1st Star - Great array of microbrews with fun and tasty gothic themes 2nd star - Staff and vibes are always fun, dark and on brand with the welcoming gothic and counter-culture feel 3rd Star - It never feels like you'll get the same experience here 4th Star - Merch and Markets here are also very very fun and brings an open spotlight to amazing local artists 5th Star - Whenever I think of Oakland, this is one of the spots I think of and will always remember it for from here on out read more

Another amazing brewery in the bay area. Large indoor area for seating as well as lots of outdoor tables that were mostly shaded during the afternoon. The pinball machines are so much fun here, they have a Godzilla pinball and 2 Addams Family pinball, both lots of fun. All the brews I tried were amazing and I got a few 4-packs to go as well! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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We stopped into Ghost Town Brewing while spending the afternoon brewery hopping in Oakland. They have a solid selection of beers on tap with a variety of styles. My partner went with a Schwarzbier, which was smooth and well balanced. I had the Solar Offering hard seltzer, which was crisp and refreshing and a nice change of pace. The space has a strong punk rock vibe with skeleton and demon artwork throughout. It gives the brewery a distinct personality and definitely stands out compared to more traditional brewery spaces. The staff were friendly and service was easygoing. It felt like a place people regularly hang out rather than just a quick stop. We would absolutely come back the next time we are in Oakland. read more

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West coast ipas galore! Sadly i have tried 27 of 31 beers they had on tap when we visited on sunday so it was a quick visit. This was our third time in but we get a lot of distro in my home city. Looks like they had a buch of new decor i side but same spooky vibez and great beers they always have some sort of food trucks here. We didn't eat this time but the pizza was fire the visit before. Thx GT. Service was quick and the maanger put me in my place lol read more

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A good spot to go if you're a fan of IPA's. The west coast IPA's are delicious and crisp. They have about 4 pinball machines too in the back corner. The brewery is spacious and has seats indoors as well as outdoors. Great place to go grab a beer on a summer day. read more

Came here with friends after the Oaklandish sale, and it was the perfect spot to hang out. The space is spacious and laid back, and we had no problem grabbing a table to spread out and show off our haul. We ordered a hazy IPA, a pale ale, and a seltzer, and everything was solid. Great beer and plenty of options depending on what you are in the mood for. There were people playing Magic, which added to the fun, chill atmosphere. It is the kind of place where you can easily settle in and relax for a while. They also have rotating pop up food trucks. The day we went, there was a Mexican food truck, and the tacos were really good. Overall, great beer, good food options, and a welcoming space to hang out with friends. Definitely a spot I would come back to. read more

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A food vendor parked on 21st Street nearly every day. Very friendly & kool staff (most of them are metalheads).

I'll start this by saying I love Ghost Town's beers and have thankfully had many can and draft selections over the years. I finally made an effort to visit the original tap room. While I was glad to come, I felt like this spot had seen better days, it was a little dirty and felt like the whole space needed some love. On my visit there was a steady stream of people, but never super busy. The bartenders were friendly. You order at the bar then sit. They also have pinball machines and outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable and beers delicious of course! I was thankful to get to try a few new limited releases. They also have a large to-go selection too. read more

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We love ghost town! It's one of my boyfriend's favorite breweries right now as they consistently make quality beer! Not pictured was my sour! I had a 16oz kriek sour (bottle pour) and it was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and his friend both ordered various beers they had on tap, mostly IPAs and they loved each one they tried. We sat outside which was nice to enjoy the sunshine, but the inside looked pretty rad with the different art work displayed. The bartender was nice and had solid recommendations. We also loved petting the different dogs that were present with their owners. Parking was easy (we parked on the street, less than a one min walk). We took some beer to go. read more

It's a nice and relaxed place with lots of indoor and outdoor seating and great beer. They have some games available too! read more

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Top three brewery in this fine state IMO. Do it, you won't be mad. AND they have Adam's Family pinball.

