Gilman Brewing Company
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4.6 (367 on Google)
About Gilman Brewing Company
Gilman Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom on Gilman Street in West Berkeley. Its website says it has been brewing there since 2015, right next door to the historic non-profit music venue 924 Gilman.
Google describes a neighborhood tasting room for house-brewed pints, flights and growlers to go, with views of the tanks. The website says the brewery is most known for Belgian styles. It also makes IPAs, pale ales, lagers, sours and saisons.
The taproom serves wood fired pizzas, snacks and large plates. Seating is inside and on the patio. The founders turned an old automotive repair shop into the brewery with their own hands.
The Berkeley taproom can be reserved for private events. The website describes a barrel warehouse for large parties and dining area tables for smaller groups. Google also lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
From Gilman Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Questions people ask
Does Gilman Brewing Company serve food?
Yes. Its website says the taprooms serve wood fired pizzas, snacks and large plates. The Berkeley location also has an Order Online page and a food page.
Is there outdoor seating?
Its website says inside and patio seating are available. Google also lists the Berkeley location as a beer garden.
Can I book a private event at the Berkeley taproom?
Yes. The website invites you to reserve the Berkeley taproom for group dinners and larger events. It says groups can range from three people to two hundred.
Is Gilman Brewing wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley is 0.2 miles away, and Headlands Brewing - Berkeley is 0.5 miles away. Pretty Things is 0.7 miles away, and Ale Tales Albany is 0.8 miles away.
Answers come from Gilman Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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Before you visit Gilman Brewing
Expect a relaxed neighborhood taproom with views of the tanks. Order a flight if you want to sample the range, since the website says Belgian styles are what the brewery is most known for.
Check the current tap list and food menu on gilmanbrew.com before you go. Friday and Saturday hours run an hour later than the rest of the week. The site also keeps a calendar of weekly events that are open to the public.
Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley is 0.2 miles away, and Headlands Brewing - Berkeley is 0.5 miles away. Both are close enough to add to the same trip.