This place was great. We usually travel with our dogs and finding a brewery this size is rare. It…read moremakes it easy for us to find seating with our two dogs. There is lots of seating and activities you can do in different areas. They also have a wine side so there is something for everyone. If you have kids they have arcade games. Will definitely stop by again if we are in the area.

Burgers are very filling. Pretty tasty, although I really wish they'd add more of the extras. I got…read morethe burger with sour kraut on it and there was barely any. It's so inexpensive, load it up. The tots and garlic parm fries were delish. My friend had a beer and said it was great. My only other complaint was, it was very cold outside and they had the back door open. Most people were sitting at their tables in coats. I prefer to take my coat off and relax a bit.

Another awesome SLO brewpub. No food but the service and beer is great. Probably a great place to…read morelisten to live music. Nice laid back vibe.

Cool local brewery!…read more The interior has a bunch of seating options from couches to hightop tables, and some cool decor. The bartender was friendly and patient with my friends and I when we were being indecisive. They let us sample anything on tap. They also have this really nice outdoor seating area where they often host live music. Came here for bingo night with some friends and had a good time although the caller went extremely slow which made us lose interest pretty quickly. Prizes were decent though - merch and gift cards.

Beautiful place with great ambiance. We had an early lunch on a slow afternoon and really enjoyed…read morethe experience. I ordered the highly recommended fish and chips, which didn't entirely capture my heart. My boyfriend had a burger that I also got to try, and it was superb!

Quality/Quantity - Got 5 tasters. Well, four for me and one for my daughter, lol…read more Hazy IPA Dry Hopped - This was okay. Grand Hoppening IPA, Dry Hopped - My second favorite. Masgus Belgian Golden Ale - My favorite of the flight. Amber Ale Dry Hopped - I am an Amber drinker again, but this did NOT hit the spot... Pink Flamingo - My daughter's drink and my least favorite. She liked it and finished it. And I felt that all the beers were NOT cold enough... Pub, bar food available, see pictures of menu. We just came here to try their beers. Atmosphere - Cool, small brewery. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lounge, table, counter, table top, bar, etc. seating available. Tonight was trivia night, too bad we got here late and just made it for the last question. Open 7 days a week from noon till 8pm, 9pm or 10pm. Metered street parking. Today we paid, as I was just too tired to walk 4+ blocks for free parking. We usually (always prefer to walk) but today was a long travel day, but you already know that if you are following. BTW, the city of SLO lowered their parking rates, see picture. Clean modern bathrooms, see picture. Service - Good. Friendly and nice but no 100% follow through. Never got our waters... Well I did not need any as I am only drinking beer. Specials on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. See picture or website. Price - $28 + tip, expensive for what we got. When did SLO get so expensive/upscale? Owner Comment - Congrats on your vertigo company. From farm to hops to beer! Farm to glass. Congrats on your success since 2022.

1st time here. Got 5 beers. The Skelton tree is top 10 beer of all time for me. The Hazy IPA was…read morealso phenomenal as was the oatmeal stout. You can tell that they really care about the quality of their beer. The other 3 ipas were really good. Definitely will be back next time in town.

Great IPA, and will be back to try other beers on the list. Easy parking and access to the brewery…read more Looks like they make the beer onsite.

Have visited Oak & Otter several times and always enjoy the craft brew- great selection and very…read morewell done. Have tried several menu items and been very pleased with all of them- the pretzel and caprese flatbread are two favorites. Relaxed atmosphere and a nice outdoor space as well. Always friendly service at the bar and sometimes a happy greeting from a little white dog

We stopped by here on a quiet weekend afternoon, probably led here by Yelp. The ambiance is great…read more Comfortable. It was just us and the beertender, who made great food and beer recommendations. I had the pork belly sliders (how could I pass that up?) and really enjoyed them. We had a fun and relaxing time with our beertender and will return the next time we're in the area.

