Barrel Head Brewhouse

It has been a while since I’ve gone to this place. Came here the week that they first opened and several times since then. This last visit was the first time since they switched ownership. Came here on a Sunday afternoon. There were seats available but definitely started to fill up. First thing that I noticed was the music was a tad loud. They had several TVs showing various games. (This place gets busy especially when Bay Area teams are playing.) There were a couple of big groups including a birthday party upstairs. I ordered the fish and chips. It was good but it was not as big as I had expected.

It's like a local warm friendly go-to bar! Atmosphere is awesome. We were there for the first time as recommended by a friend but looks like everyone knew everyone. There were a few busy tables with variety of people from babies 😅 to elderly! It's a full bar (of course) with friendly bartenders. It's clean tables and counters. Orders for tables close to bars should go through bar where somehow went through smooth at our time 😁 but I can imagine might be a bit off when busy. Food is great and delicious. Whatever you get, don't miss the regular fries! That's something! Plenty of of street parking. Kids friendly (😁), good for gathering, groups, individuals. Will go back for sure.

The Mission Dog was super good. They had a really good porter on tap too which was rare to see. Pretty cool place all in all.

Food here was on point and the beer is fantastic. The atmosphere and theme of this restaurant is amazing, even the bathrooms were welcoming. I need to come here again and try their beer flights since they brew their own beer here. Highly recommend it this restaurant.

Our flight into SF was delayed so this was the first brewery of the day. Very busy and bar staff was super friendly. Beer was very good. I had a pint of the Sponge-Worthy IPA.

Been meaning to go to this place since it opened. Finally made it and glad we did! The food totally exceeded expectations. Had both the fries and the calamari basket. The fries were smashed new potatoes covered in a sauce, which we ordered on the side. The calamari included fried sliced jalapenos and fried lemon sections. Creative and delicious with the sipping sauce. And good beer to wash it all down. Had a great time-will be back!

Food here was on point and the beer is fantastic. The atmosphere and theme of this restaurant is amazing, even the bathrooms were welcoming. I need to come here again and try their beer flights since they brew their own beer here. Highly recommend it this restaurant.

Bar more than restaurant. While the food wasn't their highlight they do have a wide variety of alcohol. Had the burger and fish and chips. Burger was average, nothing fancy. Fish was very soft but had a weird aftertaste.

Came to this cool ass brewery. It wasn't one of those cramped ones, but had enough room for big crowds and parties. Barrel Head is located in NOPA, which means North Of The Panhandle if you weren't aware. Has lots of beers on tap as well as some food. The prices are kind of high, but this is a well regarded brewery so they can get away with this it seems. Beers are the main things of course. It's got lots of these to choose from. The last time here there was a crowd, but there were a few seats open at the bar thankfully. Ordered a few of the beers. These are pretty fucking pricy. It's about $8 a pint, which is a lot for a brewery. The best one of these we had was the Flower Power Elderflower Gose. It's a dry hopped, salty, and tart ale. This has floral citrus notes with a subtle acidity, interesting. Also has some okay food. It's $5 for the Hop Salt Fries, one of the few options. Happy hour is actually daily. This is all day Sundays and Mondays. Has a daily happy hour. It's a good way to save on stuff. The beers are pretty expensive, but these are some of the best you can get, and apparently they have some more food options such as tacos for vegetarians.

Cute little spot to hit if you're looking for a vast selection of beer. The service was really quick despite some communication errors. Beer was good and worthy of five stars; though the food may have dropped the rating for me. Cool spot to unwind and would definitely come again

Fun neighborhood brewery with a good selection of beers on tap. The bartenders are attentive and kind. They've got holiday decorations up so the ambience is cozy! Great place to meet up with friends. The food isn't the star of the show here, but nice to have a bite to go with the brews. Would pass on the calamari and garlic fries and try something different next time.

