Stopped by Faction brewing when we were visiting the area. They had a big outdoor party with food trucks. It looked like a good time! There is plenty of outdoor seating with amazing views and plenty of indoor seating too. Service was fast and friendly. The only disappointing thing I'd say was the lack of sours on the menu. read more

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Amazing spot to watch a sunset and sip. Great for large groups, good vibes to be with friends. I have been there on several occasions and enjoyed it. If only there was a little more food options available! Their service was great, very friendly! They make great recommendations based upon what you mention you like or lean towards. Bring a blanket or thick jacket, gets chilly towards the evening. read more

I came here in a recommendation. They have a great selection of beers. Their winter seasonal triple ipa was surprisingly light and refreshing albeit strong. The people are very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is great for a hangout the patio is spacious. There is yummy food trucks near by. I just wanted to inform you that Google maps stops you near the parking area, so don't be afraid to enter the fencing and look for the sign! read more

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Great brews and the best view for a taproom in East Bay. Staff know their stuff, are friendly, and provide good recs. Generally there's a food truck to provide full meals. read more

The view from the patio is worth 5 stars alone. Wish they served more than beer. Wine would be nice. read more

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The vibe!! We happened there on a Sunday afternoon. It was stunning and there were food trucks galore!! Everyone was happy to be there and the views were spectacular! read more

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Faction has been a family fave for over a decade now. It has the best views and is so nice on a sunny day. Every single beer on tap is DELICIOUS. It has the BEST beer on the island! I have never not liked a single one, even stouts which I tend to never get. The staff is great and accommodating. When it's really busy, they'll set up an outdoor station as well in order to avoid long lines inside. Merch is sold onsite and if you don't have any Faction merch, are you even a real Alamedian? My gripes: women's bathroom is all the way on the other side of the building. No TVs to watch games. No umbrellas or canopies outside. When it's really hot outside, it can be quite unbearable to sit down and relax with a beer, and usually on those days, all the seats inside are taken up. Still, I love the beer so I'll keep coming back :) TVs: No Bathrooms: 2 inside Water Station: 1 inside Non alcoholic options: Sodas i think? Food: via food trucks Kid friendly: yes Pet friendly: yes read more

LOVE this spot. Great outdoor space, big indoor space, Great beer, Great views, food trucks, Family and dog friendly. If you are in the Area... Go! read more

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I think I probably chose the sunniest day ever to come here so I was struggling since there's not much shade at the outside seating. That being said, the bartender was kind and the beer I had was light and refreshing. Definitely bring your sunglasses and maybe a hat if you come during the summer tho read more

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Stunning views and awesome brews. A cool place to hang out and enjoy the view of SF. Many IPA options. Good trucks on site at times. Small merch shop. read more

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Another business I frequent that surprises me that I have NO Yelp review. Quality/Quantity - 24 beers on tap. Snacks, but we brought our own lunch today from Tao Yuen, a Dim Sum place. Putumayo - Amber Ale, the sample tasted much better than my actual pint. They had to change the keg prior to pouring my beet. I was actually surprised that it only took seconds for him to switch out. Very experienced! Fraction Red - My usual, but you already know that if you are following. Janet Brown - Another good choice in the "red" family. Flights available. Cans also available to go. Self service free water Merchandise for sale. Atmosphere - Beautiful day, beautiful views of SF, Treasure Island, Bay Bridge, Port of Oakland, etc today. Cool artwork. I also like the fact that you "reused" the BBQ grills as planters rather than recycling them. See pictures. Huge warehouse space, both indoor and outdoor. I watched you build that patio back in the day. I believe in my pre Yelp life. It's a shame that the City or County does NOT allow you to put up shade... Many events, see pictures or websites. Today's food truck is La Santa Torta, see pictures. Plenty of private parking. Bathrooms in the back warehouse, mens to the left and womens ALL the way in the back, follow the signs. Sometimes it is fun to watch the "men" go to the wrong bathroom, and have to walk all the way back. Good sound system, as I parked, I actually thought you had a live band. Lastly, if you like or want to mix, St George Spirits is next door. Both kid and dog friendly. Well, more dog friendly than kid. Service - One man army at the front of house. Counter service. 4 people in the back brewing the beers, cleaning the tanks, etc. I appreciate the breweries that do NOT serve food to allow outside food, thanks. BTW - For the people reading, no tours. Price - $16 + Generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2013. read more