Summary: 4 stars for affordable drinks, good savory food, and trivia night aimed at the older…read moremillennial crowd *** My bf and I reserved a ticket for Wednesday trivia night. We arrived at 6:30 pm, which was a good time since the food and drink lines grew from 6:50 pm onwards. I recommend heading out 10 minutes early in case you get lost. Our rideshare drove past the alleyway entrance twice lol. They didn't see the small printed sign for Bang The Drum Brewery on the metal fence. Go down the alley and turn left, following the signs for Bang the Drum at Suite 160 (not 130). Then, walk up the ramp towards the foresty tree area; there will be another sign for the brewery. We saw an outdoor patio and several indoor tables with names printed on them for trivia night. No one checked our tickets, but the staff we interacted with were nice. Walk-ins for trivia night can claim any unmarked table. Luckily, our table was far back so I didn't need to use my ear plugs. It would have been too loud for me if we were next to the speakers. I enjoyed the event and didn't have problems with the logistics. My only complaint would be that questions were much harder than I thought. Many references were geared towards the older millennial generation. DRINKS ORDERED - Pinot Noir ($12 - Stephen Ross). It was good. Normally I don't like dry wines, but I appreciated the light body without tannins. The wine had dark cherry notes. - Rose ($10). It was just okay; I preferred the pinot over this. - Kelsey Blood Orange Cider ($9). It had a good balance of fruit and bitterness with a savory taste. The cider was dryer than I expected, but I enjoyed it more than the other one. - Kelsey Pineapple Cider ($9). It was just ok. I didn't taste the pineapple, but it was slightly sweeter than the blood orange. My bf seemed to enjoy his Lucky Day IPA ($8) and also went for the pinot. FOOD ORDERED - Soft Pretzel with Beer Cheese ($6.50). Chewy pretzel with a dark crust and big sprinkles of salt (but not too salty). The beer cheese tasted great; we ate it all up! - Spicy Veggie Curry Pot Pie ($10). The pie was ultra flaky and soft. I enjoyed the mild curry filling inside. Delicious! DESSERT ORDERED - Blueberry Mascarpone Pie ($5.50). It tasted alright. The blueberries were not so flavorful, and neither was the mascarpone cheese. There was too much moisture in the filling. While parts of the crust managed to stay crumbly, it also lacked flavor.

I had the Spicy Curry Vegetable pot pie. It is by far the best pot pie I have ever eaten. The crust…read moreis flaky and phenomenal. We will definitely be returning, and they let our dog join us.

Great place. Super casual, plenty of seating. Order at the counter. Some arcade type games in the…read moreback room. Good beer, and good pub food!

Very spacious. Chill vibes. We came to watch the Dodger Game. They have a kitchen, I did not order…read morefood, but it did smell good. The beer selection is good. The beer was cold. They have games and you can bring your children. Can bring a large group. Staff were friendly. I will definitely come back to have beers and hang out.

We stop here every time we pass through SLO on a long drive. Their menu is great. They can make any…read moresandwich or burger vegan so I had a beyond burger patty with smoked jalapeños and fig jam on a French roll...delightful. My husband had the Cuban sandwich and son had a burger. There is plenty of seating inside and out and the large rock makes for a fun outdoor dining experience. You order at the counter and they bring the food out so it's a very easy and quick process. For beverages, they have just about everything you'd want...much of which is made in house at their distillery or brewery. We will definitely make this a destination in future road trips.

Rod & Hammer Rock had a variety of delicacies ranging from pizza, burgers, and salads; they also…read morehad a lot of really good drinks which is my favorite part! For food we got the Fungie Pizza and BBQ Chicken Pizza. For drinks, we got four in total: Here Comes the Sun, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Breakfast in Bed, and The Apple Doesn't Fall Far. It's also a really good place to have hangouts, company dinners, and dates!

I live just down the street and I love this place. Ancient Owl is such a great addition to the…read moreneighborhood. You can walk in and have a quick beer, sit and get some work done or meet up with friends and family. So many beers to choose from and seltzer. Staff is always willing to answer questions and help you through the menu.

Very spacious seating from high tops to the bar to corner couches. Loved that they had kombuchas…read moreand sours available as well. Snacks to Enjoy and a full forge of beer to choose from. The beertender was really nice.

I had a burger and fries and also tried the tacos. I felt like the food could use a little…read moreimprovement, as it could've used more seasoning. All three different items we ordered were a bit bland and we had to rely on condiments to add some flavor. The draft beers were what you would expect nothing special to note, but nothing negative to say either. The service was good, and I appreciated that the gentleman suggested getting a combo. He could've easily said nothing and let us overpay for items that qualified for combo pricing. The pool tables were fun, but unfortunately one of them (the one nearest the window) was not functioning properly, which was disappointing. Overall, with a little improvement such as better seasoning on the food and repairing the billiards table this place would earn five stars. This was not my first time here, and I've had a better experience in the past, but I will still give it another shot next time I'm in town since it has a chill vibe and I know it's been better in the past. Sometime it's just one of those days so maybe that's all that happened on that particular visit.

Two years in a row!…read more Excellent band, excellent venue for New Years Eve festivities! Great service, great food, great band, what more could you ask for? See you next year!