4.5 but rounded up Drinks are generally good and it's really…read morelively for a cocktail bar usually with a DJ on weekends. It can def get a lil loud inside so if you're trying to catch up with a friend outside seating might be the way to go. I'd hafta say my favorite drink would be climates best by gov test. The drink tasted great and the jalapeno ice sphere was really unique. Overall, great music and good vibes and great drinks.

This place needs to fix the bar's racist attitude. Your bartender skipping people over for not…read morelooking a certain way (because there's no other reason why you'd skip over someone for the people right behind them?) when they're patiently waiting five minutes for a drink, trying to enjoy a Saturday night. And then instead of serving them, you kick them out for speaking up? It's 2026. No excuse for having someone like that behind the bar. Do better.

Cocktail spot in downtown Redwood City with happy hour…read more Highlights: - Happy hour; $3 off like can choose from most anything, Monday-Friday 3-6pm - Outdoor area on street to hang out - Nice bartender - Have more drink options posted behind the bar that are on the menu - 8 minute walk from train Midlights: - Drinks are just ok: vesper and old fashioned 3 stars Lowlights: - No snack options

This place is so cool and they have such great music on the weekends…read more During the holiday season, they have a hot thoties. Totally recommend this for the cold season. The staff is extremely efficient with getting drinks together quickly, especially when they're busy I don't believe that they serve food The only area of opportunity for this place is for the amount of drinks that they're serving. There's only two bathrooms. So expect to stand in a long line.

I've walked by this bar-section countless times, and never knew it was there! It's connected to…read moreCurry Pizza House just next to the Sequoia Station Caltrain stop, and I never thought to stop there for a drink & some bites before heading to DTRWC for their many entertainment venues & restaurants along Broadway Street (Century 20 movies, Little Fox Theater, clubs, bars, and street events), but we did today! It was SO WORTH IT. Such a nice little bar-section offering a comfortable space, great service, and a good selection of beers, cocktails, and even food. Located just next to Box, the Caltrain Station, and facing the Middlefield Promenade, this discrete & small bar is easy to miss. You'd have to look for Curry Pizza House and it's immediately next door. The room is bright, airy, clean, and well layed out. It has a big bar counter, and some smaller tables & cafe tables to accomodate maybe 20-30 people. It has 3 TV screens going on all day long showing local sporting events like Valkyrie's, Warriors, College Basketball, MLBaseball, Soccer, and College & NFL football games. It has tall ceilings, lots of airy space, it's bright, clean, and spacious for being so small. The bar is stocked with local craft beers, ciders, IPA's, hazy's, lagers, Pilsner's, Stouts, and ales. They even make good cocktails here. We happened upon Happy Hour here before going to a 7pm movie, so we had to try it. I tried the 1911 Cider, a Hazy IPA, and a Lager, while my friend tried a Sour, Pilsner, and a couple of cocktails like the Hibiscus Highball & Apple Maple Barrel Bourbon. Every drink was delicious & reasonably priced, esp during happy hour ($7 taps, $2 off cocktails). Service was excellent from the sole bartender. He was attentive, helpful, nice, and engaging. He serves excellent drinks, with a friendly & professional demeanor. He even guided us around to ordering food, and we got some small bites such as the Desi Garlic Sticks, Masa Chips, and the Onion Samosa. You can even order anything off the menu from the Curry Pizza House next door, we will try that next time. The food was excellent, fresh, hot, tasty, and served in reasonably-priced & very big portions. The garlic sticks were particularly good, and not even sticks, but equivalent to a small pizza-sized, such a great value for $10. Will be back again, this is my new favorite bar in DTRWC. I love the atmosphere, service, drink selection, small food bites, and most of all, the cheap prices, considering that everything in this area is very expensive. Can't wait to try more drinks, food, and spending more time here. It's very casual and bright, and doesn't have the feel of a singles meat-market bar, dive bar, or a techie gathering hole full of attitude & testosterone. It is very casual, friendly, relaxed, and fun here. They play soft modern music in the background, which lends to an upbeat & fun atmosphere, and it is a nice place to unwind, pre-game, or just relax and watch a few sporting events on TV while snacking on appetizers & washing everything down with some great drinks. 5/5, best new bar I've discovered in a long time, quite by accident. I never even noticed or knew that this place existed. Hidden Tap is appropriately named, it is quite hidden, but now that I know it's there, I'll surely come back every time I'm in this area, which is often.

Small spot that shares its food side with a fast-food Indian curry place next door. I'm pretty sure…read morethis spot has been a few other things before, I hope it stays this Tap as it's a perfect fit to what else is around. We went on a Thursday night, super quiet but nice TV to watch games and the beertender was friendly and accommodating (offered me hand sanitizer) lol. The food options were perfect with beer!

