Came here on a Friday afternoon around 3. There isn't much parking since the lot is shared. But I lucked up. There is a limited amount of indoor seating. The majority being outside. The seating is designed to accommodate multiple guests. So if you are a party of two, you will likely be sharing your table. Once seated, you scan the barcode at your table to start your order. If you don't wish to use your mobile device, there are hosts who can take your order. We got there at sun up and left at sun down. Both ambiances were nice so I'd say anytime you go will have nice vibes. You can reserve a table. I don't know the process, I just saw empty tables with reserved placements on them. And this was at 3pm. By 5pm the place is practically at capacity. Several people were standing around waiting for seats. It is child and pet friendly. This is a nice place to relax and catch up with friends. read more

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Absolutely amazing beer and amazing atmosphere. Love this place however have to say be sure to make sure your whole order comes out. Since the service for food comes out as the menu items are ready (which is great) tickets I'm sure can get lost or food could get run to a different table. Unfortunately our last trip we missed out on one of our orders, but things happen so we weren't worried. Great spot all in all. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 TL;DR: Really chill brewery that has a nice "outdoor" seating area with fireplaces and picnic tables. Have been here multiple with friends to grab a drink -- it's a great place to hang out. It's also dog friendly so on the weekend, you'll see quite a few fluffy buddies. Shishito Peppers: *4/5*: Roasted really well and the miso aioli goes really well with it. It can get a little oily/greasy though Brussel Sprouts: *5/5*: We always get this everytime we visit. It's roasted really well and the sauce it comes with is great. But like the peppers, it can get pretty greasy Goat Cheese Dip w/ Pizza Bread: *5/5*: My bf typically doesn't like goat cheese but him and our friends were in love with this dish. The pizza bread itself is already so good and fluffy that it makes the dish already worth it. It's not too strong of a cheesy flavor and the roasted tomato pairs super well. read more

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Love the vibe here on a sunny day! Outdoor seating perfect for the good weather to spend an afternoon. All picnic area style seating in-front of the bar area for ordering. Little merch stand too in the corner with some cool shirts. Friendly staff that are very helpful when deciding what to order, and if you cant decide like us or just want to try a few different flavors we recommend the flights! Great selection of IPA'S on tap also. Little grass area and family friendly also! read more

Fieldwork - Customized flights - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

I love this place. Great beer selection and it's outdoors that's kid and dog friendly. All beers have great flavor and a kick to them. I'll drink 3-4 beers within the hour and they have a minimal but good food selection. Go to spot for my family. All thumbs up! read more

Fieldwork - Space maze - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

One of my favorite spots to grab a drink. Nice outdoor area, lots of options, different and fun flavors. I like all the fruity flavors. Got the watermelon sour today and it was great. Would be 5 stars but lately the extra space area has been closed everytime I went and food selection is not like what it is pre-covid. I miss that black bean dip and being able to order burgers here. Love hanging out here so it's a shame there's not much to eat. They do have sandwiches, Chex mex, pretzels, hummus so if that's you're thing maybe that's enough. read more

Fieldwork - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

Pros: outdoor space with fire pits, nice bathrooms, good variety of beer. Cons: you can't grab a taste of beer - you just order via QR code - and if they're busy service is very slow. Good place to hang if you're in a beer mood and it's a nice day. read more

Really sad that they stopped serving pizza. The beer is good, but the pizza was excellent for Bay Area pizza. I will likely not be going back since the pizza beer combo is gone. Bring back the pizza! read more

I'm not the hugest fan of beer but I'm a huge fan of Fieldwork. This is one of my favorite breweries in the Bay Area - reasonably priced tasters, heavy pours, and great options for beer and non-beer lovers. The ambiance is unbeatable and is very dog and group friendly. They also have great snack options such as baked pretzels, Chex mix, and veggie banh mi's. PB&J Parfait is my go-to since it's on the sweeter side, I'd definitely venture into their sours if you're a fan of ciders or sweet beers. read more

Fieldwork - Tasters - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

Fieldwork is everything to love about a beer garden - spacious, clean, dog friendly and most of all, has good beer. While most of their menu include IPAs, I've always been a fan of their sours. Just something about the sweet and tanginess hitting all the right notes makes this brewery my go to for all sours. They cycle through a few throughout the year including Aloha Vibes and Vanilla berry sour, but really has got me going back these days are the sour slushies! They are all the things to love about the sours with a little less bite and a whole lot of enjoyment. All beers range from $2-4 for tasters and their half pours are quite generous! They have a handful of non sour and IPA choices like a hef or stout as well as wine and non alcoholic drinks available. What's more is you can play bocce ball in the back if you provide your drivers license to the front bar and the servers are super friendly and very quick with bringing your beer, even when you're hanging out in the back. They use QR/toast to order over a browser which makes it super easy to order and close out the tab. Feels like a major game changer for them and making the brewery service so much quicker and smoother. Ambience: open picnic styled beer garden tucked between glass corporate buildings. Has a fire pit and tables in the back which is great for large groups. Can also reserve spots ahead of time if needed but most times their space is big enough to accommodate even groups of 10-15 read more

