About Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant is a brewpub in Golden Gate Park, right at Ocean Beach. It has been there since 1996. The building is a Spanish colonial revival landmark that Willis Polk built in 1925.
The beer is brewed in-house. It goes by Chalet Ales & Lagers, and the range runs from crisp lagers to seasonal releases. A sampler gives you eight house-brewed beers in 4 ounce pours.
The first floor holds the Lucien Labaudt WPA frescoes from 1936, and they are open daily to the public. Upstairs, windows span the whole bar and dining room. The menu leans on seafood, from fish and chips to whole grilled branzino.
There is also live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, plus weekend brunch and private events. More people have reviewed Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in San Francisco on this site.
From Beach Chalet's own website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Beach Chalet brew its own beer?
Yes. The Chalet Ales & Lagers are brewed in-house, and a sampler offers eight house-brewed beers.
Can you eat a full meal there?
Yes. There are lunch, dinner and brunch menus, and the food focuses on fresh seafood. It is a New American and seafood restaurant.
Can I book a private event or a wedding?
Yes. There is a private events page, and it is an event venue and a wedding venue.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Woods Outbound is 0.7 miles away and Two Pitchers Brewing Company is 1.2 miles away. Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company is 1.9 miles away.
Answers come from Beach Chalet's website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Before you visit Beach Chalet
Expect a landmark building with an ocean view and a full restaurant, not just a taproom. Take a few minutes to see the murals on the first floor. The Park Chalet is a second spot just steps behind it.
Check the beer menu, brunch hours and events on beachchalet.com before you go. The site takes reservations, and it has a separate option for groups of 13 or more.
Woods Outbound is 0.7 miles away, and Two Pitchers Brewing Company is 1.2 miles away. Either one makes an easy second stop.