Looking for a casual and cozy neighborhood brewery that has a wide selection of drinks and bites? Look no further cause Barrel Head Brewhouse has your back. My companion suggested we come here to unwind after work and it was a worthy suggestion. On the outside, the black exterior appears more of an edgy vibe. Once inside, the brewery is well lit with tv's plastered playing the latest sports. It's a relaxing atmosphere with booths for large parties or stools at the bar for solo or pairs. The wooden furniture and decor gives off a modern day tavern feel to it which we digged. As an early 20 year old, this spot seemed geared towards people in their late 20s and above. We chose to sit at the bar and were told to order with the bartender. If you choose to dine-in then a staff will take your order. It was a quieter evening and were graciously helped by both the bartender and worker on the floor--both helpful and quick with delivering our orders. I'll preface this, I'm not a fan of beer. So how did we end up at a brewery? Well my companion is great at finding spots that serve and cater towards all tastebuds. Barrel Head not only sells beer but also other libations--alcoholic and non alcoholic. On top of that they have a vast food selection ranging from appetizers and entrees. We chose to share the Hop Salt Fries. The fries are made in house and double fried. They're lightly salted, crispy yet soft, and between a skinny and thick cut. We requested the chili aioli plus ketchup on the side. Gobbled them all and would love to try their Garlic Fries next! Barrel Head Brewhouse is a nice option in NOPA for those looking to grab a drink or bite. It's a chill spot perfect for all group sizes and efficient service. Parking can be found on the street. I'd come back but also want to try other spots in the area.

Ambiance 5/5 (great for groups) Service 5/5 (very friendly) Drinks 5/5 (great home brewed beer, reasonable cocktails) Food 3.5/5 (some hits some misses) Came here after soccer with teammates. The service was excellent; I sat at the table while my friend went to order drinks and a server immediately came over when he saw I was looking at the menu and ensured we got our food in before the kitchen closed. The Rueben was excellent (order extra sauce if you like that). The calamari was delicious with a good amount of tentacles which are my favorite. It was cooked to perfection with the option of tartar or cocktail sauce. My friend got the French dip sandwich; he enjoyed the plentiful portion of meat but the pickled onion didn't taste pickled. The Jus is not very salty and doesn't stand in its own The meat on the French dip was of good quality and clearly cut from scratch. Another teammate order the burger. It was dry, and is pretty basic considering the description. Ordered it medium well but it came out well done. The bread was also dry. The chicken sandwich was moist and crispy but the bread was not good. They should have chicken tenders on the menu and they would be amazing. We also really liked the pineapple winter ale, which was home brewed. They had a good house sparkling white and they have hard kombucha on tap as well.

It's like a local warm friendly go-to bar! Atmosphere is awesome. We were there for the first time as recommended by a friend but looks like everyone knew everyone. There were a few busy tables with variety of people from babies to elderly! It's a full bar (of course) with friendly bartenders. It's clean tables and counters. Orders for tables close to bars should go through bar where somehow went through smooth at our time but I can imagine might be a bit off when busy. Food is great and delicious. Whatever you get, don't miss the regular fries! That's something! Plenty of of street parking. Kids friendly (), good for gathering, groups, individuals. Will go back for sure.

First Mission Style hot dog I've ever had that didn't give me explosive diarrhea or projectile vomit. Barrel House feels like a speak easy, and a tap room had a love child. It's sort of like Knocked Up the Seth Rogan movie, you stumble in one time, and you keep coming back. Service is awesome, locals are friendly. Beer is refreshing. Build your own Manhattan is a cool little touch. Surprisingly good tacos too, they can give papalote next door a run for their money.

Went for brunch on a Sunday and it was not bad. Menu was small and the burger I got was mediocre--nothing to rave about. It did even not come with fries, which is always a bummer if you're munching a burger. I made a reservation, but didn't need one, since no one was there when we arrived at opening at 11:30AM. I did go with the bottomless mimosa (the whole party does not need to order it) and was satisfied as I chatted with friends. Honestly, I don't think I'll be back here but if I do, it would not be for the brunch.

Super chill brewery with awesome food. Nice service and I always have a good time here! Vibes are cozy with a fireplace table and twinkle lights and big barrels of beer. Highly recommend the beet salad. Came here to watch the warriors game, will return!

The interior ambiance was fabulous. Beers were cold and refreshing. Our server was very kind and attentive. The food however was quite sub par. Wings were cold and very rubbery in texture. My burger buns were cold to the touch and not toasty. I ended up packing it to go and fixing it later at home. The pretzel knots were the only highlight. Very soft and warm and paired with the cheese fondue, were delightful.

