no in house kitchen so you have to order from the on-site food truck. All food was brought to our table fresh and hot. With so many choices of beer we decided to order a flight and wow did they pack a puch...in a good way! We are looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Love LOVED everything about this visit. The nicest people work here and our food/beers were DELICIOUS!!! Don't skip the poke nachos...I'm going to be thinking about them for a while. read more

In my local Safeway store, the beer is underrated and my friend wanted to go so we went and visited the dust bowl in Livermore. The food was amazing. I got the pretzel jalapeño burger and the beer was excellent also. The staff was amazing. I would definitely come back. read more

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