Marcela Bravo

Faction Brewing in Alameda offers a fantastic brewery experience with an unbeatable view. Located on the waterfront, Faction provides panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge, creating a magical atmosphere, especially at sunset. The outdoor patio is spacious, and the relaxed vibe makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or family. Their rotating selection of craft beers has something for everyone, from hop-heavy IPAs to smooth stouts. The combination of excellent brews, laid-back ambiance, and the breathtaking view makes Faction a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors alike.

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Rachelle Lopez

We had a great experience but wish there’s more shaded area like umbrellas. There’s a good variety of beer and cider options with bbq. The bags of pretzels although good are way overpriced, note that we found the same ones for half the price at Homegoods. There’s music and art show and art sellers inside and we passed it going to the toilet. The toilet could be more cleaner. Overall we enjoyed the day.

+7

Jennifer Biggerstaff

Came here for an after work holiday party. Great views and lots of seating. Can get chilly in the evening if you’re outside but perfectly toasty indoors. Staff was nice. There was a food truck in the parking lot and we shared some churros!

+2

Tiffany Phu

Best brewery with sunset views of the city. Large establishment with plenty of outside and indoor seating. Everyone had a great time! Beers are of course good with wide selection of different styled beers. We always come here when in Alameda. You can’t NOT visit this place!

+4

Nadè Bozhinova

Good selection of beer and important good beer. Great location with plenty of parking and skyline of the city . Spacious outdoor sitting area. They host food truck , didn’t get the name the food was a-ok. But the brewery is great !!

+8

Jemellee Manaoat

I'm always surprised at how I never hear about places like Faction Brewing! I feel like I need to go out more. But I love it because it's something new, something to talk about to friends and family. Of course I did look up the place to see what's what. Even looking at the website I wasn't sure what to expect with social distancing and how the lines would be. When we got there there was a long line but it moved pretty quickly. There was seven of us and we did not know about the seating arrangements. FYI, they only allow six (6) people at a table. The tables are pretty spread apart for social distancing. When you get to their "front desk" they explain thoroughly how they want you to social distance and wear mask if you're not eating or drinking. Unfortunately, they only have the patio open for seating. But you get an awesome view of the city! I bet it looks more beautiful at night! Now for the drinks, love love the selection of beer. If you get there and you don't know what to get, get the flight, you won't be disappointed! My favorite of the flight 007 Pale, bomb!!! The food was great too. I loved all the food we ordered: roasted Brussels sprouts with the special sauce, garlic fries, and spicy Thai slider. Yummm!!! The staff: awesome, helpful, and friendly! Need I say more??? I can't wait to come back!

+15

Mika'ele Keni'

Brilliant ambiance and a very large spacious venue with some lovely views of the Bay. There is soo much room outside and inside as well. I don't drink as much beer anymore, so I tend to shy away form breweries these days. I swilled several of their beers on past trips. While I thought the beer was good, can't say they were amazing or memorable. The canned beers are currently distributed in California only. They also have a very healthy selection on tap as well and everything is brewed on premises. I'll probably need to return and try everything on the menu again as they do rotate regularly. They don't have a kitchen on premises, but they host a rotating selection of food trucks on a regular basis. One can check the online calendar to see which food truck will be available on a particular day. The staff are easy going and chilll. Fraction Brewing also hosts events on a regular basis and is a great venue for big groups.

+9

Sara Bevans

Good beers, lots of choices and tasting. Bar inside an old airplane hanger. Nice patio outside with lots of space and great view of the city across the water.

Rob murphy

Wonderful place to meet family or friends and have a couple of beers . One of the best selections of micro beers I’ve seen with a panoramic view of the San Francisco city plenty of outdoor / indoor seating large building but the brewery has no restaurant not much of a food selection other than the food truck parked outside, which had some all right tacos But Not many appetizer options.

+11

Max Kay

Location is kinda remote in old navy garrison in Alameda. Many parking should be available. There is a large outdoor sitting area with many tables available. Good for gathering, groups, small parties, kids and dogs. Many Beer options and there's a Mexican food truck for food. You can bring your own food and just get drinks! Nice city view over the bay.

Arthur T

Awesome spot! Huge seating inside and outside. Awesome view of the city. Downside for me...no Hazy IPAs :/ still able to find one that was ok to drink. Doggies allowed. There are also a few food vendors available. Great spot for big crowds, but also date vibes too. Parking lot available. Even when it seemed super busy, you should still be able to find a spot in their lot.

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Klaus Schniedergers

Great outdoor space with killer views of the SF skyline and the beer is good. Dinging some star - because the food trucks are often not so inspiring (its always the same basic Mexican) - there is no shade at all anywhere - the bike rack is despicable and impractical - I'd expect different from a place where folks drink alcohol and that's in a very biking friendly city and should encourage not driving