I just threw a retirement party for my dad at some reserved tables this past Saturday. It couldn't have gone better. It was a super busy day because of Oktoberfest activities; but when I checked in, the staff made sure our tables would be available in a timely manner. Attendees traveled from various distances and were of all ages, and I think everyone had a great time. My in-laws who are sometimes difficult to please food-wise loved everything they ate, and we especially love the Detroit-style pizza. My nephew said the pretzel was too salty but he is 5 and I do not trust him. I always love all the beers and appreciate that staff will make some good recommendations since there are so many to choose from. And I can't emphasize how grateful I am for lots of delicious non-alcoholic drink options. We ended up using a combination of bar tabs and table QR codes for ordering, and settling up was super easy at the end of the day. In my opinion the staff was above and beyond on such a busy day- they were super nice and fast and I know days like that are probably tiring. read more

Fieldwork.... Day after day Year after year You continue to amaze me You put me in a haze Those were the days Now I am out of that phase And trying a variety of your IPAs.... read more

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Fieldwork in Berkeley is always nice brewery to come and enjoy some pizza and great selection of beer. They get busy at times to place your but it's worth the wait. Lots of seating and friendly vibe. read more

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Fieldworks does a decent Detroit-style pizza with crispy cheese and crust around the edges, and a thick, soft inner crust. Above-average quality pizza for a brewery. Although I don't believe it beats Square Pie Guys, it does hit the spot if you're craving this style of pizza. Also, their root beer and non-alcoholic beer options are awesome! Always great and friendly service and a cool place to hang. read more

Having a drink on a weekend afternoon turned out to be a serene experience. The patio is surround by plants and by the afternoon it's shaded. Even on a very warm day it was comfortable. The beer is amazing. I am partial to the NA Day Money. It goes down really easy. The grapefruit flavor is strong, without being bitter. My friend had not one, but two watermelon beer options. They definitely put the S in summer beer. The guy working the counter was really nice. Staff kept a good pace without seeming to rush. The patrons, us included, lingered. There were babies, dogs, and everything in between. The brewery is also in a relatively quiet part of Berkeley. Recommended. read more

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I had my birthday at This place today and it was really amazing. Great management and great great wait staff. The food was great and I appreciate that they accommodated my birthday party of more than 15 people. Ambiance was amazing with lots of space. I believe the manager's name was Ryan. He took care of us and everything was perfect. Can't wait to come back read more

Lucien was my awesome server. I can't say enough about how wonderfully well they've built a family of neighbors that consider this and extended part of their home. The product is superior they offer something for all taste from soft drinks to ales and they serve food here and it's wonderful that you can bring your pet inside because they have concrete floors. Always a pleasure to come here. read more

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Love how many beer options they have here -- great variety and generous pours. It's really fun to try different styles, and I definitely found a few I liked that I'd never had before. The pizza was surprisingly good. The kale pizza stood out with lots of garlicky pesto on top. The Fireball was spicier than expected -- the shishito peppers actually gave off quite a bit of heat. The dough is fluffy and the cheesy crust was excellent. Really liked trying Detroit-style pizza for the first time, and it paired well with the drinks. The space itself is very nice -- people come here to work, relax, or just grab a drink and a snack. It's family-friendly and they also have games, which made it fun to hang out and play a few rounds with friends after finishing our food and drinks. read more

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There are a lot of pros going for Fieldwork: - huge space with lots of tables - clean bathrooms - you can bring your own food!!! - lots of drink options - relatively easy street parking, depending on time of day However, the cons: - nonalcoholic drinks were meh - the soft pretzel is DROWNED in salt. I am a soft pretzel girl (in body texture and in food preference) and this is a crime against humanity. They're singlehandedly flipping the oceans to freshwater. read more

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For Memorial Day, my Pop took my family and me out to Fieldwork Brewing Co. I've passed numerous times since it's in the neighborhood, but this was one of the first times I got to sit and enjoy their offerings! Fieldwork Brewing Co. is a watering hole for Albany and Berkeley folks. Most customers are families or millennials and above couples. It's a dog and kid-friendly place, loud and spacious. The inside is quite big with plenty of room to sit and sip, but it does get noisy. Outside there's a handful of communal benches, which is where we sat! Service by all was kind and courteous. You can order at the bar or through their QR code and they'll deliver it. Customers bus their dishes and glassware. I don't drink beer but the selection was extensive! It would be cool to see a seltzer or cider on the list. For dinner, we shared a Pretzel and I split the Turkey Wrap. I never know what to expect with brewpub food but this was good! The pretzel was salty, thick, and soft inside. Do recommend! I enjoyed my wrap, well-sized and nice pieces of tender turkey. Everything tasted good. If you're into brews and are in Berkeley, Fieldwork Brewing Co. is worth a visit. I wouldn't mind coming back! It's easy to spot on the corner of 6th St. with street parking all around. read more

