Laughing Monk Brewery in Bayview combines housemade brews and a chill vibe with ample seating for games, community events, and plenty of California flavor.
"Laughing Monk expanded its footprint outside of San Francisco with two locations in Sunnyvale and Scotts Valley — a result of its merger with Faultline Brewing — but the Bayview location is the original. Laughing Monk offers a California-Belgian crossover style, brewing a Belgian quadrupel, as well as a Holy Ghost pilsner, and a General Leia imperial. The Bayview taproom is a casual spot to grab a beer, with various events scheduled throughout the week like trivia nights or pop-ups." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"This warehouse-like space in Bayview is built for afternoons centered around Bananagrams and flights of crisp beer. The high-ceilinged brewery has so much space you could park a pair of boats in the middle, which is ideal when you’re pulling up with a 15-person birthday party or an entire youth soccer league. There are shelves stuffed with board games in the back, plus a “Little Monk Library” with free books—and if you’re more of a communal activities person, they do trivia on Tuesdays and karaoke every first Friday. " - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1
"This warehouse-like space in Bayview is built for afternoons centered around Bananagrams and flights of crisp beer. The high-ceilinged brewery has so much space you could park a pair of boats in the middle, which is ideal when you’re pulling up with a 15-person birthday party or an entire soccer league. There are shelves stuffed with board games in the back, plus a “Little Monk Library” with free books—and if you’re more of a communal activities person, they do trivia on Tuesdays and karaoke every first Friday. photo credit: Julia Chen" - Julia Chen
"This lively brewery and tap room is usually a favorite hangout for chill vibes, memorable events (beer yoga! Drag queen bingo!), and really excellent beer. Laughing Monk features a creative mix of American and Belgian beer styles laced with plenty of California flavors; the Belgian-style Bayview Gold is a golden ale brewed with chamomile from Bayview community gardens." - Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff
"In making her bars, she loves upcycling with other fermenting advocates in the city. Laughing Monk Brewing sends her their spent grain, which she alchemizes into her Piv Snack Bars, a reference to an old family nickname." - Paolo Bicchieri
