Had a wonderful private event here they did an absolutely amazing job! The food was incredible and very nicely presented. They have an incredible wine list as well as non alcoholic beverages. The staff has the best energy they're all amazing. We had about 30 guests that all raved how much fun they had! Great music to groove to... our experience was outstanding. Highly recommend. read more

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I came on a Saturday afternoon to make some work I had to do a little more enjoyable and it was perfect. This place almost always has several patrons, but it isn't packed. There is a lot of seating indoor and in front as well as in a parklet. There are a couple heat lamps for the outdoor seating. There seems to always be a place to sit but it can certainly get a little noisy. They have a decent variety of wine, beer, cider and non alcoholic options with some food options as well. You order at the bar, where the tablet is located. I asked a staff member for a recommendation and she gave me a sample of two wines to help me decide, both of which were great recommendations for what I was looking for. This is a great place to meet a friend or friends or even come alone and read a book or get some work done like I did. read more

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Whenever I stop by the vibes here always feel warm and cozy mixed with great pours - what more can you ask for? They have a great selection of beers, wines, and bites to select from. I tried the Jewels Hazy IPA, which was created by the owner, and it was so good. I'm used to IPAs being very hoppy but this one had more subtle hops with fruit forward notes. They have both an indoor and outdoor space making plenty of room to enjoy with friends or a solo date at the counter. I appreciate how there are also other faves nearby to stop by after you grab a drink here. read more

This is such a cute and cozy spot, with a great parklet and outdoor seating. Their beer is always delicious and the servers are very friendly. My friends rave about the sangria with the cava! read more

Cute spot to catch up with the book club girlies, drink some wine and unwind. The plants add the vibes read more

Roses’ Taproom - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

We came here on a Thursday afternoon and there was plenty of seating and were greeted right away. We ordered a cheese plate and a bottle of rose. They offer samples and to try what's on tap. I also got the Brie sandwich. Everything was great and we love all the different varieties of plants on display. We loved the ambiance. Definitely recommend and will be coming back read more

I couldn't have found a better spot. Susanna, Fitch and Sierra and Jules - absolutely fabulous staff and so attentive. Now on to the food and drink - excellent and happy hour is a slam dunk. Look at my $8 HH food sampler. I'll be back ! read more

Roses’ Taproom - HH food sampler. - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

This happened 5 minutes ago, and it just felt icky enough to deserve an immediate review. I had just dropped off my ballot across the street and was looking for a place to sit for a bit and finish signing Easter cards for my family. I walked into Roses' and saw a display of yellow pamphlets (the menu). I picked one up and started looking through it. Immediately, one of the bartenders (with a dark, curly bob) told me quite rudely to move across the room. I looked behind me, ready to apologize, but I wasn't causing a traffic jam of any sort. I had been there *less* than a minute. Only long enough to find out that yes, they do have rosé. Alas, I had received a pretty strong sign that I was not welcome. I finished addressing my Easter cards elsewhere... ‍ read more

What's not to love about this hipster/artsy watering hole w/ a petite albeit good snack menu?! With indoor and outdoor seating, this dog friendly place allows your canine friend to join you in either setting. (Thanks guys!!) -- the craft beer, wine, and aperitif selection is impressive too. Lovely space to spend a sunny (or rainy!) day in w/ a friend or book for that matter, while enjoying all the great treats the menu has to offer. Cheers read more

Roses’ Taproom - Flights and charcuteries - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Super pretty taproom with a solid selection. Michelada was tasty, they put their own twist on a classic by adding some fish sauce. Have some cool Vermouths available as well. Super cool plants and ambiance. read more

Holy moly Batman! I had some time to kill and wanted a beer and a snack I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the menu of not your average tapas. The beer was tasty and fresh. The food was even better! I rolled the dice on the Portuguese fish in oil. It was a home run. Even tho the bread was harder than I would like if that's my only complaint it was a hit! Service was at the counter and not table side but stretching your legs never hurt anybody. The place is quite nice and clean. My meal was soo good I found my self having a hard time putting to down to drink my beer. 11/10 would recommend. read more

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Came here for the happy hour beers ($1 off beers). I really enjoyed the decor, very different from any other taproom I've been to with lots of indoor plants. Roses' taproom seems calm with a special charm, a small space with some people studying/working on laptops and others enjoying the company. I liked their menu a lot which had beers, wines, ciders, non-alcoholic drinks, sandwiches and charcuterie a la carte it seemed. We tried 2 beers, the Terracotta and the Wish You Were Here beers. Both beers tasted great! The terracotta was a marzen beer with honey and malt and slight hoppiness. The Wish You Were Here was a tropical hazy IPA with modest hops and fruit flavors. The fruit flavors weren't extreme, great balance in the hazy IPA! I didn't like the chairs very much, definitely made for taller folks. The chair was very uncomfortable to sit for a long time and my legs kept falling asleep haha. read more

