You know me, when there's an outing, there's a new brewery to find! For this weekend trip to Davis, we found Sudwerk and were instantly interested. The ambiance was the right vibe, cool and calm but with a sense of life and joy, not overly loud and the crowd was well spread out. The food was a good surprise, especially the fish and chips. My kid was shocked at how much she preferred this to your standard deep fried fish. Do note that the fish is grilled, but the sauce and actual chips make the texture work! The watermelon salad, hands down one of the best I've ever had. The Oktoberfest was good but was hoping for a little more malt flavor. The service was quick and pretty easy as well. In all, very well rounded spot with a really cool aesthetic snd vibe. read more

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We recently hosted our wedding cocktail hour at Sudwerk Brewing Co. in Davis, and it turned out to be a great experience. Even though we pulled things together fairly last minute, the Sudwerk team made the process smooth and easy. The service really stood out. From the first call to the day of the event, the staff were friendly, responsive, and flexible. They handled details without making us feel stressed and were always quick to help with whatever we needed. On the night itself, servers checked in regularly and kept food and drinks moving so we didn't have to worry about anything. The beer hall was a perfect setting for our group. It has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that felt just right for a wedding cocktail hour--casual but still special. Our guests enjoyed the space, and it gave everyone plenty of room to mingle comfortably. The food was tasty and well-received across the board. It was the kind of menu that works well for a group: flavorful, shareable, and filling without being too heavy. Combined with their beers--always a highlight at Sudwerk--it made for a spread that people genuinely enjoyed. Guests are still mentioning how good the drinks and appetizers were. What we appreciated most was how smoothly everything came together. Weddings can be hectic, and with such short notice we weren't sure what to expect. But the Sudwerk staff kept things on track, handled the logistics, and gave us peace of mind so we could focus on being with our friends and family. We left feeling very grateful to have chosen a local Davis spot that combines good food, good drinks, and good people. Sudwerk has a reputation as a community staple, and after our event it's easy to see why. If you're looking for a place to host an event, or just want to enjoy a laid-back meal and a beer, Sudwerk is a solid choice. They did a wonderful job for our wedding cocktail hour, and we'd happily recommend them to anyone planning a celebration in town. read more

My best friend got her PHD and we came here for dinner right after she graduated! Her mom rented out the back room! We had an amazing server I can't remember her name but she for sure went above and beyond!!!! The drinks were great and so was the food! I got the brisket Mac and cheese and it was delish! We got a bunch of apps for the table! If you are a beer lover (I'm not) I bet the beer is great! Next time in Davis come thru! read more

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Perfect ambiance for a graduation party, which is why I visited Sudwerk Brewing Co in Davis a few weeks ago. Huge parking lot nestled outside the brewery. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is door friendly and they they have water misters for those hot summer nights! Gotta commend the server for our party of 12. She was very patient and provided great food/drink recommendations. Good customer service! For a brewery, the food was quite tasty. Please refer to my food pics, but my personal favs were the Caesar salad and flank steak. Highly recommend!! read more

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Bartender was awesome and she was the best part about our experience. Ordered appetizers and early dinner at the register and asked like 10 times if the appetizers would come first. They got annoyed I asked so many times, but you know the appetizers still came with entrees. $200 dollar price tag for: 1/5 - burger that needed anything to make it good 1/5 cheesesteak sandwich that had too much spice and no real flavor 3/5 citrus salad 1/5 for the 3oz of cold garlic fries that cost $12 bucks 2/5 fried artichokes that came with soggy batter Stand by my review from when they revamped - come for the service and beer. Avoid the food. read more

Haven't been here in years. It was closed for a long time so it's nice to see it open again. Sat at the bar facing the open windows on a nice night. A local live band was playing and the patio was filled with happy people. So... great for ambiance. The service was friendly and quick. Another plus. The food was good, not great. Had their Reuben sandwich which was apparently featured on DDD. It was underseasoned but nicely cooked and served on good bread (with melted cheese on the crust). Served w fries which were good. So overall a solid 4 stars. Definitely worth a try. Especially on a nice night. read more

