HenHouse Brewing Company West County Pub

Locally sourced hops for their small batch craft beers. Hands down best burger. Friendly servers and good live music. Dog friendly outdoor seating too. I’ll be back for sure.

OK we know Hannah house from Petaluma but you really have to check out the artwork it’s brilliant the beers are amazing lotta specialties right now there’s a Brew only at the Fairfax brewery. They will be served at outside lands exclusively in a couple of days inside and outside dining Fairfax, which is the gateway to the point Reyes national seashore. Have a great time. I think you’re gonna love it we do.

My husband and I love and frequent HenHouse, since we live nearby. Great beer selection, as well as decent wine options for myself. The service is always friendly and fast, and we have enjoyed each food dish we have tried, from the staples to the specials. Not sure what the mediocre reviews are all about; selfishly grateful if they keep this place relatively uncrowded but truly, it’s a gem and great spot to grab a drink and a bite.

In my opinion Hen House beer is as good as it gets. The San Anselmo and Fairfax community has been beyond excited for the opening of the restaurant in Fairfax. Having spent more than 10 years in the restaurant business, in the kitchen, on the floor and behind the bar I understand the beast. The beer was great but the food was not. I appreciate that you are trying to deliver an upscale and unique experience but the flavors are not there. We ordered a variety of items and not one of them would bring me back. My friends and I decided to let our concerns be know and the GM was not rude but clearly frustrated. People don’t critique or offer suggestions when you crush it. I am writing this review because I am rooting for your success and know it can be done. I look forward to your food reaching the high standard that your beer has set.

Great beer and for our first visit great food. Only had the wings while the wife went with a perfectly cooked Ahi sandwich. It was hands down the best tuna sandwich I’ve tasted. Wings were quite tasty and the best I’ve had in a long time. Come for the beer but stay

I ate at the Henhouse Pub today with two friends. The service was good but the food was AWFUL!!! We all had hamburgers. The burger was thin and tasteless. It looked like something that looked premade and once frozen. The cheese on the burger (also tasteless) wasn’t melted on the burger and had the texture of plastic. Myself and one of my friends both had abdominal pains this evening, apparently from the food.

I’ve only been once since the reboot but the food was tasty, brews were even better, and the service was warm and accommodating and there was live music for bonus points. Love the outdoor seating and looking forward to checking out the cozy banquets on a cool night.

🤞🏻I can update this review when they reopen for round two. Iron springs was bad; this is worse. Of course the beer is good but you can get henhouse beer at several other restaurants, taprooms and grocery stores. What I can’t understand is how they could open a pub and take any pride in serving such inedible food. They would be better off just having a food truck park outside and scrap the kitchen if they’re not going to use it. It’s not hard to make a burger but they proved otherwise. Charred, no seasoning, small, not cooked to order, odd meat consistency and texture, laughable plating even for a brewery and left a horrible after taste that took an hour, even after a beer to get out of my mouth. On the positive the space is well updated from iron springs. I would maybe go again for a beer but without being able to grab food it makes it less than desirable over any of the other options in town. Too bad.

Ok stopped after a hike, beer great, staff friendly chill vibe, inside & outside dining. I've been to another of their locations I'm a fan!!!

Came here for weekend brunch after the 'reopening'. Definitely a quiet spot that is dog friendly. The corn beef hash with eggs was a big portion and the oyster stout always hits the spot. Service was a little lackluster because we had to ask for ketchup and hot sauce multiple times, but I would recommend to check out especially if you're unfamiliar with HenHouse.

I stopped by Hen House in Fairfax to see if they were doing the beer and doughnut promotion advertised on their social media. They were not, only their other two locations were offering it. I was one sad customer until the beer showed up. Staff didn't even know about it. Our server was awesome. She was willing to get answers, grab some ketchup, offered pepper for the salad...incredible. Give her a raise! Beer was good. There were a lot of IPA's and high alcohol beers but a few were for some of us simpler folks. Food was okay. I liked the salad but it was romaine. I don't think we got any escarole. The mussels were a miss for me. The fries sat on top of the mussels so I couldn't dig into the mollusks without risking more soggy fries. The drizzle of aioli was interesting but that would have been great on the side in another dish with the fries. There was no crusty bread to dunk into the broth either. I'll be back for beer.