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Good selection of alcohol and decent prices on food. I thought the snack plate was worth it. My friend said the brie sandwich was too sweet with the jam. It was a beautiful sunny day in Oakland, so I decided to stop by here. Seating inside is a little sparse, but the lovely Parkette outside made it easy to find seating! Excited to try more natural wines here! read more

my friend has been wanting to check this place out and we were in the area! not busy on a sunday afternoon. lots of cute dogs. great decor and friendly staff-- they gave us great recommendations based on our drink preferences. they also had a restroom for customers. I ordered a glass of white wine and shared the canned scallop appetizer with my friend. wine was good. scallops were delicious with the olives and bread. 4 stars because I think the staff forgot about our food order-- waited 20 minutes and saw they weren't preparing anything so we had to remind them. also - a very drunk man came in demanding for the strongest liquor they sold, and the staff dealt with him accordingly and professionally. read more

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Came to Temescal and met up with a couple of folks on my work project. We ordered some drinks and a platter of snacks. I loved the conserva and the vermouth spritz was fantastic! Would totally come here again if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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Mainly wanted to shoutout Sydney who was our main point of contact for a birthday party this past weekend. Sydney was super attentive, helped constantly refresh glassware, grab drinks, and was super sweet! Huge shoutout to em for making this event to so smoothly read more

I'm surprised I have not done a review for this place yet. I come here pretty often since it's a couple blocks from me. The vibes inside are really cute if you want to escape the weather, however, most of their seating is outdoors. I enjoy coming here and getting a flight of beer so I can try a few different ones. Their charcuterie is also really nice! You can even mix and match and create your own combination. My friend who is vegan did have a hard time finding something on the menu she liked/could eat. The staff here as always been pretty nice and attentive. Definitely recommend stopping by this place for some good beer/wine and vibes. read more

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Mostly good, lovely setting, nice welcoming atmosphere. BUT, the tomato plate--for $16 we got maybe one tomato, might have been a half, with a big dollup of burrata cheese and oil, all in a little round dish about 4 inches in diameter. I was surprised at how small it was and at the lack of tomatoes in any abundance. read more

Came here to meet up a friend for a lil catch up sesh. This place has an outdoor patio section but plenty of seats indoors as well. I got a pilsner pilsner cuz I'm soft. This place is dog friendly, human friendly as well =) read more

Cute spot for drinks with friends, or a date. Plenty of space and nice outdoor seating. Interesting drink menu. Friendly staff. :)

Tasty beers with unique notes but not in an intense way. They have one of my favorite micheladas, so savory! On a side note, my husband's sugar was low and I was asking them for something with sugar(a coke) and they were so attentive and understood the reason why there was some urgency behind my ask. read more

Roses’ Taproom - Drinking one of their yummy beers on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

I love this place but the bartender with the dark short hair makes me never want to return. She is rude every single time I go in. Last night I was walking by and was going to stop in for a night cap. I walked up to the door to check the hours and saw they closed at 11pm (it was a few minutes before 10pm) and the bartender rudely shouted "WE'RE CLOSED!" Another time I was there, I was finishing my glass of wine and she kept coming around to myself and other guests who very clearly had half full glasses of wine asking them if they are finished trying to take their glasses from them because they were closing in a half hour and basically just rushing us all out of there. Very poor customer service. read more

Very interesting and unique drinks. My friends and I stopped by for a quick drink and were able to get seated right away. The interior is nicely decorated and really cozy, and I did enjoy the overall vibe. We got a vermouth spritz which was actually quite good. It was a good blend of flavors and also the perfect amount of alcohol. I tried some of my friend's hot wine which was also surprisingly great. I might have even liked it more than the vermouth since it almost tasted like a warm spiced tea. A great place overall! read more

Roses’ Taproom - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Good beers, okay food. Huge variety of beer options, and the 4 beers + a sandwich option was really perfect for what we wanted. The sandwich itself was okay, not great, but some of the beers were really stand out. Overall a nice spot, I wouldn't expect to have your mind blown but a nice vibe for sure! read more

Been going to Roses forever. The staff is always super friendly and the beer is delicious. Guilty pleasure is def the bread and butter but there charcuterie is great too! Great to find another dog friendly environment. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Slapped in the middle of my favorite district-Temescal! read more

