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Berkeley's top 4 beer bars to visit now

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Published on February 03, 2020
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Wondering where to find the best beer bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer bars in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

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1. Victory Point Cafe

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First on the list is Victory Point Cafe. Located at 1797 Shattuck Ave., Suite A (between Delaware and Francisco streets), the beer bar, which offers coffee, tea, tabletop games and more, is the highest-rated beer bar in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 231 reviews on Yelp.

2. Bobby G's Pizzeria

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Next up is Downtown Berkeley's Bobby G's Pizzeria, situated at 2072 University Ave. (between Milvia Street and Shattuck Avenue). With four stars out of 637 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and beer bar, which offers pizza and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge

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Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge, located at 1763 Alcatraz Ave. (between Adeline and Ellis streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery and beer bar 4.5 stars out of 179 reviews.

4. Pacific Standard Tap Room

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Pacific Standard Tap Room, a pub, brew pub and beer bar in Downtown Berkeley, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2055 Center St. (between Milvia Street and Shattuck Avenue) to see for yourself.


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