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ThirstyBear Brewing Company
(Now Closed)Brewery$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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Marcel FelderApril 2, 2017Very spacious and a little bit loud, but with very nice people and very special beers on draft! I tried the local IPA and although it was a bit too bitter for me, I enjoyed it's very unique taste.
Sean SmithNovember 17, 2014A nice brewery/restaurant in San Francisco. Lots of great things on tap, so be sure to grab the sampler. The Panda Bear, a golden ale with vanilla and cocoa nibs sounds odd, but is amazing!
The Coastal IPA, full of sage and mint, is great for anyone who favors herbal drinks. Get the 9-beer flight, you're sure to find something you like.
Pavan KulkarniJune 19, 2016Great list of organic beers.1. hoppy beers try hoppy hefe, sfmomo mosaic has weed hoppy taste. don chiote stout is decent. for the sweet beer people try the panda bear And devils milkshake
ThirstyBear Brewing CompanyJuly 17, 2014If you liked our Golden Vanilla in the past, check our out our Panda Bear. We added toasted cocoa nibs to whole vanilla beans to make a delicious organic golden ale.
Ashley BowlesMarch 13, 2017Great beer selection and fun tapas inspires food. Huge restaurant too. Has pool tables and space for private events.- ThirstyBear Brewing CompanySeptember 4, 2014New Menu! Seared Ahi tuna, tortilla española, albóndigas, gambas al ajillo, ribs w/ ESB bbq sauce, melón con jamón, a new flatbread & pinchos…
Untapped CitiesJune 7, 2016Located in the Market District, Thirsty Bear is a large bustling brewpub with a decent selection of house-made beer that is one of the few certified as organic. Read more
BarChickAugust 22, 2013Try the Golden Vanilla with whole vanilla beans, light and distinctive! Oh and they have Flamenco performances every Sunday
Karina MFebruary 9, 2014I really enjoyed the Paella Velenciana!! -and will return for that. The Steamed Mussels and Clams were a bit salty.
This is a big place that fills up whenever a convention is going on. Still as far as a brew-their-own place goes, I really enjoy the beer and the crowd. Tapas + beer = yum.
Arte YescasMarch 26, 2016great beer sampler, I totally recommend tortilla española and any of the burgers :)
Fernando Gomollón BelAugust 13, 2014Homebrewed beers with a very particular taste, try the "Panda" with cocoa and vanilla!
Paul NovareseJune 18, 2018The beer here is ok, it’s not objectionable but not worth making plans to come here specifically. I’ve been here twice and it was for group events both times, and it’s perfectly cromulent for that.
An VuSeptember 28, 2013The Golden Vanilla beer that's popular here is now known as Panda Bear. Vanilla golden ale with cocoa nib flavoring. Totally amazing.
Tiffany ArnoneApril 23, 2013The vanilla beer used to be my most favorite in the whole world but they just changed the recipe so now I'm over it. Decent but more chocolate, less vanilla
Jaydeep SinghJuly 28, 2015Not bad. Was here for an event and it's very clean, their beers on tap selection is a bit small but I liked quite a few.
Barracuda NetworksFebruary 27, 2012A fun place to grab a beer after a long day on the floor at RSA 2012. Great appetizers too! Make sure to stop by booth #1147 to visit Barracuda Networks!- Mike SingletonSeptember 19, 2013Good brews, but please resist using the bear-themed names. Just ask for the Pilsner, not the Polar Bear.
Chris H.February 23, 2015Great vibe and not too loud. Nice to have a drink and also be able to hear the person across from you.
UntappdDecember 29, 2012Looking to try something new? Try a flight of one of San Fransisco's finest breweries! They also have a upstairs with a pool table!
Stephanie PhamOctober 30, 2012My friends and I come here for the fantastic organic beer. And we all love that we each get 10% cashback on our bill thanks to MOGL.
Sara HOctober 13, 2014Our awesome waitress made a toddler friendly cup out of a to-go soup container!
Wendy KoMarch 27, 2013~* Don't come with a party of 2 or you'll they'll make you WAIT longer. Then a party of 3 or 4 will come in after you and get seated before you! Part of their "maximizing space idea" =( *~
Francesca HernandezMarch 26, 2015My burger was dry!!! But the calamari is yummy and you gotta try the Valencia Wheat beer, delicious
Ben CoffeeNovember 19, 2014Delicious appetizers. Easy to meet big groups of people here. Only 1 IPA on tap: Howard Street Hoppy IPA 7% ABV
Awesome flamenco dancing! Can be noisy if you're trying to chat though.
One of my favorite places to visit in the city! Great tapas and brews!
Kevin McCarthySeptember 9, 2016Try the Date With Spiced Goat Cheese and Morcilla Sausage Corn Dog - (via @Foodspotting)
The seasonal/specialty beers are always great here, especially their barrel-aged series.
Amy RobinsonSeptember 1, 2014This place is massive, great beers and great staff. Get the taster rack.- Kevin McCarthySeptember 9, 2016Try the Albondigas - Beef and Pork meatball sofrito garlic queso (via @Foodspotting)
Karen FoxAugust 12, 2012You must try the vanilla ale! To die for! Portions of food are small, so just count on some amazing snacks.
Cirrus InsightSeptember 12, 2012We're hosting a Dreamforce happy hour at ThirstyBear next Wednesday 9/19 4-7pm. Swing by to learn more about the #1 app for connecting Salesforce and Gmail. Cheers!
Josef RichterFebruary 2, 2014Pils(ner) from Pilsen tastes actually completely different, but the local beer is pretty good even for a Czech guy ;-)- Fernando Gomollón BelAugust 13, 2014The "tapas" taste really like spanish tapas, try them, they'll save you a $2000 flight ;)
DevAugust 11, 2012Patata Bravas (pic) was tasty, the crab stuffed peppers serving size was very small
Great brewpub with Spanish tapas. Also a great place to watch a game.
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ThirstyBear Brewing Company
661 Howard St (btwn 2nd & 3rd)
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Established in 1996, ThirstyBear Brewing Co. is SF's Only CCOF Organic Certified Brewery Serving Craft Ales and Lagers. We serve Spanish tapas, artisanal cocktails & wine.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(415) 974-0905
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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