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    Ocean View Brew Works

    4.5 (92 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Katrina V.

    My friends and I picked up to-go lunches and looked for a local brewery that allowed outside food. We found Ocean View Brew Works, which happened to be down the street from us. What a cute and quaint spot! It also had a spacious outdoor patio where musicians were setting up for a live set. We tried several of the brews on tap. They had all the essentials including a lager, pilsner, West Coast IPA, stout, sour, etc. They even had a hard kombucha, which I don't see very often at breweries. I sampled a few things and enjoyed them, especially their unique lavender kombucha. Our time spent at Ocean View Brew Works was the recipe for a wonderful Saturday afternoon. Great beers, service, ambiance, and music.

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    Thomas B.

    What a fun place. Don't blink you might drive right past it. It's a small little place but what character. And it has a nice outdoor area wrapping around the building that allows you to Sit in the area outside.

    Beers and live music on the patio
    Monika F.

    Ocean View is a true community bar and brewery. Pre-pandemic this was a place where you could go sit at the bar and meet your neighbors. Even with social distancing measures, they still have the ultra-friendly neighborhood vibe. Their beer is excellent and their selection has something for everyone. They usually have on tap an IPA, a couple dark beers, a couple light beers, and maybe something a bit more experimental. They also can their beer to-go. They don't sell food, but you can walk down to the taco truck at the Hotsy Totsy (on the same block) and bring food back to eat at Ocean View. Very dog-friendly, and kid-friendly. Pre-pandemic sometimes they would have crafty activities available for all ages (i.e. coloring!). Their patio is a lovely place to hang out all day - but a heads up that you might want to bring a coat. The shadow of Albany Hill can get a bit chilly in the late afternoon. They do have heaters too. The owners are passionate about highlighting and supporting other local producers and artists. There's always something fun happening at Ocean View that pairs perfectly with a delicious pint of their brew!

    John M.

    OK, let's get this out of the way. No, you cannot actually see the ocean at all from Ocean View Brew Works.* The name is a reference to the old town of Ocean View around these parts in the late 1800's & early 1900's. Alright, history lesson over, onto beer! Ocean View Brew Works is a tiny, cozy little place. If you're driving down San Pablo Ave. too fast, you could miss it completely. & that would be a shame. because good things come in small sizes here. Brewery, taproom, outdoor patio, they got it all. Just miniature. The beers here aren't miniature, however (unless you order tasters, of course). They're fully loaded with flavor. I've had quite a few of their beers up to this point & it's good stuff. Beer styles served run the whole gamut from classic English ales to modern hazy IPA's & lots in between. & their story is that welcome refrain in craft beer of homebrewers going pro, the little guy making quality beer in the face of corporate macro yellow fizzy water. So when you're driving down San Pablo Ave. through what was once Ocean View, slow down, stop in, & have a beer. Take a minute to enjoy the craft. * just like how Bette's Oceanview Diner in Berkeley has absolutely no view of the ocean either, same reason, it's history, son.

    Drove up to the Bay area and wanted a nice hazy. I was looking forward to relaxing to a cold fresh one and enjoying the ocean view. It's a small neighborly brewery, limited selections and unfortunately their hazy was tapped out. Had the WC IPA. Was ok. Biggest disappointment? No ocean view.

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    David C.

    Love this place. It's got great beers and they have very good selection of locally made and brewed beers. They often have cool events like comedy nights open mic and other events are they bringing wine food vendor. Great place to hang out as great outdoor seating and interceding for those cold nights. Parking is free and plenty of parking on the street and very safe next to the Taco Bell

    Peg S.

    Hey no complaints about a neighborhood brew spot. It's got a welcoming, practically neighborly, feel and their beers are good. They brew small batch, specialty lagers that are tasty and go fast. They've got paninis (delicious pickles!) and snacks if you're hankering for something with your beer. A family affair, they do service with a personal touch.

    Very good music and beer.

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    Great beer and friendly staff! What more can you ask for!! Will definitely go back on my next visit to the area!

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    Find bingo night and they are pet friendly. I just wish it was a little bigger for more inside seating, though they do have outdoor heaters.

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    Place is fantastic. Beers are terrific. Space is comfortable. Place next door, Kitchenette, has fabulous food. Do yourself a favor.

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    We just discovered this place a couple of weeks ago. It's really cute and small and has a great side patio to enjoy the sun and great beer!

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    Small taproom but great outdoor patio space. Beer was very good, especially enjoyed the sour beer. Would recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Ocean View Brew Works

    I despise beer. Do they have any cider or wine?

    I know they wanted to work on cider but I am not sure they have one just yet. They don't have wine.

    Is there a tv to watch football here?

    No it's more of a meet people and talk kinda place.

    Is the food truck there all the time? Is it the same and what kind?

    It's not a food truck that is stationed out there but they have different companies come out and dish out some food! They usually post it on their Instagram who will be there for the week. It isn't always the same people but the so have their… Read more

    Do they serve food?

    Ocean View Brewery only has snacks such as pop corn and fish crackers. I don't think they have any problem with you bringing food in or ordering a pizza though.

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    New brewery having their soft opening (growler fills and pints).

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