Roses’ Taproom - Flower power, Pilsner, bread and butter, olives, prosciutto - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Found this hidden gem when I was searching for a beer after moving to the area. I thought it was a taproom, but it turns out they brew too! The outdoor patio in the back is great. They have lots of seating and shade and dogs are allowed. Sitting out front is also available. I have never drank anything but their beer, but they offer wine and cider as well. If you get hungry, they have snacks! Bread and butter, charcuterie, mixed olives and nuts. Next time it's sunny out, check out roses for a nice pint! read more

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*two words* guava gummy. Those are some of my two favorite things rolled into one and in alcohol form! What more can you ask for? Just to let you know, I tend to gravitate toward the sweet tasting alcoholic beverages. It was definitely cool that they produced it themselves and designed the cans. They had a nice little patio out back and a parklet in front. I prefer the garden seating in the back though because there's less noise from the street traffic. There was enough space between tables for socially distant dining. Each table sat no more than 4 people, which I think is good for not attracting a large group. You pretty much order at the bar and pick up your drink when it's ready. I'm definitely coming back to try any other seasonal offerings. read more

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I've been here many times aka given it plenty of chances, since I used to live down the street on 41st and Telegraph. Never have I had prompt or friendly service. Nothing near a simple welcome. I get that they're busy, in a prime spot in Temescal. However, the last time was appalling considering it wasn't some sort of rush hour with the parklet and back patio full. My friend and I were participating in The Lede anniversary crawl, else I probably wouldn't have come by here. No one greeted us, even after I stood for a long time trying to politely make myself present but staying out of the way, and even asking about a table out front since we had my dog with us and there were spots available. I hate to be the kind of person that just seats herself without checking in with a host, but my friend got frustrated and took a table, while I ran in because I was frantic for the bathroom as we were doing a bar crawl. I tried to grab us some beers on the way out, but even though the staff person behind the bar was not occupied with helping anyone seated at the bar or fulfilling orders, once he heard that we were sitting outside, he abruptly told me to go back to my table and someone would take my order there. I went back, and asked my friend if anyone had come by in the fifteen-or-so minutes since I had been waiting in line/going to the bathroom/talking to the bar dude. Nope - nor did anyone eventually come to take our order. So up my friend gets again, to put in an order - successfully, and I'm a little miffed and start wondering if it's because he's male. I usually don't think this, but started putting together the bad vibes I got from all the other times I have been here: asking about a waitlist, table, water for my dog, the tasting notes of a beer, etc. yet met with at best a shrug and at worse a dismissive tone. I promise, and I'm gutted to realize this last time, that once one of my male friends went up in any of these scenarios, we were able to get a table, were finally served, etc. A pretty shitty feeling. You probably just want to know about the beer? Well, no caliber of beer could ever make up for this sort of treatment. I know it may read as "whateverrrr" but microaggressions, in the cumulative - sod it, no matter what, are inappropriate ways to treat people of any gender. But the beer? Totally flat in flavor or abhorrently sweet, as in the case of the two that we had on the crawl. I immediately put it out of my mind, as it was so bad that neither of us could finish it. I made a strong attempt but my friend was up from the table and already walking away from an $8 beer, slightly annoyed that I dragged him there on a competitive alcoholic quest. I guess at least we got cute pictures of my dog out of it (they are, to their credit, dog friendly). read more

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Been here a couple of times and both times the servers were less than kind. First time we came in just before closing and they made it clear they were not happy we came in for a glass of wine. Second time I sat at the bar with a friend visiting from out of town. We split a flight so maybe that's not ok? We were waiting for our dinner reservation and didn't have much time, wanted to taste a bunch of things and on top of that it took 30 min to get our flight. 2 in the flight were the same beer. How is that acceptable when we are sitting at the bar facing the taps and not a single bartender has time to fill? Took 15 min to get a bartender to bring the check. Took another 10 min for them to swipe my card. I think if you have certain expectations on when you will be serving, how you want customers to act that is within in reason go ahead and let them know but the passive aggressiveness when we aren't mind reading how the servers feel is a hard pass for me. read more

Good selection of reviews here so far. Helps a stranger in a strange land plan their visit. Maybe bring patience when it's a busy time and a fan if it's hot out. Being a grateful neighbor and not a stranger in a strange land I daresay those who live in these parts have been blessed these past few years by the variety and sheer number of new establishments in the Temescal for the drinking and eating. Roses' is one such and I do now very much enjoy visiting during the afternoon happy hour when a 10 oz Early Beer sets me back three clams. Three clams for each refreshing glass, three bucks a glass to enjoy friendship or just watching the interesting humans as they partake and do human things. I've sampled a few of their wares and have my favorites, but even with a shortish list of offerings there's something here for everybody. And the staff I suppose from some of the other reviews have had good days and bad days but I can say from my dozen visits they've been consistently attentive and patient and nice. If there was no beer and they charged three clams for a glass of air I'd still go just to hang out with them. Give Roses' a try and if I'm there when you do I'll buy you an Early Beer or four. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ambience is nice, high ceiling, soft warm lights, and decor leaves for a really relaxing time. The drinks were wonderful, got plenty of those. The minus one star comes just for our eggplant sando. The fig jam, feta, and arugula were great on the baguette. The downside is that the ratio for bread to eggplant which was was sad (a lot of bread, and a sliver of eggplant). Forgot that this was an eggplant sando.... read more

