Run do not walk to Otherwise! As someone with Celiac, the thought of a gluten free brewery almost brought me to tears. The actual experience was even better. They have new beers on tap weekly along with various cans, all gluten free! My friend who drinks beer regularly (not gf) loved the selection was well! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot with games behind the bar if you want to play while you drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices were very reasonable and the staff was great!! read more

Otherwise Brewing - Flight - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place was great. Staff was friendly. Surface was quick and fast Drinks were delicious! Was happy I came and checked it out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm not sure if it's new but it definitely was well kept and looked new.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was happy to check it out [[HIGHLIGHT]]good seating and looks like it could even accommodate larger groups, which is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Stopped in for a beer, or two while enjoying the city with our son. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the venue is nice and they were setting up some food while we were there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a good selection of beers, sow tried a few. Maybe we will come back in during our next visit to SF. read more

Otherwise Brewing - First Krush Juicy IPA - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time at a Gluten Free Beer Brewery! Was able to try a few samples before choosing what to get. They have gluten free, plant-based and vegan food options! read more

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Did someone say gluten free? Heck ya! I live on the east coast and found this place a few months ago. I was SO excited to come and try all their yummy beers. I even bought some to fly home with, duh. I enjoyed their sour (not a super sour beer though) and a flavored beer (forgot the name). The staff was knowledgeable, helpful and super kind! She even gave us some insight on GF food in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is cute inside with lots of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What I found the most special was they did not allow any food inside the bar, it keeps all us GFers safe. I can't wait to come back, until then I'll be shipping myself some beer! read more

Otherwise Brewing - Sour beer - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We started coming here back when it was called Church Key and we loved the near-punk asthetic, awesome bartender, and great music selection. When Stellar took over and converted it to a gluten free bar, we still kept coming, because why not? The drinks are great, lots of good variety and range, from IPAs to sours and stouts. Bar snacks include freshly made hot dogs (beef and vegan!), hummus and veggies, chips and even desserts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love coming by here on Saturdays to relax, have a beverage, and maybe a snack.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also: nicest, cleanest, best smelling bathroom in North Beach![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

North Beach has a lot of options for day drinking and after my visit to Otherwise Brewing I can't think of any big reason to choose it over those other options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]That said, should you do so you'll find they offer an intimate space, nice music, friendly staff, gluten-free (and non-gf) beer, wine, and a bit of food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat at the small bar, interacting with younger patrons who seemed to have zero interest in learning a single thing about me and an all-consuming interest in talking about themselves.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Is that what left me wavering over whether this is a 3-star versus a 4-star place? Probably not. Were I to choose a future spot for day drinking it'd be elsewhere (Vesuvio's, Gino & Carlo, Tony Nik's to name a few I'd prefer) but that's not to imply that there's anything wrong with Otherwise Brewing (well, aside from there being no cocktails). [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a simple place that was enjoyable enough for a couple hours on a recent afternoon and sometimes that's enough, even if I'm unlikely to return.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I love what Otherwise has done to the place! We used to come to the Church Key for the beer and we will continue to come with Otherwise taking over. My partner is gluten-free so we are huge fans of any gluten-free beer. Otherwise has a nice vibe. When you first walk in, the bar is downstairs, with additional seating upstairs and a little parklet outside. The beertender was friendly and gave us great recommendations for our flights. They even had gluten-free snacks! We had the hotdog and it was better than "traditional" bar food. Don't be afraid of gluten-free beer! If you are around a little Italy, stop by and try a few! read more

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Tried a flight of four: Calrose rice lager -- light and refreshing with distinct fermented rice aroma and flavor. Fest of us Munich lager -- both of our favorites of the four, tastes of honey and bread, nice malty flavor. Holla bay winter lager -- caramel aroma and a nice spice. Guava sour -- strong guava smell, nice lightly sour punch, would be a good first for someone new to sours. Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bar seating and a table by the window. Two high tops outside -- we sat here to enjoy the great weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We tried most of the beers on tap and found them pretty good and easy to drink! One of the reasons Otherwise Brewing caught my attention is that they offer gluten-free beer, which is really interesting. read more

Otherwise Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If I could rate them 6 stars I would. The brewery was absolutely lovely the gluten free options were top tier and so glad my gluten free bestie could enjoy herself[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] without worry of cross contamination. The only downside was I bought 2 glasses from them as a reminder of the fun night we had at the brewery and unfortunately one broke on the way home, thankfully they were super kind about it and replaced the glass, they didn't have to do that at all and the fact that they did has made me certain that I will absolutely be back again. Amazing customer service and really nice people. I'd happily go back any time I'm in sf. Even without my gluten free bestie. Great vibes the bartender was attentive and very helpful. We enjoyed the gluten free hot dog and tiramisu cookies very tasty and we could hardly tell they were gluten free! Amazing drink options even for a usual beer hater and the food was amazing. Totally worth the visit if you're in the area and absolutely worth the trip if you're gluten free! read more