I love this place and come here often as it's in the neighborhood. Their beer offerings are wonderful and unique! My favorite is the Transylvania Twist. The food here is also great, so it makes a nice casual dinner spot. The fish and chips are unbelievably delicious. I get that dish almost every time I come here. The chicken sandwiches, tacos, and garlic fries are yummy as well.

I will definitely miss this place :( great ambiance and a staple of the NOPA. The staff was great and the drinks were decently priced.

Husband and I came in late night on a Friday night before they closed so we didn't get to try the food. However we liked the draft options that were available and the staff was very lively and friendly even though they we're closing soon. It was pretty quiet for a Friday night so I'm not sure if we missed the peak activity hours of the night, but it did seem like a more chill location to have a drink with friends.

A few years later and no extra stars. If anything I feel the food quality has decreased a bit. Mediocre wings, fries, and the burger was dry. I do like the guest beers but besides that it's just meh. $16 burger with no fries...charge me $2 extra and include a side. I was thirsty for beer so it worked...Bartenders were nice though. Meh.

Been here a couple of times and never been disappointed. They have many beers on tap. Even have some ciders and sours. I do know some of the taps are rotating. A plus, they have a full bar. Have many TVs with games going on. Bartenders are friendly and provide great service. Food is great. Got the burger that was juicy with the chili aioli sauce. The portion was big too. Can't go wrong with the fries either! In terms of busy, went on a Tuesday and was not too busy and not dead. Was able to sit at the bar easily.

Big fan of this pub The flights are great We got these -Thomas Edward -Sweet Lou -Brother harker -Chance the setter *coke chaser was clutch* Might try some other ones next time

I come here often but never thought to write a review. It's a relaxed vibe with a great staff. They are very attentive and always there when you need them. On my last visit I tried the tacos and they were better than expected. The prawn taco was great and stuffed! The fish taco was ok but could use some seasoning. Perfect place to watch a Warriors game or get a drink after work.

What a unique and fun place to go to when in SF. It's location is convenient and easy to find. The staff is nice and easy going. The ambient is very laid back and relaxed with TVs to enjoy sports and fun decorations. The selection of drinks is fantastic. I throughly enjoyed the draft beers and recommend the hibiscus beer as it is delicious and refreshing. We ordered the smoked wings and the warrior fries. The fries were very tasty, but they were a very smaller portion. The wings were smoked and it wasn't to my liking - I think it missed the mark. Overall, next time I'm in SF I'll definitely be going back to try some more beers.

Went here because it's across from a friends house in San Francisco. The place is fine. It's pretty pricey, but what can you expect from SF? I got the fish n chips, and then pretzel rolls, both which were tasty. I also got the Bloody Mary which was nice. It's a nice place to go for a drink, but if you want food I'd save my money for a restaurant. I felt like I paid too much for the meals.

I really liked this spot. Wife and I had a rare kid-free weekend and were looking for a chill place to just hang out together. We found parking easily and it was not too busy. The vibe was nice and the food was really good for a brewery/pub. The pretzel knots were unbelievable. I've been thinking about them since we went! Beer was solid. Will definitely go back.

I came here for my birthday after my plans for Dolores park fell through due to rain and there was so much room for Saturday. This place has a nice ambiance with the fireplace and cool ocean vibe with AMAZING drinks, I had their bottomless mimosas which were good, but the espresso martini and the peach Bellini were top notch. The bartenders were so nice to me and made me and my friends feel so welcome. They are very chatty and welcoming so if you are alone this would be an awesome spot.

Ooof, this place has really fallen off. I've been going here pretty regularly for quite a number of years but tonight is probably the last time. The food is expensive and....just...not good. I got the cheeseburger and the bun was so stale it was inedible. I put it to the side and just ate the burger innards which were also dry and not great. Also the fries, which are not included with the burger, were way over cooked. Quite a few were just burned into unchewable sticks. Also the bar was out of Jack Daniel's....what bar runs out of Jack Daniels? Anyway. It's too bad because this use to be a reliable place to get dinner and a drink but now I can't risk paying $18 for a mostly inedible burger.

