![]() It’s a top contender to visit with a group of families to grab drinks and food in the Oakland area. Location: 303 Castro Street, Oakland Drake’s Dealership, Uptown Oakland or San Leandroĭrake’s Dealership is a classic urban spot to grab some beers and indulge in a wide selection of food (it’s a full-service restaurant and has wood-fired pizza) with trendy outdoor and indoor seating options. Line 51 also offers some food items (hot dogs and such) and had a food tent out front when we were last there. ![]() We’re looking forward to coming back for an extended visit with some other families in tow. I had to set a timer to get our daughter out of the bus. We recently stopped by Line 51 to try a few bottled beers and ended up extending the beer pick-up to play in the AC transit bus, which was an instant hit. The AC Transit bus was a huge hit | Photo: Michele Yuen Line 51 Brewing Company is a relative newcomer (opened in 2020) and is unique in its public transit themed brewery with a large 7,500 square-foot space and an actual AC transit bus that kids can go inside. Way, Oakland The Terminal Tap Room at Line 51 Brewing Company, Jack London Square-ish ![]() Outdoor space at Arthur Macs | Photo: Arthur Mac’s Facebook Mega points that there are a few video games to distract the kids so you can enjoy your pizza, chicken wings, and drinks in peace, at least for a little while. They offer a rotating list of local craft brews, wines, and hard seltzers. Oakland Family-Friendly Breweries & Tap Rooms Arthurs Mac’s Tap and Snack, MacArthur BartishĪrthurs Mac’s Tap and Snack is also a great family-friendly spot for kids and pets with its outdoor bar garden. Jupiter’s outdoor patio is a family-friendly option in downtown Berkeley | Photo Jupiter Pizza & Beer Here are some tips on what to do on campus with kids. Jupiter also makes an ideal pairing for visiting and exploring the beautiful UC Berkeley Campus. They have a selection of their own brews as well as other east bay options. There are few more perfect pairings than beers with a wood-fired pizza. Jupiter Pizza & Beer has a charming outdoor patio and we love its prime location in downtown Berkeley. We particularly enjoy the Napa and San Ramon locations.Ĭheck out our Parents Guide to Fourth Street or Parents Guide to the Gilman District. During our last visit, I noticed some kids at the skate park around the corner of Fieldwork on 5th and Harrison, which could be a good activity for older kids who are into that scene.įieldwork also has other locations in NorCal, which are worth a visit. We love that Fourth Street in Berkeley is nearby where we can get some shopping done or buy the obligatory toy our daughters wants from Five Little Monkeys. Pre-pandemic we usually preferred the indoor over the outdoor space because it’s larger and has a fun, industrial vibe - but the outdoor space is perfect on warmer days.įront and outdoor space at Fieldwork Brewery in Berkeley | Photo: Michele Yuen It’s a perfect spot to catch up with a group of friends with families and it’s pet-friendly, too. Website > Fieldwork Brewing, Northwest Berkeleyįieldwork Brewing is a popular Berkeley spot with indoor and outdoor seating options to enjoy a flight of a great selection of beers. Checking out the cashew ice cream flavors at Mr. ![]() It’s delicious! It baffles me that everything is made out of cashews. In the warmer weather (particularly in spring), we enjoy walking next door to check out the plants at Westbrae Nursery or taking a short drive for cashew ice cream at Mr. Obsessed with the steering wheels at Westbrae Biergarten | Photo: Michele Yuen There’s more to do for families in the Hopkins neighborhood. We can typically find residential parking, but it might take some time or require a little walk. There were also a few chalk walls, but we didn’t see any chalk around to doodle. There is a small kids’ area in the back and even though there isn’t too much in it, our daughter still occupied herself by playing with a few boat steering wheels attached to the walls. Westbrae Biergarten is a recent discovery for us and we loved its large outdoor space, eclectic beer garden atmosphere, and food offerings from Brazil Cafe. Berkeley Family Friendly Breweries Westbrae Biergarten, North Berkeley #CALIFORNIA BREWERIES FREMONT CA PLUS#Many breweries are also pet-friendly, a huge plus for families with fur babies. We’ve compiled a list of favorite East Bay family-friendly breweries for some weekend or weekday (Thursday is the new Friday right?) fun. Warmer weather is here, which means it’s prime time to spend a leisure afternoon at a family-friendly brewery to grab beers and food in the East Bay. Nowadays, parents can relax with a drink- or two- while the kids can occupy themselves, or better yet, tire themselves out in kid-friendly spaces. ![]()
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