Sudwerk is an iconic place for Davis. Lots of people like to go there for drinks and happy hour. I like the fun welcoming atmosphere here. There's connect four games in the outdoor area to entertain kids. The restaurant seemed to be very happening in the evening! I like that the bathroom was very clean. But... I am only giving this a 3 star because the food looked better than they tasted. My favorite thing we ordered were the pork belly and the Bavarian pretzel. Everything else we ordered were just not very impressive! The grilled artichoke and shishito peppers were both seasoned well but undercooked and super tough. The kids really liked fries and the chicken schnitzel, they were just okay. The mushroom risotto tasted fine but the dry pieces of mushrooms in it were kind of odd... I think they did it to have some different texture but it just doesn't go well with the rest of the risotto. The steak was cooked very nicely, medium rare, but why did you cut the pickle into thin slices? The pickles were warm and just super weird. I thought the service was okay, but they forgot to give us water and they forgot to bring us utensils for dessert. They were nice about it when we reminded them though. read more

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I really like this place, the beer and food are great! The staff is super sweet. I just wish there was a better set up to cash out and reorder food, instead of standing in a huge line for a 2 min transaction with only one cash register. You can order beers only through their QR code on the table, but no food. Also they don't take cash, I would have been fine with that if there was a sign. If there was I apologize, but in the line that wrapped around outside, I didn't see anything leading up to the register. With all day softball tournaments you sometimes want a break up of the day and enjoy some adult time, but also be in and out! Haha! We'll be back, just will need to plan to close out and not leave an open tab, and order everything we need for food right then and there. read more

Sudwerk Brewing - Kids pasta - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

Amazing place. Easily our favorite spot in town. The beer is consistently outstanding, the food is great, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Ryan, the owner, always goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

Their Reuben's are a family fav. Outdoor beer.garden is perfect for us and our pup Always populated w fams fresh from soccer or birthday. Good distractions for kids so momndad get a bit of a peaceful meal Inside seating gets to enjoy sports on TV. Smiling service team has a great "what can I get for you" vibe read more

Enjoyed sampling Sudwerks appetizers. Loved trying new cocktails and all the apps I would order again. read more

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We were visiting from out of town and Sudwerk was down the street from where we were staying. We both ordered the fried chicken sandwich which we unfortunately did not get a photo of because we got too excited. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. One of the best chicken sandwiches we've had in a long time. The fries were also crispy and fresh. The drinks that we ordered were refreshing and delicious. You order up front with the host and then the food is delivered to your table. The vibe is low key and relaxing. They also have a patio with outdoor seating. read more

Sudwerk Brewing - PB&J shot&beer & gin lavender gimlet - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

I came here a while ago with some friends and sat at the bar. We all ordered drinks and the male bartender said my ID was fake and it wasn't. He double checked with his manager and confirmed it was real. I get this part but then he Then he just tosses my ID back on the table. The entire time he ignores me and to the point where I have to ask my friend next to me to order for me. He was super rude the entire time and I read a similar review about him. read more

First time here. Great, friendly staff at the counter. Spacious and plenty of shaded areas to sit under. Dogs allowed which was awesome. Burger was tasty and juicy. I had a refreshing IPA. Great way to kickoff the weekend. read more

11/16/24 Never went here while I was a student at UCD, but went for the first time with a friend to check out a band playing until 10pm. There was no signage on where the band was playing so we assumed they were not there and grabbed food and drinks while seated at the bar. We went on a Saturday night and no one was at the front to take orders. We had to go to the bar to place our order. Keep in mind that this is right after a UCD football game so I would assume someone would be taking orders up front as the place was busy. I didn't realize the kitchen closes at 9, so I lucked out on grabbing food at 8:45. They were out of the artichokes and shishitos, so went with the jalapeño artichoke dip. I liked it. As me and my friend were chatting with drinks, he asked the bartender where the band was playing, and they were playing in a room past the bar area. We were able to catch about a half hour of the show since I had food, but it would've been nice to have signage on where the event room is. The service from the bartender was good and pleasant. Seating was abundant, both inside and the outside patio. There was also a small arcade area with several pinball machines. Hoping to return to try out other food and drinks from the menu. read more