Beer Campaign…read more Locally-owned brew pub that was formerly just a tasting room before beginning food operations sometime during Covid. We arrived starving after a long hike at nearby Corte de Madera, and were craving some comfort food and beer to appease our appetites, and Ghostwood hit the spot! The Good: * Street, lot, and garage parking available, but more on that later. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Game room in the back with pool, pinball, and other forms of entertainment. * 50% off all drinks Fri & Sat night from 9 p.m. until closing. * Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. * QR code menu ordering and payment through Toast, which is our favorite. * Service was friendly and efficient. * Fresh housemade beers and full complement of spirits and mixed drinks. * Chicken Tacos were a pleasant surprise, as they were delicious and packed with chicken and toppings. * Redwood Rodeo Burger was an outstanding smashburger! So much flavor and the meat-to-toppings-to-bread ratio was perfect. Definitely hit the spot! * Special big ups to the Beef Tallow Fries that were crispy and just fantastic. The Meh: * It is a family-friendly establishment, so prepare for unsupervised kids running amok in the game room while the parents get plastered. -_- * I thought the Fried Pickles were pretty good, but Carissa felt like they needed more batter or something. The Ugly: * Downtown Redwood City can be extremely popular, especially on weekends, so parking can be a real hassle. I'd recommend finding the Jefferson Avenue Garage which gives you the first two hours for free. Conclusion: Come for the beer but stay for the food. Highly recommended.

We came to Ghostwood Kitchen few weekends ago and had a relaxing time! It was fun for the little…read morekids to walk around and play arcade games. We were a table for 10 so we got the space in the arcade room which was perfect for us! I like that we can order through their QR code website and we don't have to worry about splitting the bill. My husband and I ordered the Ghostwood Smash Burger! Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of it but the patty was super juicy and delicious! Also ordered a side of salad which was decent. Overall service was great and servers were very attentive. Definitely would love to come back again to try other things on the menu!

The Saddle Room is about as divey as they come. It's cash only, but don't worry there's a Chase ATM…read moreright outside. They've got TouchTunes so you can play your own music, darts, and even liar's dice behind the counter. The drinks are extremely cheap and STRONG. Definitely the kind of spot that keeps the night going.

Bar is like that m TV show, " Cheers." :-) I was just…read morethinking about that wonderful community bar we have, and it really struck me how special it is. $5 drinks but no food except chips, peanuts, and popcorn. Only special times when we have a community meal. It is incredible to think that people have been making memories there for decades - easily 30 or even 40 years like my husband, Mike! It truly feels like a cornerstone of our neighborhood, a place where everyone knows your name and you always feel at home. All visitors have gone thru the challenges of life despite their differences--respectfully. And so much of that incredible, welcoming spirit comes directly from Chris, the manager with Nick and Janine, the bartenders. Chris genuinely believes in creating a true community hub, fostering an atmosphere where everyone feels like they're part of an extended family. You can really feel that dedication when you're there; it's exactly the kind of friendly, local spot we all cherish. We hope to celebrate my husband's birthday on Saturday, June 6!

I'm not a huge beer drinking or lover of German food, but for some reason the craving has been…read morehitting me lately. We were in Redwood City, and the local Oktoberfest celebration looked like a huge scam with its ticketing system and required payment to enter. Plus, we don't even drink that much. So instead, we looked for a German restaurant/beer garden and were delighted to find Gourmet Haus Staudt. It was a Sunday afternoon and not too crowded, since the Oktoberfest was happening a few blocks away. I got a stout they had on draft, and my boyfriend and I shared a pretzel and some sausages. Everything was perfect. The beer was great, poured well and in an appropriate glass. The pretzel was perfectly warm and soft, and we liked the beer cheese sauce. They had a range of self-serve mustards that I really appreciated. The sausages were also really good. Service was fast and friendly. We'll definitely go back when the craving hits!

Up front, it's a step into a German storefront packed with the essential staples. But push past it…read moreto the back, and you hit the holy grail: a raw, hidden beer garten where the real magic happens. Smoked sausages that snap, bratwurst glistening with beautiful fat, golden Schnitzel platters and of course, the Pretzels ! No pretension, no nonsense. Just pure traditional culinary truth. To wash down all this beautiful grub, they've got the taps heavy with all the right German beers--including the legendary Marzen and Festbier--poured exactly the way to be expected, in a .5L or the big boy 1L! Zum Wohl !

Can I just say I have been lucking out lately with the coolest bars around the bay?…read more Love the vibe at this unassuming lil joint. Almost missed it because there was no sign. Keep an eye out for tables & patrons who are laughing & having a great time right outside the door- good sign. Also seems to be a locals hangout which is awesome! Lots of craft cocktails, snacks & food menu with great service. Makes sense if their upscale big brother Michelin starred restaurant Protege is right across the street! Had an Its Alright Cocktail and it was very well balanced and the flavors paired & complemented each other perfectly. Coming back again for sure! Except they seem to always be busy! Another good sign!