Our first and last experience at Henhouse in Fairfax was very off-putting. If you don't want to read any further, the summery is this place isn't worth your time if you have dietary concerns or if decent service means anything to you. We had just finished shopping across the street at Good Earth and decided to try Henhouse. We had walked by this place a few times and noticed that they offered a Beyond burger with a noted "V" for vegan as an option. We also wanted to take advantage of their happy hour which is 3pm to 5pm. We got delayed a bit at the grocery store but thought we could still make it under the 5pm wire. We walked in the door at 4:40pm. We thought to ourselves, "just made it". We waited for someone to greet us which took a bit of time. Someone finally did, but then walked away for a few minutes. They came back and told us we could sit anywhere we wanted (the restaurant was nearly empty, maybe two other customers). This person then had to go get menus and then came back to the table. We asked if we could still catch the happy hour, for two beers. This person checks his watch as said, "sorry, it's 5:03 pm, it's too late." Wow. How generous of them we thought. It went downhill from there. We looked at the menu and see that "The Burger" is noted as being available as vegan like we thought. Great, that's what we wanted to order. The same guy comes back with another person, the actual server, to take our order/answer our questions. We ask about The Burger and what vegan option they offer for a bun other than it's listed bun which is "brioche" (not vegan). The server looked confused, but agreed that the brioche bun wasn't vegan. He said they have a gluten-free option. We asked if it was vegan and he kept repeating himself that it was gluten-free. We were pretty sure it wasn't vegan and asked if he could find out and if there were any vegan options. They both leave and don't come back to the table for nearly 10 minutes. The server said, the gluten-free bun isn't vegan. Okay then, what's the vegan option we asked. There isn't one, he said. We asked about the baguette noted on another menu item. This guy actually said, yes but it would look funny. He then said they could maybe do a lettuce wrap, this is after our asking multiple times once again if there were ANY vegan options. We decided then that not only did this server not know what he was doing but that this place wasn't at all prepared to offer a vegan option for a "burger". I've tried eating a hot burger with in a lettuce wrap and it's an awful experience. It's just sloppy and messy and it's incredibly lazy as an option. I can hardly believe that there's not been a single other customer that's ordered "The Burger" vegan that didn't run across this same experience. It was off-putting to say the very least and was a waste of our time from the moment we entered the door. If you're vegan or have dietary concerns, I would not suggest dining here. You will be very dissatisfied.

Happened to walk by on their first day soft opening for Brunch. Food is SOOOO good. Night and day different from the previous chef and food (before they re-opened). My kids loved the Belgian waffle and the 2-egg breakfast. And the fresh squeezed OJ! We also shared the homemade brioche beignets with this to-die-for raspberry sauce. And I had the chilaquiles which were SO ridiculously yummy. Such a cool atmosphere too, sitting outside and watching the bikers ride by. Really happy to see Henhouse open in our community again and have such good food! Super nice people too

Hands down their Stoked IPA is one of the best out there. Stopped by their bar in Fairfax and really was surprised at how good the food was. The wife had the Ahi sandwich which was a work of art when presented. I was jealous but she did share. I had the wings and they were one of the best I've had in a long time. Perfectly cooked and the sauce had the right amount of heat. I will most definitely go back and try some other menu items. The warm salty pretzels are great as well.

Great place to grab a beer and quick bites with a group or alone. Staff is very friendly. They check vaccination status so make sure to bring your vaccination card.