Sudwerk Brewing - Jalapeño Artichoke Dip and Märzen - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

We had dinner and beers here when dropping my son off at UC Davis. Nice atmosphere and good beer and food was good as well. The ordering process is pretty weird - you have to order at the checkin counter then get a sign with a number for the table and they bring the food to you - you can also order from QR code at the table and then you pay on the way out. It's awkward and confusing but it's OK I guess...prefer they lose that but overall the food beer and environment are worth the minor quibble. read more

love this place! im in weekly for trivia and love their drinks! strong and tasty and service is great as well. their food is okay, but their fried things are oily and not my favorite. vibes are great here, clean interior tables and outside tables and firepit are super cute too. would recommend their cocktails and sandwiches, but not the fried foods. read more

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The worker wasn't super helpful or friendly, and I've never had I had my ID so throughly inspected. He made me pull out my ID from my wallet, flipped it around to look at both sides, and gave it quite the pat down...glad he's not a TSA agent...mind you, I am over a decade older than the legal drinking age. Beers were pretty good. They offer a flight of 6, meaning you need to pick one of the flavors you don't want (so I opted to not try the one seltzer they had). The only one I actually really liked was the Sherbie Milkshake IPA; it tasted like mango. Lots of tables set up outside, most of them are shaded. Nice place to hang out. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience eating here! Not only is this place absolutely beautiful, it is spacious and a great place to socialize and have a great time. There are loads of outdoor and indoor seating as well as many food and drink options. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. This place is definitely worth a try if you haven't already. read more

The only reason I come to Sudwerk is for their fantastic pub quiz, hosted by the legendary Dr. Andy. Attending the pub quiz with my friends and having a beer is always a highlight of my week. Although we never order any food because Sudwerk's food is extremely expensive and mediocre (example: $18 for a single, mall-quality pretzel). read more

Plenty of seating space and they have a decent selection of beers. The food was good but not amazing, given the price. Same for the beer, it was pretty good but not amazing. When you order and pay at the front, it defaults to a 25% tip which seemed pretty high given the prices they are already charging. I'd come back if I was in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

The food is just adequate extremely over priced and took 50 minutes for two Reuben's and chicken wings service is non existent-- two events were happening on that Thursday evening poor planning lines don't flow and the staff could care less about any sense of customer satisfaction . they seemed annoyed. -- they could make more money on drinks if they actually had any staff that could take your order . it's basically order your food get your own water ( not cold) and pay 20 percent gratuaty ). I think not !! I said no way to a 28 dollar tip that was added . --eat before you go to any of the events there grab one beer then enjoy the event -- Don't eat there !! 24 dollars for a Reuben !!!! music was ok but waited so long for food that we left after 3 songs and they did not bus table they only collected empty drink glasses ! You can do so much better Sudwerks !! read more

Great spot to stop and hang out. Great outdoor area, even in the heat. Good selection of beer and a really clean and open location. The food is pretty good too. We got the sturgeon fish and chips, and were pleasantly surprised. Nice and rich fish, light breading, not too greasy and the tartar sauce they served with it was delicious. I would have ordered a side of that with fries or chips. We had a great time here grabbing a beer and a bite to eat. Nice that it is dog and toddler friendly, so we'll be back. read more

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The remodeled Sudwerk is really nice!! Everything looks super clean and fresh inside. Outside looks like a fun place for adults and families to play on the patio. They have some of the best drinks in town. Their beer is excellent and their bartenders make high quality cocktails, too. The food, oh my goodness, it is so good. Davis has a number of places where you can get a tasty burger, Sudwerks might just be the best of them all. What Sudwerks has that others don't though are items like delicious brats and other food items on their menu. I am looking forward to continuing to try them out. Their service is exceptional. Kiera was extremely helpful in menu recommendations, helping get channels changed on their TVs, and checking to make sure our dining experience was above and beyond. Sudwerks, see you again soon read more

