Fort Point | Ferry Building

A great selection of locally brewed beer, tasty pretzels, and hot dogs. I’m a fan; the only thing I wish they did is beer-tasting flights. There are so many beers to choose from it’s would be nice to be able to get through the quicker to discover my favorites. I will be back very soon!

10-10-21: Stopped by for lunch after a quick run to the ferry building. I was so glad to see fort Point open again. Grabbed a #2 hot dog and the yuzu kolsch. Great dog. Love the soft and crunchy bun. The yuzu kolsch was great 👍 on a hot day. Not too high in abv. Definitely will be back for more great food and 🍺.

One of my favorite taprooms for people watching and city vibes Also great music selection

One of my favorite taprooms and Breweries in San Francisco.

The lady serving drinks acts annoyed when you order. Get over your little hipster self. 1 star ⭐️

Very well rounded selection of beers. You will most definitely be entertained sitting at the tables here with a pint in hand!

Convenient beer stop with fast service and a good selection of Fort Point standards and seasonal specials. They also have a menu of sausages and bar snacks. The seating is limited and it can get crowded. Very conveniently located on the outside of the Ferry Building, on the north side facing the Embarcadero. Accessible from Embarcadero BART Station and the F Market MUNI line.

Beer was OK but the server was so rude. Some dude with a red beanie. Ruined the experience. Wish they would teach the staff some manners.

They make really solid beer. What can I say. I like that this spot is outdoors, despite being at the Ferry Building and on the Embarcadero, it feels very calm and relaxed. I didn't try any of the food - so this review is based just off of beer and ambiance - but both of those are spot on. And they have neat beer can wall decoration. Kid friendly. Pet friendly.

Food - This is the only reason why they get 4 stars instead of 5. I wish they had like 1 more item on the food menu since it feels wrong to bring outside food. Service - It's a walk up kiosk situation and they have some crop points for you to bus your own table. Ambiance - Great location and lots of people-watching opportunities since it's at the front of the building facing west. Most of their seating is covered so you are thankfully out of the sun. It has a simple brewery industrial vibe that's pretty photogenic. Dog - This is one of the few places we can be responsible dog owners at the Ferry Building. Dogs aren't allowed inside but the setup of this place allows us to bring the dog without feeling like entitled heathens.

I wish to leave a good review for the service of Nikki who works evenings at the Ferry Building location. Have for several years been a fan of Animal, Lobos and other Fort Point beers. Nicki's friendly and welcoming nature make the pint that much more enjoyable. I appreciate her service and she is a reason for wanting to stop in to say hi on the evening walk on the Embarcadero.

Beer is always best fresh, and I thoroughly enjoyed my weekday lunch visit. It's basically just a kiosk take out window in front of the Ferry Building. Lots of seating, both in the shade and in the sun. They have maybe 8 taps plus a decent selection of cans. I wasn't sure what I wanted, so the bartender was nice enough to walk me through a few different beers with samples and descriptions. I settled on the ANIMAL IPA with my empanada.

Walked by this fort point and my friend said she tried their yuzu beer recently and loved it! We stopped by to see if they had it and they did. The person at the front generously let me sample it before actually buying and I fell in love. I went from a sample to a glass to bringing home a 4 pack lol

Having a beer at the Ferry Building in San Francisco is a great way to relax on a hot Summer day. I enjoyed their Animal beer. I also enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere.

What's going on? First, a bar. Now a beer company?! It's not what you think, things haven't dampened me to the bottle or beer. A friend who is a Tuesday farmer's market regular generously offered and bought me a hot dog. Thinking that I knew the INS and outs of the Ferry Building, said friend showed me this place. My friend walked to the counter of this stand next to the new doggie boutique store and ordered me a fancy hot dog (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YFagMouzbYC6zLNIxpjjIQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); getting the beef dog, the menu describes this as including housemade kraut, mustard, and fancy sauce. The cashier asked whether we wanted it spicy which we both said yes. The stoneground mustard along with the bite (chewiness) of the dog paired well with the delicious bun. This definitely ain't no Costco hot dog, pardon my grammar. I enjoyed this and it was a perfect accompaniment to my salad in the office for lunch. In studying the food menu, there are a couple of other items that I'd like to try so, perhaps in the next couple of weeks, I may be posting more photos of their foods. About the beer, well, as mentioned, I'm not a beer kind of guy so I'll leave that to others.

Went there to pick up a growler. Let me pick from any beer on tap. Super quick and friendly service!

Great location for Fort Point Brewery. One problem is that they run out of beer all the time!!! I make up for that with a Beef Pie from next door.

