Needed a nice meal on a patio with a beer after a long hike, and this is where we ended up. It checked every box. The inside and patio are both casual and open, similar to a brewery, and they have a self-serve tap wall, which is awesome. First time using one, and despite the self-service setup and ordering at the counter, the service we did get was great. Wait time for food wasn't long at all. I ordered the Sessions Burger, and it was lowkey one of the best burger's I've had in a while. I love blue cheese on a burger, and the caramelized onions had a deep, rich flavor. I also liked that it wasn't obnoxiously large for no reason. The fries were perfect, and the ranch was excellent. Honestly, ranch is a good way to judge a place like this, and theirs was rich and smooth. Also really enjoyed the beer I chose. Pouring it yourself is a fun experience, I could spend all day trying different beers. Great spot. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in town again. And no, it's not just the post-hike hunger talking, this place is serving seriously good food. read more

Hops & Sessions - Tap Wall - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

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Just flat out good burgers. A little on the salty side perhaps, depends on your preference, but they're cooked perfectly (that's undeniable). Inviting outdoor space for those sunny days and plenty of TVs instead to watch sports. Friendly staff and no matter how busy they get, they always seem to deliver the food on time. Good spot in downtown Livermore no doubt. read more

Really a 3.5 for me. The food was great and the place itself is really cute with a relaxing vibe. It was also very clean, which I always appreciate. They have a solid beer and cider selection if that's your thing, plus plenty of cocktails to choose from. We ordered a few things to share. The mac and cheese balls could have been skipped, but the bulgogi and shrimp tacos were both really good. The grilled Cali club with added white cheddar was also a win. I could pass on the truffle fries though. The main downside for me, and honestly my whole group, was the setup. It's basically serve-yourself style. We were there for a work lunch using one card, so we all had to stand in the order line together. The food came out at different times, and the constant back and forth was a bit annoying. I know a lot of places are moving in this direction, but I'm just not a big fan. Overall, good food and cute atmosphere, just not my favorite service style. read more

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Amazing burgers and great service! Kids friendly and perfect place to have family gatherings. Awesome Ambiance. A lot of great choices of draft beers. read more

Hops & Sessions - Smashed Jalapeño Burger with Tater Totes. - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

We were in town for work and decided to stop here for dinner. I absolutely loved the patio space--it looked like the perfect spot to relax. The hostess was super friendly and explained how everything worked, to us forst-timers. Since it was a little too warm outside, we grabbed a seat indoors, and I really enjoyed the natural light and overall atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the self-pour beer wall was a great touch with plenty of variety. The only downside--and this isn't unique to this brewery--is the growing trend of parents bringing young children (even babies) to breweries and wineries. It's one thing when kids are quiet and well-behaved, but when they're screaming, tossing toys, or having meltdowns, it can really impact the experience for everyone else. These places have traditionally been adult spaces, and I think they feel more enjoyable that way. My advice to parents: treat yourselves to a night out and leave the kids with a sitter--you'll probably enjoy it more, too. My advice to brewery owners: if families are going to be welcome, consider designating a family-friendly section, similar to how smoking sections once worked. That way, everyone can enjoy the atmosphere in their own way. read more

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Went here on a weekend for some drinks after dinner with friends. I didn't really know what I was walking into, I was just following my group in. Lol I was greeted by the host/cashier and they told us how it works. Takes my card to swipe and gives me a card to tap when I pour my own beer. I think you need one card per one card getting charged so if you have a group and you want to charge one card, I am not sure if you will all have to use one card or you can get multiple cards. There's also a cocktail bar against the wall and a menu for food. I tried a couple types of beer but I ended up just going for one type, I think it was a guava cider. Really good stuff, easy to drink. The entire place was pretty big, also gets really crowded and loud, eventually it got harder to hear people talking. Really cool place for beer pours and cocktails! read more

Hops & Sessions - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

The food portions for each item is huge! A lot of beer options to choose from too. Definitely recommend! read more

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We were seated outside in their outdoor patio at our request. Because of this, I didn't really checkout the interior of the restaurant. When we were seated, we were provided with food and drink menus. We were instructed to go inside to fulfill our orders. Basically, you need to walk back inside anytime you want a drink or order food. The staff give customers a drink card that allows you to pour different alcoholic beverage you want. You will only see staff when they drop off your order at your table. So, if you're looking to be waited on this isn't the place for you. Having said that, I ordered the Bulgogi tacos with the queso dip as an appetizer. Unfortunately, the queso dip was served with our main course at the same time. The chips were fresh and crunchy. However, the cheese was nothing special and tasted like the nacho cheese you would buy at a grocery store. I would choose the chips and guacamole to try next time. The tacos were amazing. All the ingredients paired nicely with each other. It had great taste and a nice little crunch. Three tacos was just the right amount. I wasn't left hungry, but I didn't feel overly full. I would come here again for the Bulgogi tacos. read more