Great vibe, plenty indoor and outdoor seating, excellent service and foosball/pinball available. We will definitely be back to try more! Wifey really liked her oblivion hazy. The sours were all pretty solid in their own way, though the stand out for me was infected mind followed by sorcerer moongrass. They have a couple little snacks for sale (hard pretzels, smart pop) but there was also a pop up outside with food on a Friday night. read more

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10/10! I love Ghost Town and have been drinking their beers for a long time! Been wanting to try the brewery for a while and finally made it out there. It is a great space, they have a large indoor area, outside covered seating, and arcade games in the back. It's dog friendly so we extra love that! The servers were both super friendly and we will definitely be back! read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

I have had Ghost Town Brewing before but for some reason I didn't get a review posted for it. Well regardless better late than never as there are a couple things I really like about this brewery. I'll stick to what their primary product is to start and that's craft beer. I am glad I had a refresher here for my memory as I really liked the two beers I had from them of late. The first one was the Helles Lager named Helles Awaits. I do love Helles Lagers very much and this one was no exception with a hint of ginger, biscuity and a clean aftertaste. Like all Helles Lagers it is nice and light bodied which I can appreciate as more often than not these days it's what I prefer. But a beer that I liked even more than that was their Cerberus New England IPA. The flavor profile here just hit the spot perfectly. Maybe it was the day where an IPA just sounded amazing but regardless Steve and I enjoyed it a lot. The flavor profile with this beer is tropical, hoppy (you can also detect hop oil too), creamy in body and a fun mouthfeel to it. A very good IPA. The second aspect that I really like with this brewery is their gothic or horror type themes. While I haven't accrued too much Ghost Time swag, gear and merch I do have some and I really have liked that as well which adds another spike of surprise that I haven't written a review yet because I often do enjoy themes of ooky and spooky. read more

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I had a terrible experience. I've been a customer for five years and never had a problem before. At Ghost Town, the person who calls herself the owner (the one with pink hair) acted in a racist manner toward my friend and me--apparently because we are Latino. Naturally, like anywhere else, they ask for ID to verify age; after we provided ours and ordered beers, she said, "Don't f*** with me," implying we had an underage person with us outside--all because we were ordering extra beers for ourselves. Never forget: it doesn't matter if you own the business; we are the customers who keep it running. read more

4++ I just recently learned of Ghost Town Brewing myself at the Firestone Walker Invitational, but apparently my friends have known of this place for a while. I visited their West Oakland location recently. There's definitely a theme going on inside. The beertenders were very friendly and the vibe here is between heavy metal/ goth. I don't think they made food themselves, but there was a food stand set up outside. I personally ordered the porter and a sour. For me, the sour is a little on the tart side, but the porter was solid. A really cool space to drink beers. I bought a four pack to go as well. Beer-wise, the more I learned of them from my friends I think they're really known for the West Coast style IPAs. Definitely a great spot for beers. Another bonus about the location is that it's actually pretty close to some other awesome breweries or tap rooms as well so a sort of a crawl can be done. read more

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An old coffin factory turned brewery?! Say less. When my friends suggested we come grab a pint at Ghost Town Brewing, my macabre interest was piqued. The space is wide and open as it is a massive warehouse, but there was plenty of seating, arcade games, and large screen TVs. There was a taco food truck outside the day we were there serving up tasty bites to eat, but we had already eaten. They offered a nice variety of beers from IPAs and Hazy's to sours and Pilsners. This would definitely be a good brewery to visit with a large group. All in all, the sour I ordered was tasty and I would definitely come back if I found myself in the area again. read more

Must stop for hoppy beer in the Bay Area! In the last 5 years, Ghost Town has grown from a small local brewery, started by a heavy metal band, to one of the State's West Coast IPA juggernauts. Even though they make other styles of beer here and they are all decent, make no mistake about it: Ghost Town excels at clear, hoppy pale ales of variable alcohol content. The original location on Adeline Street, where the brewing operation takes place, is somewhat industrial, but with distinct gothic/metal vibe. The parking is all street and usually not a problem-but as everywhere else in Town-do not leave any valuables in the car. Not to say bad things will happen, but better not to risk it. As for the most important...the beer. Ghost Town is a consensus top 5 brewery in California for West Coast IPAs and many awards from brewing competitions and festivals attest to it. Since everyone seems to be in on the secret, they can run out of cans to-go and even kegs fairly quickly. I understand that the industry is contracting and folks at Ghost Town don't want to pull the trigger and expand and then fail (we've had many such unfortunate examples since the pandemic), but the situation here is somewhat different. Ghost Town's beer is too good and they need to make more of it. With rumors of Alameda location opening soon, it is almost overdue. Until then, one of the 2 locations will have to do. read more

