Faction Brewing - Alameda

#30 - Mexican - Alameda, Brewery, Burgers

Faction Brewing

Faction Brewing
4.6 / 5 (3580 reviews)

Description

Perched on the bay in Alameda, this clean, community-minded brewery offers panoramic views, ample indoor/outdoor seating and a rotating selection of craft beers and growlers. Regular food trucks and occasional live music create a casual, family- and dog-friendly hangout, though weekends and events can be crowded and unevenly managed. Complaints note high prices, bland or soapy-tasting ales, missing beer prices on menus, spotty cornhole equipment and strict local rules that prevent sunshades. Good for beer lovers seeking a relaxed waterfront outing, but come prepared and check the schedule.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Tracy

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 3580 reviews
max-kay-1
05.11.2023

Location is kinda remote in old navy garrison in Alameda. Many parking should be available.There is a large outdoor sitting area with many tables available.Good for gathering, groups, small parties, kids and dogs.Many Beer options and there's a Mexican food truck for food. You can bring your own food and just get drinks!Nice city view over the bay.

tori-phillips-1
05.11.2023

This place is WELL worth the trek.The whole area is ripe for improvement, but Faction has done an incredible job taking the lil slice of Alameda and delivering a view to doe for and delicious beers.

chris-endersby-1
05.11.2023

This is one of the most unique and impressive breweries I've ever been to. The staff were fantastic and offered great suggestions. The views from the expansive outdoor area are stunning. I was really disappointed that we could only stay for an hour.

tracy-crouthamel-mus
05.09.2025

Huge open space for hanging out. Very windy though since it's right on the bay. Beautiful view of San Francisco if the sky's clear

sara-bevans-engineer
05.09.2025

Good beers, lots of choices and tasting. Bar inside an old airplane hanger. Nice patio outside with lots of space and great view of the city across the water.

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FAQ

You can use the WLAN of the place free of charge.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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