Gilman Brewing Company Taproom and Gastropub

Just stopped in for a beer. West coast IPA called Freedom Hazy. It was excellent. I wish I was hungry as the Detroit style pizza smelled amazing.

Friendly, helpful service, nice decor and ambiance, great beer selection, and we enjoyed our food: the cheese pizza, and braised Brussels sprouts. We saw the Brussels sprouts on the online menu, but didn’t see it at the ordering console onsite – the cashier was able to order it for us. This is a good option for eating before a movie. The food comes out quickly, and it’s right next to the garage south of the theater.

Structure and street parking is available. Small tasting room. There are lots of beers on tap. Good deep dish pizza. The only thing I didn't like was that some customers take longer to order on the tablet.

This was a a good place in Daly City. The food was really good, maybe a bit overpriced. The wings were pretty good. The flavor was great, but they were a bit chewy and slightly undercooked. The calamari was really good and so where the blistered peppers. The beers were inventive, but nothing blew my mind. The cherry hard seltzer was nice. The staff was great and the environment was welcoming with a lot of natural light. Also the owner/management don't seem to take constructive criticism very well. May give it another try next time I am in town from Portland. Update: I was going to order some food for a friend in the area to pick up. 21$ for a cheeseburger(pickles/lettuce/sauce) and fries in a box! What! Add in gratuity and you are looking at 25$. I get it that restaurants need to get out of the hole, but that is a bit much. Maybe, just maybe that price is justified while dining there for the service and ambiance which is pretty nice. For about the same price, get a burger to go from Harris'. Lol

Reading the owner's responses to negative reviews says a lot about his defensive and dismissive personality, his lack of value for constructive feedback, and shows how little he cares to create a welcoming and positive experience for customers. I encourage everyone to choose a different bar and to avoid taking your business to such a disrespectful business owner. What a shame.

Great selection of beers and ciders. Pizza was great and the servers are friendly and helpful. My friends spent the afternoon there, trying different beers and playing board games. Looking forward to going back soon.

Had the Belgium quad and was alright, not as hoppy and uplifting as the traditional Belgium Trappists ales. Shortrib Burger was subpar. Meat patty wasn’t seasoned well and was quite bland in the middle. Truffle fries didn’t have any hint of truffle flavor to it. Skip this option. Also not a fan of the ketchup as it’s too sweet. Chicken sandwich is better than the burger, but keep in mind it’s pretty heavy. Not the crunchy skin you’d expect from a fried chicken sando. Service is excellent though as the young wait staff are attentive, polite, and kind. Food definitely isn’t worth the price. Will need to come back and try the other beers to determine if this will be a regular bar staple in our neighborhood. 3/5

I've visited this place about four or five times now over the last few years, and each visit has brought a mix of thoughts. On the positive side, the beer selection is great from lager to IPA's of all % and IBU's, and the pizza is surprisingly tasty for a little tray, albeit on the "pricier side" and kudos to the melted cheese crusty on the side. However, something is and has been off; the consistent lack of customers, the overall atmosphere, and the management’s demeanor have left me with a feeling of regret after each visit. The concept of a "beer spot next to a theater" might have been a great idea when it started. But with theaters now selling beer and pizza themselves, the uniqueness of the business has diminished. Anyone who's been to a movie recently knows that theaters, in general, are struggling too. However, location, location, location still rings true today, and lets add awful microclimate. As a customer, it’s hard not to notice the energy in the place. The once-passionate vibe has faded, and it reflects in how customers are treated. It seems like the challenges of running the business have taken a toll, and the responses by the owner to feedback, both in-person and their responses here on review platforms online, come across as defensive, snarky and rude rather than constructive or appreciative. Wow! I took a moment to read his responses to negative feedback and all my "feeling sorry for the burnt-out guy with a failing business idea" to now "The coldness of that building is the coldness he gives online too". Best Wishes dude!