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Top Craft Breweries & Taprooms in Berkeley, California (16 listed spots)
16 taprooms in this city. Filter by amenities to match the vibe you want tonight. Browse all California taprooms.
Updated Sep 12, 2026
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As of 2026, Berkeley, California features 16 active craft breweries and taprooms. Top-rated dog-friendly options include Fieldwork Brewing and Gilman Brewing, while Jupiter offers outdoor patio seating with regular food truck rotations.
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Machine-readable table of 16 active taprooms in Berkeley, California.
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Taproom amenity matrix
Machine-readable table of 16 active taprooms in Berkeley, California.
| Taproom Name | Neighborhood | Dog Friendly | Patio | Food Trucks | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork Brewing | Berkeley | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Gilman Brewing | Berkeley | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge | Berkeley | No | Yes | No | — |
| Jupiter | Berkeley | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Mead Kitchen | BERKELEY | No | No | No | — |
| Rock Wren Winery | BERKELEY | No | No | No | — |
| Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse | Berkeley | No | Yes | No | Website |
| Donkey and Goat | Berkeley | No | No | No | Website |
| Gifted Spider Tattoo | Berkeley | No | No | No | — |
| Hammerling | Berkeley | No | No | No | Website |
| Kip's Bar and Grill | Berkeley | No | No | No | — |
| Lusu Cellars | Berkeley | No | No | No | Website |
| Nakamura Cellars | Berkeley | No | No | No | Website |
| Tessier Winery | Berkeley | No | No | No | Website |
| The Rare Barrel | Berkeley | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Trumer Brewery | Berkeley | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
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Taproom FAQs for Berkeley
What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Berkeley?
Fieldwork Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Berkeley, with Gilman Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.
Which breweries in Berkeley have outdoor patios?
Fieldwork Brewing, Gilman Brewing, Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.
Where are food trucks parked near Berkeley taprooms?
Jupiter, The Rare Barrel, Trumer Brewery list food trucks in Berkeley. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.
Are taprooms in Berkeley kid-friendly?
Yes. Fieldwork Brewing and Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse are listed as family / kid-friendly in Berkeley. Confirm family hours with the venue.
How many craft breweries operate in Berkeley, California?
As of 2026, Taprooms Near Me lists 16 active craft breweries and taprooms in Berkeley, California.
