Love the cigar nights, please plan another one! Staff, ambiance, food, and beer is awesome. Highly recommend can't wait to go back.

We've frequented the Headlands location in Lafayette for years thanks to its convenient spot near my husband's barber, and it's always been one of our favorite places to grab a beer. Recently, though, we've been spending more time at the Walnut Creek location, and it has quickly become one of our go-to spots. Headlands consistently puts out great beer. Whether you're into crisp lagers, hoppy IPAs, or something a little more seasonal, there's usually something on tap that hits the spot. We love being able to try different pours, and the quality is always solid. It's the kind of brewery where you can confidently order something new and know you're probably going to enjoy it. Now let's talk about the smashburger. I genuinely crave this burger at least once a week. It is that good. Whoever is making these burgers deserves all the praise because they have absolutely nailed it. The patty is perfectly smashed, the flavors are balanced, and every ingredient is in the right proportion. Nothing gets lost, nothing overwhelms the burger--it's just an incredibly satisfying bite every time. We also really appreciate the setup at the Walnut Creek location. Having separate areas for kids and adults makes the space feel welcoming for everyone without sacrificing the brewery atmosphere. Whether you're there for a casual drink, a meal, or to meet up with friends, it's an easy place to spend an afternoon. Great beer, an outstanding smashburger, and a thoughtful space make this a spot we'll keep coming back to. read more

Tons of vibes seating. Great big screen. Easy ordering at tables with QR codes. Food comes out Quick! Validation of parking. read more

really liked this place !! its a great spot to spend an afternoon with family. The outside patio has a really nice vibe and the staff was SO friendly and helpful throughout. what I liked is that they serve cocktails too, not just beer, so there's something for everyone. Food was solid across the board - the pretzel, smashburger, and chicken tenders were all on point!! It's kid-friendly without feeling chaotic or loud, which is a rare combo. Definitely recommend. read more

Went for the puzzle exchange on Sunday and stayed for lunch. Chicken sandwich and spinach salad were both tasty. Beer was cold and refreshing. Live band was very entertaining. The outdoor seating was beautiful. Plenty of shade. Service was prompt and friendly. Will go again next month!! read more

Headlands Brewing - Band - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Willing to give it another try. Food: 4/5. Overall, the food is good, but nothing amazing. The burger was great! The beer was ok and got there halfway through our meal, which was disappointing. The seasoning for the fries was super bland to me. The pretzel was pretty good too. Service: 3/5. The person when we entered was super friendly. The rest of the service was just super slow and seemed disorganized. You order through QR code at your table. Our drinks got delivered about halfway through our meal, which was disappointing since we were mostly there for the beer. Atmosphere: 3.5/5. The actual brewery can be a fun spot, however I felt seating was uncomfortable and tables were small for our beverages and food. We liked the play area for the kids since we had our kids with us, but wish there were more toys that were updated and not broken. Parking is a bit of a hassle. The place was packed at 4pm on a weekday. Kid friendly: 4/5. It is a brewery... so I wasn't expecting it to be so kid friendly, but it really caters to parents wanting to go out with their kids. The kids area is perfect to keep kids somewhat contained and away from adults that do not want kids to interrupt them. Most of the toys are really rugged and somewhat broken, but appreciate that it is there. This was our first time, so now that we know what to expect I would love to give this place another shot! read more

Headlands Brewing - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Fantastic open air bar with great food, best enjoyed with company! The service is QR code at the table, and the servers run out the items when they're prepared. No fuss, just straight business. Staff is super friendly, very knowledgeable about Soul Calibur The Smash burger is great. I'd devour 4 if I had the chance! The pretzel also is a winner, comes with mustard and cheese sauces. Michelada was very refreshing! They have a mini play area for littles, which kept mine busy while I enjoyed my time with my friends! Overall a very chill spot to come hang out and watch the games! read more

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Solid place for an after work drink and small bites. I joined colleagues this evening on their outdoor patio. Most of them were well into their second and third drinks, but I needed to stick to one as I was driving home. So I chose carefully, and settled on their Irish Stout, which was just the right amount of bitter, and creamy and smooth, though not as good as my favorite - Guinness. For snacks, I enjoyed tortilla chips with spicy red salsa, hummus and meatballs. Happy to return next time my work folks get together. read more

Headlands Brewing - My Irish stout and snacks. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I was here yesterday with a friend to watch the Mexico and Korea World Cup match, and the place had a good vibe. I loved that there were TVs everywhere so we could watch wherever we were. My friend ordered a pretzel and I ordered some fries. The pretzel was seriously amazing, even at its price, and that cheese sauce was to die for. The fries were also cooked super well, and the seasoning on top was just top. Shout out to the staff, because they made the place a great place to catch the game while talking with my friend. I chose Headlands because I got a promo from them that they were offering a single pint for a dollar with a certain business card thing that I got from one of them at an Art and Wine Festival in the area. My friend has been here before, but we agreed that we should come back again. read more