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Great place to go with friends! The brewery is very kid and dog friendly too. They have a great selection of beer. They also have a food menu in the brewery. I do miss when they used to have Citizen Pizza outside. The Detroit style pizza they have are more airy in style and feels more focaccia like. The shishito peppers in the fireball pizza was surprisingly spicy! They no longer offer crowler fills to go but you can grab a 4 pack in the fridge. read more

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The beer was excellent. We met with some friends in San Francisco and then took an uber back to Berkeley. Service was spot on, the beer was well balanced and dank. If they were closer to me, I'd go regularly. read more

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We love coming here for craft beer. Their pizza is good too. I usually get a flight of beer so that I could taste different beer including any new beer. The vibe is casual and you can bring your kids and doggies too ! The staff is always knowledgeable and helpful. Service is quick and easy to order using the QR code. Sign up for the loyalty program to get discounts ! read more

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I'm a huge fan of Fieldwork Brewing and the work they do with & for the communities that surround their local breweries. I adore the beer, love the neighborhood vibes, and after not being to their location in ages, it seems like have a revamped menu with..drumroll...Detroit-style pizza! As most already know, it's not my most favorable in the pizza hold-up line, but I can say, this is a yummy pie. We ordered the Marg ($19) and shortly after I realized for the next trip, I would love to grab the Kale Caesar and Hot Pretzel. I have a friend who tries to order brewery pretzels from each spot he sips at, and would love to throw this one into the mix. We came after a huge Cal vs. Stanford game where Cal won and the place was vibing. So great to see people out and about celebrating local, local sports, fun staff, and sharing a few of in my opinion, one of the best brew spots in Berk..kiddo and dog approved :) read more

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I really like that you can order everything through the QR code and they are actually pretty fast! Plenty of beer selection!!

My daughter recommended this place as we are in Berkeley for a wedding. Wow! We really enjoyed this place. It is far enough from campus to not be full of rowdy college kids. They serve Detroit style pizza, salads, and pretzels. Half the fun was reading the descriptions. One of the beers I got (Pulp) describes as "Smells like a Sunday drive through a citrus orchard in the peak of season". Another Cow House describes notes of overpriced chocolate.... A must visit for beer lovers! read more

Fieldwork Brewing - Great beer menu! More in cans. - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

The place is huge and has a beautiful outdoor seating area. We opted to sit outside and ordered from the QR code on the table. I was excited to see so many NA options on the menu. The beer got her reviews from the table. I loved the cucumber melon and juniper Fieldwork supertonic. After reminiscing about the 90s Bath and Body Works scent, I took a drink and wow! So nice and refreshing. I really wanted to take some home with me, but alas cooler heads prevailed. The lime and salt was good, but not as delicious as the cucumber. Highly recommend! Tasted a bit of the pretzel and it was phenomenal. The pizza looked amazing, but I was too full from lunch to partake. *Didn't seem to remember to take ANY photos* read more

Hosted my birthday here! It was easy to make reservations online for a big table and they allow outside food so I provided a charcuterie board for friends. Staff was attentive and friendly, didn't bat an eye at the spread. I'm so grateful for a place that lets you do large reservations without deposits! Everyone got a beer and some people purchased food as well. Pizza was delicious. Bathrooms were clean. read more

Beer is great. Employees are helpful. Management needs to tune in here. You need a second person taking drink orders, or push folks to the QR codes and get a second pourer/runner. 2 customers with those flight orders and the line goes out the door. Get a second pizza oven already. The pizza is so good and the reason I put up with your front of house nonsense. Multiple groups around me mentioned wanting to order but didn't because of the lead time. Hint: Order your food for pickup 30 minutes before you arrive or you'll wait an hour for it. read more

Great spot! I enjoyed the aloha vibes, refreshing and good. Love the outside area, wonderful energy as well as inside this brewery, very clean and a cool place to hang out and grab a cold one! read more

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10/13/24 Welp, been a while since I dropped by again. As always, a huge array of amazing beers. However, this time I came at night to hang out with a friend, and I do have one complaint this time: EVERY SINGLE PERSON in the ENTIRE packed patio was either a family of Dad (and sometimes Mom) and their kids, or the same 30-50 year old yuppies I'm used to at work. Look, nothing wrong with that. I am what I am complaining of. But man, it's like a computer AI generated every person there--everyone is cookie cutter. Pretty boring. No one is drunk, no one is boisterous, no one is outrageous, and no one is "young"... So, I dunno, kinda boring... But, again, as a beer place, it's pretty good for the actual drinks. 4/5 #beergarden #pub #beers #sourbeer read more