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I have been a huge fan since they opened. Best French fries in town by far ... until today. Ordered garlic fries and they were terrible. Soggy, oily, tasteless. Sent them back but second batch just as bad. What the hell?? How can you go from best to worst? Really disappointing. read more

First time going to a bar with this concept, but first you put your card on a tab with them and they give you these cards for the self serve beer stations, and im pretty sure each card has a limit with how many oz you can pour to a certian point which is a good feature! The service was great, with them being amazing explaining how everything worked. It wasnt too busy for being a sports bar but they do close earlier than most bars around which is a bummer! But wish there were more bars like this down closer to SF, (there may be some I just havent discovered yet)! Ordered the wings and garlic truffle fries and it was very flavorfull, the lemon pepper was LEMON PEPPERING, the garlic truffle was TRUFFLING! Would def go again. read more

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This was a cool spot to stumble upon! Convenient location. There are a few TV's to watch whatever games are on. To order food, head to the counter and they'll give you a number for your table and they'll bring the food out to you. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. The self serve beer wall is cool. Solid variety in the selection. I'm actually not much of a beer drinker myself but I was pleasantly surprised to see 3 different ciders available on tap. The food we ordered was pretty good too. We loved the bulgogi tacos! The Buffalo chicken fries were really good too. We liked that there was a good amount of crispy chicken pieces and the Buffalo sauce also made it down to the lower fries. The fried Mac balls were decent, nice crisp to them, but flavor wasn't too crazy. Would come back here though! read more

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My husband and I have been here many times and it's always fantastic. I'm not a huge drinker but my husband and dad both love the fact that they can try so many beers. The blackberry tarragon soda is something they better serve in the afterlife. As far as food goes, I am obsessed with their wedge salad. I get that every single time and rotate which one of the loaded fries I get. My husband has gotten a few of the burgers and the rueben (which he says is one of the best he's ever had). There are always many different sports going on the TVs, which I'm ambivalent about but it adds to the vibe of the place. The staff has always been friendly as well. read more

We got there late so we couldn't enjoy the place as long as we wanted to, but we've been wanting to try it for some time. Looked super cute from the outside and pouring your own beer from the tap? FUN! Lots of beers to choose from, I had the Mango Cart and it was great. Fun little downtown spot and the staff was very nice as well. read more

Hops & Sessions - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

My opinion has changed! This is one of our favorite places. Burgers and the shrimp tacos are amazing. My husband is a sucker for the loaded tots. Fun, friendly vibe. read more

Great Atmosphere, Easy Experience, and Solid Value This place was super clean with a great vibe. The hostess was welcoming and informative, walking us through how everything works right away. The beer selection was diverse and had something for everyone. The self-pour system was really intuitive, and checkout was fast and easy. For the amount of drinks we enjoyed, the value was definitely there. Would absolutely come back -- fun spot with a smooth, no-stress experience! read more

Heard so much about this place and passed by it so many times but never noticed it. Wasn't a fan of how it works and it also happened to be trivia night + a foot ball game going on so it was a packed house and incredibly loud with the guys next to us screaming in our direction. Very annoying. We would've sat outside to be away from the noise but it was cold and they didn't have heaters. Perhaps could invest in some heaters. Food: burgers were good if you like that hint of that char grilled taste although hubby and I agreed John's Char burger still wins. Truffle fries were a bit cold. Nothing special. The zucchini fries I would come back for. They were freshly fried and the chipotle dipping sauce was tasty. Not spicy at all, I'd give it to a child. Service: hubby went up to order our food, there's no table service here. If you like beer, the options were plentiful. I don't drink beer. I maybe would've gotten a cocktail but the thought of getting up and making my way through the crowd of folks already seated at the bar plus the trivia people, and then standing in line to order a cocktail reminded me of being in a club. No thanks. read more

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Food is great. Service can be better. Evenings can get busy in DT Livermore. I would come back for seconds.