Great after work or afternoon spot for a quick beer. Beautiful views of the city. Definitely get the hazy IPA

Super appreciated the covered seating area. Perfect after getting caught in the rain. Had a hot dog, ruffle chips with green goddess dip, delicious!

Great location for a brewery! Loved spending an early Friday evening sitting outside of the market and listening to live music with a drink. The yuzu beer was great!

Maybe it was because it was my birthday weekend. Maybe because it was a beautiful day. Maybe, just maybe, it was the beer! Oh heck yeah! The beer was so so so gooooooood. Yes! Say it with a long O sound like you mean it! Seriously, delicous and refreshing and oh so good. I forget what my man and I ordered, but hot dang, delicous. We took the ferry over from Mare Island and I was excited they were open. The seating area is a perfect alcove to sit back and watch the farmers market activities. The backdrop of beer cans covering the wall are a perfect photo op. The service, friendly and fast. I did see they were serving hot dogs, but we just had beer. If you ever visit the ferry building, come here. Drink beer, be happy. Lots of love to everyone, Cheers and Happy Yelping!

During my whirlwind week in the city, I had the opportunity to try a few Fort Point beers at various taprooms. On the last day, I thought I'd check out their brewery itself. Fort Point is named for its location of the production facility near the Presidio. This brewery isn't open to visitors nor does it have a taproom; instead they opted to have the sole taproom in the Ferry Building right off of downtown. I immediately thought this was genius as they capture the post-work, waiting for a ferry crowd. The taproom is open to the outside but still part of the market. Essentially, it's a booth with a window; 8-taps inside with their offerings, merchandise, and limited food. The rest is a corralled area of tables, mostly for standing room. The entire wall is empty beer cans in a mural; it makes for a colorful backdrop. The staff inside was friendly and welcoming. They have information about the beers and are happy to talk about the brewery. Prices are typical for the city; pours are ample for a beer break. It's worth stopping by for a pint or flight, it won't eat up too much time in what's to be an already packed day.

We were looking for a brewery near the ferry building and yelp suggested this place. Although not a brewery this is a small little store selling beer at the ferry building. They also have a small seating area outside. They have pretty unique flavors such as yuzu kolsch ale and another one that has notes of peach and fresh mint (gemini). We found it to be pretty refreshing. Would definitely recommend it for a nice sunny day.

Eh. It's as you would expect for it being inside a marketplace. Tiny, not great beer & if it's cold, you will freeze. Not worth the stop in my opinion.

So my original Yelp review was removed because it was flagged. The official explanation is as follows per Yelp HQ: "In situations where an individual's behavior has a negative impact on their experience with the business, we ask that reviewers take a measured approach to any descriptions of that person." So, let's try this again with a measured approach by making it follow content guidelines. ------------------------------------------ Look, Fort Point makes decent beer. Too bad they hired a "not-so-welcoming" employee. Therefore, my experience at Fort Point will forever make me think of them as Far-From-Friendly-Employee-Trying-To-Make-A-Rude-Point. After meeting some friends at The Ferry Building on Saturday when the CUESA Farmer's Market was going on in full force, we decided that we wanted to drink some beer. We saw the Almanac Beer tent, but after joking with their affable, amiable, and cordial staff that we'd want to drink our beers around the Ferry Building since it was such a lovely day, in which they'd answered that we couldn't, we ended up at Fort Point. What a regretful mistake. I walked up to the window where the aforementioned "anything-but-genial" employee of Fort Point greeted me with an unprovoked attitude when all I asked him was a question. I asked if their saison was a sour saison. Simple question right? Then this "antagonistic guy" goes on a holier-than-thou rant about how saisons are French seasonal beers and literally yells at me about how there are no sour saisons. Excuse me? Being with my friends, I didn't want to cause a scene, but I felt that this "ill-informed individual" knew nothing about customer service, let alone beer. First of all, saisons originated from a French-speaking region of Belgium, not France. The most well-known saison is Saison Dupont from... wait for it... Belgium. Therefore, saisons are originally a Belgian seasonal beer that later spread to France, England, and now American craft breweries. On top of that, modern brewers are blending the line between traditional saisons and tart saisons. But it appeared to me that this "uncongenial worker" at Fort Point didn't know much about the beer scene. For instance, just a short jump over The Bay (depending on traffic that is) in North Berkeley is the no-snotty-service Gilman Brewing that specializes in sour saisons. But what do I know right? On top of that, I asked the "grouchy employee" if we had to drink only in their seating area or if we could wander around parts of The Ferry Building since we were technically "in" the building. Then he goes on this rancorous tirade about "in California, you can't drink in public." Let me pause here and say interesting choice of words. Suggesting that I'm not from California because I asked this question was very suspect. After all, I even handed him my California driver's license. Look, I've been drinking "legally" almost half my life. The only other thing I could think of was that he thought I was from somewhere else. I wonder if he says this to all patrons? The only reason I asked was because I wanted to know the boundaries of the drinking area. All he could have said (like the people at Almanac) is no, unfortunately, you can only drink within this area. Perhaps Fort Point needs to put up some signs if their workers get easily annoyed with people asking this question. Alas, I do not foresee myself returning to Fort Point because I do not need to be yelled at when I am giving them my hard-earned money. BTW, yes I know that in California, drinking in public is illegal. But everything in San Francisco is different. Go check out Dolores Park or any other park in The City for that matter and you will know what I'm talking about. But what does this non-Californian-looking-guy know?

