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Hops & Sessions

4.1 (300 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Garlic Truffle Fries
Neil M.

H&S was a great place to watch a FIFA match on the Fourth of July. The self-serve style was perfect because we wanted to spend a while here and not feel rushed to order anything. We tried the self-pour beer station, which is really neat, and is charged by the ounce. Among the food items - garlic truffle fries (could've been warmer, and crunchier), beet salad (very average), and bulgogi tacos (delicious). Service was very good and spending a few hours here is really easy.

Tap Wall
Jacob M.

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.

Antoinette T.

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.

Bar
Bernadette D.

Great place to sample local beers - with self serve taps, you pay what you pour. Lots of choices from ciders to DIPAs to stouts. It was fun to sample so many then pouring what you really liked. The food was good too - they offer a variety of appetizers and mains for a sports bar. We enjoyed bulgogi fries, loaded nachos, the smash burger and the wedge salad. All the food came out quickly and hot. No complaints except the jalapeños were not hot on the nachos or the jalapeño burger. Service was prompt and with a smile. The place is a typical sports bar - multiple TVs viewable from wherever you're sitting. There is also a large outdoor dining space you can enjoy if you're not watching any of the games.

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!

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.

Tacos
Ryan D.

Food was good and came out quick.They were simi busy .Staff was kind and we were seated right away.with a party of six.

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!

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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.

Tri tip

Delicious Tri tip and beef brisket. Good Buffalo style chicken wings. All smoked and smothered with Kansas Hot barbecue sauce We will be back

Carne asada fries...

Got the carne asada fries, kinda disappointed. They were drowned in cheese sauce and the meat pieces are basically so small I feel like it was almost minced. The patio ambience was nice though. I did not have the on tap beverages but I did see they had lots of options. The fries were disappointing, but I know they are good without drowning them in cheese because the person I was with got them as a side and they were crispy and good. Probably give it one more try....

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.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the burgers and tacos, self-serve beer wall, and lively atmosphere.

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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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Dust Bowl Brewing Livermore Taproom

4.2(250 reviews)
4.3 mi
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I have been here a million times and I enjoyed every visit, without exception…read more I usually get the dust bowl pils, which is consistently good. I've tried the dust bowl light, but I'm not so fond of that one--a little too light for me. Special thanks to the wonderful bartenders, Mike and Lori, as well as the great manager, Greg. I also had a chance to see the new manager, Ben. He is professional and helpful. Professionalism, courtesy, competence, all-in-one. What more could you ask? The management of this place is doing something right. Thank you for the many pleasant visits.

Pleasantly surprised .. they have an indoor / outdoor seating where you can watch the game …read more You order your food from the outdoor kitchen and then you sit wherever you want . Some are picnic table style , some are booths and a big round table. Lots of room for families and there is a green area for the kids to run around and play. There were lots of families there . It was really nice to see . The food was good - the burger and don't forget those fries.. I'll be back especially for the fries ...I'll try the other burgers - but those fries really got me thinking .. You run two tabs - inside and then you can combine them - so it works out well. It's an interesting set up and I like it.. a smart set up - kitchen outside is a novel idea.

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Sons of Liberty Alehouse - Date Night Spot!

Sons of Liberty Alehouse

4.4(427 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

Cure What Ales You…read more This locally-owned restaurant is run by a Canadian expatriate couple, Tom and Teresa Lawrie, whose love of comfort foods and libations has borne two similarly named restaurants and a speakeasy, the Honeycomb Lounge, also in Livermore. This location is in one of my favorite quaint downtowns in the Bay Area, Livermore, and really delivers on the comfort food front with lots of creative riffs on American classics that will make your cardiologist shake their head in disappointment. The Good: * Happy Hour M-Fri 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Online reservations and waitlist via Toast (access through their website) * Seasonal menus so there is always something new to try. * Friendly service * Full bar with signature cocktails, as well as local beers and ciders on tap. * The brisket dinner wasn't quite what I was expecting, as it was more of a pot roast than a BBQ classic, but man, it was one of the best pot roasts I've ever had. The beef was smoky, succulent, and melted in your mouth. The concomitant jalapeño mashed potatoes were a fantastic accompaniment, as you got all the flavor of the jalapeño but just enough heat to make it an excellently balanced dish. * The BBQ beans were more of a bean soup, but delicious and smoky nonetheless. The Meh: * Limited menu for vegetarians and vegans The Ugly: * Street parking can be tough to come by, especially on weekends, but if you don't mind walking, there is a free city-run garage on Maple St. that has tons of spots and is shaded from those hot Livermore summers. Conclusion: Great place to get drunk, fat, and happy. Need I say more? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

We had a reservation with friends around 6 PM on a Friday night and were promptly seated, which was…read moregreat! The place was packed, but that's to be expected on a busy Friday evening. I ordered a dirty martini, and it was filthy in the best way possible, exactly how I like them! My husband got a margarita, which was refreshing on such a hot day. We also ordered the nachos for the table, and they were a hit with everyone. The meat was tender, and the cheese sauce tasted homemade, which made them even better. My husband and I split the chicken sandwich and fries, and the portion was generous enough to share. Everything was enjoyable, and it was a great spot to catch up with friends over drinks and food. Service was a little slow as the evening went on, but considering how busy the restaurant got, it was understandable. Overall, we had a good experience and would come back.

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The Hangar

4.0(72 reviews)
4.1 mi
Locally sourced ingredients
Full bar

Late review. Came here to grab a drink before our dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant…read more Liked the atmosphere of this place. They have a pretty good amount of seating with big screens to watch games. I don't do beers or ales, but they have a full wall of variety to choose from. We sat at the little bar and Dana was absolutely a sweetheart and very professional. She was patient and great with suggestions when my friend couldn't figure what cocktail she wanted to try. They have some pretty good cocktails served in such cute cups. I'm more so a neat drink drinker. I have yet to return to watch some football and try out their food.

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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First Street Alehouse - California Burger

First Street Alehouse

4.0(2.4k reviews)
0.2 mi
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Had a great experience at First Street Alehouse. The service was amazing and everyone was super…read morefriendly and attentive. I got the Oktoberfest chicken schnitzel sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was a little on the dry side, but still had really good flavor. The portion sizes here are also HUGE, especially the appetizers. You could easily split most of them between 2-4 people. The drinks were great too. The whole restaurant was really clean, including the bathrooms, which is always nice to see. It's also in a great location right in downtown Livermore. Overall, great food, big portions, good drinks, and excellent service. Definitely a solid spot and I'll be back!

I recently visited First Street Ale House and was thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere is casual…read moreand inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed night out. Their selection of craft beers is extensive--there's something for everyone, from fruity IPAs to rich stouts. I ordered their burger, and it did not disappoint! Juicy and flavorful, paired with crispy fries. The service was attentive and friendly, which added to the overall experience. One minor downside was the noise level during peak hours, but it's to be expected in a lively pub. Overall, First Street Ale House is a must-visit for anyone in the area. Great drinks, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere--what more could you ask for?

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