A year ago our next door neighbors invited is to join them to Monday Trivia at Pond Farm. We had…read moresuch a great time that this has become a weekly celebration for folks on our street. Greg is a great Trivia host and it feels like home going each week. Come and see for yourself.

We absolutely love Pond Farm! This is such a staple in downtown San Rafael. They have great beer,…read morehost live music, and community events! The staff is always friendly and helpful!

Small town feel, beers are insanely underrated. My go to when I want something high quality…read more 50 Trips is the best, but the special edition Landing Force is very similar.

Beer, that's all you need to know!…read more I must have my unwinding stop when we go on a shopping trip! Fortunately, my significant other enjoys beer as much as I do. On this trip to Vintage Oak Shopping Center in Novato, I searched for nearby breweries, and Indian Valley Brewery popped up. If there were anything called a nano-brewery, Indian Valley Brewery would be it! They are a tiny brewery with three brewing barrels, yet they produce delicious beer! They currently offer a limited selection of brews, no more than ten, if I am not mistaken. Their focus seems to be on IPAs. I tried a flight and decided their Hazy Blonde IPA was my favorite! Their taproom is small but cozy, and they have outside seating available in the back. The bartenders are all nice and willing to take their time to explain what each brew is like. If you do not feel like a beer during your visit, try their Kombucha, it is delicious. They do not serve any food, but on the day of our first visit, there was a food truck parked in front of the brewery that served delicious seafood.

Food was amazing and I love the vibe of this little place. A couple of the ingredients of our bowls…read morewere out at the time, and no substitutions were offered. I loved the ceramic bowls they were served in. 2 mediums bowls were a bit pricey but overall, sitting outside enjoying a healthy fresh smoothie bowl was a great breakfast on our last day in Marin.

The owner is rude. After coming to his place weekly for a year, one day he decided to mutter under…read morehis breath, "You get a bigger bowl if you tip for it". I had tipped him but apparently it was not enough. Mind you this is at a place where you have to stand at the counter to order. There is no extra service. I then asked him what he said and he said, "Do you like this song"? He lied and back pedaled. Also, you cannot rely on the hours. He cruises in to open whenever he feels like it. I've come many times 30 minutes or even 60 minutes after the alleged hours only to find it closed. It's a shame, because the food is good. So if you want good food and don't care how you are treated then come enjoy this Fairfax gem. I will be opting for other restaurants from here on.

Came across Tip Top Tonics at my Pinole farmers market. When I heard the black cherry came with CBD…read moreoil in it. I decided to buy a gallon of it and have been a fan of it since. This is THE best kombucha you can buy. It tastes far better than the others and is made in small batches so it's extra healthy for your gut. All of the flavors are delicious. But the peach and the black cherry is our favorite. My wife loves it, and it's really tastes good. Every Saturday I look forward to buying my week supply. I highly recommend you try it out. Your belly will be thankful.

From the owner: We are available for pickup at our main location (23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA 94804) as well as 3…read moreother locations: Marin Farmers Market on Thursday Pinole Farmers Market on Saturday Livermore Farmers Market on Sunday See our website for more info! Food is also available @ Bridge Kitchen. See the menu and Order a Kombucha to go with it!

This place was such a fun surprise. The location is really accessible, with street parking…read moreavailable, which made getting there easy. I honestly didn't realize how much I'd enjoy playing pinball until coming here--there aren't many spots that have that kind of unique feature anymore, and it really added to the experience. I went for a Yelp Elite event, and it was great. The owner was there and super welcoming, and his staff were genuinely nice and attentive. We were given bracelets that gave us access to two drinks, which was a fun self-pour experience. That said, it would've been helpful to get a quick tip on pouring (like tilting your glass) beforehand--foam can sneak up on you fast , especially with so many people around. Because it was busy, we were also given a card that allowed unlimited access to the games, which was awesome and made the night even better. I definitely enjoyed my time here. The owner also mentioned that you can rent individual tables or even the whole venue for events, which is something I'd absolutely consider in the future. I'll definitely be back.

Visited a friend in San Rafael and her first recommendation was State Room! Nothing like an ice…read morecold hazy IPA on a hot summer day. Staff was friendly and reservations were easy to make. They had huge tvs playing sports which entertained the kiddo quite a bit. Breakfast Bravas ($19): The crispy potato coins + pork + runny egg + avocado + chipotle cream = elite combo!!! Stateroom Burger ($20): Cheese is not included and is an extra $2 (???). It was stacked though and hubby could only eat half before he was stuffed! I will absolutely be back for the bottomless mimosas ($25) and I'm curious about the dirty iced chi tea ($14). My daughter also loved all the magnets on the fence in their mini play area :)

My SO and I frequent Armistice Brewing Company as it is a close walk from our place. They always…read morehave a good selection and rotate their beers so there's always something new to try. They have a food truck outside if you want some food. They also have Mexican food across the street as well that's worth a try. They also have a hard seltzer and a smoothie beer usually on top for those who don't drink beer. Honestly all their IPA's are great and they make delicious hazy IPA's as well. They also have happy hour Monday all day where beers are $6 each. The staff are always friendly and welcoming.

Had a comfortable stay meanwhile Sienna was there but as soon as another host took over named Joyce…read morethe whole mood changed. She was rude and saying the kids weren't allowed at the bar area when the place clearly says kid friendly. We felt uncomfortable and decided to close tab, and she continued to show aggression and make sure we knew she was the manager and was nothing we can do about it. Been to many breweries and this is the worst so far just due the management. Update on my review.... I just got kicked out and I'm sure it was due to the review. The manager herself asked us to leave right after the review. When we asked why all she could say was because my kids were running around having fun with no warning whatsoever that they were being disruptive, how coincidental.

This visit I chose the Grilled Salmon Tacos; the fish was a bit tough, but I'm grateful for the…read moregluten-free menu option. I had a 2022 Sonoma Highway Pinot Noir, aged in French Oak. Perfect temperature. I could taste cranberries, cherries, and raspberries. I chose an Underberg digestive bitters shot. It tastes like cough syrup, so you'll want to chug it. It's known to help digestion. The Irish Nachos sound fun! I'm striving to avoid gluten and dairy for digestive reasons, though. My companion chose a personal pizza from their pizza oven with pepperoni and mushrooms.

Still a good restaurant and pub that's been in town for over 30 years. Good beers that they make…read morein house. Nice service and ambience that is family friendly. I used to go here for pint night happy hour years ago.

Food is 5 stars. Everything else about the place is 4. Food is really really good though so it can…read moreround up to 5.

Lovely atmosphere, good service and fresh food. Liked the fish and chips, and appreciated that the…read morebartender didn't bat an eye when I ordered a nonalcoholic drink. Will be back!