Here are five Bay Area breweries — with taprooms spanning the region — that go above and beyond to welcome the whole family, offering everything from arcade games and sandboxes to kids’ menus…
Almanac Beer Co. in Alameda recently developed an area called “The Beach” which includes artificial turf, a second sandbox and beach style furniture to bolster its kid-friendly appeal. Father’s Day is coming up, the sun is shining, and schools are letting out for the summer — all of which means it might be a good time to load up the crew and head for a family-friendly brewery. asked people to stop bringing their children to breweries.
“We felt like there was a need in Alameda to provide a family-friendly space that was outdoors,” he says. “That’s what started us on this journey.” They’re offering a Father’s Day special where dads get $5 pints of Love and Hugs, two beers brewed year-round and have an upcoming Pride event June 22 featuring kid-friendly attractions like bubbles and a bounce house.San Ramon’s Fieldwork Brewing boasts a pizza menu, as well as 20 beer options.
Calicraft’s Walnut Creek taproom can sometimes feel like a family reunion destination, according to brewmaster Thomas Vo. “I’ve been here with a group that had five generations of people,” he says. “It’s something that I’m proud to drink if I’m not imbibing, and it’s something I’m also proud to serve my nieces and nephews, or any kid that comes in,” Vo adds.Games like Uno, Jenga and Connect Four are on offer at Hapa’s Brewing Co. in San Carlos.
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