Gilman Brewing Company

Love gilman’s programming and beer. Their menu (and hours sometimes) are not available online. I wish they consistently had a vegan option. The Joyride pizza before was fantastic, and now they don’t have anything vegan sadly

Found out about this brewery while at the SF Beer Week Gala event last Friday, so my wife and I did just that today. Outstanding brewery from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. The beer selection is vast and delicious (actually had an IPA that I enjoyed, more of a Pilsner guy). The Detroit style pizza was amazing, my wife and I split the half Pepperoni Pizza (which comes in a full too, but for a snack the two slices were perfect size). Merchandise wise is great, good selection of shirts, a hoodie and a tacker. The atmosphere is laid back, music was at a nice volume and overall was just a nice place to go have a beer and chat with your significant other or friends. Shoutout to Andrea who was so nice to both my wife and I who had never been to the brewery before. Amazing brewery if you're in Berkeley, highly recommend.

Went here for the first time with a friend from out of town, and it was the last time. The man taking orders was great at describing each of the beers on the menu, but wasn't super friendly. We got a flight, but it seemed like some of the beers tasted similar to others so we couldn't really tell them apart. In the middle of our conversation, we hear a leaf blower power up, and the server was blowing a single leaf out of the main room. Everyone had to stop their conversations because the blower was so loud. An hour before closing, we got the feeling that we should scoot out the door, like we were overstaying our welcome. There are other Breweries that are more welcoming, so we'll head to those.

Possibly the best food vibe of the thee in the area given Detroit Style Pizza offerings. Brewers are caught in a paradigm of skill that is not to the level of Great Notion nor Fieldwork. Love the community of consumption and will quaff more and more onsite—glad your here just up your skills per batch.

Gilman is a solid spot for Detroit style pizza & some brews. There is covered & uncovered seating outside & some indoor seating. Dogs are welcome inside & out. The pepperoni pizza is terrific—crispy pepperoni on top & crispy edge pieces. Reminds me of Prince Street Pizza in NYC. Several solid brew options, too. Multiple solid, juicy hazy IPA. Will be coming back.

I had a very enjoyable time at the Gilman Brewing Company. I drank mainly saisons. I enjoyed the vintage car show at Gears & Beers. The food from the food truck and also in-house tacos were excellent. Parking was easy to find and tables to drink and eat at were plentiful. They offer a good menu of beers and there is a gift store to purchase apparel and growlers to-go.

Haven't been here since they made the pizza smaller.... came back and the bartender on monday nights was literally just trying to go home, got there at 7pm, we tried to get food at 8:04 after having a beer and he said kitchen was closed at 8 and we couldn't order food, also that we couldn't order food from outside. Very rude. He had everything clean outside just when we got there, no water no trash cans, also kept coming out to check if we were done or not. Saw people coming after 8:15, at least 4 people, all turned away. Closing time is 9pm. Not coming back again.... Gilman, you were good... not coming back again, thank you. Plenty of options around, Trummer, fieldwork, cellarmaker... bummer...

We come to Gilman often to hang out and love it, but we recently had our wedding at Gilman's 920 space in August and it was absolutely perfect. We were looking for something casual but nice for ~80 guests and the space was more than enough for all of us, a dance floor, a photobooth and more. Extra shoutout to Micheal who coordinated with us for probably over a year as we navigated the challenges of COVID, coordinated vendor requests (e.g number of tables, arrival times, feasibility of different arrangements). They were so responsive and kind and helpful. The day-of was all we hoped it would be. We had come by earlier to pick out the beers which was the best kind of tasting. And then we brought in wine, had a caterer for food, had a DJ, and brought in a couple extra tables to supplement the ones they had. There was fridge space so we could store the cake. Bathrooms easily accessible. We were able to lift the doors to provide a larger direct entrance to the space and for the extra airflow. We received so much help and support from ("Can we have a churro truck?" to "Can we hang decorative umbrellas?") All of our questions were always answered quickly and empathetically. Pricing was always super transparent and fair. We really could not have asked for a better venue experience. If you're considering having your event at Gilman, this is your sign to do it!

