Part of Isola, the Island's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.
Looking for breweries & taprooms in Alameda? Here's what the Island has — with hours, highlights and live "open now" status. Tap any spot for directions or the full details.
We track 4 spots here, averaging 4.5★. Every listing shows the day's hours, what to expect with typical prices, and one-tap directions — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Almanac Beer Co. Barrel House & Taproom, Faction Brewing, The Rake at Admiral Maltings and Alameda Brewing.
Destination brewery in a former naval building at Alameda Point with about 30 house beers on tap, from hazy IPAs to their famed oak-aged farmhouse sours. The 'Adventureland' taproom adds games, food trucks, and a big outdoor beer garden.
Hours: Sun 11am–9pm · Mon 12pm–10pm · Tue 12pm–10pm · Wed 12pm–10pm · Thu 12pm–10pm · Fri 12pm–11pm · Sat 11am–11pm
Independent brewery in a huge hangar on the old Naval Air Station with 20+ house beers on draft and a massive patio boasting unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge. Dogs, kids, and food trucks all welcome.
Hours: Sun 12pm–6pm · Mon closed · Tue closed · Wed 2pm–8pm · Thu 2pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–8pm · Sat 12pm–8pm
One-of-a-kind pub overlooking the working floor-malting operation at Admiral Maltings, pouring 20+ drafts and true British-style cask ale via beer engine — every beer made with their own malt. Kid- and dog-friendly with a big beer garden and smoked BBQ.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–7pm · Mon 12pm–7pm · Tue 12pm–8pm · Wed 12pm–8pm · Thu 12pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–9pm · Sat 11:30am–9pm
Downtown Park Street brewery (formerly Alameda Island Brewing, refreshed in 2024) pouring six core beers plus rotators from pilsner to West Coast IPA in a relaxed taproom with an outdoor patio. Kids and dogs welcome; bring your own food.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–9pm · Mon 4pm–8pm · Tue 12pm–10pm · Wed 12pm–10pm · Thu 12pm–10pm · Fri 12pm–10pm · Sat 11:30am–10pm