I've never seen staff who care about their customers' options as much as the people who work here. Top shelf people. Great beer and pizza. Also worthy of call-out: the staff here address and accelerate the rushes. It's a busy spot but they have figured it out. Human service over customer service. Superb vibe. Highest marks. read more

Great place to enjoy some excellent beer in North Berkeley. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Thank You Fieldwork for creating great brews and a family friendly environment. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a Berkeley area brewery that Steven and I had earlier this summer. We had the Destination Unkown Imperial and Double New England IPA. This IPA type on this beer experience I actually enjoyed a bit more than previous times recently. The citrus, Grapefruit and juicy flavor features compliment this IPA a lot and there is a clean snap on your palette as well which I have come to enjoy a great deal when it comes to beer and cider drinking. The fact that this IPA is light I can appreciate as well as I continue to embrace lighter bodied beers from the craft beer exploration that Steve and I do. read more

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Food socks. Pizza is disgusting. The pizza is a really like focaccia but worst. Beer is okay. Food must improve. read more

Fieldwork is the best brewery in Berkeley; amazing beer selection (over 30 taps!), wonderful service (Ted is fantastic), great food, and laid back vibes. A good date night spot and family friendly (board games, coloring sheets, outdoor area, etc). Highly recommend! read more

There's always something to enjoy at Fieldwork's, either it be food or drinks, indoor seating or out, trivia nights or game day viewings - this place is certainly it. The selection of drafts is great - a wide variety. The inside is huge with tons of seating as well as a standing table. Outside has picnic tables with heaters for those colder nights but what I love about the outside seating is their lovely bushes that separates the street from the chill outdoor atmosphere. Ordering food is a synch as well. Super fast at the cash register but there's also a QR code on the tables to place orders. Service has always been fast and awesome! read more

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Outstanding brews. Pizza is tops too. I've visited a lot of craft breweries. I'll be back here again. read more

I've been a fan of Fieldwork beers for a while, especially their dank, hazy IPAs with that signature gasoline-like aroma. Unfortunately, my recent visit to the Berkeley location left me with a sour taste--not from the beer, but from the customer service. I walked in looking to grab a four-pack to go and headed straight to the fridge. A staff member--possibly an employee or even one of the owners--was loading cans from a cart. I asked him if he could recommend any dank hazy IPAs. He mumbled something I couldn't catch--maybe "sure"--but didn't actually respond. Instead, he kept unloading box after box into the fridge for about three full minutes, without looking at me, speaking, or giving me any room to actually pick any cans. I stood there waiting, thinking he'd say something once he finished a few--but he never did. When he was done, he simply walked away in silence. The man was ginger-blond, probably around 40, with a beard, moustache, cap, and bermuda-style shorts. To be honest, his whole attitude seemed rushed, impatient, and borderline hostile. He moved around the taproom like customers were in his way, not his reason for being there. At one point, he shouted "last call" from behind the bar and announced that they'd prioritize people ordering "for here" over those just buying cans--while I stood second in line. The whole vibe was jarring. Honestly, with his brusque manner and warehouse-like pace, he seemed more like someone who should be stocking shelves at Home Depot than representing a craft-quality brewery. Thankfully, the person at the register was polite, attentive, and actually listened to my questions. He helped me find a beer in the style I wanted, and that alone salvaged the visit. I love Fieldwork's beers and still think highly of their product, but this experience made me reconsider visiting the Berkeley location again. Great beer deserves service that matches the care and character behind it. read more

Their Detroit style pizza is super tasty with a kale salad. I always enjoy their beer and my new, favorite N/A beer is the Day Money. When I want a beer, but not the alcohol, this is an excellent option. read more

Great place that gets pretty busy the moment they open up on weekends. They have plenty plenty seating on the inside and outside (table umbrellas available). I appreciate that they have a couple sours and many other beer options that change up and you can get any flight you want. They have food - mainly pizza that you can purchase inside or they have thin crust. I do wish they hade more appetizer options and the pizzas are a little on the expensive side. As with many breweries you can purchase a number of them already packaged or get a growler to go. The tricky thing about this location is the parking - all street parking and not sure what the surrounding facilities are but as the day goes on parking gets much harder. read more