I've been twice and love that the ambiance is a elevated brewery restaurant. The good I've had was really good; fish and chips outstanding, Cobb salad super fresh and tasty ingredients, light on the chicken portion, Reuben so good, tuna melt crave-worthy. The beers are overwhelming in number, they do some pre-determined tasting boards which is cool. I loved all the IPAs I tasted. Kids menu solid with good portions at a reasonable price. Super nice staff as well.

swing and a miss, again. I'm glad they are trying, but it feels like corporate marketingnrun amuck. food is OK, seems expensive for being just OK. menu is very limited and 'eclectic' at best. Beer is decent, not amazing and I wouldn't go there just for that. I don't get the west county angle, Fairfax isn't west marin, and this location is like a hundred yards from San Anselmo. Just seems weird. Mostly leaves me with a feeling of why would I come back when there are so many great places to eat in Marin (and right there in Fairfax) feels like the previous iron springs really had a much better idea of the market than this place. ‍

Thanks goodness they are trying but goodness, they are still missing the mark. That whole iteration during the last few years rang so hollow that folks were just stunned in how poorly the menu was constructed. I mean, you do know there are picnic tables and street traffic, right? The service, food and beer should create a sense of fullness not overly precious food experiences. Well, they tried! This is better yet I noticed how much our group spent time talking about the needing further to go. Our waiter was grumpy and answered questions with head shakes and annoyed nods. The brunch menu is limiting to the lunch experience. I mean who wants an egg on a burger at 2pm?? Further to go. Focus on lunch and beer! Got back to the the notes from Iron Springs for heaven's sake! They had "satisfying and friendly" worked out!

The atmosphere has improved but the food...still so off. The mussels tonight were inedible. Tasted old and flavorless. I ate maybe 4 and the server didn't even ask if something was off. The mushroom sandwich also not great. Bread tough, only flavor was the onion marmalade. Service was just weird, seemed more interested in cleaning and clearing tables then serving. Is there no bus service? So disappointed. 130 dollar meal with 4 drinks, 1 app, 2 entrees that was mostly inedible

They did it! They really did it! They closed down for maybe 6 months or so, gutted the place and started over with a new interior and a whole new kitchen staff and menu. The beer is as good as ever and food is delicious. Inside and outside are both very welcoming with subdued lighting and weird chicken art all over the place (which I think is quirky and cool). They set out to completely turn things around and by George, they've done it! Recommended!

Great beer, food and service. Loved the burger. Raw oysters were awesome. Went with friends who had kids and the grilled cheese was a hit.

We are all saying the same thing. Please Henhouse, make a change. The menu is just odd, kind of fancy/unique but without being interesting or tasty. Hello, you're a beer joint...how about some great straight forward fan favorite meals. You can talk to any Ironsprings Parton and hear how great the Nachos were, or pulled pork. Honestly Fairfax is eager to love you, just give us something to work with. The beers great.

Two stars for the excellent beer. 1 star for atmosphere and food. Like most of the local reviewers, I was really hoping the new Henhouse location in Fairfax would be a great place to visit. Sadly, I have given it a couple chances and to me it is a bit of a disappointment. The first problem is it does not have the welcoming feel of a pub where you might drop in randomly for a pint and hang out with friends, catch a game, or stop in with your family after an outing. Instead, it's cold, stuffy, has corporate decor and staff uniforms, and feels unwelcoming. They have the long social tables you'd find at a pub but for some reason they won't let you sit there unless you have a reservation, and can't even stand near the bar without being shuffled away. You can't walk in without being confronted by the door people to check their computers and see if you have a reservation. It's like they're working to prevent the organic, fluid social flow of a real pub, which I believe is the reason most people enjoy them. Then there's the menu. They seem to have skipped the traditional pub food (burgers, nachos, chicken wings, fish & chips) in favor of fancier and more expensive items - and even worse, the fancier stuff is poorly done and not worth the extra money it will cost you. I have been there 3 times and can't find anything other than the sub-par burger or chicken bites to interest me. Still, I'd be ok with the menu if they got the atmosphere right, but since they haven't, Henhouse is low on my albeit short list of pub options in town.

