Weekend guide

48 hours in Berkeley, California

A two-day route built from 16 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Fieldwork Brewing →

    Regional Brewery

    Fieldwork Brewing

    Berkeley, California

    DogsPatioKids

  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge →

    Microbrewery

    Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge

    Berkeley, California

    PatioMusic

  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Jupiter →

    Brewpub

    Jupiter

    Berkeley, California

    DogsPatioFood

  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Gilman Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Gilman Brewing

    Berkeley, California

    DogsPatio

Planning FAQs for Berkeley

How should I spend 48 hours in Berkeley taprooms?

Start at Fieldwork Brewing, then Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge, Jupiter, Gilman Brewing. The route uses 16 independent listings in Berkeley, California.

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.

All 16 taprooms in Berkeley →