One of my favorite breweries to go to because of the expansive beer selection (I love the guava sour) and Joyride Kitchen making Detroit style pizzas in the space! The vibe is the perfect amount of laidback and cozy. There is always plenty of seating indoors and on benches outside. This will always be my go to brewery whenever I want to grab a beer!

Enjoyed our visit here--fine brewery with some strong beers. I particularly appreciated the diverse beer styles and many taps/offerings--love a brewery with different styles, and this place delivers on that. I did a flight here, and their black haze IPA, Missouri lean triple IPA and Gilman farmhouse were all impressive offerings. Their pineapple jardin sour and Push Rod porter were less successful (for me). Fun but feisty vibe in the interior--so many breweries I visit have a family vibe, but this was more city/keep it to yourself, which I do respect. And in fairness that might be more clientele than the brewery. A couple of people were there with dogs that my stepson wanted to play with, but were clearly not to be interacted with or trifled with. Wish they had more food options (just chips and snacks as far as we could see) and were a tad more interactive, but the beer is solid and the vibes low-key, and that's a pretty solid starting point for a brewery.

Nice place to grab a brew and a bite. Easy access and parking is not a problem during the day.

I'm sure I went on the wrong night. it happened to be a special event reading of a new book release with two authors at the dialogue table. The place was packed and really no where to sit and eat on the ground floor. So I headed to the steps of the overflow dining area upstairs...but it was chained off! That didn't make sense at all. Why didn't they open the top floor overflow dining area? Isn't that what it's for, when downstairs is too crowded? I ended up eating on top of an old weighted barrel that's used to hold down a pole for attaching the string lights. There was bird turd on it. Yeah, great for the appetite, but I had no other option. Also, they had the old menus lying around, which caused confusion because they were missing things from the new ones. So why not remove the old ones? Someone somewhere is being lazy. For pizza, I ordered the Supreme, which also fell short. It was too bready. And just too salty. The pepperoni seemed to be the main culprit. I had taste fatigue by the end of the second slice. Really, this was just like an all meat pizza. They should've laced it with some mushrooms and green peppers like most Supremes to break the meat monotony. Otherwise, just call it Meatzza Version 2. For brew, I ordered the Banjo Cat, which was as good as the last time I had it. So that's one for redemption. And at least the beertender was better than the one I had last time. So that's two for redemption. I'll throw in three just because I'm a nice guy...

I originally went to Gilman Brewing for the Whimsey Market event they had going on and decided to order some food and a drink. I got a hemp hibiscus cider (bottled, not on tap) and a gluten free pizza and it was delicious. I've never seen a gluten free deep dish pizza and I was so impressed. It tasted great, but I didn't like that it cost me $50 I think it was all the add ons such as gluten free crust, vegan cheese, chicken, and pineapple. Something to note was that the service was beyond amazing. The guy that worked at the counter was super thorough and really wanted to make sure I got my order correct and even checked if a certain sauce was gluten free. I wish I got his name, he deserves a raise or promotion or something! Also, something to note is both the outside and inside areas are super cute and a great place for a casual hang out. Overall, I really enjoyed the Whimsey Market event and really enjoyed the vibe/food.

Great night out, in many ways. First off, it's a nice site. Outdoor seating, indoor quieter area, ordering by the brew tanks, and venue. From there, let's break it down. Beer! Lots of beer. I had a blackberry cider (crisp, tasty without overly sweet), a random beer (I don't know. My friend handed it to me. It tasted like beer), and a Raddler's something (already drunk when I ordered, but it was a German style beer with lemon, very lemon forward so good as a refresher but probably not for the hoppy beer enthusiast)). Cheers! Pizza! Detroit style, apparently. It's deep dish but more risen than typical deep dish. I've seen it called Sicilian style too. Tasty. Filling. Crazy combos. I had the pesto chicken and bacon one, which I was too hungry to take a picture of, but it was really good. Events! They host a ton of stuff and a variety. I was there to see LoveSlaughter, a fun local rock band. Looks like they have music, art, comedy, trivia, and all sorts of fun. I salute them for it and hope to check out more events.