Good attempt at updating the old Iron Springs site, but results fall short in key areas. Food was marginal...ordered a burger and got a small patty on a bun. That's it; no toppings, spread...nothing. Tasted weird too. There are some interesting items on the menu, but didn't try those so YMMV. Service was sub-par; server couldn't figure out his fancy iPad, and was MIA for latter part of our stay. The atmosphere needs work; quite sterile for a brewery. White walls, very little decor. I get the feeling the new tenants are trying to maximize revenue at the cost of critical elements of a good experience. Until I hear about changes being made, I'll stay away.

delicious food, new chef michelin star rated baker chef, chicken burger is delicious, in chicken burger are cucumbers and cole slaw,along with tomatoes, lettuc, on homemade sesame seed bun [baked by new chef], comes with fries. also Beignet [french donut pastry] is out of this world, [baked by new chef]. service is wonderful, on top of the tables. ambiance, outdoor seating and indoor seating, very relaxing and comfortable. please go try this re opened restaurant. wonderful delicious food. thank you sherri loyal customer

There are very few superlative reviews; by-and-large the reviews point to all of the same issues - not conducive to community gathering, not family friendly, bad acoustics, cold colors, and the home of the "foamy top beers." Watching the servers pour the glass to within an inch or so of the top, and then milk the foam up to fill the last inch seems pinche. Particularly in light of seeing them let a tap run at the beginning of a pour until it is not pouring foamy. As I said, "pinche." We also has a really short wine pour last night - bellow the shoulder. this is really pinche, and we had to ask for a top off... If the place wants to be full on Sunday night (which it wasn't), they need to wear generosity, conviviality, community, and hospitality on their sleeve.

Wants to be a restaurant and a pub--sadly, does neither really well. My wife and I decided to give them another try after our earlier bad experience on their first opening last fall. You now apparently no longer need to make reservations if you are just going in to have a beer and this is a good thing. Seating is improved (they got rid of those long tables which squeezed people in). Because it was not crowded inside, noise was not a problem. I would be curious if greater occupancy would generate noise as in the past. Getting rid of the carpet was a bad move. We did make dinner reservations but after being seated, it went downhill. Our server (who was otherwise great) was not able to tell us much about the beer choices (she could not recommend a good West Coast, highly hopped IPA). I asked about a couple of tastes and was informed that they didn't do that. What pub does not offer a taste to see if you like the beer before ordering a pint? I went to the bar to find out more about the options (bartender was knowledgeable) and then sampled her two recommendations (gratis, but why did I have to go to the bar). It was decent, but not out of sight (but maybe we're just spoiled by Casey Jones IPA from Iron Springs [sigh]). I returned to our table and my wife and I decided to split a hamburger. At 7 oz, it was most split-able for $19. The menu is otherwise a bit limited (oysters, apps and sandwiches) and not cheap. Cloth napkins, nice plates and bottled water at the table only go so far. This was neither fine dining nor pub fare, but somewhere else. I had ordered two pints (at $7 each). The price was right, but we both thought they were a bit small for a pint. It turns out their "pints" are only 14 oz. Beware! The hamburger was cooked as requested and OK. Texture was a bit different. I thought the meat was a bit "gristly", but my wife did not. I did not taste the bacon or other accoutrements that came with it. We asked for crispy fries and they were decent, but not outstanding (good amount though). Waitstaff was most attentive and the shortcommings were not really her fault so we left a 20% tip. Perhaps better training would help. We paid $43 (including tip) for one hamburger (with fries) and two "pints". I'm not sure if we will go back again. There has to be something better.

I agree with many of the reviewers here - and I never like to give bad reviews because the restaurant business is brutal hard. I also REALLY wanted it to be good and we couldn't wait for it to open. But wow does the food fall short - even for a quick place to stop it's just not worth it. Iron Springs had great dishes that you could always count on, great (nice sized) burgers (the best veggie burger too) and always had a page of specials that ran the gamut of styles from normal to exotic. We have tried Henhouse twice now thinking for sure the first experience was just them getting their sea legs - but the second visit was just as marginal or worse. I am honestly going to try to write to the management because it can't be for a lack of skill in the kitchen, just a complete misstep on the menu. It's a wonderful location that families have gone to forever and they can't let it go to waste. I wish I was alone in my feelings too but I have yet to meet anyone who likes it, many of them former Iron Springs die hards.

This place is phenomenally amazing and has a great ambiance!!! Chef Lauren has an amazing menu with a super flavorful spicy chicken sandwich, great avocado toast, ahi tacos and superb beer!!! Made us feel so welcome and taken care of especially with Chef Lauren's and server's welcoming personality and welcome!!! We will be back!!!