Glad I found this place on Yelp. Originally I chose this establishment bc it looked like it had good food, cocktails and beer. Check, check and check. Food was delish, drinks yummy and service was awesome. Forgot our server's name but she was very attentive. Our bartender originally helped us and she was awesome too. Food is reasonably priced, very fulfilling and delish. We stayed about 2 1/2 hours and played card games; they didn't mind. Cocktails were just $10-$11 which is a rare find. When in SF, I usually spend about $15-$18 for a cocktail. The naughty by nature cocktail was delish; I had three. The hubby had the breakfast sandwich and I had the basic breakfast. We also shared the pretzel bites which was freshly baked. Side notes: Street parking was way too find (metered). I believe they take reservations via Yelp. Lots of TVs in case you need to watch a game like we did. I would definitely come back again.

We went during the Super Bowl and it was a fun vibe and great food! It was on the pricier side but the tater tots were really good.

Such a great rally point before any USF game in the gym! Walking distance Try the tacos and the Bavarian pretzel! Service was great too

I've been to this bar a couple times and I have to say that it's gone downhill. The place is either sticky and dirty or smells like cleaning product or really both. Multiple people I've spoken to have also said the same, it has the reputation of a dirty bar. They also serve the food on too small of plates. The food itself is good and the ambience is good but the place just feels dirty and sticky most of the time. Would love if they did a deep cleaning.

We love breweries so this was a must try while in the city. So happy that they weren't packed and flow was minimal on arrival. Cuvée Du Eleanor (billed as California Brut?) for him and a Hot Toddy for me. Pretzel knots to start. Always yummy Notorious BLAT for me and the wendytestaburger for him. Hearty sandwich for sure and the burger was juicy. We ordered a second round of drinks as our food hit the table, a cuvée for me and a passion for mashin' golden ale for him. We were done eating by the time the cuvée hit the table and the passion never made it. I will definitely be back to try again as the fare was amazing and the menu has other items I'm dying to try, hopefully we can spend more money on their drinks next time.

I've stopped into Barrel Head for an afternoon pint a few times and the experience has always been pleasant. There is usually some seating at the bar, where the bartenders are attentive and can provide good recommendations. Their beer selection seems a bit on the small side to me, at least given that they are a "brewhouse". There are a few different styles represented, but IPAs are really the only one where you have multiple options at hand. That's fine by me (that's my certainly my go-to) but may be a detractor for others. I haven't had too much of their food, mostly because there's not a whole lot in the way of plant-based options. However, my partner and I did enjoy a basket of tots once and they were crisp and delicious (as they should be.) All in all, I definitely see this as more of a neighborhood spot; probably not one you'd go out of your way for if you live in another part of the city. Still, if you're in the area, it's worth a stop for a quick drink or two.

Good place to grab a beer! Barrel Head Brewhouse has eclectic but fun decor and a number of televisions for watching sports. They also played rock music for the duration of our visit. We tried their loaded fries and found them to be tasty but a somewhat small portion for the price. Nonetheless, Barrel Head Brewhouse is a nice spot for a drink and I would recommend them.

Chill atmosphere, great service, delicious beers they brew here, good food, sports on the big screen, family friendly. Perfect neighborhood spot.

Love the fish and chips! The batter is light enough to keep it together yet still has some crunch. Cool setting for having a drink and conversation. Only bar I've seen with Weller on the shelves.

Good craft beer spot near USF. Can be really fun or can be a bad frat party. I think that goes with the territory so go into it knowing where you are and you won't be bothered. The beer is often super fresh and delicious.

Food at breweries/bars don't have to be fussy. Well-executed simple food is good enough. Unfortunately... There were several poutine offences. The poutine $12 did not have any curds present unless they were secretly melted underneath the regular shredded mostly yellow and some white cheese. The fries were so soggy. Poutine can sometimes get limp after hot gravy and cheese are added, but this dish came out piping hot. The fries were very soft in the beginning. The calamari $12 was not very crispy. The calamari dish was not adequately drained of oil after frying. There was a ton of oil at the bottom of the cone, and the many of calamari pieces were still soaked in oil. I appreciated the fried lemon pieces. The calamari did maintain some tenderness though. I liked being able to order small "taste" glasses of beer for $2.50 each. I would return if the food was better prepared. The bar is pretty large and even has an upstairs area. Maybe they should just stick with $4 baskets of basic French fries.

This place is ok. They do have some pretty good wings but outside of that the food is just ok .

