These San Francisco Restaurants Brew Their Own Beer

San Francisco has a vibrant craft beer scene and is internationally known for its quality restaurants, so it’s only natural that the two would eventually commingle. Explore these local restaurants that brew their own beer.

21st Amendment Brewery & Cafe

21st Amendment Brewery & CafeOpens in new window, a SoMa brewpub, is a favorite for folks heading to the ballpark and nearby workers who like to end the day with a beer and some wings. Many dishes cross over with the beers, like their Reuben, which features housemade corned beef braised in their IPA; onion hoops made with the Brew Free! or Die IPA beer batter; or the Brew Free! chili. Wintertime means it’s time for the Fireside Chat, a rich, dark, English-style ale with festive spices. 

Bartlett Hall

Bartlett HallOpens in new window, a Union Square gastropub, has a spacious bar and lounge and plenty of tables for those who want to sit away from the TV screens. Tuck into some mac and cheese or meatballs, but this spot also keeps things San Franciscan with a kale salad on the menu. Their in-house beer selection is primarily West Coast in style, with some German styles and other one-offs. The beers are meant to be approachable and pleasing, from the Bartlett Blonde to the Flower Shop IPA (three in all). You’ll find some guest beers too, with plenty of San Francisco representation.

Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant

The Beach ChaletOpens in new window has one of the best locations in the city, right off Ocean Beach, so you can’t beat the view. The American bistro menu includes a lot of seafood (thankfully it’s sustainable), plus burgers, sandwiches, salads, and plenty of snacks and sides, so it’s easy to come by for just a beer and a bite. The house brews, eight in all, have some fun oceanic references, like the Riptide Red and High Tide Hefeweizen. You can get into a winter frame of mind with their Fog Town Brown, a brown ale with hints of maple syrup.

Magnolia Pub & Brewery

A special part of the menu at the Magnolia Pub & BreweryOpens in new window is the cask ales here, with rare releases making appearances. The gastropub menu is seasonally driven, with quality ingredients that are definitely a tick above your usual pub grub—especially the burger and house-made sausages. Their annual holiday beer is the Magnolia Winter Warmer, an 8% ABV, rich, malt-forward English strong ale that they have been making since 1998—they release it every year on the day before Thanksgiving.

Southern Pacific Brewing

This popular spot in the Mission Creek AreaOpens in new window boasts a big patio and spacious indoor area, with quite a lineup of true-to-style beers to match, from Kölsch to extra pale ale to a porter. They are also known for hosting guest beers on their taps and usually carry some seasonal offerings for the holidays from other brewers. Lunch and dinner are served, with many kinds of salads, sandwiches and burgers (and house-made bacon!). 

Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company

This Outer Sunset establishmentOpens in new window is very family-friendly, with an all-day menu designed to please, from vegetarians to the most committed carnivore. To fully explore their house-brewed beers, order the tasting flight, which has six tastes, including an ESB, sour wheat, and dry Irish stout. For the holidays, you’ll also be able to try their Autumn Beer pumpkin ale, which has the same spice blend as the pumpkin pie at the owner’s bakeshop, Devil’s Teeth Baking Company.