Wow ... super nice folks with great food (i.e. hot dogs with toppings - pretzels) and good beers! Right at the ferry terminal and easy access.

A great local brewery in the Presidio with a brick and mortar at the Ferry Building. A nice thing about this place is that you can buy or fill your growler as well as catch a taste of limited batches and seasonal brews! Don't be shy about asking for a tasting if you are unsure about what you'd like. On a hot day I'd recommend the Mosaic Park, a single hop pale ale that has a light and crisp flavor. They have chilled six packs ready to go if you don't want to have your drink in front of their iconic beer wall facing the plaza. It will run you about $12

My first review of the year! I absolutely love this place and their packaging is on point! I love that it's at the ferry building (on the outside) and there's some nice picnic table seating. Animal and Park are my favorites and you absolutely can't beat filling up a $14 growler here! I've also had the soft pretzel here too which I quite enjoyed.

Finally made it out to Fort Point to have happy hour with a few friends. Come early because this relatively small space gets crowded, especially on workdays. I walked my husky puppy here and he passed out while the human enjoyed refreshing brews. It was a little tough to find Fort Point because I thought it'd be on the backside of the Ferry Building, but it's actually tucked away in the shade near the main entrance. You order at the counter then seat yourself in the communal area. I love that there are only a handful of selections, and out of those, there's something for everyone. My personal favorite is the Animal IPA. Great vibe, and though I wouldn't trek across the city for Fort Point, it'd be my top choice if I was spending the day along the Embarcadero.

One of the better drinking options at the Ferry Building. There are picnic tables facing the street. The excellent beer is brewed locally in the Presidio.

Hell yeah Fort Point, heck yeah Ferry Building! I always make my way to FP when I'm visiting the Ferry Building in Embarcadero. Fort Point is a local SF brewery, doing ops and creating sudsy magic in Presidio, but sold in their own small vendor-like-shop along the outside of Ferry Building. I've enjoyed quite a few beers at this location, and all of the times were positive and relaxed. Service here is no frills, but so full of genuine care and fabulous service. Ever taptender I've had here has openly encouraged me to enjoy a few sips before purchasing my beer, just to make sure I am LOVING what I drink. I do enjoy all of their IPA's and even like the wheat beers too. They have lots of light pale ales, saison, and ales in general. No porters or stouts, but Fort Point's style is Cali-cool and easy-going vibes. It translates well into all of their beers. They also have light bar bites like pretzels, and what not. However, I usually just get empanadas indoors at El Porteno, or I get a Gott's burger to go and eat it with my Fort Point beer. Super chill space. YES there are space heaters, long tables or standing bar tables too. Everybody wins at Fort Point.

Great little beer spot down by the Ferry Market building in San Francisco. The lady at the counter was very very nice - super helpful in explaining the different types of beer they had on offer. She was even so kind as to ask my husband if he'd like the beers he had purchased from another spot to be held in her fridge while we enjoyed a pint. Beer was delicious and we smuggled a few cans in back home to Toronto in our suitcases. Totally legal, don't worry folks! ;) Loved the chill cibe of the patio alongside the service window where you bought the beer. Would definitely recommend stopping in for a visit if you are into beer!

Beer: 5 stars Hot dogs: 5 stars Location: 5 stars Perfect place to grab a beer and hotdog and just relax with some friends. Love the Fairy Building and love Fort Point being here. Keep doing you.

A nice stop. Good beer and a good selection of beer complimentary food. The pretzels are great and I am always happy to see a good hotdog with sauerkraut. Prices are reasonable considering the location.

Went here after work with coworkers on a Tuesday and there was plenty of room to sit. Got the Dipper (double IPA) and a tropical IPA. Both were really good with the Dipper being my favorite. For a double IPA it wasn't too hoppy and had a lot of flavor. My group got hot dogs and we noticed that the sausages were really bland. Later when I looked at my digital receipt I saw that the hot dog had a note like "beef or vegan", so I think they may have given us vegan dogs so that was not so great. All in all, nice ambiance and fun place to go!