It's been a few minutes since visiting Ghost Town Brewing after they had first opened their taproom in West Oakland, but at that point there just weren't enough non-IPA choices to keep me coming back. I've tasted some IPAs I really like but in general it's few and far between. I recently purchased their Velvet Sacrament porter at a local shop and it was truly and deliciously velvety. Ok now shame on me for not giving the brewery another go sooner because I preferred the vibe there to basically every other brewery/taproom around. And their non-IPA offerings have definitely expanded. It was definitely not a ghost town there on a Sunday afternoon with glorious weather in late February- a lightly buzzy crowd of people but still pretty easy to find a seat inside. Outdoor parklet seating was plentiful but in demand due to said weather. Love that dogs seem welcome indoors and out and there were lots of people just there on their own or with their best doggo friend enjoying a beer and the scene. They have pinball and board games if you like. There was a yakitori type pop up outside I forget their name (we already had a big lunch so we didn't try it). And- nothing against parents who like to have a beer at a brewery without having to find childcare, I get it- but the lack of kids (not sure if that's typical), the plentiful good hip hop/rap music from my era they were providing, the skull aesthetic, and the diverse mix of people as I hope to be the case anywhere and especially in our area- was refreshing. We'll be back and this time won't wait years :) read more

Great place, insane beer and cool employees make Ghost Town a must visit for true California beer enthusiasts. Oddly, the bar is still closed except for ordering, so there is still some post Covid world hanging on here but hopefully the bar can be opened up for seating soon! read more

Great beer selection. Packed on a Sunday. Young Goth Vibe. Indoor and outdoor seating. Loud.

So this is their warehouse-y brewery where you can chill in a large open warehouse-y space, sample ample choices of brews in a quite unique atmo. They have another spot in a more foot traffic neighborhood (Laurel), but this is where they actually brew all their beers and if you like to actually be around massive brewery equipment, then this West Oakland location should be the choice. This brewery tasting hall is unique in that it has a goth/macabre vibe that is done in a whimsical way versus creepy and dark. Fun and creative art work, vintage pinball machines with 'scary' themes on display (not playable), and a very eclectic playlist that'll bump anything from Siouxie and the Banshees to Ministry to some hard death metal that I couldn't even identify but was entertained. I think they're called Ghost Town because this building used to be a coffin/casket manufacturer back in Oakland's industrial days. Beers were pretty good. Lots of IPAs of course but I did find their versions to be cleaner and lighter than most, with still a good hop presence. I'm kinda tired of heavy and burly IPAs to be honest. I found their Death Wax IPA to be quite good and balanced that I even took home a 4 pack to share with the hometown buds. But they have many other brews that aren't IPAs like Pilsners and lagers to even some sours. So very hipster friendly. The weekend day we were there, a mobile pizza stand was outside, that I can't remember the name, but they were so good, especially with the brews here. So I don't know if they rotate mobile food options, but I do know that their other location has an actual food set up, so that one is more restaurant-y, if you wanna go that route. I was actually surpised in how many families with kids were here as well. Go figure. Dog friendly place too, even inside the building which gets a thumbs up from me. I think this may be my new favorite brewery in Oaktown. Just need to solidify a few more visits to earn that fiver. But well played Ghost Town, well played. read more

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Ghost Town Brewing got on my radar after seeing them keep winning medals for their IPAs. As someone always in the search of a good West Coast IPA, it's easy to find them here with two boards dedicated to the style. Low God: A Dry Hopped Pilsner with Nelson and HBC 586. When I ordered dry hopped pilsner the bartender said 'which one' and I almost cried with enjoyment. This was light in body, but had a big expression of Nelson and 586. Devilish Wit: An Oak Fermented and Aged Belgian Wit beer brewed with Indian Coriander Seed, Chamomile Flower, and Local Oranges / Lemons. Bright, citrusy, and fluorescent. As I have said before, I love a good Hazy (in this case in Wit form). Leviathan: A West Coast IPA made with Citra, Nectar, and Nelson hops. Two NZ hops joined up with Citra to blend orange citrus with other tropical fruits like mango / overripe melon. Inhume: An IPA brewed with Citra, Centennial, and Simcoe, Clean and classic, not much more to say. If you like IPAs and are in Oakland you can't pass up a visit to Ghost Town. __________ read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

One of the top breweries in Oakland, especially if you love IPAs. They might have the best hazies and WC in Oakland actually, and their pilsners always hit the spot if you're looking for something light and crisp. The indoor space is huge and they have outdoor parklets. They also have pinball machines! They have food trucks during certain hours. read more

great place. I love the staff. This time of year its really cold inside. It would be nice if they utilized the overhead heaters.

