Headlands Brewing - Berkeley
Brewpub · Westbrae ·
Lively dog-friendly spot with craft beers, burgers, and a beer garden
Lively dog-friendly spot with craft beers, burgers, and a beer garden
"A recently taken over location by Headlands Brewing, featuring a beer garden atmosphere with a focus on direct-to-consumer sales and community engagement." - Dianne de Guzman
"Despite opening recently, the smashburger at Headlands Brewing in Berkeley is already a legend. The smell of caramelized onions wafts through this outdoor brewery as each smashburger is made to order. The patty is juicy as hell, the melty American drips down the sides, and the tangy sriracha sauce brings it all together. Make sure to get a double (as you should with any good smashburger) and pair it with crispy fries and a side of garlic-guajillo mayo. Then order a beer from the ever-changing menu of stouts and fruited sours while you enjoy the fleeting moments of summer under some lush, shady trees. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Long-anticipated Headlands Brewing has finally opened in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley with 24 beers, ciders, and chilled wines on tap. They’ve got a massive outdoor patio with three fire pits, loads of heat lamps, and two TVs, in addition to a kids’ play area in the back. For food, expect smashburgers, hot links with IPA mustard, steak-topped nachos, and tacos on Thursday. " - ricky rodriguez
"No sunny day in Berkeley is complete without a double smashburger from Headlands Brewing. It’s juicy, loaded up with melty cheese, and coated in caramelized onions. The rest of the food—especially the crispy fries with garlic-guajillo mayo, soft pretzel, and salad—are great, and make perfect sides for the smashbuger. The beer choices are excellent, with a rotating menu of rich stouts, fruity sours, and crisp hefeweizens. But this beer garden is more than just a place to get a great burger and a pint. It’s a gathering place for just about anyone—there’s a children’s play area, firepits next to a waterfall feature, and plenty of sun (and shade) to keep you lounging through the entire weekend." - Ricky Rodriguez
"The Westbrae Biergarten space on Gilman is a well-loved neighborhood spot, and Headlands Brewing took over the outdoor beer space and gave it a much-needed upgrade. Reopening in June 2024, the grounds now boast new fire pits, TVs for sports, and additional seating. Thankfully, Headlands knew to keep the kids’ area intact, and the business also launched a worthy food menu with smash burgers, sausages, and salads to keep locals happy." - Dianne de Guzman