Service and vibes here are always great. The server did stop by as soon as he saw us sit said he would be with us shortly as they were busy. To me this goes a long way taking the time to check in and letting us know it's going to be a few is so nice in my opinion. I got a spritzed which was ok. The pretzel is delicious and the fries were crispy and good. I love how we can always get a fire pit when we visit. The staff here has been consistently great every time we have visited. One of our new go to places! read more

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Nice venue with patio seating and stage for the band! Ordered with QR menu; Smashburger, seasoned fries and salad. The burger was good, just needs more sauce cuz da sawce is da boss! (Get the double if your hangry) The fries were a bit salty as they were over seasoned, a little goes a looong way with that powder. The salad was great! Good mix of beers with something for everyone. Overall a great spot to hang out for some beers n grub. We also had the tri-tip Sando which was good, but it got eaten before the photo shoot... read more

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Great place for a beer, cocktail, or even smash burger! Their smash burgers are pretty good, bun is super soft and yummy! One burger was suppose to be a double and came out as a single but staff was super friendly and fixed it right away and apologetic! Their steak sandwich is delish! They have lots of drink options if you don't drink beer. Great outdoor spot for kids and families and tvs to watch sporting events! Staff were great and so friendly and attentive. I didn't care for their ranch personally but all food was great and atmosphere is great for a nice sunny day! read more

Awesome place! Been here twice now, and have had great experiences both times! Great vibes, great brews, and great food! I've tried a few different brews, but my fav is the Whoosh! Hazy IPA! Very refreshing! Their smash burgers are great as well! Juicy and flavorful! Service is quick and friendly, and the ordering system is easy to use! Also, there's a big parking garage literally next door, so parking isn't an issue. See you guys next time! read more

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i've seen this place for a while and was curious about it, i'm glad i came and gave it a try. this is a great place for large groups of beer drinking friends. i had the cheeseburger and it's every i loved in a burger. a generous amount of cheese, grilled onions, and a good tasty patty. if you want a safe choice i would suggest the cheeseburger burger. my dad got the mushroom sandwich and described it as excellent. even the fries were great, i do wish the basket was larger. a large shareable basket would be nice. if you like super sweet get the caramel brownie cheesecake, if you don't definitely leave it alone. the service was okay, efficient and nice. i read more

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Went to a happy hour with work friends to Headlands Brewing. They have plenty of outdoor seating with partial shade from umbrellas. I think it would be a great place for larger events if the weather was cooperating. Waitstaff is very friendly. We mainly ordered online by scanning their menu QR code. I really liked that they offered smaller pours so I could make my own flight and try a few different beers. Can't comment too much on food since we didn't get much. Got an order of fries and they were fried really well - crispy exterior, fluffy interior. The soft pretzel was also very good. read more

Headlands Brewing - My mini flight of beers - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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It's a five stars from me! My husband and I met our friend and boyfriend for her birthday here. It was our first time and we seriously had the best time. Our chicken and steak sandwich were delicious and so were the drinks. I loved my beer but I also love that they had N/A available too and other cocktails to choose from. Their backyard patio was great and we thankfully found a table right away. It does get packed pretty quick so I suggest getting there earlier than you think. Parking garage right next door. Service was pretty quick too and we never had to wait too long for anything just our food. We would absolutely come back! read more

Headlands Brewing - Half eaten chicken sandwich - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Impressively good food! I got the pretzel and the deluxe smash burger with seasoned fries and 10/10 would order all 3 again! That was literally the best soft pretzel I've had. Beers were good and I enjoyed the mini options. Ambiance is a 10 and will def be back! read more

Headlands Brewing - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We had been wanting to come here for months, but avoided going becuase we thought it was located in Downtown Walnut Creek (Downtown is a disaster on weekends and parking is a joke). It's NOT located Downtown and there is a parking garage located directly behind the brewery (you have to download an app and enter your personal info, which I really dont like doing) BUT the brewery validates your first hour). Got to the brewery about 20 mins after they opened on a Saturday and to our surprise it was almost empty. This is the best outdoor brewery setup I have seen in the Eastbay. Phenomenal 2 level patio with gigantic fire pits and as dog friendly as you will ever see. Huge screen tv showing football and numerous smaller tvs everywhere. Beer was good (beer menu pretty small), they have sparking wine / champagne and other alcohol drinks. Got the chicken sandwich, fries, and carnitas tacos. Food was surprisingly not overpriced, which is awesome. Loved this place and definitely will come back. Sidenote, while it was empty when we showed up around 1150-noon, they were probably 80% capacity at around 130, so this place gets packed quick. read more