Ghost Town is without a doubt making some of the best beer in the Bay Area. This location provides the quintessential brewhouse / taproom experience... High ceilings, roll up doors, polished concrete, visible stainless steel tanks, friendly staff + food trucks & delicious beer. I've stopped by a couple times and the selection of beer is always incredible. The brews are consistently tasty, I get super excited when I see my local bars with the Ghost Town tap handle. The team here is authentically down-to-earth and super helpful. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

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So metal that the lights in the bathroom flickered upon entrance thanks for the sick vibes and good brews

A brewery that 100% lives up to its name. Death, gore, demons, etc are everywhere. Large indoor space with high ceilings, decorations, pinball and projectors. Beer is very cheap and tons of options of all types of beers. Food vendors and built up street seating outside. May be an awesome place for a Halloween party? Only downside is parking. read more

I've always loved Ghost Town's beers, from the always solid selection of IPAs as well as the names and artwork on the cans. I finally got to check out the West Oakland location and the experience very much delivered on both aspects. First, drink selection - between the drafts and can's you'll have everything you desire. Not just IPAs but darker beers, sours, etc. The friendly staff will take care of you promptly and get you what you need. On the overall atmosphere, it sort of feels like being transported to their thematic world. It's dark inside, with horror-goth themed pinball machines, and other similar decorations. They even hold an occasional goth market to level things up more. So if you haven't been, go now! Even better, order some pizza, bring some friends, and enjoy a few rounds. read more

Delicious, affordable beer! The staff are friendly and helpful. There's plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. One of the few places that offers a lovely $6 IPA. read more

Fantastic every time. Rotating fresh food menu, rotating list of great beers, and they've really upgraded the whole space - putting down turf and putting up plenty of shade. Really one of my favorite places, it's always great coming back. read more

Quirky fun brewery in West Oakland, themed in ghostly decor and pinball machines. Great beer selection, reasonable prices. read more

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Being a beer connoisseur, I was excited to finally make my way to Ghost Town this week. It's a brewery I am familiar with, drinking it a local craft beer bar out in Brentwood (Hop Asylum). Being less than 10 minutes from work and with nothing better to do I decided it was time to see what Ghost Town had to offer at the brewery. Was a bit unsure of that part of West Oakland, but parked around the corner, in front of the brewery, plenty of street parking and walked into the warehouse style facility. There were tables outside and a pop up burger stand as I walked in. The most noticeable item, the loud, dark and death type metal playing, reminded me of my visit to 3 Floyds in Indiana some years back, but the music, while loud did fit the feel of the establishment. Dark walls and concrete, their coffin logo with the beer bottle in it along with a collection of Halloweem-ish stuff around the brewery. The large vats, sitting in the open warehouse, giving it a very industrial feel and look. The staff was friendly and helpful, continually busy with a steady influx of patrons. No bar seating, but plenty of tables scattered inside, along with the outside option. The beer, solid! Love all their "clear beer" (West Coast style) offerings, but was surprised to see a few hazy beers and a very large selection of sours/wild ales. Something I did not know they had, but can't wait to check out sometime. This is definitely another local brewery I will return to, especially with their large tap selection and cold cans/bottles. Another local brewery putting Oakland on the craft beer map! read more

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Ghost town never disappoints with its amazing beer, yet their taproom could have been a lot better. It is large with great potential yet lacks ambiance and could be a lot cleaner. Dust was too easy to see around... For having such great beer they can do so much better. We will stick to the to go beers... read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Cool spot to hang out and grab a beer. Super easy to find street parking outside on a Friday night. We parked right in front. The area itself is a little bit dark and we were surprised that the brewery was here. But the inside is incredibly spacious well-lit and has awesome decoration. There's a game area in the back with foosball and several pinball machines. Two of the pinball machines were broken but we played on one of the other two that were still working and it was a fun time. They had three bartenders serving beer and ample selection of light beers and darker offerings in the realm of stouts and porters. The ABV ranges from anywhere to 5% to 14%. I had their sour offerings and didn't really enjoy any of them. They tasted more like kettle sours with a tinny taste without a great depth the flavor. I don't remember the name of the one I had but it was the strawberry rhubarb beer and I didn't finish it. Their dark beer offerings are wayyyy better. They have a stout that's 14% ABV but didn't taste like it at all it was super easy going down. TOO easy!! The boyfriend had 3 of them. I had another hazy that was tasty so I can recommend their hazy beers also. This place is dog friendly so bring your four-legged friends as well as your two legged friends! read more

