"If you’re getting together with a bunch of friends and want to pick a casual, sunny spot where you can all catch up, just head to Speakeasy Ales & Lagers in Bayview-Hunters Point. Their massive outdoor beer garden has tons of picnic tables, and hosts a rotating roster of local vendors, comedians, and food trucks like Al Pastor Papi and Vegan Hood Chefs (check their Instagram for the latest updates on the food options)." - julia chen 1
"Established in 1997, this San Francisco distribution staple opened its taproom in 2011, featuring rotating taps in flights, pints, bottles, cans, and growlers. Its signature mobster-themed beer, Big Daddy IPA, is always on hand, but so are more interesting beers you won't find in your corner store." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"When the sun decides to make an appearance, there’s no better place to soak it up than on Speakeasy Ales & Lagers’ patio in Bayview. Meet a friend here, and chill with a pint of beer and something to eat from the rotating roster of food trucks that come through, like Al Pastor Papi or Ox & Tiger." - julia chen 1
"Maybe you’re looking for a big outdoor space where you can meet up with a few friends you haven’t seen in (checks notes) over a year. Head to Speakeasy Ales & Lagers in Bayview. It’s the perfect place to post up at a sunny picnic table and talk about your favorite pair of sweatpants over a pint of beer. And they always host a couple of excellent food trucks, like Al Pastor Papi or The Vegan Hood Chefs, as well as DJs, shops like Plant Baybe and Yes Pudding, and occasional comedy shows." - julia chen 1
"If you want some sun with your IPA or ale, head to Speakeasy Ales & Lagers in Bayview-Hunters Point. The brewery has tons of picnic tables in the sprawling outdoor beer garden out front. While you’re here, you’ll also want to focus on their rotating line-up of food trucks, pop-ups, and local eateries, including Rome’s Kitchen, Los Bayuncos, and Buddha Miches." - Lani Conway