We stopped into the Henhouse for a late dinner and we were rewarded with great food, great beer, and great service. The food was lightyears ahead of most brew pubs. The halibut was very well prepared and served on beautiful bed of grits, tacos were loaded, burgers were cooked to perfect with three distinctive cheese choices, the grilled cheese was open-gooey, the salads were well constructed with a variety of fresh ingredient, and the giardiniera was a beautiful finishing touch. The service was outstanding, being attentive and accommodating without being over bearing. Luis was set on making our experience exceptional and we truly appreciated his service as it made our experience exceptional.

I think in time this place will get its chops. Right now it doesn't make a lot of sense that you have to go let the hostess know you just want to sit and have a beer instead of just sitting down at the bar or outside where you want. Anyway, the beer is good, the service is uneven, but mostly good. We had the Hamburger and it was good but a bit pricey. I'd like to try the lighter items next. All in all Fairfax is lucky to have a micro brewery of its own and it's a decent place to go relax and people watch, bring friends or go with family. If you don't mind being herded here and there, waiting a bit longer and paying a bit more (except maybe at Happy Hour) and a menu that may change a bit, give it a try!

Keep in mind, this establishment replaced the old timey Iron Springs Brewery (an old locals spot) they have a new spot in San Rafael now. I have been a fan of Henhouse since they opened their doors in Petaluma, they are a well known brewery distributing their beers throughout the Bay Area! They are known for their amazing Hazy IPAs, IPAs and Saisons. The renovations look great, clean and trendy. To the owners, I recommend focusing on providing a welcoming and friendly customer experience introducing the community to your amazing beers! This is a brew pub so the menu does need a step up though. How about a fried chicken sandwich?!

This is the first time that I've gone to The Henhouse we used to go to iron Springs all the time the atmosphere has changed a lot. The menu has changed a lot and seemed much smaller not a lot of selections, but we were looking forward to trying The Henhouse for the first time. There were a few staff members from when it was Iron Springs, which made it nice coming back the first time. My girlfriend and I got the chicken appetizer and it wasn't that good it was a lot of gristle in a few of the pieces but I did like their selection of beers and the hamburger that I got was just perfectly cooked the way I wanted it. Our wait person was really good at their job and we were able to enjoy our time in the restaurant we possibly will go back after it been open for a ehile.

The menu and ambiance have improved since their original opening, but the prices are high, glasses are 14 ounces, not pints and the food doesn't really really match the beer. Mushroom sandwich and burger was lacking in flavor. Fish and chips were good.

It's closed indefinitely, very sad day! Hopefully a sustainable brand will occupy the space!

Visited two weeks after opening date. Great food and service. Our server Sonia and the entire staff was attentive. Lots of lighting and good vibe. Good day drinking spot.

We had dinner at the revamped West County Pub on Sunday, and it was great. Shared oysters, a burger, and a kale Caesar salad - all were great. Happy to see they expanded their hours to include lunch, and the inside is much more pub-like that it was in the previous iteration. Still a limited selection of lighter beers, so I hope they start working on more lagers and pilsners instead of just brewing so many different IPAs. Will definitely be back, and I hope more people start coming so they can last - it's a much better situation than the first time around.

Food was great! had the chowder and Cobb salad, both had tasty bits to the bottom. Beer, well it henhouse not sure it gets much better. compliments to the chef and menu

