This review is late in coming as it is for an event we held at Hapa's in early August for the…read moreoccasion of my wife's birthday party. It was very good working with Cassie who was generous with her support in ensuring my wife had a great party. As disclaimer we know Cassie from our 6 year old's baseball teams the past couple years. My wife preferred Hapa's Los Gatos location at first but were advised that their Lincoln Ave location would be better suited for her party of around 100 guests including children. We had a private event space next to their brewing vats and rented tables, high tops, and linens through Hapa's. This location does not have a kitchen and instead have taco trucks and such who park outside. For our purposes we had an outside caterer serve our guests and Hapa's were very accommodating to them. This location has a couple barriers between it and Lincoln Ave. and is connected to other small businesses via hallways so it is safe for children to move about freely. Hapa's provided corn holes for kids to play within our space and we had crafts on tables to do. Next door is a pinball machine playing shop so between all these, kids were enjoying themselves and adults largely free to socialize. Hapa's doesn't require you to buy their beer but we opted for wristbands and open bar tab. If you do bring your own alcohol there is corkage as normal though, so we just kept with their beer which our guests enjoyed. Their bartender Alyssa was great to work with, ensuring we had everything we needed while serving their public customers. We were conveniently next to their bar while being set aside from public space. There is filtered water to spout from but it's on the other side of the bar, so a walk to/fro for filling up our water dispensers. Our caterer provided agua frescas, no extra fee from brewery on that. They were able to bring their equipment in the space and set up nicely to serve made-to-order tacos and quesadillas with side tables of self-serve rice, beans, mixed veggies, and guacamole. We had dessert tables perpendicular to them. We were at first concerned the space wouldn't work as it looks warehouse-y but when outfitted with tables/linens, catering, and our own decorations, it turned out to be a great space where people could sit or stand and be free to move around. I was surprised at how many customers Hapa's had as it's in a kinda random location but it was packed both inside and in the back. This casual festive brewery environment worked well for noisy children in our private space and their free and safe movement about the building was priceless. Everyone expressed what a great space it was and my wife really enjoyed herself being able to see so many circles of her life in one space. Thank you Cassie, Alyssa (sorry if misspell), and Hapa's!

Was in town & found this place right next to the coffee shop I was grabbing some coffee from so I…read morehad to stop in to taste a few IPAs they offered. I went with a flight. You get 4 tasters. I went with the following 4. I loved them all but my absolute favorite was the Solar Rift. 1.SOLAR RIFT HAZYDIPA 8% 26 IBU 2.ECHOES of Ruin WC DiPa 8.4% 34IBU 3.TUMBLING DICE Belgian Triple 8.5% 12 IBU 4.BUTTERFLY WINGS hazy doubleIPA 7.8% 28 IBU It was busy. All the tables were taken & there were groups of friends just hanging out & playing games while others were watching the game. Super cool hang out. So glad I stopped in.

Overall, very nice. The space was busy, but I managed to find a seat at the bar. There seemed to be…read morea good number of regulars around me, and that added to the community of the place. The beer list was exceptional, and the service was great. There was a big focus on hazy IPA and West Coast IPA, but there were also some more interesting styles on the menu. It felt like a really nice space to grab a few high quality beers and hang out for a bit. As far as I can tell, they don't really have a food menu to speak of, but it felt like a really fun place to grab a pint before dinner.

The beers were great and we really enjoyed what we tried. Unfortunately, the service completely…read morechanged the experience for us. My friend and I were looking at the menu trying to decide what we wanted when the bartender started yelling at us. It felt unnecessarily rude and uncomfortable, especially considering we were simply trying to figure out what to order. I'd absolutely come back for the beer, but the way we were spoken to was disappointing and really took away from the experience. Great beer shouldn't come with being yelled at for reading the menu.

Barebottle is one of my favorite breweries. I did not mind traveling out to the city to enjoy some…read morebarebottle. I was very pleased when they opened this location! So much closer to me. Barebottle always delivers delicious, mouthwatering, tasty hazy fruity IPAs. The staff memebrs are all so friendly. Food was not always offered when they first opened. So this was a huge bonus when they dropped their food menu! Their wings in particular are very crispy and thicc! There is a decent size patio area for little gatherings. Some arcade games and board games for entertainerment. It is kid friendly.

This location of Barebottle brewing is very large and clean. On the far left side is the bar, and…read moreon the far right side is a cozy section with couches, pinball machines, and games. The middle has many tables for patrons to sit at. We parked (incorrectly) in some random parking garage, but you're supposed to park right across the street; Follow the signs for restaurant and shops parking (that we somehow missed). After a short wait on a Sunday afternoon, the bartender allowed us to taste a few beers on the menu that caught my eye. The cider (for you non beer drinking folk) was dangerously delicious and I really enjoyed their "fruited sours" line. Definitely would come back to relax at this location.

The best place for an extensive variety of good beer in DTSJ. They have lots of rotating taps and…read morealso a great selection in their fridge which you can buy for to go or to drink there. I love that it's one of the few places with a great selection of my favorite styles, sour beers and stouts. The only drawback is that costs can add up quickly, especially for stronger or rare beers. Staff are always helpful if you can't decide or need a taste of something.

Poor service, poor ambiance, do not recommend! One of the worst bars imo in San Jose. Try any other…read morein downtown!

What's changed in over five years? Nothing much beyond my drinking habit…read more The food and service keeps us coming back. I think there's been maybe one or two instances where they were slammed and things got dicey. So... over five years of coming here and a nearly impeccable record of consistency you could set a watch to? In the age of self pay kiosks with suggested tip buttons and blank faced drones for employees, Brew City Grill brings a dining experience from an era far superior to whatever *gestures wildly at everything* this is. One of these days I need to make the pilgrimage of Uncle John's Pancake House for breakfast/lunch, and Brew City for lunch/dinner. Yeah, they're that good, and it's money well spent to support local businesses with solid, reliable staff.

