About Ocean View Brew Works
Ocean View Brew Works is a pint-sized brewery and taproom in Albany. Its website says the name nods to Ocean View, the original name of Albany in 1908 and 1909. The beers follow traditional styles, with some newer styles that add a twist.
The business is family-owned by Scott and Vonnie Davidson. Vonnie and her mom, Carrie, opened Kitchenette on the property. It is a small kitchen with panini, bagels, coffee, smoothies and salads.
Beer is not the only pour. The website also lists wine and cider, plus non-alcoholic kombucha and Italian sodas. The front beer garden gives you a spot to sit outside when the weather and air quality allow.
Events run through the week. The website lists bingo on Thursdays, craft night on Wednesdays and bands in the beer garden on Sunday afternoons. More people have reviewed Ocean View Brew Works on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Albany on this site.
From Ocean View Brew Works' own website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Can I get food at Ocean View Brew Works?
Yes. Kitchenette on the property serves panini, bagels, coffee, smoothies and salads. The website asks guests to enjoy only food and drinks from Kitchenette and OVBW.
Are dogs allowed?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a leash in the front beer garden only. The website says no dogs are allowed in the courtyard.
Is it a good place to bring kids?
The website says kids are very welcome and that there is a selection of toys and games. It asks families to tidy up the toys and keep walkways clear.
Does Ocean View Brew Works host trivia?
Yes. Its events page lists music trivia and Luke's trivia night. It also lists bingo on Thursdays and craft night on Wednesdays.
Which breweries are close by?
Ale Tales Albany and Pretty Things are both 0.3 miles away. Elevation 66 Brewing Company is 0.6 miles away, and Fieldwork Brewing Company in Berkeley is 0.9 miles away.
Answers come from Ocean View Brew Works' website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Before you visit Ocean View
Check oceanviewbrews.com before you go. The events page lists the weekly happenings, and the site also has a calendar and a beverages page. Tables are first come, first served, and the beer garden depends on weather and air quality.
Kids are welcome, and dogs can join you on a leash in the front beer garden only. Last seating is 15 minutes before closing, so plan to arrive with time to spare.
Ale Tales Albany and Pretty Things are both 0.3 miles away, which makes a short second stop easy. Elevation 66 Brewing Company is 0.6 miles away, and Gilman Brewing Company is 1 mile away.