Nice place decked out for Halloween but they got our order wrong twice! Drinks are good but service was so-so. - I ordered a Gimlet, gave me a margarita. - We ordered a margarita pizza and I think they interpreted my drink order as a margarita. They never put in our pizza order. - we ended up with a pretzel. - charges separately for the food and drink order. read more

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Gilman Brewing is located right in Main Street in Pleasanton. I stopped in here before dinner for a quick drink. The bartender made our drinks quickly and they tasted good. I would say they have a limited selection of drinks that weren't my favorite because I lean towards the fruity drinks and they were more whiskey gin forward. The atmosphere inside is nice with a few two person tables and one long community table. There's also an alley way next to the building where you can sit outside. They offer a wide variety of beers and food as well as a full bar. I'd recommend this place and id probably come back for a beer if I'm downtown. read more

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We have been here once before just when they were serving beer but came back because we heard they now serve some cocktails and food. To be completely honest they should probably just stick to beer. I ordered a sangria and when we got it I thought there was a mistake because it didn't look like sangria at all, it tased very watered down and almost like cough syrup. We also got chicken wings and a cheese flatbread to share. Not only did the food take over an hour to come out it was quite honestly awful. The pizza was exceptionally bad, I would rather eat a frozen pizza from my toaster oven at home. I might recommend stopping in for a beer but that's about it. read more

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Great spot to grab a drink and personal pizza with a buddy. The place is small inside with a long table to share seating, or you can hang out outside on their patio (I haven't seen anyone take advantage of it this time of year). The bartender there is quite friendly and knowledgeable of their goods, and sold me on trying their Detroit style pizza. The pizza was delicious with their cup pepperoni and tangy marinara sauce, but the oily and dough-forward crust from being pan baked can stop you in your tracks after a couple slices. I would go here more often but everything here is quite expensive... $16 for a cocktail, $23 for a small pizza and such can hurt your wallet, and it's especially hard when you could spend that kind of money for a larger meal on the Pleasanton strip. read more

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"Yay it's now open again!" I remember coming to this location about a year ago, but shortly after that it closed for a little bit for remodeling. This is one of my favorite tap rooms in the bay area. It's part of the Gilman consortium, headquartered in Berkeley. They have reimagined their business, which now includes cocktails and pizza. They make the pizza right here--it's not shipped in. They had a light Pilsner called Green-eyed Devil. Just what the doctor ordered! I had a chance to talk to the friendly GM, Jeff who explained their vision for this location. There's a beautiful outside area, as well as a pleasant inside area. Thanks to the friendly employees for making my visit a fun experience. read more

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Came here a week before Halloween. It's a small, simple setup inside with both inside seating and a patio. Very small, but has a cool vibe to it. Beer was legitimately better than some bigger breweries in the area and they also had sparkling wine / champagne. They decorated the inside for Halloween and they did a good job. read more

Very strange place. One or two guys working and it took an hour to get food (flatbreads that run through an oven, cmon). The beer selection is good and service was fine, but there weren't heaters outside or high chairs available. Not sure of the vibe this place is going for. Also, on the website it made it seem like there was a full detroit style pizza pop up inside, but there was very little food? I understand it was a soft open (or was it, considering how there are older reviews), but there are a lot of kinks to work out and it was unfortunate for us that we ran into some of these issues. Hopefully it works out for them! read more

Great set up for speakeasy, with comfortable lounge chairs, appropriate spirits, along with craft beer (limited draft choices) and what looks like good snack options. Unfortunately, lack of customer service and loud rock/alternative music that was misaligned with the intended speakeasy vibe pushed us over to Beer Baron. We were 2 of 5 patrons when we left, joining a good crowd around the corner with good service, good food, great beer on tap, and good background music (oh, and with basketball game on). Think this place has the right foundation - just needs to adjust a few details to get the speakeasy moving. read more

Great Beers! Nice Variety of bourbons, killer cocktails! Excellent atmosphere and Superb service! Great place to hang out with friends, they also have a nice food menu that goes perfectly well with thier drinks. read more

Cool spot in downtown Pleasanton! Loved the décor inside. They had an option of either drinking inside or in their outside back patio. They had games like uno and connect 4, im a big sucker for card and board games so that was definitely fun! Their beers were pretty good and they had decent prices. Will definitely come back if im in the area read more

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Was super excited to learn there was a Gilman in Pleasanton after enjoying the one in Berkeley so much! Tap list at this location seemed to have only about half the selection that the original location had, but still a nice variety. I enjoyed the beer I had and so did everyone else in our party. It was pretty cold out when we went so we opted to sit inside, but it looked like they had a cute little patio on the side. Definitely would come back here if I was in Pleasanton, but would opt for the Berkeley location if I wanted to get my hands on everything they have to offer! read more

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Whoa! This place only has 5 reviews?! HOW! I guess i was keeping one of my favorite hidden gems a secret, but the secret is out. Gilman Brewing in downtown Pleasanton is where it's at. This is a quaint little spot with delicious sours and porters. Perfect place to keep date night going, my boyfriend and I love to go after dinner if we're not quite ready to end the night. Dark, rustic interior with a large communal area in the center, beautiful chandeliers and several smaller tables on the sides. The outdoor patio is small but has character! The greenery on the walls, barrel tables, and lights make it very desirable to hang out...oh! and they have heaters. During summer/fall, they had tables out in the front and games of corn hole. The also have a bunch of board games if you're into that. Jenga is my game. Service is great, beertenders definitely know what they're talking about! I can possibly see them getting backed up on a busy day since they're taking orders and pouring at the front counter. I don't think they have any food other than chips and pot pies from East Bay Pie co. TLDR: Love this spot, vibes are chill, and prices are unbeatable! I need to catch their Wednesday comedy night! read more

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It's open again! Come by and enjoy the greatest craft beers in The Bay. Bring your dog, grandma, and/or frog on a bicycle. All are welcome! read more

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Their guava beer is bright and fruity, almost tangy. Service is alright. The mini alley you can sit and drink in has a good vibe.