Great concept with 20 or so beers on tap. Happy hour foods are great compliments. Fried, salty spot hitters. Ordered the fried pickles, fried zucchini, calamari, and loaded tater tots. Yuzu and Horchata beer were my favorites. Surprisingly a lot of kids here on Friday afternoons during happy hour. read more

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Love the food and the drinks! Let's talk about the host today 3/28/26 male, not communicating about time. Understand we have babies and asked to change because we have babies instead of outside we wanted inside because it was getting very hot . Didn't let us know it would be extra time. By the time we changed where were we were eating to the time I walked across the street to sauced and we were able to sit down and get our drinks and never got a call and or notification from hopps. While the hostess was rolling their eyes and arguing with a customer. I the ( customer) apologized for not understanding the time difference. But still was disgruntled and argumentative and rolling his eyes at me. I wanted to talk to a manager, but had no opportunity to do so. I don't know why we have people that hosts that don't have good hospitality... I don't know why as a customer I'm having to apologize to the host that couldn't communicate effectively.. sad to say that across the street sauced got our support and service!! I truly love coming here, but I feel like need to learn hospitality. read more

I was really surprised by the quality of food, which was really good. Unfortunately service isn't great, especially when you first check in. If you don't know how the card tapping works for drinks, good luck having someone explain it to you. They expect you to know what to do. Also, they should probably fix their glass situation. They frequently run low on glasses and many times, they are very hot like they just came out of the dishwasher. Hot glass and cold beer don't mix. read more

The food is so tasty. Probably one of the better quality restaurants in town. Anything you order you will love. Just go for it. Can be very busy and they said they don't do reservations. Self serve beer on tap, always so many options. Light to dark. Quick service always even when busy, good vibes read more

Great happy hour!! Foods terrific and being able to try several drinks options make for a fun afternoon

Great vibes and something for everyone. This place is an easy meeting point for a group of people - there are drinks for all types of drinkers! Their smash burgers are DELICIOUS, great flavor and texture. Next time I would ask to swap out the pretzel bun as it was a bit too tough and chewy, and would have loved something softer. read more

Hops & Sessions - Smash burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

This is one of my go to spots for happy hour! Their happy hour deals are 15% off beer and wine, and some food options. The food is okay but portions are really small compared to other happy hours I frequent. In terms of their drinks, I love having the option to try a bunch of different beers without having to commit to a pint. I wish they had some sort of customer request box or vote on the next beers coming in. The first few times I was in they had really great options but the last few times I haven't been able to find a beer I like. Luckily they also have a nice cocktail menu. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Hops & Sessions - Happy hour menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

Dude I love the buffalo ranch chicken fries here. It's one of my favorite dishes in Livermore. I came this last time and it was fantastic as usual read more

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The food here is actually really good! Which is why I think it deserves a solid 5. I walked in on a Thursday and it seems like they had a trivia night going on, seemed fun! I came in for a drink and quick bite to eat. I had a "such a Gemini" cocktail to match my actual zodiac, lol. The giant pretzel is a must! A few things to keep in mind... When you walk in they will ask for your ID and a card to put on file. They will then hand you a white card that you scan against the different taps for beer or wine. It's pretty much self serve unless you go to the bar for a cocktail. At the end of your visit they will charge your card accordingly to what you grabbed off the tap or ordered. read more

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This place is really cool! It's a pour your own beer spot with options for everyone with every beer taste. I loved that they had a couple sour options. The service was great and prices seemed fair. The aesthetic is very clean and welcoming, and the location is super kid friendly. We didn't get any food or anything but it was a perfect stop in our bar hopping in the area. I would definitely meet friends here after work. read more

The manager is disrespectful , Horrible customer service snatching drinks out of my family table , They told me and my family that we should be deported , I HIGHLY recommend you to save your money and NEVER step a foot into this restaurant EVER! read more

A special shout out to Hops and Sessions they were able to accommodate us for a celebration. We had a large group and pretty much took over the 3 large table tops. All the food and staff were great. Thanks so much for making our day so special read more

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I always enjoy browsing around places to eat, and this placed showed up for me. I placed the order via DoorDash, so my focus will mainly be on the food. Chicken Sandwich: Honestly, it was a rather decent fried chicken sandwich. It was crispy and the cheese melted fine for me. Although I would like to have produce with my chicken sandwich normally, but for what I got, it was delicious. The fries were still somewhat crispy, even though they did get soft when they arrived to me. Still, the fried chicken sandwich itself had a nice kick and I felt satiated after all was said and done. Overall, I can see myself ordering from here again read more

