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    4.1 (289 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Smashed Jalapeño Burger with Tater Totes.

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

    Session Burger
    Melissa G.

    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.

    Rona S.

    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!

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    Kevin R.

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

    Queso Dip
    Marc R.

    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.

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    Tiffany C.

    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.

    Bulgogi Tacos
    Val M.

    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!

    Jennifer P.

    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.

    Beer wall
    Alejandra D.

    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.

    Danielle Y.

    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.

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

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    Ask the Community - Hops & Sessions

    Do you do wine flights?

    Unfortunately we do not.

    How many options can you choose for the flight and what is the cost?

    $13 for a flight and you can pick 4! :)

    Does this location allow/accommodate a party of 12 for a birthday, during Covid?

    Yes! Please feel free to give us a call at (925)495-4118 so we can discuss any other questions you may have regarding dates/times

    Is this location kid friendly?

    Yes! Pet friendly too.

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    Sons of Liberty Alehouse - Date Night Spot!

    Sons of Liberty Alehouse

    4.4(406 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Came into Sons of Liberty Alehouse and had a really great experience from start to finish. You can…read moretell right away this place is well managed and runs smoothly. Service was honestly one of the highlights--everyone was friendly, attentive, and on top of things without being overbearing. Drinks and food came out in a timely manner, everything was accurate, and we never felt like we were waiting on anything. Huge shoutout to the General Manager, Zak. It's clear he takes pride in how the restaurant is run, and it shows through the staff and overall atmosphere. It's not easy to keep a place consistent, but they definitely have it dialed in here. Between the great service, solid atmosphere, and overall experience, this is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area

    I've always wanted to stop by as I hear consistently good things. This place definitely lived up to…read morethe praise. It was quite easy to get a table without a reservation. And service was prompt, attentive, and friendly. Anyway THE MISO DEVILED EGGS WERE AMAZING!! I do not much love deviled eggs, and these were the best I've ever had. My fish and chips were also very nice, and my friend really enjoyed her brisket. Cocktails were just okay. My blood orange margarita was fine, nothing to really rave about. The apple cider mule was better in my opinion! I think the next time I come back, I'll stick to the food, but fantastic experience nonetheless! Also server for the table next to me almost elbowed me in the head several times while attending to his table. Most certainly accidental but still an undue hazard. One that I will definitely risk again for those deviled eggs.

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    The Hangar - Dinner and view

    The Hangar

    4.0(58 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Full bar

    Food: Creamy pasta chicken, 9/10…read more Service: 10/10, Very friendly server. Very Attentive. Ambiance: 10/10. Music is at a nice level. We did sit outside. If there's good weather, I recommend sitting outside!

    Came to The Hangar for an early Mother's Day dinner with the family (we celebrate Saturday instead…read moreof Sunday) and this was hands down one of the WORST restaurant experiences we've ever had. First off, this is NOT on the staff working. We genuinely felt bad for them. Management thought it was a good idea to schedule ONE bartender and ONE server on a packed Saturday night. The entire place was chaotic, customers were visibly irritated, TVs throughout the restaurant stopped working, and the poor employees were drowning trying to keep up. The stress was palpable that made the experience stressful and not enjoyable. Absolute management failure. At one point I used their self-pour beer wall and poured myself half a Modelo only for it to come out warm I was able to find another beer that was actually cold... but still charged for the warm one. The food was somehow even worse. We ordered the barbacoa nachos, wedge salad, and a kids burger with fries. The kids burger was the only edible thing. The wedge salad was drowning in ranch like someone emptied the whole bottle on it. Tomatoes tasted old and gross. Then came the nachos... tiny portion, bland chips, barely any cheese, no mango salsa like the menu claimed, and the "barbacoa" -- if you could even call it that -- was tough, fatty, and completely inedible. $74 later for one appetizer, one salad, one kids meal, and 1 1/2 beers. We only tipped because we felt bad for the server. We will NEVER be back. Thanks for ruining our Mother's Day dinner.

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    Espresso martini with cream

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    Jambalaya and thrice cooked fries

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    First Street Alehouse - California Burger

    First Street Alehouse

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    As a Livermore local, I have been going to the alehouse as long as I can remember. I can say…read morewithout a doubt that if you are looking for great food, even better service, and a comfortable, welcoming environment, go to the Alehouse!! Their food has never disappointed, and it seems like every time I go, the staff always goes the extra mile to make your meal enjoyable! This place is perfect for get togethers, families, or just to crush your cravings. And IMO.. best fries in Livermore. The beer battered fries are perfect everytime! Don't skip the ranch with them either.

    Calamari cooked right is one of my favorites! Stopped by for an order to go. After learning the…read morefish and chips are not made fresh here (frozen) I opted for the calamari. The waitress- (Silvia or Sheila) lovely. Atmosphere very good. Calamari? Gag me. Dry with a weird batter- almost like corn chips? How is that possible? Never ever again. Don't order the calamari for 16.00. Just wrong to serve that. As I was leaving Sheila checked in with since I didn't eat the calamari. She encouraged me to order something else and credited my card. Kevin the manager was just as polite and very cool as well. The burger was very big and good. In all, the staff made the difference. I'll probably go again to watch a game and have some beer because I was so impressed by the people working there. Thanks Kevin and Sheila! I still don't recommend the calamari lol

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    Hops & Sessions - beerbar - Updated May 2026

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