Headlands Brewing - Top patio. Perfect brewery setup - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I've been to the Lafayette and Walnut Creek locations a few times now and I'm surprised I haven't done a review here yet. I love that it has such a massive outdoor space and they bring in life music, the food is great, and so is the beer. I almost always have my dog with me and I love even more so that this is a pet friendly establishment! My boyfriend and I do not have kids and don't always care to sit in the main dining area because it is also very kid friendly. I appreciate that this business creates a 2+ zone for us to have our space away from the chaos that kids can bring. That being said, if you have children, this is also a great place for you to bring your kids! We took our pup here for his adoptaversary and treated him to a pup patty - just a small way that this business ties in their inclusion of pets. Check them out! read more

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Mike gave great service! Loved chatting with the staff, and they were uber fast. Great place to catch a World Cup of game. read more

Headlands Brewing - Burger! The food was amazing. Ate it too fast for a pic - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Second visit to Headlands and this time enjoyed the food and drinks on a sunny Friday night! Absolutely love the atmosphere here - Great mix of people from young families to couples to folks with their dogs! Just a great crowd! Enjoyed some of their IPAs though they also have a broad menu with cocktails, wine and soft drinks! The place was absolutely packed yet we were seated quickly and service was exceptionally fast! They have basic pub food but it's done right! My husband had a burger, I had the Beyond Burger - they were simple but delicious! Our daughter loves grilled cheese so went with that ! Great atmosphere, food, drinks and service makes for a perfect Friday night ! read more

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I think I always try and say nice things about everywhere I eat and drink but listen to me when I say this place is out of this world. Best beer and burger combo from any brewery in the Bay Area. If you have not made it to Headlands in Walnut Creek yet you are truly missing out. 10/10 Service, Beer and Food. read more

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Great beer selection, great atmosphere and excellent service. My only complaint would be related to the parking since there's no free parking option at this location. read more

It's a great spot in Walnut Creek with a solid selection of fresh, flavorful beers and quick bites to choose from. The gluten-free beer sounded a bit , bitter. Unfortunately, I missed the name of our server who was super friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall good vibe of the place. The only thing keeping this from a 5-star review is the location right at the tunnel (on the corner between the buildings), which creates a pretty strong draft in the evenings. When it gets chilly, it can definitely be a bit uncomfortable outside. That said, it's still a great place to hang out, especially on warmer days. Worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a quality local (started at Lafayette) brew! read more

Wanted to find a place with a good vibe and we found headlands brewing. This is a great place to go after work or have a small gathering. We got a beer and smash burger. Very casual setting where we seat ourselves and order from QR codes on the tables. Servers were friendly and quick. Parking here is tough. There is a parking garage where you pay for parking or street meter parking. But this place validates parking in the garage for one hour. The music is fun and there are tv screens to watch sports. Fire pits and heaters are in the seating area but I would still bring a jacket for extra warmth if you're going at night. The food was good, but condiments for the burger were charged. I would come back here for a casual night out. read more

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Great for walk in or reservation. Can hold big groups with three long tables in the back. Beer is good. Food hits the spot. Watch sports or catch up with your buddy here. Get the mega beer. read more

Headlands Brewing - Burger and pretzel - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This was my first time visiting, and I really enjoyed it! The outdoor area is perfect for both kids and adults, and you can even bring your furry friends, which is such a nice touch. There's a huge outdoor TV, making it a great spot to catch sports games. What I really loved is that it's not just a brewery--they also have a cocktail list, which is perfect for someone like me who isn't a big beer drinker. The bar manager (I wish I caught his name!) was amazing--so polite, friendly, and helpful with drink suggestions. I ended up trying the mango spicy margarita, and it was absolutely delicious. They use fresh lemon juice, which makes such a difference! The place is clean, the service is great, and the staff all seemed to genuinely enjoy working together, which made the atmosphere even better. I'll definitely be back! read more

Headlands Brewing - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Cute outdoor spot with fire pits and heaters Kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and plenty of space to relax. Quick service food plus cocktails, wine, and more. Perfect for families, friends, and furry companions . read more

Headlands Brewing - Smashburger with house salad and Smashburger with plain fries. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My friend and I both got fish tacos and a beer. Service was friendly and fast. Right on the bay so view was nice as well. Not a fancy restaurant so perfect for a casual meal with friends or coworkers. read more

This is the latest tap room for Headlands Brewery It's the Walnut Creek branch but nestled by the Pleasant Hill Bart Station. I like it. It has a slightly different vibe from the Lafayette location. The crowd weighs more adult than kids. More of an urban feel than suburban vibe. Also, an adult only deck. Ordering experience is a hybrid of QR Code with table delivery or table service if you prefer. We felt taken care of but it's not a fancy restaurant. It's low key. The Headlands taps have a lot of variety and there are some good options. Check out Beer Advocate. The food is basic bar grub. Nothing stood out. That's the beers job read more