OK, This place just opened in downtown P-Town, but I'm already a fan! Came in for a few beers to go with a pizza we just bought at NYC Pizza next door. Asked the GM/Bartender to use one of the tables and he obliged us. Cool dude. It takes nerves of steel to open a bar during a pandemic, but the proven model they've honed at the flagship Berkeley location is awesome. The excellent, and I mean excellent brews really help as well. The GM/bartender was super pleasant to talk to and very knowledgeable about the business and the brews. The décor is really cool with corrugated tin wainscoting, exposed beam ceiling. An awesome new hangout in P-Town!!! read more

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Been here a bunch of times Cool hole in the in the wall brewery in Pleasanton guy behind the counter last time had a personality of a Rock real short blunt and unwelcoming didn't get another drink cause guys got some issues weird vibes (long hair guy) won't come back here again with that weird .. working read more

Stopped by here yesterday, bartender was really unwelcoming and stern. Also, there are no prices listed on the board for any of the beers, so you have no idea what you're paying. Asked for a half pour of a draught cider and bartender made us feel like it was an unreasonable request. Came to pay and was charged $28, politely questioned if this was right for one and half beers (obviously couldn't be sure because no prices listed) bartender didn't say a word, just corrected the charge and flipped the screen over to us to add a tip... Will not be returning, felt entirely unwelcome the whole time, shame because it's a cool space. read more

Wahoo - one of my favorite Berkeley breweries has made its way to the Tri-Valley! While I don't spend much time over here, I am just really excited for the locals to have this brewery expand to this neck of the Bay. I read a few reviews noting their "growing pains", but honestly I didn't really see anything that needed to be ironed out. It was a really smooth visit and they have a beautiful space with a gorgeous little plant-infused courtyard area (and some covered seating on the sidewalk). Customer service was friendly and I saw all the usual and delicious beers I'm accustomed to at their Berkeley tap house. I'm into anything fruity, which is what Gilman really excels at. On this recent visit, I got their cucumber beer and it was delicious. Check 'em out! read more

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Maybe just not for me? I think the cocktails are overpriced and not good. The beer is average, nothing incredible. We tried the pizza and it was fine but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again. Overall, it's been a mediocre experience every time we've gone. They do have speedy service though! read more

This is a new local fir the Gilman Brewer folks. I think that it will get better with time as it builds some character and add food to their offerings. If you're a microbrew fan, you must stop in. The pub is in a historic location right on Main st. that once was one of original mortuaries in the late 1800's. The outdoor seating is quaint. Beer selection is good and bartender knows his stuff. There is no establishment sign on the building but they have pop up tents during the summer street closure of Main St. read more

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This is such a fun spot! The drinks are top notch and the pizza is great. I am knocking stars because every time I go there(4 times now), they close SO early. The place will be packed with 15-20 people and the bartender turns everyone away and closes early. It's such a shame. We had high expectations for this place. read more

Amazing pizza, beers and vibe is awesome! So happy to have a place like this in the Tri Valley area

Great beer. Good selection all Brewed in Berkeley. Relaxing atmosphere. Fun knowledgeable locals. Good conversations.

outstanding service, delicious beer and really really good Detroit style pizza. plus they serve mixed drinks. beautiful set up - highly recommend! read more

Love coming here but I deduct 1 star because no food options. But a great place to chill.

Great selection of beer and friendly, knowledgeable service. Easy going atmosphere, very relaxed. What's not to like!!

My wife found a sour she absolutely loves here. Sours: Love em or hate em. Great place to get some beers on the down-low and some pies. We'll be here a few time a year. Good times. read more

If ever in Pleasanton this is a hidden gem. Doesn't look like you may want to go in, dark and nothing special for decor. However the beer was great! The Guava sour was so good I ended up having more than 1! Service was also very good! read more

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This place was recommended to us and I see why! It's small but it does have a unique feel. The beer is great and the side alley is pretty cool to sit in. We will be back for sure! read more

We love Gilman and the brewery in Berkeley but we're pretty disappointed in our experience at this taproom. When they opened a while back, we heard great things which is exactly what one would expect of a local beer joint. However, on a seemingly very slow night, our large group (~20) was immediately met with a strong sense of contempt. First thing the dude behind the counter says to us upon entry: "I can't break 20s" ...no welcome or thank you? Ok that's fine. We were all having a great night so wasn't worried about it. But the next hour was met with continued hostility. Then to find out he was in management?! If you don't like people, maybe don't work in the service industry? We could've easily emptied one of their kegs that night if we felt welcome there. I hope your experience is different and the dude was just having a bad night! read more

Beer is good. Bartender sucks. Pony tail guy looked bothered doing his job. If you don't like your job find something else bro. Also clean your glasses they had lipstick stains all over it. read more

This is a great location in downtown Pleasanton. John and Jake were great!!! Super friendly and great service...will definitely be back!