This is my local dive place, although it's not a classical dive bar. I'm probably going here three times a week. I usually go for IPA, but selection of home-brewed beers is not limited to it. Always ask bartenders about beers that are not yet printed in the menu. Food is delicious, I usually have tacos (one of each) or a burger. Reuben is also very good. My favorite snacks are jalapeño poppers of popcorn shrimp. I've never tried cocktails, but looks like other guests enjoy it. This place is one of the reasons I don't move somewhere else.

Barrel Head was absolutely amazing! We reserved the upstairs mezzanine for the holiday party and it was perfect! The staff was lovely, including our server, nuova! She was very attentive and had great communication. Natasha (the coordinator) was also very responsive through email prior to the event. The food was delicious- Highly recommend the calamari and sliders! The most popular cocktail was "natti by nature" and was a huge hit. If you are thinking of reserving this place for an event, I highly recommend! Thank you Barrel Head for having us! 10/10

-1 Star for Skimpy Food -1 Star for Slow service Came for dinner and drinks with my bf and another couple on a Tuesday night ~ 7:30. The first level was lively, with most seats taken, but there was a nice booth available that we got to sit at. We received water and menus, but a longgg time went by before we were asked what we would like to drink. At that point, we decided to order everything at once out of fear that we wouldn't see our waitress again in a long time. Two people ordered the flights, I ordered a 16 oz can of a coconut brown ale, and one person ordered a blonde. For food, we ordered the pretzel knots appetizer for the table. My bf and I split the burger and the beet salad, and the other couple split the chicken sandwich, another salad, and the mussels. No complaints on the drinks. There was quite a selection of house brews and other craft brews. They also had some fun cocktails that I'd like to try. The food, however.... the pretzel knots, although good, were tiny. Not great for a group of 4. I thought for the price there would have been more food... but alas. The beet salad, while beautifully presented, had a sad amount of arugula. I thought I was ordering a salad! How hard is it it to throw some more arugula in there? I wanted my greens! The burger was tasty. Both the burger and the chicken sandwich had a small amount of fries.... maybe because of the small plates they were sitting on. But come on. Don't skimp on the fries. I could stop in for a drink at the bar sometime, but probably won't dine here again.

This was my go to spot during COVID. The beer here always awesome. Customer service has always been great. Enjoy hanging out here Food is great as well

Five star plus for the ribs, well done! No porky aroma at all. Well of course plus plus for the beer selections. Thank you for being in the business in the hood!

AMAZING attentive service. Michelada is ok since it's basically a bloody mary with beer, switch up the flavors maybe? They do have bottomless mimosa so it may be worth your time. That being said, the flavors to all their dishes are bland. Horridly bland. We had to ask for salt and pepper and hot sauce just to douse down the blandness. It was edible and we hogged it down cause we were buzzed from the mimosas. The food isnt something you come here for, just a warning.

Came here with friends because they were one of the only breweries open after 8 on a weekday (grrr, COVID laws!). Glad we came here, the food and drinks were great. For food I got 1 fish and 1 shrimp taco. Let me tell you, I've thought about that shrimp taco almost every day since I ate it (this review is about a month late, lol). There's a really cool fireplace set up as well. Our server was super friendly. Will definitely be back. I was also able to get street parking right in front!

Excellent food, superb service, solid craft beer options, cool & fun vibe. Kudos to Miles who is so attentive! Fave dishes were fish & chips and fried chix sandwich. Gotta have that awesome coleslaw... homemade & yummy. Fries cooked perfectly.