Our go-to spot for a glass of wine! They are almost always busy, but we've never had to wait too long to get a seat. The menu is simple, and contains wine, beer, and a few cocktails (I think they are mostly vermouth-based). Their food menu focuses on make-your-own charcuterie boards, but also has a sandwich if you're feeling hungrier. Not very vegan friendly, but definitely dog-friendly! The vibes are great, the wine is always tasty, and their to-go bottles are reasonably priced read more

Roses’ Taproom - Bread, olives, feta, red peppers, and goat cheese in honey! - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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In the heart of temescal this space feels kinda boho-chic with plants and different shades of brown. Very hipster vibes - you'll come because it looks cute but you'll stay because the food (while on the pricier end) is quite yummy. *The menu was larger pre-pandemic. Great place to grab a beer on a first date or post-work beer with a close work buddy. read more

Roses’ Taproom - Springtime Somethings - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

First time here, surprisingly enough (as a beer lover). Had no idea it was an actual brewery. Taproom usually means just beer served on tap. Had a good wheat beer here and some of the appetizers. The cheeses are really good, the staff is friendly, and prices are average for the area. I didn't go inside but the heaters outside were perfect on a cold night. Inside seems nice and cozy, though. The one thing I'd wish for is that they stay open at least an hour later until 10 on the weekdays. We were really enjoying ourselves and 9 pm is just too early. Will definitely be back again. read more

I enjoy the occasional Hitachino Nest white ale, perfectly-poured pint of Guinness, or something ice cold that someone offers me at a party (remember when we went to parties!?) but I've never gotten serious with beer the way I have with wine or cocktails. After drinking the orange cookie weissbier from Roses' Taproom, it's clear I need to reconsider this noncommittal relationship. I took one sip and thought: What is this magic? Their 'Future is Briter' IPA incited in me a similar reaction. I can't wait to sample more beer from Roses' Taproom! Thankfully ordering online is easy, and you can pick up your cans, growlers, bottles, and cider at Roses' daily from 14:00-19:00. If you need me, I'll likely be imbibing a beer in the backyard, at a safe distance from my drinking companions. read more

Super pink and IG worthy spot to grab a beer! I got their strawberry IPA and it was pretty good. I am far from being a beer connoisseur, but this was a solid choice and I'd get it again. Beer prices here are fair, but the non-alcoholic beverages are not (a can of la croix for $3?!) in case you're here with friends who don't drink. The service here could also be improved, hence the 4 stars. Our server was no where to be found, so we went up to the front to place our order where they then told us to sit back down and wait for our server...lol. I'll have to check out Temescal Brewery next time as a direct comparison! read more

Was in the neighborhood and had dune time to kill, so I figured I'd grab a pint here. It was lovely, but no so busy that I couldn't immediately find a seat at the bar. With two bartenders at the bar, I figured I'd get served shortly. So I sat, and waited... and waited... and watched as the bartenders kept on helping people who had come in long after I had taken a seat. After ten minutes of waiting in vain, I left, thirsty. Did I commit some faux pas? Fail to meet some unspoken dress code? What could I have done to cause the staff to give me the cold shoulder? I guess we'll never know... read more

What a cute shop! Great selection of beers and other drinks. When we were there they were serving up mulled wine so the entire place smelled of delicious spices. The service was super quick and they were super helpful. A few snack options for purchase. read more

Roses’ Taproom - Petticoat and Power Flower - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Casual, nice, outdoor patio set up that is spaced out. There was no wait and quick service when we arrived. It's first come first serve and just help yourself to a table. I got the seltzer and bread and cheese plate. Seltzer was decent and food was tasty. The cheese and spreads were already pre-wrapped and ready. You bus your own tables but never saw a single table being wiped down between parties. The menu is not on a QR code put only posted where you order. There were lines and crowds around the menu as the night went in which felt like it defeated the purpose of the social distance policy. Overall cute place but probably won't be back again. read more

Roses’ Taproom - Menu 10/23/20 - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Always a pleasure to stop in and have a drink at Rose's. This place is full of charm and every person I've spoken with has been super sweet. They also have snacks! As an added bonus, many of their beverages are sold in packs so you can enjoy them even after you leave. I wish I had thought to take some photos, but I guess you'll just have to see it for yourself read more