My dad, being gluten-free and a big fan of Otherwise, was excited to make the trip out to the city for their grand opening. We came early, at 4 PM, and by the time we left around 530, there was a line out the door to order (the owner was taking orders and also filling, causing a bottleneck). However, there was plenty of bar, table, and outdoor seating. My parents and I were nestled away on the upstairs floor, which was pretty dimly lit compared to the main floor with tons of natural light. All three of us ordered hotdogs and my parents said the beef hotdogs from Oakland were really good! Nice to see that they have an emphasis on local food as well as local bevs. Understandable that they have a limited food menu but it's surprising that hot dogs were pretty much the only thing on the food menu besides chips. One other tip - we all tried the nonalcoholic beer. It was disgusting! If I was sober, I would've rather had water! Disappointing, since we are such fans of their other brews. Overall, I can see this being a mainstay in the gluten-free space, but the business is young and still needs to work out a few kinks. For example, a garbage can (or compost!) upstairs would help alleviate the workload on staff, and help patrons not have to go on a treasure hunt to find the trashcan (near the bathroom, btw). Better lighting upstairs, like a chandelier or just a few mirrors to reflect natural light would be nice. Two tablets to order from would help with the bottlenecking. I'm excited to come back! read more

Otherwise Brewing - Beyond (plant based) hot dog with vegan Mariposa bun - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The beer was really good! Finally, a dedicated gluten-free brewery where my son can enjoy a beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bartender was very friendly, and the vibe was good, too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One recommendation to enhance the place is to improve the parklets outside to be more inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will come back for sure. read more

Had a solid Gluten Free west coast IPA here. Lots of options and a very cool space in a great neighborhood.

Very rude staff, you're supposed to have fun at these kinds of places but they're pretty anti that. Beer is fine tho. Just the staff sucks

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious beer selection, finger foods, friendly bartender, and a chill atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music selection reminded me a lot alt rock like Alkaline Trio, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely worth a stop by for a beer. read more

My wife if gluten free so we went there after walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. The brewery is small but the beers were delicious. My wife had no gluten reaction whatsoever. I though the beers were fantastic, and I can have gluten with no issue. We highly recommend, especially after an awesome walk! read more

Came into the city with a large group of college students and coworkers, where we all took a tour of Alcatraz. I got ron Alcatraz, walked around for 30 minutes, then took the next ferry back for some peace and quiet. I walked up the hill near Coit Tower then back down the other side to Otherwise. Small little place with limited seating. It was 4pm on a Tuesday so it wasn't very crowded. The weather was perfect so I grabbed a beer and sat outside. The two beers I had were both really good. Fresh and vibrant. The IPA was a solid 4 but the sour was a 4.75. Neat little place to rest your feet and grab a cold one. read more

Otherwise Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great service, kind people, and awesome live music! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their hotdogs and beers are perfect while hanging out in North Beach[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Otherwise Brewing has a lot of potential, but my experience was a bit mixed. On the positive side, the beer selection is creative and well-crafted, with a variety of styles to choose from. However, the overall experience fell short in a few areas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere felt a bit underwhelming; the space is minimal and lacks the cozy, inviting vibe I was hoping for[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place absolutely slaps. I went there for a "bang bang" after a gruesome experience at another restaurant. I was ready to drink away the sorrowful experience of bad dining (and it wouldn't have taken much to do that) and wow... did this place over deliver. I went with buddies and we managed to get tasters of all of the beers on tap. They varied so much and were all incredible. The blond Belgian tasted of bubblegum and the dark Belgian like roasted sour cherry. Phenomenal. The beyond hotdog was also incredible, and the gluten free bun (for which I wasn't excited) was actually marvelous. Gluten free technology has come a long way. I am eager to go back and take my parents! read more

Craft beer aficionado? Bring your tastebuds to the Beer Church, sample the holy brews....Relaxed vibe with friendly staff and good energy to lift your mood - don't be shy, everyone is talking about everything- join in read more

Otherwise Brewing - The Bar - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is rad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So happy this is in my neighborhood. Great beer for the celiac types, and I've brought the wheat eaters here, and they enjoyed the beers and hotdogs! read more

Funky little spot. Good service, good vibes, enjoyed the tunes. Exciting to have new spots like this open up in the city.

I have celiac, and I never get to drink beer, nor have a hotdog, but otherwise made it possible. The bartender was amazing and personable, and gave a great introduction to every beer I sampled. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was cozy and chill and added to overall experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am from the east coast but had the pleasure visiting this establishment while visiting family. I will go here every time I'm in the Bay Area. If you are gluten free or appreciate good service, good beer, and good vibes, please visit otherwise brewing! read more

OtherWise is one of several new bars in North Beach. It is located advantageously in the block of Upper Grant that is quickly becoming a new fashion ghetto of superb vintages, jewelry studios, and boutiques. Stellar, the owner of OtherWise, is a model dramhouse keeper. She is solicitous, patient, wise, and protective of her lovely enterprise.Brew is produced by OtherWise and includes a fine cider. Clientele is trad Frisco: fly-by-night journos, great young film makers and admirable poetry elders. Kiss Stellar's hem and be thankful: North Beach exists! read more

Great new addition to North Beach. Very friendly staff, amazing beer (it's gluten free) so you don't get that bloat and can sip it for hours. Nice patio and interior very well designed but not trendy. Ideal. Great locally sourced hot dogs. Most importantly UNDERBERGER! Get one with your beer. 10/10 neighborhood spot. Hope it becomes a fixture. read more