What is a cocktail? It's a collection of components that produce a well-spring of palatial happiness and satiety. The classic cocktail is hand-made, hand-worked, handed to you. These days, these very days, we can't be too handy. To that end, I introduce to you the most portable of potable cocktails, the inimitable jello shot. Fun dip is for tom fools. Pop rocks are for ex pill poppers. Smellevision never happened - and I don't count that bullshit example where you went to a 7-11 and got scratch'n'sniffs for the Revenge of the Nerds exposition on network tv. Channeling Booger via the nose picking scratcher is true luzertown. Simple gimmicry. Pander for leander. Cheap, tawdry, low. Makes Britney Spears look regal, legal, and ordained. Jay-e-double ell-to-the-mother-fucking-oh. That's where the true, simple, honest expression of a gellied cocktail exists. The sweet, sweet booze is sublimated into an even sweeter abstract that does a hula on your tastebuds before it pole dances on your uvula and slinks down your esophageal canal. You desperately want to to tip that slinky panther but she's gone and gone. She is now being disapparated by your gastric juices and reduced to her basic instincts. Your liver dons a bandana over its eyes and lights a fresh cigarette. Your spleen bends over and preps for the incoming raw torpedo. Jello shots may seem collegiate but only in the quad where the highest gpa, when squared, goes lower than the original number. (For those mathematically challenged, that equates to less than 1. For those non-collegially oriented that equates to a GPA approximating zero. Summa cum WTF.) It's a good thing this operation, aka Barrelhead, gives zero effs about all that. It's a panoply of colors (or so I'm told because I'm color blind) that resembles a hung-over rainbow - but one that's not yet in that sublime state. Green tequila jello (fun fact: tequila probably has betrayed as many outlaws as has the central nervous system and dissatisfied wives), blue vodka jello (fun fact: Vodka makes Russians swing to any and all spaghetti westerns even when Heddy Lamar isn't in them), orange rum jello (fun fact: rum fuels so many pirates it has lost is own soul and roams Davy Jone's locker longing for an AA meeting constituted of gin-soaked marshmallows) are on display and offer. I may have gotten the colors and constituents wrong (remember the color blind thing) but the little plastic containers holding the shimmery magic are not to be missed. Unless, and only unless, gelatin is verboten in the time of hair salon lockdown and mani-pedi persecution. Otherwise, get your sweet, sweet ass over to Barrrelhead for jelloshots!

Barrel Head Brewhouse delivered one of the best burgers I've had in San Francisco into my stomach. It's also home to a wheelhouse of delicious beers that will make any game day or special occasion better. On the advice of some of my USF friends, we grabbed a bite to eat here a few months ago. They suggested I sit tight for the Wendy Testaburger, a 1/3 pound behemoth with a delicious chili aioli and pickled onions. Surprisingly, the two things I avoid when I get to build my own meal were two of the best parts. The chili aioli has a healthy kick to it that kept me drinking my sour beer, and the pickled onions hardly have the acrid bite of their raw peers. I thoroughly enjoyed it and even ordered a second one to-go for my significant other. My friend ordered the wings and she enjoyed every morsel of it. It doesn't appear to me that there's a happy hour menu, which is a shame because I'd love to stop by during an off-hour and try other parts of their menu. At this point, the pricing is on the high side of affordable and it doesn't make sense to go out of my way for it, no matter how good it was. So if the food and brews are so dang good, why don't they get five stars from me? Well, I stopped by another night with a different group of friends and just didn't feel comfortable staying there because of how crowded it was, so I left without putting our name down. It might have been our mistake for visiting on the night of one of the NBA Finals games, but the echo-y acoustics inside the building were making my head hurt. Definitely not the place to go if you don't want to have to yell to be heard.

Good beer and food after a day of walking and shopping and looking down Haight to the park and back. Typical taps and rotating guest taps. The pretzels were hot and tasty. I'll be back.

This is the definition of a neighborhood classic. Really good beer selection and an amazing food menu.

The look and feel of this brewery is cozier and classier than most. The food is very very good. Just the choice of hot sauces is indicative of the care to culinary detail. Can't remember the brand name but our server told us it was a local product. Husband had the burger and I had the cod taco. Everything was delicious! The fries were hot and crispy, the slaw was flavorful, and the beer was generously poured.

Came here when everything started opening up again! I was super excited to try all their beers and be in a bar like environment again! We went for dinner and got sat in. The very back and it was sooooo dark. The food was okay and they kept forgetting to bring stuff to our table. There was only one waitress there and it seemed like she was doing it all! She was so nice and friendly but It just made the service slow. It took a while to get our first order in and then when we were done it took a while to get the check! It seems like a great neighborhood spot and for a good time with a bigger group!

Stopped in here before a concert at The Independent: -$2 off in house brewed beers - amazing beer tasting flight - poutine is phenomenal - delicious sliders To top all this, the staff is super friendly with a cool, trendy vibe! Can't wait to come back!