Had an after-dinner drink to celebrate a buddy's milestone birthday. He already had Bar Underdog in…read moremind. I knew it was on California Ave. This was an old haunt of mine back when The Edge dance club was the place to be in this part of Palo Alto. Over the years I had still visited the area for its restaurants and the old camera store Keeble & Shuchat (closed for many years). Stepping into the very dark bar lit by small candles on the table I was immediately reminded at how old I was. It would say it was intimate, but it was a bit too loud to be that. However, it did have an intimate vibe. This joint's specialty (I assumed) was a menu full of house drinks. Sadly, I did not recognize any of them. I went with "You Should Try It" and it was fine. I could not describe what it tasted like, other than it was a mixed drink. My buddy ordered a "Vesper" but it didn't seem like the one Daniel Craig ordered in "Casino Royale". Service was okay and our server was very busy. Still, we got our drinks without having to wait too long. I had forgotten what it was like to go to a popular bar. Pic time.

A top 10 favorite brewery. The travel is so worth it to visit! And It is pet friendly!…read more You have your main room with the beer taps to order your delicious craft beer. There are TVs available for our sports lovers. There is another room for live entertainment and additional seating. I love hanging out in their outdoor patio! You most certainly can purchase beer in a can on site. You can always catch different food trucks that room through here from Mexican cuisine to simple, yet, delicious Smashed Burger and fries to pair with your brew. The staff are always so cheerful and friendly! Support your local business!

I rented Blue Oak's event space and threw my husband's 40th bday party there! Brad was so helpful…read morethrough the process checking us in and following up afterwards. Great beers and tap tenders. Outside food is allowed but we also enjoyed the food truck that was there. Private space was perfect and we had our own bathroom! Clutch. We also had access to their prep space including a fridge which was helpful as we setup. I loved the private space but still access to the hub bub of the bar. The beers are always dank and we had fun doing flights of tastings! Alex, Brad and his staff make this a wonderful community space. My friend is actually inspired to host their fundraiser there too!

Excellent beer and excellent service from Michaela. Pleasant outdoor seating and often lots of live…read moremusic and events.

We had a romantic, windy Thursday lunch @ Freewheel! The vibe was chill! we ordered the fully…read moreloaded nachos with barbecue pork and the fish-and-chips. the bartender was incredibly knowledgeable and the place was very airy. A group of older regulars were outside ordering full lunches & we only waited 10-15 minutes. The french fries were perfectly crisp, the coleslaw sweet+ fresh and the fish was delicious (lightly breaded+ crisp)! We'll come again!

June 2026 -- Santa Clara, CA Beer, Brats, Bladder Strategy…read more Pretty fun place. Good food. Great place to watch a World Cup soccer game. One word of warning: arrive with an empty bladder and a working relationship with patience, because the restroom line moves like it is being reviewed by a committee. Das Bierhauz is located right next to the VTA and Caltrain station, which makes it a very practical stop before heading to a game at Levi's Stadium. There is shaded outdoor seating and indoor seating, but this place fills up fast. Do not show up late and expect the universe to hand you a table. The universe has other appointments. The beer selection is very good. We got there around 6 PM before the Austria vs. Jordan World Cup match, and the stouts were already sold out. That tells you two things: people know what they are doing here, and you may need to move with purpose. Order the huge 20 oz glass if you want to have fun. It is not subtle. It announces itself. Food-wise, the combination appetizer is a strong move for a group of three or four. It comes with hummus, crushed eggplant, olives, a cucumber-yogurt-style dip, and other Mediterranean support staff. For the main dish, I recommend the veal knockwurst with fries. It was simple, filling, and did its job without trying to explain itself. The ordering system is where things get a little loose. Seating is basically self-directed, which means the bold inherit the tables. The line to order can feel scattered, although the menu is clearly posted above the cashier. You order, pay, receive one of those coaster number things, then sit down and trust that civilization will continue. To their credit, the staff found us with the beer and food without incident. There were TVs everywhere showing Argentina vs. Algeria, and with the international crowd in the room, the energy was like getting electrocuted by friendly aliens experimenting on how to make adrenaline surges in the body lightning fast. Loud, lively, and just the right amount of chaotic. Overall, I would give Das Bierhauz a 4 out of 5. I would not want to be here when it is absolutely packed, mostly because the queue system could become chaotic like a school of fish in a class on how to properly get into an auto accident. That said, the staff were reliable, the food was good, the beer was strong, and the location is hard to beat before a game.

If you want some schnitzel for a decent price, Das Bierhauz is the spot…read more Our table primarily ordered the chicken schnitzel and veal schnitzel which comes with mushroom cream sauce, spatzle, and lingonberry jam. Schnitzel was perfectly golden and the spatzle had a similar taste to mac n cheese. We also ordered the calamari and fried cauliflower apps, they were just okay. We had a large party of 15+ people and took up a couple tables. Staff were very friendly though and accommodated all our requests. Don't sleep on their Uber Eats tho, I've seen them do BOGOs before which is a great value