We had such a great experience at Mare Island Brewing! The historic building has so much character…read moreand such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The big booths were perfect for bringing our toddlers along and made it so easy for everyone to settle in and enjoy themselves. The beer was terrific, the food was delicious, and the service was wonderful from start to finish. They also have a fun children's menu. It's not always easy finding a place where the adults can enjoy great beer and food while still feeling comfortable bringing little ones, and this checked all the boxes for us. We'll definitely be back!

Decided to go to Benicia for some salmon fishing over the Labor Day weekend. Everyone else had the…read moresame idea it seems because the fishing was overcrowded. So our party of 4 decided to call that a day and went to check out downtown Benicia, First St is lovely, full of small pubs, restaurants and shops. This taphouse looked interesting and there were a few people seated outside so we decided to check it out. It was a hot day and the server told us that the inside had AC so we decided to sit inside but there are several tables outside in the front of the taphouse and a separate area to the side of the restaurant with plenty of seating. There is a large bar to the left which leads into the kitchen area. There are several booths to the right and tables for seating in the middle of the space as well as bar seating. It was about 4:30 in the afternoon and the place was not full but there a few tables were occupied. The bar itself is very old, I was told almost 100years old and original and it is a standout feature. Beautiful. The decorations are pictures of how the place and Benicia used to look a 100 years or so back. i wanted to have a beer but don't like dark beers and when I asked the server for a suggestion, she got me a couple of samples. I liked the light beer and ordered that. We also ordered a Roy Rogers and a hop water which I was told was interesting. There is plenty of street parking but this was on holiday. I can see the parking getting tough on a weekend. I thought the prices for the food were expensive, especially for Benicia. We ordered 2 slider kid meals which were $11 each, came with kettle chips and an order of cheesesteak. It was good sized and also came with chips. Service was quick and they checked in on us to make sure that were doing fine. The only blip was when we needed the check and no one was coming around and I walked up to the bar to ask for the check and the server told me to go back to my seat and she will get it for me, it was unexpectedly abrupt. It was a nice place and I would recommend the restaurant.

Sips is incredible ! Prices are amazing, staff is helpful and their stock of wine, beer, liquor is…read morevast. Not to mention their wide variety of snacks, candy and other party favors is fun to shop for. I'm a beer and bourbon guy. At Raleys in Benicia I'm paying 26-30 dollars for a 5th of buffalo trace bourbon. They have it at reasonable $19.99. Price mind you that hasn't changed since they've opened. Much of their prices are far below any store around. I could not recommend this place enough.

Spirts, wine, and beer shop located in the heart of oldtown/ downtown Benicia…read more The shopping experience here, at least in the middle of a weekday, is very chill. The service is great and space is really clean and organized. The selection here is pretty insane with some of the more rare bottles of spirits unsurprisingly with a higher price tag. Even if you're not looking for that really rare bottle of whiskey, there's a pretty high chance that they have what you're looking for including some interesting barrel picks.

The menu selections were broad enough to be interesting, but not so deep that it felt overwhelming…read more I created a tasting, taking it slow, and enjoyed each of my selections. Starting with the Mt. Beautiful Estate Sauvignon Blanc, found this good. It's good, but not great. It's a decent wine but I think there are other more interesting Australian wines out there. The Rabble Rosé from Paso Robles was crisp with just an edge of tart. Like roasted strawberries, if that makes sense. And the Seaglass Riesling from the central coast is now a fave. It's a sweeter wine and a good end to a tasting, for sure. Glad I explored that one. It far exceeded my expectations. The vibe is good. The team is wonderful, caring and attentive, even if their internet went down and they weren't able to process cards quickly. They kept their frustrations focused on the tech and their attention on their customers. And the people who come in - there for a good time. This was our first experience here. We'll be back, for sure!

Really disappointed with my experience today. I'm a local in Benicia and have been here before, but…read morethis visit completely changed my perception. I was not allowed with my 5 month old baby to have a glass of wine in the patio. I was told there's a "no under 21" rule that apparently includes babies. That honestly didn't make sense to me. this is an infant, not even eating solid food yet. I've been to wineries in Napa with my baby and never had an issue, so this felt unwelcoming. This felt like a made up rule to protect non-mother customers, and Benicia is known for that. Horrible. What made it worse was how it was handled. The waitress(blonde, short hair mid-aged lady) came off rude and said, "no under 21, sorry--unless it's a dog haha," and then told me I could go to the taphouse on the corner. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. I even tried calling afterward to speak with a manager, but no one answered. Overall, it left a really bad impression, and I don't feel comfortable coming back after this.