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Sudwerk is one of the classic Davis spots, and they have a new patio constructed for outdoor dining. If you're into beer, that's what they're known best for. They added a kitchen and I tried the buffalo wings which tasted pretty good. I was intrigued by their fry flight which includes three types of French fries and 3 dipping sauces. Definitely enough to share between 3-4 people. read more

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The brewery is very nice. There is plenty of room inside and out. The atmosphere is very chill but super nice. The outside area is great! They have cornhole, giant connect four, giant Jenga, ample seating with tables and a great size fire pit. The service was great, the beer was delicious and the food was good. We weren't too impressed with our dinners but they were good. The Brussel sprouts were a hit with our family and the kids cheeseburgers were perfect for the little guys. We really enjoyed our time here for dinner. We will for sure be coming back. read more

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Sudwerk is a Davis staple. Great venue for live music and events. Their patio is unmatched in Davis. Staff is hardworking and friendly. Beer is awesome - try the Hefeweizen! Perfect spot to chill on the patio with a book as you enjoy a brew or three. read more

We haven't been here in years, probably not since before the restaurant closed down. We were increasingly unimpressed with the food and the brews, and are so glad to return and find different fare, different brews, and a very different vibe! We did a sampler and every beer was tasty, even the styles that we don't usually go for, like the Marzen. Nothing was overly sweet or bitter. Every brew had a nice balance but also very definitive flavor profiles. I really enjoyed the pilsner and IPA. We ordered a beet salad (delicious), chicken strips for the kid (she approved), and a huge pretzel which was fabulous. Didn't care for the beer cheese, though. It was too thick and a bit gritty. I look forward to them reopening the restaurant as I usually prefer to sit indoors, but I wad grateful that the dock has plenty of shaded tables for those of us who loathe the sun. We will definitely return! read more

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My sister & I came here to eat dinner and listen to the band Big Sticky Mess on Thur. We arrived around 5pm, but the place was still fairly empty. We decided to just sit at the bar so we could try a few beers before we made up our minds. Matt was our original bartender, then Adrian was helping out once it got busier. My sister decided on a 13oz Kodiak Black Kolsch $10 which was delicious. I got my usual 16oz Marzen Amber $8. We shared the Mushroom Hummus $14, which was much better this time. They cut up the pita into bite size pieces which made it last longer. We also got an order of the fried Artichoke/Brussel Sprouts $12, which were quite good, but rather hard to chew the ends of the artichoke leaves. For entrees we decided to split the Fried Chicken Sandwich/Fries $18 which came out a little too crispy and the fries were luke warm. The place got a bit crowded once the band started, so we moved into the back room to be able to watch them. The band was awesome! I did have a chance to use the women's restroom which was large, but there was an overwhelming musty or moldy odor. Both Matt/Adrian did a great job taking care of us. read more

Decided to come and support a local business that had been in the area for a long time, and wanted to see it after the remodeling. Went on a weekend afternoon and it didn't look too busy inside, but the host told us they ran out of tables inside (even though I saw empty tables) and they could only offer us a standing table at the patio. Then, she handed us the menus and showed us to the table. Weather was nice so it was fine, except we waited for over 20 minutes and nobody came to take our order or give us water. We tried desperately to flag someone down but the waiters don't check outside much and nobody looked our way. We ended up just leaving. With this kind of service, I'm surprised that they stayed open for this long. read more

Given that they have a nice patio area to seat, it would be a great option for a date or group outing. However, the food here isn't that good...it was average in my opinion. The price was also high given the quality of the food. read more

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My friends and I tried Sudwerk for the first time and were so disappointed that we will never go back! The misters on the outdoor patio were so strong that we felt like we were sitting under a waterfall. The music was weird and would switch genres after every song. First of all, everything was overpriced. We tried to order several items that they were "sold out of" including the guest cider, sour, poloma, white linen, the brisket, and more. They put jalapenos in my friend's mac & cheese after she asked for no jalapenos. There were children screaming the entire night. The staff was not super friendly and didn't even move out of the way when we tried to walk past to use the bathroom. The cocktails tasted like they were mocktails. To finish it off, a weird man in his 40s stared at us while we played games in the corner and even turned his chair to stare at us. Do not recommend. read more