Headlands Brewing - The Porch - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Love coming here solo or with a friend or a group -- it's great for remote work as well. Since all seating is outside I was worried that I'd be cold on a December night (California cold, but still, it's not warm) -- but they have plenty of heaters and even blankets! The bartender made me an amazing hot drink for the cold (I'm not a whiskey fan and he made something perfect). The staff check in regularly and I really appreciate how welcome they make you feel. I've had the smash burger, the black bean patty, the pretzel, and the salads -- honestly, everything is pretty good and you can't really go wrong. Just heard that they now have cheesecake on the menu! Can't recommend enough. Great neighborhood spot to bring friends and family (including the dogs!). read more

Headlands Brewing - Sitting on the elevated patio under the redwoods overlooking the rest of the seating. Blanket included! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I've been to Headlands many times since this location has opened. I have always had a great experience until tonight. I was with a group of friends and I am currently 8 months pregnant. Headlands has a large menu of non alcoholic beverages, so I ordered a frozen hot chocolate for a little sweet treat. I took a big sip when I received my drink and it tasted bitter, I let my husband try it and he agreed that it was bitter. The waiter ended up telling us he somehow accidentally gave us an espresso martini instead! I was distraught. I have not had a sip of alcohol in almost a year at this point. I am very visibly pregnant, how could this have happened? They claim to be super family friendly here, but what if a child ordered that frozen hot chocolate and got an espresso martini instead? I am just so disappointed, I feel like this is not a safe place to go for non alcoholic beverages. Take your family elsewhere. read more

Cute spot! Came with my partner and kiddo to watch a WS game. Food was just okay... we got a smash burger and some fries. Mainly came for the game and atmosphere. Kids corner was very disappointing.. Looks like it hasn't been maintained in quite a while. Dirty toys and no chalk for the board. read more

Headlands Brewing - The kids area.... Pretty sad - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Can't wait to go back. Good, service, ambiance...amazing!!! Our kids had the best time and we were able to enjoy the band and the amazing beer. read more

Fun place in Walnut Creek, love the lights, the vibe here, tons of places to sit - by the fire pit or in adirondacks on the upper level that's very cozy, a huge tv screen for games. Great beverage/beer selection and food as well. Servers are friendly as are the people who come here, low key and relaxed. This has nothing to do with how wonderful and fun this place is - just wanted to mention I was here last weekend and the allergies must've been pretty bad and the trees surrounding this brewery must've triggered my allergies because I was sneezing most of the time. read more

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Headlands is the best! Great outdoor space and a perfect place to watch games. The staff is very welcoming and hardworking. Ant is very personable and always made sure we were having a great time! read more

Glad I read the reviews before we visited! Parking is usually an issue for me. Parking at Pleasant Hill BART Station is free after 3:00pm. This worked out great for our Friday evening visit. The one block walk is a little dark and there isn't much else along the path, so be cautious if choosing to park here alone. The atmosphere was lively as soon as we entered. Not too loud. A host seated us at a shared picnic table which worked out great. Ordering off the QR code on the table also always nice. We were each able to order separately on our own tabs. Menu has a lot of variety for a brewery. My friend ordered a cocktail and I had a cider which we both enjoyed. There are also a number of food options. My friends really enjoyed their smash burgers. Overall, minus the slightly sketchy walk, the brewery was a fun way to spend a Friday night with friends. read more

"I would move to Walnut Creek to be near this Brewery!" I just had to try this new location on a cool Monday holiday. I was afraid of the parking situation, but it turns out there's a parking garage close by. After 3:00, you can also park for free at Bart, just one block away. I checked with the friendly bartender, and she explained that you can get validation for 90 minutes from the nearby parking garage. You order at the front counter, which shows a wide selection of beers of all varieties. Today, I elected a Czech style pilsner for $8. Not too heavy, and just right for a cool winter afternoon. If you want, you can order at your table. Lots of friendly servers to assist. The children have a play area on the lower level, and there is an adults only area on a slightly elevated area. It's easy to see why this location is so popular. Lots of friendly people, friendly dogs, and great beer. They were very smart to include lots of fire pits. Perfect for a cool winter day. Thanks for setting up this new location. What an asset to our community! read more

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If you wanna come for some good drinks and food come here the Smashburger is delicious. The fries are great and the drinks are amazing. There might be a way on Friday nights because of how popular the places they offer one hour validation parking. read more

Headlands Brewing - Smash burger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Nice staff and cool hangout for an hour. This is the place I'd come to for Champions League games if the parking situation was more than an hour free. We went to check it out and liked the vibe and adult section and kids/family section. Very clever. Yummy bites which is rare for beer pubs. They also have a full bar! If they can make the parking 2 hours free then they have my 3 different groups business. read more

Headlands Brewing - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California