Stopped at 3 breweries before finding the right one :-). What a great spot - it's huge with a great staff and a huge variety of beers on draft. We got the Sweet Pear Pineapple Pizza. Pizza is Detroit style - very, very good! 5/24/24 update: such a sweet spot to stop at on our way home. Just beer this visit. Good vibe. Delicious scents (pizzas). New menu! Thoroughly enjoy this spot.

I came here for the brews and fell in love with the pizza! I promise my judgement was not compromised after 3-4 beers (who's counting anyways). But for reals, the best deep dish I've had in a while, much better than those guys that make square pies. Come for the brews and stay for the pizza, sit inside or outside. Do it however you like it. Hidden gem you won't want to miss

Mmmm if you're looking for a warm pan fried, cheesy pizza - this is your spot! The pizza was so fresh and I love that they had a wide variety of unique pizzas to choose from. Gilman also has plentiful nice outdoor and indoor seating options.

Great place for beer flights as they have a wide range of selections. We came here on Friday for lunch and there was plenty of indoor seating, outdoor seating, and seats facing the sidewalk if you want to people watch. What puts this place over the top for me is Joyride Pizza. They make square Detroit style pies which remind me of pan pizzas except with a ton of extra cheese on the edge which makes a cheesy crisp with the crust. Freaking amazing!

A perfect day - weather, seamless move then add in a perfect pizza and perfect brewskis. Totally chill hang out with great food and beer. Will definitely make our way back here again thank you for a perfect day.

Thanks to Nora for steering us on the right direction beer-wise! I went for the Cats in Space Hazy IPA and the husband enjoyed a French Saison. We had the sweet heat pineapple pizza to try something different. It was even better than we anticipated! Finishe our meal with their chocolate walnut blondie. Nora paired it with a not too heavy Black Porter, which enhanced both the dessert and the beer. Our pup Lucy enjoyed chillin in the tasting room. Coming back for more!

4 star place, 3 star wait. Beer: had the Space Cats Hazy IPA was very nice! Taproom: nice and spacious, no frills place. You could really hear the rain coming down! Pizza: was very good. Nice Detroit fluffy crust. I had the 1/2 Roni pizza which was a good amount for lunch along with a beer. Tasty! But: Wait for the pizza: at lunch w a lite lunchtime crowd it still took 30 minutes to get my 2-slice 1/2 pizza. Very not good. I'm glad I didn't have anywhere I needed to be, that was a long 1/2 hr.

"Good Beer, Good People" It was a pleasant winter afternoon, so I walked down from University. It's fun walking around the cute neighborhoods. They had a good selection of beers, including Pilsners, so I selected one of their lighter brews. The service was rapid. There's a large seating area around the corner with plenty of friendly folks to chat with. I kidded the bartender about closing their Pleasanton facility, but he explained that they're remodeling and will open again. While you're sipping your suds, check out the gigantic brewing tanks. It's very close to the main entrance, so you can't miss them. So all in all, a great visit. Just don't forget to reopen that Pleasanton facility.

Soooooo rude! We went at 8pm on trivia night knowing they close at 9. Guy served us one drink but when we went to get another he said he said he already closed everything because it was 9. I mentioned that it was only 8:35 (I showed him the time on my phone) and that trivia was still going full force next door, and he said 'nah'. I asked if I could pay with cash and have a glass of wine since that wouldn't use the taps, and he just shrugged. He wouldn't serve us but also wouldn't really be clear about why or what was going on. Won't go back, that guy was so rude. It's one thing to close early and not serve people it another to also be a jerk on top of it.

Great pizza and fun drinks. Seating is what you would expect for a brewery but it's a nice environment and dog friendly! Appreciated the non alcoholic drink options and all the variety of pizzas! The pizza came out pretty quick, it's counter service but we enjoyed speaking with the lady who took our order. Would come again for the vibes and pizza! Maybe even on a nice day to sit outside!

Visit the area and wanted from good beer and pizza. Tried this place based on Yelp reviews and wow it did not disappoint. The Detroit style pizza was outstanding we had the yolo pepperoni. Great selection of beers and great vibe with music and plenty of outdoor seating. Service was quick and pleasant.

Service was awful. Arrived to a line and no one at the bar serving for a least five minutes, then the same grouchy older white man in a hat the other reviews mentioned (and pictured) was rude to everyone. Terrible vibes considering this neighborhood is spoilt for other great breweries.

