Anchor Public Taps

"The approximately 2-acre property at 495 and 501 De Haro Street, formerly home to Anchor's brewing operations and taproom, is also for sale. Anchor announced its sudden closure in July due to financial losses. A group of former employees are interested in purchasing it to reopen as a worker-owned cooperative." - Lauren Saria

"Anchor may be owned by Sapporo these days, but it’s still a big deal in beer history — it’s the oldest brewery in San Francisco, going back 125 years, and it’s a pioneer of steam beer, also known as California common beer. Tours of their art deco factory back by reservation, and, of course, there’s always Anchor Public Taps, the big taproom across the street where you can get a frothy pour of that signature steam lager." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"San Francisco's oldest brewery is no longer independently owned after it was purchased by Sapporo, but it's still a crown jewel of local brewing with a long, unique history. You might not be able to take a brewery tour to gaze at the beautiful copper mash tuns, but at least you can still drink the goods — in addition to classics like their steam beers and porters, there are seasonal releases to try." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"125-year-old Anchor Brewing Company is the oldest craft brewery in California, though it didn’t find its current home (an old coffee roastery) until 1977. In order to walk through the three floors to see where the famous beer is made and get a tasting in the taproom, you must make a reservation (tours are slated to resume in summer of 2021). But across the street from the factory, Anchor Public Taps taproom is open, with generous outdoor seating, and pouring that signature steam beer." - Daisy Barringer, Eater Staff

"Public Taps, the brewery and taproom from Anchor Brewing, will reopen for beer consumption on Friday, March 26, as San Francisco moves to the orange tier of the reopening plan. Public Taps will offer outdoor dining with reservations required and introduce new experimental specials along with regular beer offerings." - Erin Perkins