PREFACE: The Henhouse's posted hours on their website Tu-Sun show them closing at 9:00 pm every night...) We would have liked to try it but arrived (me, wife and 13 yr old son) at 8:19 pm on a Friday night after my son's baseball game (Henhouse is his team's sponsor interestingly enough and we are grateful for their sponsorship) and were cold, hungry and stoked to try the new place after it took over from Iron Springs Brewery. We were told that the kitchen was doing last call at 8:30pm (at least 10 minutes away at that point) and that we couldn't be seated and order food! I was a bit incredulous that this was actually happening - it wasn't 8:30 and we were there to order food right away. She also said she didn't think they were taking "walk ups" anymore. They now require reservations for a party of 3? At a beer, bar and grill place with glaring new cafeteria style lights and seemingly glorified counter service? The host got another person to come to the host stand and explain that they couldn't serve us as the kitchen was doing last call at 8:30. There were plenty of open tables at the time as well.. So, never mind that Marin rolls up pretty early in general, 8:30 is pretty early for a Friday. NEVERTHELESS! It wasn't 8:30 and I've over the years worked in many restaurants and we would always take someone who came in 10 mins before closing. Again we were cold and my son had just played a windy cold baseball game and we were ready to order, eat and go home. So we left and went to The Lodge in Fairfax where we were welcomed in and had a nice meal. I called the restaurant right after we left and asked to speak to the manager, who stated his name was Alex and he was the GM of the Henhouse. I explained what had just happened and he seemed to echo back the "we have last call for food and drinks at 8:30" line. I reminded him that it was 8:20 when we showed up, were eager to try the place and was it really their policy to turn new customers away who walk up at a reasonable time? He seemed to explain something about how they were keeping the neighborhood safe or something by stopping beer and food sales or something. I was getting more incredulous and irritated by this point and at no time did I feel like I was being treated like a customer instead of a nuisance. I asked again if it was their policy to turn customers away before their kitchen's actually last call time? He said it was a "teachable moment" for the host and he would talk with them. I have to say I have way more better things to do than write disparaging reviews of businesses but this really chapped me. No apology offered or "how can we make this right?" but indifference and a repeated litany of "last call at 8:30" when it wasn't 8:30. It's unusual that I write a negative review like this. I hope they can treat their reason for existing (customers) better in the future.

I want to like this place so badly. But wow, they've got to improve. I'll wait a few months before I try them again. Hopefully, they'll solve their new restaurant growing pains. I'll start with the good! Great location. Great outdoor seating. Big wide windows. Cool beerhall community seating. But atmosphere comes at cost; Concrete floors, no wind-block at the constantly opening door, hard chairs. They all made for a unpleasantly cold dinning experience. I am not sure how I would fix that. May be this will be a summer only option for me. More goodness. The Fairfax toast (hearty bread with mushrooms and sage) and the oysters were top top quality. Had I order only those, this review would have been a ***** review! But the experience dipped dramatically after. The menu is VERY limited. It is expensive. No, a $16 burger is not too expensive, but coming ala carte requiring $7 fries is disingenuous. Just state it's a $22 burger. The food is poorly cooked. Medium rare burger was crispy burned on the outside and cold raw on the inside. It must have been deeply frozen before being dropped on the grill. And size. Remember "where's the beef?" Yeah, huge bun. Small burger. Bad combo. The bratwurst in a blanket came WITHOUT the blanket and they didn't tell us they were out and had the nerve to charge for it. The grilled cheese sandwich was as boring as possible. Not Like Wonderbread and Kraft singles, but not significantly better. Worse? The presentation was blah. Like all brown and yellow monotone. Food should look delicious. It didn't. It wasn't. The exception to this (I should have mentioned this early) was the very nice pickled veggies which came with the burger. Unique. Colorful. Tasty. Oh here's a part of the review which may be unpopular. The beer selection (at a brewery!!) was awful. If you like ales (ales, pale ale, or double pale ales) you're in heaven!! If you have a pallet for stouts, you're going to like the selection. But on the off chance you enjoy lagers or pilsners, there's a grocer across the street. And BYOB. I find a ubiquitous arrogance to many microbreweries and their devotion to IPA. The henhouse exemplifies this to an extreme. They condescendingly label their mildest ale. And guess what? They run out out it! Why? Because there are NO other non-IPA / stout options. There's a reason why Stella, Trummer, and other non-IPA are so popular--people like them. Craft brewers, here's a challenge: Brew a full body European lager or Pilsner to the German purity laws. I am not talk Budweiser water. Some beer lovers don't enjoy over hopped beer. I want to like this place. I will return after they have a chance to improve. I will be open minded.