I love their beer. And I love their location and service. And if you come here at an off-hour or a weekday, you likely won't experience what I am about to knock them for. First, the good. They actually have a great variety of locally brewed beers here considering how tiny the space is. And when you take into account the location, the price for a pint is not bad at all (less than $8, iirc). But you've got to have more space. This place gets way too packed most nights at the usual hours (after around 6 or so), and it's just uncomfortable to try and grab a quick pint while you wait for the ferry. Despite having superior beer, I often end up at Gotts instead, simply because I have a place to sit down. Too bad. Hopefully they can get a bit more seating for the recluses like me who just want a stool on which to perch and hydrate before catching a boat.

Great beers and great location in the ferry building. FYI it is located on the outside of the building in the front just to the left of the clock tower. We wandered around inside for a bit looking for it before we discovered that. It was fun to enjoy a few beers and people watch from their sitting area. I had the Villager, a SF Style IPA. It was a delicious beer with a nice citrus hop flavor that was lighter and not overpowering. There is a food menu, all hotdogs. They all had unique topping but alas I had eaten earlier so wasn't hungry.

I only spent about 20 minute at this place. I ordered a Westfalia, which is like a Porter, and it actually turned out good. Off that one glass I worked up a slight buzz that tempted me to keep going. Costumer service was ok, I couldn't really experience that since they were almost closing and I sort of knew what I wanted. There is a small area next to it that is what I assume the designated area to drink the beer. It appeared to be somewhat of a pregame spot, since it closes at around 8, or an after work drink session if you're in the area. I'll try it again because it's on the way to bart from work, so stay tuned Update: tried the villager, and Golden . Pretty good, 6 pack worthy. Costumer service not too bad . Stay tuned

It had been some time since I'd been to the Fort Point Beer Co. stand and I was craving some of their "Park" beer since we have been having such awesome weather. I'm a big fan of this place given its limited menu and awesome beers as it makes for the perfect stop after a long day of work. I was stoked to see that Fort Point had released a new IPA called "Animal" that I had never tried and it was delicious. For you IPA lovers, here's the blurb from their website, "Animal is an intensely aromatic IPA whose vibrant tropical hop character is grounded by a dry, well-structured malt backbone. The primary flavors of pineapple, citrus and mango -- the result of blending Australian Vic Secret, Citra and Simcoe hops -- work harmoniously to create an IPA in the Fort Point tradition: an exceptionally bold, well-balanced beer." Rad. Anyway, check this place out because the beers are delicious!

This is an update for Fort Point in general because I want to shower them with love in these challenging times. Their taproom on Valencia is out of this world, I would move in if they would let me. I never need an excuse to stop by the Ferry Building, but never leave without Fort Point beer, and usually one of their killer hot dogs (which is why my step counts are always higher those days to make up for it). I spend a lot of time in SF (mostly eating and drinking, as you can see from my reviews), but live east of the City. Real estate is cheaper, but access to SF's great food and drink is challenging. Whoever manages Fort Point's Insta page is the best because I reached out to find locations I could get their new beers and got the info for their distributor who set me up. Cool and Sfizio haven't made their way to me yet, but I now have a fridge packed with KSA and Animal and I am very happy about that. If you can get your hands on the Westfalia, that's also hard core amazing.

I ate here for a quick lunch, hence I wasn't going to down a pint before heading back into the office. So this review is just for the food. When sober and pairing the food with a glass of water, the food is just ok (hence the A-OK 3-star). The hot dogs inside the Ferry Building at Prather Ranch are a better bet. Though the pretzel is nice if you're in the mood for a pretzel. Pickle Pickle + Mayo Hot Dog: The bun-to-meat ratio is a tad too high. It felt like it was bread that happened to be dotted with a little bit of hot dog. But at least both the hot dog and the bun were high quality. The Pickle Pickle topping was tasty, since I love pickles. Though they probably didn't need to mix-in grainy mustard since there's a few bottles of grainy mustard already available on the tables. They were a little light on the mayo, unlike the bacon dog street vendors who slather on that cholesterol flavored goodness. Soft Pretzel: It was a very oddly shaped pretzel, with a big lump on the opposite side of the twist. It was indeed soft and quite chewy. Wasn't as buttery like those mall pretzels (which is a good thing) and paired nicely with the two types of mustard. Might be even better if they offered some sort cheese dip, like pimento cheese, with it.