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If they had Mario cart and guitar hero or more games they definitely have the space for, it would be everyone's favorite hang out stuff

The beer: nothing but high-end, difficult beers- nothing with anything so lowbrow as "refreshment". The food trucks: nothing but very messy, two-handed 8-napkin burgers. Both of these things appeal to a lot of people, but if you want to drink or eat light, you're s.o.l. read more

OPEN during COVID-19, 12-6pm daily Must order and pay online, they do not take walk-in orders. They also offer Home Delivery $5 on certain days depending on city - refer to their website as they may change. You can order single cans but they are direct from the tap, which means you loose the can art :) Been brewery picking up during these shelter in place days and I've noticed that Ghosttown needs to work on their pick up system. It was quite confusing for me when I arrived because there were a few people in line but a the same time a few off to the sides on the sidewalk. Without even thinking, my innate nature told me to line up. Then the dude in front of me told me that I had to text or call so they know I arrived! (Ain't that the whole purpose of ordering ahead online?) Then "cut" the line to read the tiny sign sign on the board with such instructions. But no one would have really thought to read that since it's civilization to get in line! So if you are ordering from Ghosttown for pick-up just make sure you call or text 510-359-7320 when you arrive. Then they will scream out your name while you wait in a non-formed cluster while keeping 6ft away from each other. read more

Ghost Town Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is so cool. They have great beer + seltzer, pinball machines, and a fantastic staff! Also if you're a merch lover like me, their logo is rad and they have lots of stuff you can choose from even slip mats for your record player! There is indoor and outdoor seating, saw a few dogs too which is always a brewey treat! Can't wait to go back and see what's new read more

In a pocket of West Oakland dead space between Downtown Oakland and the Maze or bridge toll entrance towards San Francisco, Ghost Town Brewing is perfectly located allowing for plenty of parking and locals to go to a neighborhood bar. There are plenty of conversation pieces here: lots of crew workers end their shifts and discuss what they saw; hipsters who can afford the cheaper rent discuss abstract art and its relevance in the post millenial tik tok era; historians reflect on how Former Co-Founder and Blank Panther activist Huey P. Newton was shot to death just 10 blocks away on 10th and Center; workers and coworkers complaining about who kissed whose bum or is kissing someone's tush at that very moment on the other table, consultants float around like vultures trying to unobtrusively gather data from managers they hope get tipsy enough to reveal cracks and flaws in their business paradigm, the occasional vagrant rants belligerently or gossipers chirp like manic sparrows about who did what to who. Most importantly, there is a lot of good humored laughing everywhere and the vibe of this place makes you open up and be yourself making this a very good oasis social exchange between individuals with their guards down. As of now that quaint naïveté is still there which will hopefully sustain for a long time. What makes this place special is that although it is a brewery, the prices are very good. For as little as $3, you will be able to get a 16 oz glass of decent lager. They offer the crappy Pale Ales (never liked them), a decent selection of darker beers (the Porter at 6.6% alcohol is very good and only costs $5 for 16 oz), and offer some more expensive choices for those who think they are connoisseurs. There is even a stronger ale, like them Belgian Ales, that is over 11% alcohol infused. What I also like about this place is the space. Outside appears dainty. But when you walk in, it could've once been an airplane hangar!!! Surprisingly spacious: you won't be able to spit upwards and hit the ceiling (trust me, I tried more than once--long story ). I could see this place one day having concerts unless they are adjacent to residents which might quash that great idea. Food wise, the area is lacking and only has a Mexican food truck which sells tacos, Tortas, nachos and tacos. It's decent pub grub but the perfect scenario would be five or six food trucks of various specialties parked outside. The result is a very long line to order and long wait to have your order ready. I strongly recommend, you buy a burrito or whatever you like before you arrive to avoid drinking on an empty stomach. This late June 2021 Thursday was my first visit here and I really enjoyed myself in my first indoor post pandemic gathering in over 16 months. Cannot wait to come back here. The staff are super cool. There have been complaints about the service: I completely disagree and I am not a bot paid to say that. Do come here and if you see me, show me this post on your smart device and I'll buy you a round! read more

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