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Came in for for a beer during Vegan Fest beer (Fraction Pils anf Fraction Weizenbock) was divine exactly what we was looking for lie, bitter, and crisp. Service was fast lines weren't long at all. Inside outside seating with a view of SF and Bay Bridge they also have a portable RV bar outside with a few kegs saving you a trip back inside. read more

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Tasty and mostly affordable beer with unique view of the San Francisco skyline, would recommend going at sunset read more

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Location is kinda remote in old navy garrison in Alameda. Many parking should be available. There is a large outdoor sitting area with many tables available. Good for gathering, groups, small parties, kids and dogs. Many Beer options and there's a Mexican food truck for food. You can bring your own food and just get drinks! Nice city view over the bay. read more

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I'm usually not a big fan of beer, but I'm starting to enjoy it after trying out this brewery! This place has indoor and outdoor seating, but most people sit outside as there's usually live music and lots of dogs! I ordered a flight of beers to try out different ones and I actually really enjoyed their Anomaly Nitro! Ended up getting a glass of that one after read more

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This was my second time here. Definitely forgot I had been here before until I parked! Big outdoor seating area, good spots with nice light near bar to sit, and a great large warehouse area to sit where you can see the giant beer machines! Fermentation tanks? Went here for their sunset concert series. From 4-6 on Sunday, I think assumption is you'll stay for a beer after to watch sunset, cuz it was too early and also inside so no sunset views from concert area anyway! They have a couple food trucks outside. Didn't try, but they also have pretzels and chips for sale at the bar which was perfect, even a big sharing bag. Tried 3 diff beers, the helles, the wit, and the anomaly. All three were fabulous. Lots of ales and IPAs on the menu, no sours. Def more a German and bitter bear type spot. But everything I had wasn't too heavy, and I usually won't have more than 1.5 beers, but the stuff here was that tasty! Large clean bathroom and very lovely staff who seemed genuinely nice! read more

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This is an absolutely insane place! Massive brewery with huge ceiling. Old ship making plant I believe. On a decommissioned airfield that overlooks the SF skyline. The beer is crisp. The space is fun and inviting. I would recommend this to every person who wanted a genuine Bay Area beer drinking experience. Big beer selection all made in house. Absolutely worth the trip. read more

While our kids were in basketball, my brother was watching them. We ended up coming here for some beer break. This place is super fun with kids because they have an area with the kids. my husband and I enjoyed different flavour of beers. Super fun place to be for a nice warm day in Alameda.. it's also easy pocket and the service is fast and friendly. read more

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the perfect lil brewery in Alameda, with a stunning view of the city ! I would highly recommend hitting up this spot on a warm sunny day. The area picks up wind easily since it's near water. The outdoor patio seating area is spacious enough for large parties for bdays etc. I really loved the selection of beers they had, 10/10 experience :) you will see me back here read more

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Celebrated one of my friend's birthdays here and safe to say this is a cool little spot in Alameda that's convenient for groups of all sizes. There's an indoor and outdoor area - abundant space for events and even more so good enough for chit chatting and enjoying drinks. Staff were chill and friendly, and beers are your typical price here. While here, I was able to try the Punker Up and Rice Lager. While I'm not much of a beer fan, Faction's drinks were pretty good! I think this is the type of place where I wouldn't actively seek to spend time at, but would enjoy if others I know chose to have a gathering here! read more

Great place for groups - super beautiful on a sunny day, as you can see the SF city view from a distance. From other recs, it might be a perfect spot for sunset but we came around 1pm (on a cloudy day!) You can sit indoor or outdoor. Dog friendly outdoors. They don't have Hazy IPAs but offer a selection of other good bears! I really liked their Anomaly beer (?imperial stout) and their 11 was not bad. Very enjoyable beer, nothing that blew my mind away. Highly recommend for groups (they have the capacity to hold 100+ people, plus still have room for other guests!). Very casual vibes and super friendly staff read more