Excellent service, but unfortunately, the few dishes we ordered were quite disappointing…read more The honey chicken nachos were very plain. The cheese on top wasn't even melted, and the chicken had a rubbery texture and taste. Argh! Then came the mushroom burger. The sautéed mushrooms were cold and meat patty was dry, didn't feel the mushroom was freshly cooked at all. Lastly, the music they were playing was so sad and sorrowful. It didn't make the place feel lively or inviting at all. I came in hungry and was really looking forward to the food, so when it turned out to be this bad, it was especially disappointing. Great service, but unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to expectations.

Attended a vendor event here and it was a great time…read more Food wise we had some appetizers, which were good, but the beer is what really stood out. Great selection in my novice opinion. The staff was friendly and gave advice to those of us who hadn't been to this restaurant and/or had German beer. Other people seemed to be having a great time as well and it was lively but we could still hold a conversation without yelling.

Arrived in a Tuesday at 6pm…read more Service 3 stars Beer 5 stars Food 2 stars Seat yourself Found a table at 6pm QR code for menu but can't order Sat for a bit before we were helped We ordered Chicken tacos 1 star Chicken was thinner than my belt, breading was soggy, there was maybe a total of an ounce of chicken in all 3 tacos combined and that's being generous Burger of the month ($24) 3 stars It was good, but for the size, even with inflation it should have been $15 Soda - a can, a glass, and no ice was $5.50 Beer - $18.50 Everything we originally ordered was no longer being offered. The menu is digital that you have to view on your phone - why can't they remove the items from the menu??

Went about an hour before closing on a Sunday, easy parking, no line at the bar, and plenty of…read moreoutdoor seating! It's located in a quiet (at-least when we went) plaza. The beer selection is predominately IPA, and though it's not my favorite, I was still able to find something interesting to try! My husband and I got a 5oz stout, and a 12oz Japanese rice lager which were both decently priced. The vibes in the outdoor seating is quite peaceful and slow paced, which was just what we wanted. I would come back for a relaxing beer with a friend to catch up, maybe see what other non-IPAs I like

Vibe: A Campbell is…read moreusually my go-to, but I occasionally venture out here for the tap line up. Another stellar location from OTB. Definitely worth a visit if your a fan of the Prunyard location. Beer: A Awesome taplist! Be sure to check the lineup online to see if anything tickles your fancy. If nothing does, I'm sure you will find a can from their fridge. Service: A Awesome folks. - John

This is a great beer spot for the SSJ area. Has ample indoor/outdoor seating and usually a food…read moretruck on site. Parking can be a bit tight... They have a great selection of beers on tap and great friendly staff also! If you're near DTSJ, it's worth a stop to come try it out! Cheers!

Fun little brewery! Had a blast on trivia night. My personal favorite was the sour gunmy seltzer…read moreand the mango lassi! They had a mini vendor selling cookies and desserts which was even better! The bartenders are always so friendly and amazing.

Visited for Taplands' Tiki Takeover & really enjoyed the themed event!…read more * I learned about the event on Instagram, we put on our fave Hawaiian shirts & walked over * Special tiki-themed taps & spam musubi specials * Had fun sitting outdoors, trying a variety of sours, IPA, & tropical wheat * Musubi was hot & fresh, nice pairing with beer * Staff was friendly, gave us a shout-out for wearing our shirts, & applied a theme discount Tip: Check out their Insta & flyers for more events (tbey have weeknight specials)!

This is such a cool local Taphouse and bar!!…read more Perfect for watching sports, with lots of televisions inside and very nice outdoor seating as well. They had a great selection of beer on tap, including a delicious non-alcoholic one that I tried. My husband loved the watermelon wheat beer he tried. Great atmosphere and service and they had some cool swag and a hummus refrigerator for snacks! They had cool decor, with lots of signage from breweries all over, and a fridge with beer to go! We would definitely stop by when in town again!

I was so skeptical about this place! My coworker…read morerecommended this for a little get together. It's not my usual food, but I was open to try it and oh my goodness the food was amazing! The ambiance is very mellow, dim lights, and very cool paintings. If you're feeling adventurous I would definitely put this place on the bucket list! Most of their food is fermented which has a very fresh taste to it. My absolute favorite was the bread along with the spread. I told the workers there that It was my first time there and I didn't know what drink to get. They gave me a list of recommendations and I ended up getting a "sour" which tasted like a cider beer Thank you so much for the cool fun experience.

$5 for a taste? There are some interesting beers at Fox…read moreTale. One that stood out is a Stout brewed with African co-coa beans. I asked for a sample/taste....ahh.$5. WTF! 1st time required to try a 1oz taste! I left Skip this clip joint! And you are warned that I saw a rat scurry across the kitchen floor! The county of Santa Clara Department of environmental Health DEH should be notified!! If you eat here you most likely will get food poisoning!! STAY AWAY! And Tell a friend!! Nice try on the Rebuttal! 1st impression! Is the one that is the lasting impression! Fox Tale or should be called Fox take! Is the only Brewery that does not offer a free 1 oz taste! Standard protocol for all other breweries that want to stay in business and be successful is offer a taste. I would offer you good luck, but you would not know what to do with it!! Facebook and Instagram are a great sounding board for your lack of customer service and cheap high and mighty attitude! All I wrote was true! Over 200+ Reviews.. Who is the public going to believe! You just can handle an honest rejection or Bad review! Get over yourself Maybe try a different line of work.....