Fieldwork - Rainbow Parfait Slushie (think frosé but with fruited sour ale) - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

Service was great Atmosphere was great Got some food to go today and the chicken wings were burnt and so was the pizza. The worst thing about takeout is not knowing how it will taste until you get home. In my case it took 30mins. Very disappointing. read more

Fieldwork - Burnt Deep Dish Pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Favorite beer garden in the peninsula. Good vibes, good drinks and friendly service. Love how dog friendly the patio is as well. For those who don't like beer they also have wine options and some small bites (bar bites and small selection of sandwiches) Make sure to reserve your table in advance on the weekends as it can get crowded, especially during the summer! read more

Cool place, located in San Mateo, CA. I was by myself. The brewery is outdoor and I sat at the counter area overlooking the area. Very cool, the brew pouer was helpful. Went over the ordering procedures. I appreciate his help. You scan the seat QR barcode. It pops up on your phone. You pick and choose what is listed (microbrews and shacks) Everything was very cool. The microbrew was yummy too. It was a nice discovery. read more

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This place is a vibe. My favorite is summer time, but this place is year around. Good place to hang out with friends. I am not a big beer drinker but I like to try their sours. And you don't even have to commit to a full size. It's great. Always good vibes here! read more

This is a hot spot to grab some beer. On certain days, at certain times, you'll be waiting for a table. If you happen to be free in the middle of a weekday, go! I've done this twice with my husband and had a really nice time. So many tables to pick from. It can be a tad bit cold, because hey it's the peninsula. I always have a blanket in the trunk of my car handy. This is one of the places I bring it out. Layer up my friends. They do have a couple tables near heat lamps and firepits. Not sure how much they help, we never go the pleasure to sit there. There are plenty of bathrooms. Street parking with time limitations during the day. Unlimited after set time. Come out and enjoy a quality beer, you won't be disappointed. read more

Fieldwork - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been here for my Fiance's happy hour & on my own to see what it's like not influenced without any one person but yourself. I didn't go to New Zealand or Italy lately but locally supported two countries that have good beer & artichoke pizza. Drove responsibly home..good thing close by n I made it home safely whether with a good man or myself. Recruiting is a small world n we are in a world of different consumation, air quality n humans. Stay safe n enjoy real food. Had Blue Bottle Bella Donovan & Ganache croissant prior to this. Great ambiance in this street of after work, lunch or dinner... read more

Dope place to just kick it with friends. The space is all open with tables, barrels, fire pit seats to sit at. It's a really chill vibe here. They have heating lamps in case the night is chilly. You don't order your beer at the counter, rather you order using a QR code at the table you're at. They bring the drinks to you. The neat thing is that you don't have to order a full on beer. You can get half a glass. Their prices are good as well. The beer is also really good. They have a wide selection of beers and sours. I stuck with the IPAs and I have to say, they're damn good. A really chill space and good beer. What more can you ask for? Oh wait, they allow dogs which makes this place infinitely better. 10/10 you should come here for the beer, vibes, and doggos. read more

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"Owners Must be Geniuses-- I'm going to ask them for Stock Tips" This beer garden is one of my all-time favorite beer-guzzling locales. If you've never been to the San Mateo location, you are in for a real treat. The entire restaurant is outdoors. They've converted some big shipping containers to house booths with antique themes. This works well. The staff and bartenders also work in a big shipping container. Who is dreaming up all these wonderful ideas? If you are the owner, please tell me who thought of those shipping containers. There are also lots of picnic tables, high top tables, as well as chairs around several fire pits. If you burn easily, like me, don't worry--they have lots of shady places. On my visit today, I found a nice shady place on a bench near one of the fire pits. I quickly consumed a panini sandwich and 2 lagers. They do not serve bar food here. Rather, they serve a great cuisine. I especially love their panini sandwiches. Honestly folks, it doesn't get any better than this. That's why we live in California. Don't forget to try the bocce ball court. I've never tried it, but I'm m pretty sure you just throw the ball and try to knock the other balls out of the way. Is that how it works? I bet I would be good at it. Special thanks to the super friendly server, Chris. We had a pleasant conversation about the beautiful weather in Northern California. So overall, another wonderful visit. I know these owners are secretly quantum mechanics professors from MIT. They're so smart, I'm going to ask them for some stock market tips next time I see them. I'm pretty sure I can get rich by listening to their tips. read more

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The staff got mad at my group because we moved to fireplace outside at night with nobody outside. Service sucks depending on the staff, some of them should really get fired read more

Mary was an amazing server, was so so helpful and very knowledgeable about the crafts. Thank you Mary!!