I really enjoy hanging out here for beer tasting. Friendly staff, super chill place, and clean. I always go with the tasting flight which comes with 6 beer of your choice. The Detroit style pizza was very unique, I never had Detroit style pizza before this and I love the crust!

This listing says "good for kids." Tell that to the staff who berated our party for a child walking 3 feet from his grandmother. Our friend turned 50 so we met up at Gilman at 5pm on a Saturday. The staff was NOT happy with the amount of people who showed to celebrate. Even though nearly everyone in our group spent $100+. We didn't complain, we weren't demanding, but we could do nothing right in the eyes of the staff tonight. Maybe an off night, but we didn't have a good experience at all.

Came here with my friend. Great area to people watch from the tables out of front of business. There's an area with a dirt surface and another area on concrete. The staff member provided us with a sample of beers before we purchased a pint. We each ordered a pizza from joyride pizza. I ordered the sweet heat pineapple and my friend ordered the anchovy umami with pepperoni and jalapeños. Although my pizza didn't have the Mike's hot honey initially, it was still a good pizza and the honey just elevated the pizza.

Good deep dish pizza for a late night bite Tried the sour here and it was good! It's a good neighborhood spot with a outdoor patio. Nicely lit at night.

Great place to chill and enjoy great beer and cider. They have eats here. Limited and good. Also food trucks are here too. I enjoy IPAs, so my go to here is Autushop which is a west coast IPA. Friendly staff here. This place is always in our rotation.

Great spot to enjoy some beer and some very tasty pizza. Nice indoor and outdoor spaces to utilize. Very friendly barkeep. Plenty of street parking. Beers were tasty and average pricing for the Bay Area and Berkeley.

Loved this place! Super lowkey, industrial feel but also homey. The pizza was a plus!

Smokin' Hot Mother Clucker (BBQ Chicken) - cheese on the sides don't cover whole side only about half, could use more cheese on the top also, very few chicken slices only about 1-2 small pieces per slice, dough is fluffy and soft tho.

Was in the neighborhood and have wanted to stop here for quite a bit so I couldn't pass by. Outside looks like a typical metal industrial workshop common to the area, with some shaded patio area for outdoor seating and dining. They have a nice planter area covering succulents to aromatics. A trailer kitchen shows up outside which has a great menu. Inside is completed with reclaimed wood shiplap and metal (copper & weathered zinc)in areas of service and seating juxtaposed with conventional brewing fermenters, refrigeration, and a small kitchen area. Service is at the ready in the main entrance. They have a couple small fridges with packs to go. Order your beers and food then get in where you fit in, you get a buzzer so you know when the food is ready for pick up at the warmer table by the front. The guys working the taps are busy, friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to accommodate the requests. The crowd on a Sunday is everywhere from Berkeley to vintage to punk and even after-church (lots of boots: hiking to fashion to punk). A steady stream of people coming in all getting served without hiccup or extensive wait is a super nice feature here. The music is chill, low enough to enjoy but not overwhelm. The main dining area has TV with baseball. Best thing about the venue: everyone has a smile. I ordered a 6 pack of tasters for $18 that covered some ciders to ipa to saisons. The Pamplemoussee Cider is light and refreshing, while the Cherry Cider is liquid cherry pie (light, sweet, sour, cherry, yummy). I liked the French Maison Saison, the esters are not too pronounced while the malt and yeast combined to give something pleasant (it went down quick). The Nectarine Saison is something one should try while it is available. It has just enough nectarine essence on the front and after taste to please anyone who likes a little sour but is looking for farmhouse style flavor. It isn't too filling but is not a light beer and I chose this for a to-go selection. Their Punxsutawney Hazy is on the lighter side of hazy ipa, it has a slight note of bitterness tempered by a medium-light malt; as with many of their hazy ipa styles I have tried before this, would be a great afternoon session beer. The Gilman Belgian Saison is robust, fresh barnyardy, light on texture, but toasty in the malt notes; it really compliments the recent winter weather of the bay. After all those great tastes I went back and got a taste of the Frog on a Bicycle West Coast IPA. This beer made me smile, it's simple, hoppy, crisp, balanced, and clear; drink it with baseball, drink it with lunch, drink it! To my understanding the menu has recently changed with Detroit style pizza now being the focus. I heard some folks asking about the wings and Birria, if they are asking it must have been good. No worries I saw some great pizzas coming out of the kitchen and could not ignore them. I ordered a half pie pepperoni and a full pie to-go of the green goddess. Look at the pizza pic make your own judgement if you want that with beer. The pizza is nice, high hydration focaccia style dough, cheese on top, then sauce and toppings. The dough is fluffy, crust crispy, pepperoni cooked to a cup, onions caramelized, arugula snappy, ricotta pillowy: makes the beer that much better when the kitchen detail is this good. I'd like to try the outdoor trailer kitchen menu one day as well.