Nice hole in the wall bar. Good vibes. The bartenders a good guy. I forget his name but I would…read moredefinitely come back and visit.

I have been popping in here for years. It is a small bar with lots of regulars. They also have…read moreoutdoor seating and you can buy food from Char's hot dogs and they will deliver to you. There is a room in back that feels like a speakeasy. They do alcohol tasting and education. There are a lot of bars on First St but their business model makes them stand out from the rest

We were in Martinez for a short stay and hopped in here. First thing to know: it's much more a bar…read morethan a restaurant. We sat at the bar. The happy hour margarita was just plain excellent. A cab of red lager: very good. Dinner was a house salad with very fresh greens and the pear flatbread. Honestly both were great. Much better than normal bar food. Great bartender.

This place is not at all what I was expecting. It's more of a bar than anything. Limited seating…read more The drinks and the pizza were good, but not as good as I was expecting unfortunately. The affogato was great! The servers/bartenders were very friendly, but it did take a while to get our drinks and our check. Overall, a place I would recommend going at least once, but not sure I will make another trip there.

I can only think of nice things to say about this venue. It was perfect for my daughter's party and…read morewas just the right size. Matthew was incredibly helpful and kind throughout the entire process. Communication is so important when planning an event and he always responded promptly with clarity and understanding. The only thing I'd note is that if you're hosting a summer event, it can get pretty warm inside even with the AC running. We had a full house so I'm sure that played a big part. The AC just couldn't quite keep up! Overall, I would absolutely book this venue again for another event. You can't beat the location and I always felt that my guests and I were in a safe area. Highly recommend!

Great place for military retires,, all active duty are very welcome,, lots of on the moment…read morecelebrations and games and parking is close by. Nice to chill out and meet the best people in Benicia

Workers are very nice and amazing drink selection compared to other stores in the area. Best store…read morein the city by far.

The best liquor/corner store in Benicia My friend and i hit up 5 different stores looking for a…read morecertain type of soda (Faygo) When we walked in, the associates offered us assistance and we asked them if they carried it They assisted us and thoroughly checked their inventory and we ended up finding what we were looking for They even offered to pour it up in cup with ice for us and I was surprised by the low price I paid for 4 drinks Overall a great shop with great service and great selections

After spending time exploring downtown Martinez's antique shops and farmers market, we headed over…read moreto Five Suns Brewing Company for lunch and refreshments. It was a beautiful day, perfect for sitting outside and listening to live music. The staff was extremely helpful, answering all of our questions and even offering tastes of their beers and sours. I'm not usually a fan of sours, so I went with the Ernst Amber Ale, while my friends ordered the Cosmo Sour and the P-Wing Sour. For sours, they were surprisingly tasty. I may have to give them another chance. Street Steam Bunz was the food truck of the day, and we ordered rice bowls with bulgogi beef and chicken katsu. Both were served with fried rice, ginger, and pickled cucumbers, and everything was delicious. A great way to spend a Sunday. Five Suns and Street Steam Bunz both earn five stars from me.

Just down at five sons I love the new beers however when you're told I just played your song rather…read morethan asking what you would like to hear next seems a little bit not for the patrons please correct

First time, and won't be the last. This place is truly a hidden gem. We got there before the crowd,…read morethey started rolling in around 7. Great selection of mixed drinks, wine and beer. Very cool decor and the staff was amazing. Oh and the food! The food was absolutely delicious. No one wanted to share at my table because everything was so good ha perfectly cooked and flavorful.

We had the best drinks and dinner at Dram Shop tonight! The…read morechicory salad was outstanding, followed by the pork shoulder stew for my husband and the chili cheese fries for me. Husband loved the spicy stew. I know chili cheese fries bring a picture to your mind, but refine that! The most delicious cranberry beans on the most crispy fries with crusty cheese, cilantro and lime sour cream! As a vegetarian, I rarely get served something so perfectly full of flavor!

The beer is great, food is good too! And the beer garden is so fun to play pool with friends. I can…read moreeven get some writing done in the beer garden on peaceful nights here, and the train passing by provides inspiration. Service is great too, the people here are kind and helpful.

This place is a hidden gem. This place has some of the best beer around my with lots of good…read morechoices. My favorite is the Red Trolly which is a Red Ale. If you're looking for a cool place to hang out, close by the waterfront here in Martinez, look no further and choose hillside taproom.