After skimming through the review before visiting, I was already expecting slow service but I was surprised as to how slow the service really was. Arrived on a Saturday for lunch and it was first come first serve seating. The patio is really nice, especially on a sunny day. They have lots of beer selections and the beer itself came out relatively quickly. I also like the ability to customize taster flights! Unfortunately the service afterwards was lacking. We also ordered sandwiches and it took over 40mins for them to come out. Given that there are literally 4 options on the menu, none of which are complicated to make, I was surprised that it took so long. I also asked for a few waters and they never arrived, even though the server seemed to have noted it on the tablet. I was disappointed by the slow service because this location seemed well staffed and it was only at around ~50-60% capacity. Come for happy hour, but eat somewhere else. And don't expect quick service. read more

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Fieldwork Brewing Company is the perfect place to hangout with friends, family, or coworkers. They made ordering food and beer easy just by scanning the QR code at the table and ordering through your phone. Without much effort, your food and drinks will be delivered to your table. In addition, the prices are inexpensive and reasonable. When my coworkers and I went here, I order two IPA flights, which tasted amazing. We were also able to order pizza which paired well with the beer. If we got bored or cold we played corn hole and sat by the fire-pit. If you are looking for a simple place to hangout at, I'd recommend this place. read more

First time here on a Friday night and thought this place was great. We ordered the staff favorites flight! I'm not much of a beer connoisseur but I enjoyed it very much. They also provide appetizers and sandwiches. This place is nice to stop by after a long day of work. They have a few outdoor heaters. read more

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Same experience as : 'Fun place to visit for some beers and snacks. There's street parking, outside seating in sun or shade. Scan the QR code on the table, order and someone will deliver everything to your table.' Bathrooms are minimal/trailer setup. read more

We had my husband's 40th birthday party this past Sunday from 3pm-6pm and the venue was PERFECT! Needed a place that worked well for both adults (beer garden) and their kids (ages 2 through 7). There was an extreme heat wave the past week, but the entire beer garden is shaded which really saved us (90 degree+ when party started). There are huge grassy areas and open spaces that are great for older kids to run around. They let you bring outside food/snacks, which we did, but we also just let our guests order snacks and their Detroit style pizza (newish offering and pretty tasty!). Some also elected to go across the street to Roam to get other food items as well. read more

This brewery is the perfect hangout spot to catch up with friends on a warm summer afternoon. With their long list of draft beers, there's really something for everyone. while they are known for their hazy IPAs, they have some interesting sour beers which were good too. I love getting a flight whenever I come here so that I can try multiple different beers and compare flavor profiles instead of sticking to just one. This is a very casual, outdoor brewery. It's open seating and you order via a QR code on your table. It's a kid and dog-friendly brewery. Highly recommend! read more

The beer is pretty good, the employees/service is very nice, the outside is very nice and it's super chill. I've been here a couple times and I'll come back here again! read more

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I arrived a bit before 9pm on Friday with some friends. Since it was our first time there, we weren't sure how to order/if we were going to be seated. We walked to the counter and the guys said to just find an open table and someone will come serve you. It was pretty busy with not many tables left. We were able to find one on the side near the two fire pits. There does seem to be an option to reserve tables because we saw signs that reservations on the table. I am not sure what the minimum number of people you need in order to reserve a table in advanced. I asked for some recommendations for sours from the guy serving us. He pretty much described all the sours and how it tastes in detail. I was about to narrow it down to a Full size of the DDH Pulp ($8). He described it as one that was more orange like in flavor. It was pretty good, lighter in flavor than I imagined. I would recommend this place to others if they are looking for a chill night out with friends. It does close fairly early at 10pm but they also did last call around 10:45pm so I wasn't sure what the true closing time was. read more

Fieldwork - DDH PULP (Full-$8) - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

In love with Fieldwork Brewing Company ever since we visited their main offices on accident when visiting a neighboring office where a winery friend lives nearby. We found out they have a pub in San Mateo so we took our Growlers over to fill them up. We loved those growler refills especially during the pandemic !!! They also have a counter at the Oxbow Market in Napa. We are fans. We love the unfiltered beers too! We didn't before ! We were converted read more

Good beer. Good food. Good vibes. The open patio on a warm day is very enjoyable. The pepperoni pizza is just the right amount of fluffy bread and crunch. We had the West Coast Slang IPA today. The QR Code ordering is simple and gets your order to your table quick. Fieldworks is a favorite. read more

Fieldwork - West Coast Slang IPA and Pepperoni Pizza. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