If you enjoy tasty, deep dish, square pizza, paired with a variety of beers and ciders, this place is for you! The pizza is incredible and I've never had anything like it. Then the beer is great! We also tried to guava cider, which was light and fruity. The interior is fun with small bistro tables that can be put together to host groups of friends or family. There is one large, rustic wooden table for groups. On the day we went, there were vendors outside selling delicious cookies, pies and tacos. Highly recommend!

Went to Gilman on the recommendation of some coworkers who said this place had good sours. So happy they recommended this spot because the sours were awesome, the service was great, and overall vibe of the brewery was really fun! Arrived about 15 minutes before they opened, sat in the car for a few minutes before walking over and to our surprise they let us in 10 minutes early. The beertender was awesome and had great customer service, she let my mom (who doesn't drink beer) taste 6 of them trying to find the right one for her and was extremely patient in the process. My mom ended up getting a pour of the barrel aged imperial stout and really enjoyed it. Tough beer to drink the whole thing as it was 9% alcohol, but she still liked it and was happy to be able to drink with us. Rest of us ended up getting flights, we did 5 pours each and all really liked our beers. I tried all 3 sours that were currently on draft as well as the tangerine saison and the barrel aged imperial stout. Favorite of the day was the guava jardin golden sour. We didn't order any food, but they do have a food menu and had a food truck set up outside. They had a TV and big projector screen playing one of the college football games. Place was also decorated for Halloween with skeletons and fake cobwebs all over the place. Overall a really cool spot! Would definitely be a regular here if it were closer to me.

First and last time here. We came for Joyride Pizza (which was simply okay). However, the salad wasn't good. Additionally, we weren't able to customize the salad as the lady said that they are pre-made in the morning. So, we spent 10 minutes picking off olives, capers, and more. The pizza would've been much better had it been hot instead of lukewarm when we got it. Our excitement was quickly diminished. The customer service is also non-existent. Maybe the SF locations are better!

Gilman brewing has a good selection of beer that isn't limited to IPA's like other breweries. The staff is friendly and they have good indoor and outdoor areas. The real secret here is the pizza which is out of this world good. Make sure you get one!

Great craft beer with plenty of selections for whatever you like, food to nibble, TVs to watch games indoors, covered outdoor seating, bar or mobile table service...all of these ads up to Gilman Brewing Company which is a perfect place to meet up and hang with some friends.

Came in on a weekday for lunch with family. We had Vegans and Vegetarians in our party and there was delicious food for everyone. We ordered three pizzas and they were amazing! I love the style of pizza too. Super chill place to grab a bite to eat and the beer was good too.

Our hardworking bartender was helpful and quick despite being the sole staff person on site. Beer/cider/wine good as always. We came for the "Singer-Songwriter Open Mic" and even though the kitchen was closed we were allowed to BYOF. Relaxed vibe, a cool venue. Can't wait for the kitchen to be reliably open.

Pizza is actually the best thing here. Came just for the pizza. Beers are not bad but again get there pizza.

Good atmosphere, lots of open space and very good selection of beer on tap. There's also plenty of street parking. The service is great too. Very nice and helpful. It's on a busy street so there will be street noise to contend with. Something to keep in mind.