Oh my! With Iron Springs since day 1, and hoped for a continuation of the best pub around. What a disappointment! Bar atmosphere: 0 Dining Room atmosphere: 0 Food: 0 Beer: Good. Service: Good. That's not enough. Management, please read all the reviews and adjust. We Fairfax folks are no snobs. We just want a warm, friendly, fun pub, and GOOD PUB FOOD. Where are the fish & chips? The quesadilla? We also want to sit at the bar and chat with others in a warm environment. Your bar sucks. Please adjust or you will lose us. We are so sad...

They have a nice couple of brews, but the place is not big on hospitality. I went there on their "soft opening" Friday a couple of weeks ago. They were only seating folks who were "friends" of the facility. I returned on their "grand opening" Tuesday, but couldn't get a seat because I didn't have a reservation (there were a lot of open seats that night). Me and a bunch of pals (6 total) made a 6:30 reservation for Wednesday. I arrived early and just made my way to the bar without checking in and got a seat. At 6:30 some of my pals arrived and sidled up to where I was sitting at the bar. Thee were no seats available, so we just gathered there. We were told that 1) they could not stand there, and 2) they could not order a beer while standing. So I just grabbed my beer and we went outside to stand. (Hen House missed a 5-beer sale.) We waited for quite a while. I had to leave after 20 minutes, because I saw where this was heading. By 7pm my pals were seated. The next evening I dropped by around 8:30 (they close at 9) and ordered a beer. I was having a nice conversation with a couple sitting next to me so at about 8:55 I ordered a small pour. I was told that they were closing soon. When I pointed out that there were folks who had been served in the previous few minutes, I learned (from the friendly couple) that these were either staff or friends of staff. I was neither, so I left. And the acoustics are horrendous...

Recently re-opened and 100% better than before. The ambiance is cozy but fun, can take your kids or friends for just drinks. Food is fantastic- highly recommend the chicken sandwich in particular!

I hate to say it because I wanted this place to be good, but it just isn't. The food is below average, nobody at the table finished their plate. The burger is served only medium or well done... why? And don't get bacon unless you want fat pieces of soft pork. I took mine off. Also 5$ for two small slices of bread to try to finish the inedible patè on the charcuterie plate. The ambiance inside doesn't fit west Marin, Fairfax or just a pub in general. Community tables, (which also require proof of booster) in a grey cement open space. Compared to Iron Springs, this place is a step backwards. Please fix your menu and your quality of food and service.

The family and I drove over from Benicia to try this place. 3 O' Clock in a Sunday, OK, sure. The problem was, they never opened. Many would-be customers walked up, tried the locked door and walked away in confusion. Gave them 15 (just like college) and decamped to The Lodge, which I should have done in the first place.

Wow, this place is incredible. What a difference with the new look, menu, and overall vibe. Went for dinner this week with a larger party, had most items on the menu to share, and they all impressed. The burger and chicken sandwich were excellent, loved the chicharrones (particularly the heavier meaty pork belly pieces) with the sauce. What a wonderful addition to the Marin dining scene, the place was packed but not uncomfortable and the service was very attentive. And of course, the beer is really just the best anywhere. Great job, Henhouse!

Great beer, love the new remodel. We had the burger, chicken sandwich, mushroom sandwich, fish and chips, oysters, chicharrones and pretzel, all were excellent. Can't wait to go back!

Mediocre food but very good beer. Also very pricey but that should be expected around Fairfax CA: That's pretty expensive real estate. Parking was easy across the street and they have outdoor seating. The indoor seating is generally benches and not much on ambiance. I would go here for a good selection of beers and skip the dining.

Good food! Good beer! I got the chicken sandwich and it was very good. The beer is always great! I'll be coming back again and telling others.

Henhouse just updated their menu and I think it's a game-changer! The Ruben sandwich was amazing! They've added potatoes skins, salads, a brat on a pretzel bun, grilled cheese. A way better selection of food to match their killer beer. I love that they listened to the locals and they are open more hours now! Glad they are part of our community!!

I wanted to wait to review to give them sometime to workout the kinks. They have really improved the menu since opening. Have great specials and added more options. The beer is always excellent but also nice to have great food and definitely is worth it.

