Top Breweries & Microbreweries in San Rafael, California

Craft Beer & Microbrewery Guide for San Rafael, CA

San Rafael, California, is a vibrant Bay Area gem boasting a burgeoning craft beer scene. With an emphasis on innovative brews, this coastal city embraces the art of small-batch production. From refreshing wheat ales to bold stouts, San Rafael's craft breweries weave together the flavors of Marin County's unique terroir with passion and precision. Whether you're a seasoned beer aficionado or just starting your craft beer journey, San Rafael invites you to raise a glass and savor its dynamic brews.

The State Room in San Rafael, California - 4.50 star rating

The State Room

San Rafael CA

4.50

Expertly cooked burgers with uniform thickness

Pond Farm Brewing Company in San Rafael, California - 4.70 star rating

Pond Farm Brewing Company

San Rafael CA

4.70

Wide variety of unique beers.

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Fairfax Brewing Company in Fairfax, California - 4.60 star rating

Fairfax Brewing Company

Fairfax CA (5.0km)

Wide selection of finely brewed beers

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Corte Madera in Corte Madera, California - 4.50 star rating

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Corte Madera

Corte Madera CA (5.2km)

Unique modern motif in classic brewery setting

Adobe Creek Brewing in Novato, California - 4.80 star rating

Adobe Creek Brewing

Novato CA (11.1km)

New craft brewery with hop-forward beers

Moylan's Brewing Company in Novato, California - 4.30 star rating

Moylan's Brewing Company

Novato CA (13.7km)

Moylan's has excellent beer with unique styles.

East Brother Beer Company in Richmond, California - 4.70 star rating

East Brother Beer Company

Richmond CA (14.8km)

Brewery has delicious beers with unique offerings.

Indian Valley Brewing in Novato, California - 4.60 star rating

Indian Valley Brewing

Novato CA (15.4km)

Unique flavors in beer selection

HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room in Novato, California - 4.90 star rating

HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room

Novato CA (15.5km)

Unique brewery with FFX-only recipes available

Armistice Brewing Company in Richmond, California - 4.70 star rating

Armistice Brewing Company

Richmond CA (17.0km)

Armistice Brewing Company offers guava beers.

Fort Point Beer Company Production Brewery in SF, California - 3.90 star rating

Fort Point Beer Company Production Brewery

SF CA (19.8km)

Brewery tour behind-the-scenes experience

San Francisco Brewing Co. in SF, California - 4.00 star rating

San Francisco Brewing Co.

SF CA (20.9km)

Variety of unique beers available.

Elevation 66 Brewing Company in El Cerrito, California - 4.30 star rating

Elevation 66 Brewing Company

El Cerrito CA (21.4km)

Delicious burgers and sandwiches

Lost Marbles Brewery in SF, California - 4.60 star rating

Lost Marbles Brewery

SF CA (21.9km)

Open space with welcoming energy

Ocean View Brew Works in Albany, California - 4.80 star rating

Ocean View Brew Works

Albany CA (22.0km)

Brews made with rotating taps of local flavors

Otherwise Brewing in SF, California - 4.70 star rating

Otherwise Brewing

SF CA (22.1km)

Offers gluten-free options for those with intolerance.

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley in Berkeley, California - 4.60 star rating

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley

Berkeley CA (22.4km)

Frequent changes in draft list with diverse beers.

Gilman Brewing Company in Berkeley, California - 4.60 star rating

Gilman Brewing Company

Berkeley CA (22.7km)

Vast beer selection with delicious options

Great Notion Brewing - Berkeley in Berkeley, California - 4.60 star rating

Great Notion Brewing - Berkeley

Berkeley CA (23.4km)

Great Notion's sour beers are top-notch, with perfect balance.

Magnolia SF - Haight in SF, California - 4.40 star rating

Magnolia SF - Haight

SF CA (23.8km)

Breweries with guest tap options

Enterprise Brewing Co in SF, California - 4.90 star rating

Enterprise Brewing Co

SF CA (24.2km)

Unique atmosphere with vinyl records played

Black Hammer Brewing Company in SF, California - 4.60 star rating

Black Hammer Brewing Company

SF CA (24.4km)

Unique beer selection with rotating offerings

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant in SF, California - 4.30 star rating

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

SF CA (24.4km)

Hell or High Watermelon Wheat beer is exceptional.

Cellarmaker Brewing Co. in Berkeley, California - 4.90 star rating

Cellarmaker Brewing Co.

Berkeley CA (24.5km)

Offers unique and interesting IPAs

Willkommen by Black Hammer Brewing Company in SF, California - 4.30 star rating

Willkommen by Black Hammer Brewing Company

SF CA (24.6km)

Unique beer fondue sauce.

Willkommen, by Black Hammer Brewing Company in SF, California - 4.50 star rating

Willkommen, by Black Hammer Brewing Company

SF CA (24.6km)

Bright, modern-industrial brewery setting

Events near San Rafael, CA

Date	Event	Brewery	Location
Mar 3	Irish Soda Bread Class	Five Suns Brewing	Martinez, CA