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What makes this place special is the outdoor dining on a beautiful day, and wide selection of beverages. The pros stop there. We arrived at 515PM on a Saturday and it was bustling. Ordered a few pizzas which took an hour to come out. They forgot one of our pizzas in our order and also ran out of salad. Told us they would take it off the table but did not. Even though the pizza was good, by the time we got all the food, half of it was cold cause it took so long. Also $20 for an individual adult portion of pizza is steep for how long you have to wait. No thanks, not coming back. read more

Hosted a birthday happy hour for 20 people. By far the best venue you'll ever find. The QR code ordering was perfect... no long waiting in line, no shared bill, everyone orders whatever they want. so much better than other breweries with long lines and crowded tables. The pizza and apps here are amazing. not sure what the other reviews are thinking but this isn't stoner, bowling alley pizza. This is real neopolitan style, thin and crisp pizza. it's better than so many legit high end places. hats off to the staff. Friends from around the bay all commented how it was such a beautiful space. how diverse and friendly the crowd was. A lot of people but comfortable. The staff wasn't super chipper, but they were efficient. I'll be back with friends! read more

Came here around 5:30 on a Friday afternoon. We got a table outside, near the fire pit, but it was super windy at this spot. (Hint: Don't sit at the outer edge, where the wind can whip around) Food: - Roasted shisito peppers. They were good, but the aioli seemed a bit thin to dip, kept running off our peppers. Would've been good to be a little thicker. - Hummus with pizza bread dippers. This was very tasty. The Pepitas were a nice touch, as was pizza bread to dip with. Drinks: - only tasted a couple: - The Gallows and Graves Scotch Ale was very good - The Old Love (?) Lager was also tasty Nice atmosphere, with mix of ages from kids on up. People with dogs too. read more

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Came back to Fieldworks on a Friday night and was overall disappointed by our experience. There's literally no service (you walk in and seat yourself, order from QR codes on the table, pay your bill off your phone via toasttab, etc.), and the only interaction we had with a staff member was when someone delivered beers to our table. We saw a lot of people walk up and look confused, as there was no one to greet them and no directions. You still get promoted to tip 18%+ though, of course. Quite a few tables were reserved but no one was sitting in the general vicinity, which made all the other general seating tables quite crowded. There also seemed to be some sort of corporate event happening, so it was packed and loud. We ordered some tasters, all of which were very mediocre. Tables are wooden bench-style, so we ended up sharing space with other folks. All in all, a pretty disappointing experience with the same high prices as nicer establishments. read more

Fieldwork's in San Mateo was on the way back from Pacifica to San Jose, so we pulled off the 101 early to grab a few beers. The selection of IPAs and sours here was pretty good (salted watermelon sour was great), but the food selection was a bit lacking. Besides pretzels and pita and hummus, all the other food options were sold out besides a tofu banh mi, which didn't look particularly appetizing. The pretzel was just ok, not a whole lot of texture and just a single plain mustard dip on the side. Having just returned from Austin where breweries were speckled with amazing food trucks, it was a little disappointing that this location didn't allow for outside food. This location of Fieldwork is completely outdoors, with shipping containers converted into the bar and restrooms, and ample bench seating. This would be a great spot on a warmer winter evening, but it was a bit too chilly for a winter day, especially with no patio heaters. read more

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Great beer, lots of outdoor seating and space, light snacks, and good street parking make Fieldwork a fun and lively place to come for a beer (or two) with friends and family. We enjoy hanging out here since we're able to bring along our pup. Their beers are refreshing and the beer options are plenty. I usually like to get a sampler since I could pick and choose how many and which beers I want to try. read more

Fieldwork - Beer sampler - Beer Bar Near Me - San Mateo, California

Fun location, nice outdoor seating (beer garden), the sandwiches are good, and the beer is good as well. I was a bit nervous trying to find a pint in the area, as I had been told the breweries aren't great, but Fieldwork was noted as one of the exceptions, and that proved true. Some solid options. Ordering and remembering what you ordered with the flight was a bit of a hassle. I ordered a flight of six, and were told they are in the order on my receipt...so I need to keep that open on my phone? The bathrooms also aren't great, but are acceptable for the venue. Probably about as good as I should expect with them being inside a modified conex box. All in all, a solid place. Just make sure it's a nice day out... read more

I'm not saying I wouldn't go back. But I was shocked after the hype. With no inside to the business it feels like they're missing out on having more outside seating and things to do. Menu was super small for beer and even smaller for food. There's more and better food even at Topgolf /shrugs. It does have a nice vibe and the drinks were good. Just feel like you could get the same experience off of a beer truck. read more

Nice place to chill with a cold beer. Lots of options on rotation. Outdoor seating has plenty of shade

Food & drink were expensive, but ok. It's pretty much self-serving & outdoor ambience was unremarkable. The chairs, hard iron seats & backs, were extremely uncomfortable! There needs to be cushions! read more