Policies & FAQ

KIDS & DOGS

Almanac takes pride in being a family-friendly pillar of the Alameda community- kids & dogs are both welcomed and encouraged to join in the fun! We have two sandboxes, an arcade, a fully astroturfed beergarden, and even (sometimes) a ball pit & bouncy house set up for family fun.  Note that dogs must be well-behaved and on leash at all times and kids must have adult supervision at all times.

LARGE GROUPS 

Our space is huuuuggge! Almanac is a wonderful space for large parties and groups. Large walk-up groups are welcomed- however, advance notice is greatly appreciated so we can be better prepared serve your group promptly- Please shoot us a quick email at alamedataproom@almanacbeer.com with some notes; party size, when you're coming in, etc. 

RESERVATIONS

Want to reserve tables at a specific area in our taproom? By the sandbox? Near a TV for the big game? We offer table reservations at a rate of $100 per hour per table as a beverage minimum. Meaning we simply track your group's total tab, and should you be under the minimum at the end of your reservation, our staff will kindly sell you a gift card for the remainder. Reservations can be requested by emailing alamedataproom@almanacbeer.com.

WHAT'S THE FOOD SITUATION?

Almanac is proud to host Scolari's and Marley G's Pizza 7 days/week, open to close. We will always have a minimum of two food partners on site. On weekends, we feature additional food partners in our beergarden- Click here to see the rotating weekend food truck schedule.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Whether you're interested in an intimate gathering with 10 people, or a company holiday party for 500- Almanac has you covered. With four different private event spaces, Almanac is the venue for every budget. Want a private sandbox for a birthday party? A movie night on the 25 foot projector screen? Simply inquire via this form and we will happily schedule a tour of our space and provide you with a quote within 48 hours.

PARKING

There is always ample street parking around the brewery! There are two public lots adjacent to our brewery; no more than a minute's walk from our front door. Public parking is never an issue at Almanac!

THE SANDBOX, BALL PIT, ARCADE, & OTHER AMUSEMENTS

Almanac couldn't be happier to feature family friendly amusements all day, every day! Please not the following:

-The main beer garden (10,000 square foot turfed lawn, sand box) is open all day, every day. We only close this sandbox when it's actively raining outside. Otherwise, it's a safe bet the sandbox is available. Best to arrive early though- it's the most popular area of our brewery when the sun is shining!

-The Cellar East (arcade, sandbox, and turfed patio) is open to the public all day, every day. It is, however, available to be booked for a private event- in which case it will be temporarily unavailable. If you would like to 100% confirm that it will be open, it would be best to inquire at alamedataproom@almanacbeer.com

-The Barrel Hall (arcade, ball pit, & private bar) is open to the public on weekends from 1pm-7pm, unless the space has been reserved for a private event. If you would like to 100% confirm that the barrel hall will be open for your visit, it would be best to inquire at alamedataproom@almanacbeer.com

WE OFFER MORE THAN JUST BEER

While we offer 25+ rotating house-made craft beers on tap at any given time, our menu goes way beyond just beer! Almanac is proud to serve a rotating menu of guest wines, ciders, & Alameda Point Soda Company beverages. We even have house-made slushies (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and even warm/spiced beverages in the winter-time! Our menu can be found here, and is updated weekly.