Hops & Sessions - Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

This was the best burger I have eaten and I am a burger Guy!!!they also have a lot of beers read more

Hops & Sessions - burger and fries - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

My go-to place to hang out with the boys!! What else could you ask for? Beer at your disposal, quality cocktails, great food and an inviting atmosphere? I recommend this to not only the boys but ladies night, date night or family night with board games. This is a great spot for anyone. read more

*LOCATION* This is a nice little brewery located in downtown Livermore. There's free street parking and parking garage within walking distance. *WAIT TIME* My coworkers (8) and I came after work this past Tuesday ~5:30pm. Happy hour goes until 6pm and they have discounted drinks and snacks. There was not wait as it was still "early" when we got there. We decided to get a table inside because it was still too warm outside to sit comfortably. *DRINKS & FOOD* -DIY beer bar: you get a bar card after showing your ID to the hostess, the bar card gives you access to the diy beer bar where you tap your card to start your pour (priced per ounce), it's super fun and allows you to try a lot of different drinks! -Chips and guac: thicker chips = bigger crunch! -1/2 order loaded bulgogi fries: had a nice kick to it and was absolutely delicious, my fav! -Brussel sprouts: perfectly crisp and paired well with the balsamic drizzle -Zucchini fries: I luv zucchinis so this was great -Mac & cheese bites: giant fried balls of mac & cheese, surprisingly good even without the marinara sauce -Chicken wings: came out v hot and covered in just the right amount of seasoning, yum! *SERVICE* The bartenders/hostesses were nice but we had to look for them several times to place our food orders. Maybe there was something going on in the back kitchen at the tine?? *AMBIENCE* This is a nice and casual place for a hangout after work or with friends! Happy hour has some good deals so I'll definitely be coming back again! :) read more

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Loved this place! We stumbled upon Hope & Sessions on a whim, and we were so glad we did. We had no idea it was a 'tap and pour' kind of establishment until after the host asked us for a credit card to enter. Haha! It is a clean and spacious venue with open seating and serve-yourself wall of glasses and taps. All taps were beer, except two white wines (Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay), which I had. We shared the garlic truffle fries, which arrived on a tray (so cute!), and it was so good that I allegedly, ehem, devoured the whole thing by myself. Whoops. Highly recommend this place to go with friends or a date when you want to have fun. read more

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Ambience and service is great! It's not your regular restaurant that someone goes to your table to take your order, you have to go to the register and order! For us no problem! Let me tell you... everything was delicious! We got both of the chicken sandwiches/burger (spicy and non spicy!) mushroom burger and the jalapeño burger... amazing! Sorry we didn't took pictures because we were focus on eating Too far for us to visit more often but we will come back if we are around here! read more

My family's go to spot in downtown Livermore. We like that it is a self pour tap room. The food is very good. Our favorite item is the spicy fried chicken sandwich. The burgers and pretzel are good as well. My toddler likes the kids menu. You order at the counter and they give you a number. They bring the food to your table. Fun and casual ambiance. Family friendly. Knocked one star off because they need a better beer selection. read more

The food was stellar!! The pretzel is enough for 4 people to share as an app. The monster fries were great, definitely a nice ode to animal style fries. The zucchini is always a favorite of mine but looking forward to trying the hummus plate the next time I'm there! read more

Hops & Sessions - Pretzel with beer cheese - Beer Bar Near Me - Livermore, California

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I would give it zero stars if I could. We had a terrible experience at this restaurant. After arriving and told it was a five minute wait , we were completely ignored by the hostess. No greeting, no update, no acknowledgment at all -- just left standing there while others were seated around us. We waited patiently for over 30 minutes before finally giving up and leaving. Not only did we never get seated, but it completely ruined our evening. If this is how they treat guests, I can't imagine what the service is like once you're actually at a table. Extremely disappointing. We won't be back. read more

I love hops and sessions, normally we are going for happy hours. Try Trivia night is really fun read more

What a great place to hang out for both beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers. I like the whole "white card" system so you can self-pour and try all the ales, beers and ciders you want without pestering a server. Their cocktail menu is pretty dang good!! They're handcrafted and delicious. The food is amazingly good. Not just fried things but actually tasty. You could come for just the food! They have apps, salads, and burgers. Their friends are fantastic!! Staff is super friendly. Down to earth. Highly recommend the Bulgogi Fries, zucchini fries and the Brussels sprouts. But really, everything was terrific! read more

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