I enjoyed coming here with coworkers for happy hour on a weekday late afternoon. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday! Service was fast and easy, we ordered through the QR code on the paper on our table and soon after the waitress brought out the items. We shared a pretzel and hummus. I ordered the Staff Favorites Flight and I'm not really a beer person but I liked every single one! Especially the Salted Blueberry and Hot Chocolate. I really like trying different tastings because now I know what I would order next time! Although I might try a completely different tasting next time... Yum! This is definitely somewhere I would take people again. The outdoor seating gets a bit chilly at night. So be sure to bring a coat. I like the super casual vibe at this place. There was a little baby girl from another table that was running around, and 2 tables had dogs. One couple was sitting and playing a board game. I loved people watching from my seat. read more

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When I visited Fieldwork, I was a bit nervous when I arrived due to the fact that the brewery was packed on a Saturday evening; I'm used to ordering at the counter and then trying to find a place to sit. The ordering process turned out to be easy and efficient: I just had to scan a QR code at my table, place an order from the online menu, and the server would know exactly where to find me. The beverage menu was quite long, and all of the options sounded really good. There was also an option to order a full or half glass, which was convenient because I wanted to try something new. Even though the place was packed, the server brought out my drink in about 10 minutes. I ordered the Saint Thomas OG, which was crisp, lightly fruity, and refreshing. The beer paired well with the pizza we ordered, which is served fresh from the oven. I enjoyed my first visit to Fieldwork, and I would want to come back on a quieter afternoon to see what the brewery is like on a more typical day. read more

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Good place to grab a large variety of beers, and flights. Their flights are not the normal flights you get at a bar. They are actually a decent amount of beer per flight. I would say about 6 ounces per selection. They've got a great selection of IPAs, both hazy and West Coast, as well as a handful of other beers to complement their main courses. You can also create your own flight if the preselected flights aren't your thing. Good location with plenty of seating inside as well as an outdoor patio for enjoying the weather. read more

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Well, it's over folks. The once great legacy of fieldwork is over. Alex Tweets departure represents the end of a once great brewery. What they're brewing now is swill. Do yourself a favor and buy a six pack of Miller, or any other store-bought beer and save yourself the agony of drinking anything from Fieldwork. Hands-down the worst crap in Berkeley. read more

I'm a fan of this brewery. I came with my family & friends yesterday evening around 4:45pm and enjoyed over pizza and beer. First off, yes, this is a family friendly brewery; we brought our baby boy and there were like 7 babies everywhere at the patio. We had a good time sipping different flights and trying different beers. My favorites were the Space Maze IPA, Salted Watermelon, and Velvet Twilight. Their beers are delicious and tastes even better when you're enjoying with good company. I highly recommend coming to the days Citizen Pizza is here because they make incredible personal pizzas. The ingredients are fresh and the choice of toppings/creations are on point with unique creations. Just FYI, they serve only a pretzel and hot dog at this brewery so prepare for limited options on food. I would definitely come back again! I thoroughly enjoyed this place. read more

I'm not a beer drinker, so I don't spend much time at breweries. I have been in the neighborhood -- just down the block, really -- quite a few times, but today was my first time at Fieldwork. A friend of mine invited a bunch of us to celebrate her birthday with her, and her original outdoor plan fell through because of the weather. Fieldwork has a fun atmosphere. We sat at a long table and in addition to drinking, eating, and hanging out and talking, a handful of us spent the last hour or so playing Codenames. One person ordered a flight of six beers, others selected individual beers, and one or two people went with artisanal sodas. Patrons can either order up at the bar or scan the QR code at the table to have their food and drinks brought over. Fieldwork partners with Citizen Pizza, which sets up right outside. The pie my friend ordered and shared was tasty. It's a pretty small complaint, but there are no mirrors in the restroom. I could see that being an issue if you're on a date/trying to impress someone and want to make sure you don't have food in your teeth. I'm not sure when I'll be back, but if you like beer and are in Berkeley, Fieldwork is worth a try! read more

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food is great and beer but got a sore throat from the glasses. My friend got a sore throat in San Leandro location. It could be residual bacteria from glasses. Some people are sensitive to it. read more

Great beers with outrageous funny descriptions! I'm having the "ticket to anywhere" a New Zealand style IPA with flavors of "gas station brand twizzlers, peach purée, grapefruit wedges and a hint of diesel!" Hilarious - but it's a wonderful beer. They all are here. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The pizzas are solid Detroit style. I just wish they still had the Cornish Pasties! Overall. 5 stars! read more

No food served here, but we went so that hubby could try a couple beers. Very nice ambiance, great selection and affordable. Staff was nice.