We attended a private 50th birthday party here. It's a great location and there's lots of tasty beers to select from. The staff is helpful with explanati

Absolutely hit the spot on a crystal clear Berkeley day after walking a few miles around town. The warehouse location is hanging right out on 7th and Gilman with a few dozen picnic tables. Ice cold pint of Belgian Quick Wit It was very crisp weizen with hints of coriander and anise. Frog Guts IPA had a good bitter finish without going insane on hops. Blackberry Wheat was interesting and fun. They have fried foods etc...to blot up all that ABV. You can pick up a 4 pk for the road. Sunny days after 4pm it's the BOMB outside, otherwise you may need a down-filled tank top.

I had so much fun at this beer house walking around and taking pictures of the skeletons! I think it is a clever idea that someone came up with. We split a pastrami sandwich that was quite tasty. Paul had a toasted coconut porter that he really liked, and since beer reminds me of something yellow--I usually don't even take a sip. I had pear cider that I enjoyed. However, my partner pointed out to me that the drinks were $1 an ounce--to me quite pricey. We really didn't get service. The ordering was automated...you had to screw a code. I wonder if they will ever go back to having real people serve us?

We came here the other day for a beer and a bite to eat. The beer here is fantastic. They have a nice variety and it is all amazing! I got the Idaho two step and it was great. We ordered a polish dog and tots from the food truck out front. Also, we ordered the chop salad and Parmesan fries from inside. The polish dog was great with a nice snap after every bite. The salad was very good and the fries were solid. Overall, this is a fun cool brewery in Berkeley!

Dog friendly (they have water bowls), yummy beers, and solid food selection. We were ready to come back the very next day! Don't let the busy street keep you from coming this spot is packed with good energy and yummy calories (liquid gold and solid snacks!). We first tried Gilman beers at a local bar and stumbled upon this spot passing through Berkeley. Instead of stumbling on a great spot, you all should just come out and try it!

Top rating on all fronts - great beer, great food and outdoor patio seating for days! First time going to a brewery since pre-Covid, and I really appreciated the enforcement of social distancing practices/mask wearing when you weren't at your table. QR codes at the tables allow you to view the menu and order beer/food directly to your table! I met up with a friend and we did a sampling of our favorite beers - for me, that means anything that tastes like coffee or chocolate, so stouts ;) Also ordered a ruben sandwich; which has set the standard for all futures rubens. Yup, it was that good. Highly recommend if you're still unsure about venturing back into public, but really want an outdoor brewery to catch up with long lost friends. I will be back!

The beers here are great and they have flights so you can try a variety of options! The pizzas here are also really great! The bacon me crazy was my favorite and the green goddess is a good option if you're looking for something a little lighter!

I always love a spot with outdoor seating! The beer was good and the cubano was amazing. I would get that again for sure. The Caesar salad was just okay, way too over dressed, so I would skip that next time. Overall it's worth checking out though.

I've been here twice for trivia on Tuesday nights and it's been fun. They have good Detroit style pizza. They give out gift cards and beer as prizes for trivia but it's very competitive! I would stay away from the Brussels sprouts which my friends ordered and looked very disappointing/undercooked/served in foil/not browned.

The white dude with the beard was rude af on Sunday during Cape & Cowl Con. I was set to order until he made a blanket comment to everyone in the area to go/be anywhere else but there unless they're about to order because that whole spot was a line. In a high-key asshole way. I immediately put the menu back down and left. We got it. You hate your job.

Vibes were great, especially on a beautiful day! Lots of seating indoors & outdoors, which is also dog friendly :) Food was amazing! I ordered a sweet bianca pizza w/bacon It was the perfect combo of sweet and savory. Also ordered tacos (mushroom, carnitas, & fish) from Dos Raicez, which is located right outside on Sundays & Tuesdays. If you're more of a veggie lover, I highly recommend their mushroom taco!

Came in to get Joyride Pizza which is a MUST TRY. While Ordering my pizza the man working the register at the front abruptly cut me off and asked me if I had my ID.I told him I was just here for the pizza , he rolled his eyes and ignored me until I paid. I then watched him serve the next person in line a beer without carding him. Felt very unwelcomed

I went there for the first time today. I don't live in Berkeley, but I have appointment every 3 months and love trying new restaurants there. I was pleasantly surprised how good the Bianca Pizza & Brussel Sprout are!!! So yummy!!! I would love to try another one next time in January!!!