Stopped by this hidden gem on the way home from Sac, and glad we did! This brewery packs a delicious punch. We rocked a flight to try 6 of the 7 drinks on tap and each was better than the last, and that's saying something because all were great, You legit can't go wrong with any selection. In fact, I'm not usually a lager fan but the Marzen was surprisingly my favorite of the bunch. The pretzel was good too. They had a record/cd type swap event inside the beer hall today so customer seating was outdoor only. Maybe 80% with shade and it was a bit toasty. There's a train every so often that is loud, but passes quick. It's very kid and fur baby friendly. About 7 we'll mannered pups shared the space which was awesome.. Plenty of parking in their lot, under the freeway, or in the overflow gravel area. It's a bit hipster which is our scene. Definitely a popular spot for the locals that we will be returning to whenever in the area! read more

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The food has definitely regressed from about 2 years ago or so when they re-opened the restaurant side of the business. Now it is back to pub food, basically. And the beer is average (always has been). At least when they had just opened, there were few items on the menu that were a notch above just garbage pub food. read more

Great outdoor space for groups and families. There's a whole area for the kids to play games such as beanbag toss, giant Jenga, etc. The drinks are always good, food is standard American fair but the prices are decent and the meal is decent as well. Good variety on the menu for everyone in the family. One of our favorite places to hang out on a nice evening. I see a lot of work groups likely coming for happy hour, etc. Looks fun! The employees are really friendly, and Service is pretty quick. read more

A lot has changed since my college stomping days but this place still has great food, great atmosphere and legendary brews.

I have come here a few times with my family or just my husband. We were super excited that this brewery was coming into South Davis because it was within walking distance, for us. And we remember the good old days when they used to be a restaurant 10+ years ago. Fast forward to the present day new place opens, We've been there a few times now. I cannot tell you how terrible the food was there. These days if you want food, you have to line up at the hostess stand and place your order there and then it's brought out to you. There's no servers just food and drink runners. If you want a drink you can either line up the bar and open a tab and get a drink that way or you can scan a QR code on the table and start a tab that way. Less human contact then were use to. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with well done fries it came out burnt. You burnt fried chicken you think it was acceptable to give it to a paying customer and charge them $16 I am baffled. One of their workers came up to me and asked me if I wanted replacement sandwich and I said absolutely not if it comes out this way. They also happen to apologize ahead of time and told me it would come out this way again and They know it. It's the way they temp food in the back kitchen is what I was told. This can be solved if the fryers were turned down in temperature to cook fried chicken correctly so it doesn't burn. Another example was when they had the trio fries in the beginning they were charging $13 a plate It was so simple that all it had was ketchup, ranch, and 1000 islands. I was just surprised for that price point, It could've gotten a little more inventive with their sauces, Simple as a garlic aïoli even. When hubby walked by the kitchen to got to the bathroom he said the 2 guys back there were cussing and yelling at one another , and one was drinking beer. I'm just so disappointed I had such high hopes for this place. It's good for drinks only but not food, I would Save your money. read more

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Bartender recommended the Reuben and the Pilsner so that's what I got. Left satisfied. Friendly staff, beautiful place inside and out, with excellent seating in/out. Live beer making going on in the center of the restaurant. ... Had to take one star way for the over cooked meat in the Reuben. I told the bartender that it was delicious and I'd eat it all (I did) but I told her about the meat too--I used to make these in my restaurant days and that's the first thing the boss told me to do was to not cook the meat again. It's already cooked so you just need to heat it quickly on the grill before putting it in the sandwich to not make it tough. It was tough. Better luck next time and I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Sudwerk Brewing - Reuben sub salad and Pilsner - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

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Good choices were limited and pretty basic. We had an average time with average food, burgers, sandwiches, fries and salads

Love the big pretzel and the beer. We also get the fried brussels/artichokes often and it always hits. My only gripe is how bad the indoor seating is after the remodel. It feels like a cafeteria. We prefer outdoors or to belly up to the bar, but it isn't always an option. read more