Best Brewery Location in the World Terrific Beer. Great Staff. Great views. ................................. read more

Had a really great time here over the weekend during a punk pop up shop. The brewery is kind of in an industrial area I'd alameda, but it has amazing waterfront views and a massive patio with lots of seating. The beers on tap are good and also tend to be higher in alcohol content. It's a good place to meet a group of friends on a warm day read more

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The view out to the bay itself is a 5-star, and with the selection of quite drinkable list of West & East Coast IPAs? It's bound to become a legend of its own. Good job, Faction! read more

This place is a chill spot in alameda outside Oakland with amazing views of the bay and San Francisco skyline. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoor and pet friendly for you dog people. The beer selection is excellent and prices are great. The service here was fast, friendly and welcoming. It's a really nice place when the weather is good to sit enjoy a nice beer and a beautiful view. Definitely a much check out if your in Alameda and the east bay read more

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Really enjoyed this brewery after going to the pumpkin patch nearby. It was also packed since the weather was so nice outside. There were 2-3 places outside to grab food and a bar outside aside from the one inside. They didn't allow flights that day since they were so busy during fleet week. Enjoyed the Faction Hefe which was light and crisp. read more

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Fraction brewery clocks in as a brewery with the best view ever. Located on an old airport strip near the docks of Alameda. The view is a perfect full view of the bay and its incredibly relaxing and quiet area. Once you get passed the view the inside is another site. They have a like 1000sq beer order and seating location THEN it opens into the massive and beautiful indoor seating and brewing location. It was quite amazing. Lastly, the beer is good. You can get all varieties of beer but if they have their anniversary beers on tap I'd high recommend getting them! read more

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Beautiful views, great beers. What more could you ask for? They have seating indoors and outdoors. Kids are welcome, always great vibes! They have a different food truck every day, you can check it out on their website. I love their bathtub gin! read more

The beer is alright, but the view is second to none. Food vendors rotate, lots of seating, oh and did I mention the view?! read more

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I had an horrible experience yesterday. I seen a Latino couple being completely disrespected and humiliated. He was a younger, tall, white male with braces guessing he was the bartender/server. He asked for their ID's after they have already had alcoholic drinks from the previous server. Once the couple both showed ID he denied the male because he had a out of state ID. I found this to be very disrespectful and made me feel so uncomfortable that I will not be going back to this establishment. I've been a bartender for over 10 years and never witnessed anything like. Are we checking for birthdates or where our customers are coming from? The fact that the server yelled out "we don't serve people that are not from around here" really distraught me. read more

To those of you serious craft beer drinkers that live in or around the Bay Area, this is the place to see and be seen. The views itself set this place apart from other breweries I've been to. This takes me on a trip to the bay community of Alameda where I had the opportunity in trying "Faction Brewing". Located on Monarch St., this place is surrounded by other various factories, naval bases, and large hangar decks that make this place unique all in itself. Having been opened since 2013, it took me quite awhile to finally see what this place was all about. On the inside, there are a ton of large beer fermentation tanks as well as beer barrels, a communal sitting area, old-school pinball machines, skee-ball, and a ton of self-serve beer pouring stations. I've actually drank many Faction Brewing beers over the years and love the flavors that they bring. There are also some really cool looking murals and artwork that flow throughout this once abandoned warehouse. Now the real winner here is their outside area. Living in these Covid times told all of us to social distance. I will tell you that this place is as spacious as you will get. Lots of outdoor seating where the large beer barrels serve as your tables. You will find each table/barrel with a unique QR code where you can pull up their drink menu and a small food menu. What makes this easy is that the table automatically links to your phone which make it easy for the server to drop off your food and drinks. Additionally, they also offer cornhole for those that wish to play with a live DJ during select times. The views here are some of the best you'll find anywhere in the entire Bay Area. From a distance, you can witness the San Francisco skyline showcasing the Salesforce Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, Embarcadero buildings, Twin Peaks and both the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge & Golden Gate Bridge. On any given day, you can witness that bay fog, amazing sunsets, and lots of seagulls from a distant view. Everything here was very well executed as I was able to place my order and have it out to be in less than 15 minutes. I went very simple by going with their "Faction IPA", "Faction Pale Ale", and a grilled cheese sandwich. The food here can really vary on any given day since there are local food trucks that come here regularly. Everything that ranges from Asian fusion to tacos to burgers to BBQ. All in all, "Faction Brewing" is a great above average place which is ideal if you wish to bring a large group of friends. The open air environment is cool, the local craft beers are iced cold, and the ambiance is a win-win. My rating, an above average four stars. read more