Pretty great hot dog and beer spot right in front of the Ferry Building. Came here yesterday with some co-workers for lunch. I grabbed the mustard with special onions hot dog and got a sparkling grapefruit like drink from Japan. The girl behind the counter was really nice and there was plenty of seating (around 11:30am). There was quite a few different options to choose from and although it's a bit pricey (about $7 for a dog) it was really good. The bun itself was quite good. I enjoyed everything overall and if I'm down here again during lunch I'll try another hot dog from their menu!

can't really give a fair review here - only had one beer, the Nuremberg red. A tasty if somewhat pedestrian red ale with a good malt backbone. Could be better for the $.

A great place to have a beer pitstop at the the ferry building. We love the moongate lager! Dog friendly:)

Good place for a beer by the ferry building. It's an outside bar to hang out and have a drink. Decent local brewery with a good selection of beers.

08.16.16 Perfect place to enjoy a pint (or a growler) and a hot dog (or pretzel) and people-watch along the Embarcadero. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-point-beer-co-san-francisco?select=m6FAAQ1TruxzRVFTdEcRYg&userid=tGgTIueZy1JNTzQD9rkZLQ

I attended Fort Point Beer Company, located in the San Francisco Ferry Building, on a first date. The establishment is located at the northwest corner of the Ferry Building, facing the Embarcadero, which has great views for people watching. The establishment has high bar tables and a limited number of stools. The rear of the establishment has wall art, made from the colorful beer cans, which is periodically changed, based upon pictures online. Fort Point has a limited beer selection with names that don't clearly identify the varietal of beer, so make sure you view the small menus (rather than the wall-mounted menu) before ordering. I highly recommend that you wear layers as the fenced off area for drinking is outdoors only. Fun spot that I'll definitely visit again. The beer was great; my date was not!

Note to everyone trying to find it - Fort Point is on the front of the Ferry Building, closest to The Embarcadero (NOT inside the Ferry Building). It's a great location to people watch on an afternoon as the sun goes down with some good beer!

Really fun walk up outside the Ferry Building (don't look for it inside like I did!). Great spot to take a break, relax, and have some good beers. The Westphalia and Natural Magic hit the spot.

I like the beer at fort point, but the staff is my favorite part of the experience at this taproom. I know most of them by name and they always greet me with a smile and friendly conversation. Definitely recommend stopping by here on your way home after work, or to show visitors a good time.

We discovered this place when we were trying to escape the madness of Super Bowl city. It's located in front of the Ferry Building so you don't have to worry about being amongst the crowd inside. I love how their menu is so simple. Reasonably priced craft beer and hot dogs. I tried the kraut & whole grain mustard dog and paired it with a light and crisp glass of KSA. It's a great place to grab a quick bite to eat and wash down with an ale. The employees were nice and service was fast. There are plenty of seats are available outside. During our visit all of the seats were full because of the busy Super Bowl weekend but Marla's Bakery next door graciously allowed us to sit in their seating area. We'll be back for more :)

Best beer in San Francisco! Makes every day better... open at 11:00am and ice cold. Setting is perfect for coming, going, after work, meetups, weekends. Already planning return visit.

Love this outdoor beer stand concept. Great quick casual spot to grab a craft beer, hot dog and a pretzel. The IPAs were delish

I get SF pricing but almost $8 per pint is tough to stomach. Nice atmosphere, quick service, good views of the walking, jogging crowd!

Fort Point Beer is a fun little beer spot located on the outside of the Ferry Building, street-side. Single line to get beers; staff that served me was very cheerful and answered a couple questions dutifully. Pros: Beer was tasty and reasonably priced. Drinking space is located in a great area for people watching, especially on a nice day. The "wall of cans" décor is fun. As mentioned above, the staff is very friendly. They have water out in a common area so you don't have to ask for it. Cons (mild): They have to fit everything in a pretty compact space, so the common area has different groups right in each other's laps. Having only a single line for beer can be a bit annoying when you're up for a refill. Seriously though, that's nit-picking. I would absolutely recommend Fort Point Beer to anyone at the Ferry Building looking to take the edge off. It's also centrally located and very accessible, so it makes for an easy meeting spot for people to find.

Amazing beer and staff. I had a last minute V-day gift for SF Beerweek that I needed delivered to a businesess ASAP. They not only pulled through, their staff is SO great - they hand write every note! Special shout out to Jake - who took the time to make sure everything was set. If anyone is thinking of how to support a local business and get a great gift delivered, I'd highly recommend Fort Point!

This place was a bit difficult to find even though it's right in front facing the entrance! Nice spot to enjoy a few beers and do some people watching. Highly Recommend.