Sure, the food isn't the best i've ever had, but the beer more than makes up for it. great service and a good location for a post MTB beer stop. cups are too small need more h2O

What's with this menu? Please update and have some food that's approachable. Born and raised in Fairfax and a henhouse supporter. It's a huge miss thus far, starting with calling it the west county pub. Make your menu as approachable as your beer. A $20 burger? I'll go to split rock or gestalt house.

I'm a longtime local who used to frequent the predecessor at this location (Iron Spring Brewery). Henhouse has made some nice improvements. I eagerly went there with a friend the first week of opening to test it out--hungry and thirsty. The interior is nice and open, well lit, with tasteful yet festive decor appropriate for a modern brewpub (if a bit on the sterile side). In the middle there are long social tables to share with friends and strangers, and around the perimeter there are individual smaller tables. There is also outdoor seating, but it wasn't available yet. We sat at one of the long social tables. The beer I ordered was excellent (the "Denver Airport"), and the burger was decent. Overall, I will return to try Henhouse again, but I will note a two fairly significant "areas for improvement." First, while the burger was tasty, it was small, and the amount of fries was meager. I am not a big eater, but this was definitely at the smaller end of burgers I've ordered at a restaurant. And at $17 (when cheese added), wasn't inexpensive. Second, and more concerning, was the hospitality we received. The server was friendly, but not long after we sat down, a host (manager?) asked us to move down the table, so they could fit more people in. No problem, though the host's apology came across as rehearsed and insincere, and he seemed to be giving us more of a command than a request. Then, after we ate, staff grabbed our plates and glasses almost immediately, seeming rushed. We ordered another beer, and when we were done, the bill came almost immediately. We sat there finishing our waters for less than 5 more minutes after paying the bill, and the same host came and asked us to leave so more people could sit down. Again, it seemed very rushed to both of us, and his request came across as a command more than a request. It was not subtle whatsoever, my friend and I looked at each other quizzically. And we were not lingering at all--we were there for less than an hour for a meal and two beers each. I very much get that this is a new place, that many people will want to try it, and that they have a vested interest in moving as many customers through as possible. But this was pretty extreme. I am usually easy going about service at restaurants, especially new restaurants, but this rushed and relatively brash treatment rubbed me the wrong way, as it did my friend. I will probably give it another shot, as their beer is great, and I want this place to succeed. But this is definitely not the vibe to create if you want to be a long term success in a small community where word travels very quickly.

What the CLUCK are you doing? We were excited for your Fairfax branch to open since it's so much closer than Petaluma, but the chef here is really setting this location up for failure. For dietary reasons, my wife asked if she could order an entree without one component. We were told that it would "compromise the integrity of the dish". Seriously, that's verbatim what we were told. At a brewpub. Choosing the sanctity of the ingredient combination over my wife's preferences was not just poor customer service but honestly actually tainted our perception of your brand overall. We thought Henhouse was fun & irreverent, not arrogant & condescending.

This place made me recall sitting in a restaurant in Cincinnati one evening. A well-tailored-and-groomed elderly gentleman motioned the waitress over to his table and asked, "Madam, at what time do you begin serving FOOD in this establishment?" That was my reaction at Henhouse - worst meal I have had - anywhere - in memory. They said they ran out of ingredients for the salad I ordered, so substituted another - stale, wilted lettuce that was inedible. So, tossed that. The fries - 7 dollars and some fancy description on the menu - limp and soggy and flavorless. Tossed those too. The chicken was overcooked - for $24. The accompanying mashed potatoes were unseasoned and flavorless - not even salted. Read the menu and try to translate all the fancy terms they use for - what; mayonnaise and salad oil? You'll be anticipating a gourmet meal, but you'll get nothing of the kind. Food like this, at the prices they get for it - indefensible, unforgiveable. Would not go back here on a bet. There is one thing that deserves mention: cordial staff.

It's a shame about the good beer THE G.M. doesn't put effort into him instead of worrying about food he spends it in the office he only leaves there when he's hungry and takes his dog for a walk instead of focusing on service thanks