This is a great brewery! I love the space outside and inside. Lots of seating space and area for families and friends to enjoy. There are two bars; one inside and one outside. The view of the skyline does it for me! I love the fact that people can sip and enjoy the view of the SF skyline and ocean at the same time. It would be awesome if they served food inside rather than a food truck outside but it is what it is. I would definitely come back again and enjoy a stout. I highly recommend this place to people wanting to experience being inside a hangar and drinking beer. read more

I had the displeasure of attending the Livermore beer festival yesterday. It was a lot of fun until the volunteer at the booth decided too have a terrible attitude. My friend thought he was bantering with the woman running it.. he requested 1/2 a beer and she called him a derogatory name for trying to pace him self and commented multiple times about not wanting to be there. In the middle of the what we thought was playful banter she decided she was angry and had our friend kicked out (1 hr 1/2 later). This ruined the day for our group as we all spent money to be at this festival. We wanted to come and support a local brewery and ended up getting kicked out due to some one wanting to dish out a joke and not being able to take one back. My words of advice for Faction is to not have someone run your booth who has a bad attitude. Thanks for nothing faction. Do better!!! read more

THE VIEW!! At my work retreat, we were recommended quite a few breweries here in Alameda, including Faction, that's right on the former Naval Air Station Alameda, along with other breweries and businesses. Right away, I was amazed by the view, of the city, the former runways and taxi lanes, and the landscape. There's a large indoor and outdoor seating area, which makes it perfect for a large group, a party, or any other gathering. The beers are also great too. I got the Penske File, which I thought was great. And there's plenty of others on tap too! read more

Came here on a Sunday during a holiday weekend and was relieved that they had samplers/flights. At 4PM, there was a short line to get in through the fence, where they check your ID before being seated. Ordering was super simple with a QR code at your table. There was also an option for you to go up to the bar counter in the middle of the seating area for a pint. Water is self-serve from a keg behind this station. I think the food option rotates. There was a Mexican food truck this time. My second experience here was nothing short of fantastic. Everyone is so friendly. The only thing I wish they had was a bit more shade from the sun beating down. read more

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Great beer great vibes great view! Highly recommend coming here and getting a flight. You can get the flight of the day or build your own. The workers here are also very nice and helpful. If you're unsure of what kind of beer to order just ask! You can even try them. read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening and was quickly seated. You can order via QR code displayed on your table or walk up for select beers. The initial employee that seated us was really nice and gave us a run down of the place however the employee that brought us our drinks was not in a good mood. Anyways, there's a nice view of sf including the bay bridge but they do close at 8pm so you won't be able to hang around for long during later sunset times. They don't offer food besides snacks (like goldfish crackers) from their kitchen but there was a taco stand vendor. The tacos were $5 each and side of rice and beans were $4. P.S. bring a jacket, it can get chilly being outside especially in the evening read more

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Food truck (taco truck) tastes so awful. They need to not come back. Over priced and soggy. Chicken tastes burnt when they tried to char it. Beers are good. Indoor and outdoor spaces are chill. Food option has to change... read more

Just visited for the first views and to listen to music , it was great . There is plenty of parking outside of the gates as well . read more

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The location of the brewery is unique- defunct Naval Air Station. There are great views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge from the brewery. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. It would be an ideal place for a group of people to hang out, including kids and dogs. As for the beer, there are plenty of options with 20+ beers on draft. read more

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