Looking for the best new beer bars in San Francisco? One of these new spots might be just what you're seeking. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in search of a new beer bar near you.
Little Creatures
1000A Third St., Mission Bay
Little Creatures is a brewery and restaurant, offering craft beer and beer tours.
As we previously reported, the spot is the first American outpost of Australian craft brewery Little Creatures. It specializes in hoppy beers, from its XPA to its Rogers' Beer, a malty ale made with whole hop flowers.
At Little Creatures, guests can order beer by the pint or in 4-ounce tasting glasses. There are also 32-ounce "crowlers" to go. The menu offers elevated pub grub, like mussels steamed in Little Creatures Pale Ale and pilsner-battered fish tacos. According to Eater SF, the space also includes a "brewlab," which will offer brewing tutorials and host events.
Little Creatures currently holds four stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, indicating positive reviews.
Yelper Jeffrey S., who reviewed it on July 27, wrote, "Solid beer and food in a big, open setting. This brand-new spot has quite a large space right near the ballpark. I've loved Little Creatures beer for years (it's some of the best beer I've had in Australia) and am so stoked that they have a brewpub here now."
Little Creatures Mission Bay is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.
Willkommen
2198 Market St., Castro
Willkommen is a beer garden, serving local craft beer and German cuisine.
The indoor beer garden and brewpub is the latest venture from SoMa-based Black Hammer Brewing, which crafts "small batch, crazy fresh and crazy good ales and lagers, using traditional techniques, modern innovations, endless creativity and scientific rigor," according to its website. Wilkommen has 26 taps pouring Black Hammer beers like the Sunrise Set Berliner Weisse, the Sea Puppy German sour beer and the Daytime Realness session IPA. There's also wine, cider and kombucha on draft.
The menu was designed by the Bay Area's Rosamunde Sausage Grill and features a wide selection of sausages, from traditional Nuremberg-style bratwurst to chicken habanero sausage and vegan sausage, too. Sausages come with your choice of toppings and sides.
Yelpers are generally positive about Willkommen, which currently holds four stars out of 44 reviews on the site.
Regina L., who reviewed the brewpub on July 11, wrote, "German food is my ultimate comfort food, and Willkommen does not disappoint."
Huey N. noted, "I'm a fan. This is a fairly large and open space that has a lot of natural lighting. Almost as good as being actually outdoors."
Willkommen is open from 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 11:30 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Death by Taco
301 King St., Suite B, SoMa
Death by Taco is a Mexican spot, offering tacos, beer and more.
As its name suggests, Death by Taco specializes in tacos, serving up to 16 different varieties, from fried fish to carne asada, chorizo and al pastor. There are veggie options, too, like seitan and fried avocado tacos.
Death by Taco also offers more than a dozen craft beers on draft, from California breweries like Russian River Brewing Company, HenHouse Brewing Company, Alvarado Street Brewery and more. Beers are available by the pint and by the pitcher. There are weekday happy hours specials, too, with discount margaritas and fish tacos.
Death by Taco is off to a promising start with four stars out of 117 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Amy K., who visited Death by Taco on July 28, wrote, "The place is seriously a hidden gem!"
And MT H. wrote, "Beer selections were spot-on, and the tequila choices are impressive."
Death by Taco is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.
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