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Beer Baron Bar
& Kitchen
DINING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
HANKERING FOR A SAVORY BITE WITH YOUR BEER? THESE RESTAURANTS AND PUBS ARE SURE TO SATISFY.
> Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen. This bar’s Pleasanton location offers delicious
lunch and dinner (plus brunch on the weekends), while the Livermore
spot has a cool speakeasy atmosphere that’s perfect for date night. Enjoy
its rotation of 30 craft beers along with craft cocktails, and pair with its
astounding duck fat fries. beerbaronbar.com
> BottleTaps. BottleTaps is more than just a craft-brew taproom and bottle
shop; it’s a beer education center. Run by Eric Wall, the only certified beer
judge in Pleasanton, this upscale joint offers a variety of beers in its five
retail coolers, from the well-known to the more obscure but still delicious,
that will pair nicely with tasty tapas. bottletaps.com
> First Street Alehouse. This Livermore alehouse is the locals’ go-to spot for
drinking and dining, with a tempting array of sandwiches and burgers
and 28 rotating beers on tap. Admire the wall of more than 6,000 vintage
beer cans, the country’s largest public collection. firststreetalehouse.com
> The Growler. Featuring 20 rotating taps of local craft brews, this Danville
bar and restaurant specializes in mouthwatering burgers, with meat supplied
by famed New York butcher Pat LaFrieda. For beer on the go, browse
the impressive on-site bottle shop for great picks. growlerpubdanville.com
> Hop DeVine. With some 20 craft beers on
tap and a menu of delicious crowd-pleasers
(think juicy burgers, mac and cheese, and
fish and chips), Livermore’s Hop DeVine
is the perfect place for a casual bite in a
friendly atmosphere. hopdevine.net
> The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill.
With classic American grub, numerous
flat-screen TVs and a huge variety of beers
on tap, this bar and restaurant is the perfect
place to catch the big game in Pleasanton.
Drop in for Brewery Night every Tuesday,
featuring local and national brewers showing
off their craft. hopyard.com
> World of Beer. Check out Dublin’s World of
Beer for a constantly rotating list of domestic
and foreign beers. Pair your brew with
sliders, nachos or international dishes such
as pork schnitzel, bibimbap, or even a giant
Bavarian pretzel. worldofbeer.com
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