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The Trappist
(Now Closed)Beer Bar and Gastropub$$$$
Old Oakland, Oakland
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The beer menu changes all the time. If you find something you like, come back and drink up before it's all gone.
the beer is good, of course, but their little secret is that they have the best pastrami sandwich this side of the mississippi.
Sit at the Front Bar, and wash a pastrami sandwich down with a Triple Karmeliet (or two)
Matt BarackmanApril 23, 2011If you're beerie (like foodie?) make sure to stop by Revolution Beers at 3rd and Broadway as well!
You can tap into the free WiFi from the Starbucks next door... and have a beer...
lunch special: grilled cheese + beer for $5. they change their beer selections once in a while.
Kristen HaneyJune 4, 2011Rodenbach grand cru or any of Russian rivers barrel aged are excellent choices
Greg GerakopoulosDecember 21, 2011Be adventurous...I had three beers I'd never tried, and they were all spectacular.
Ah the Trappist! lovely reprise for the trendy crafty beer head
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012If the choices seem overwhelming, ask staff members for a suggestion. The Trappist knows its beer.
Knowledgable bartenders mean you need never order for yourself.
Sit at the bar on a weekend afternoon and talk shop with the bartenders. Get recommendations, free tastings and perhaps read the latest issue of Draft magazine.
Jennifer RubinOctober 5, 2010This place has a Back and Front bar with different beer selections. If you like beer, try it out.
Austin FaustoOctober 8, 2010Better than your average bear... and beer. Many different brews to choose from! (no domestics)
try a bottle of the Mikkeller Black! it's a bit pricey, but well worth it! Don't drink it alone...ask the bartenders why
Have yet to have a bad beer here. Which is good since that's all they serve. Don't come looking to drink anything else!
Dave KaufmanJuly 24, 2011Not on the menu, try a generous sample pour of four different beers for $16.
Christopher WashingtonJanuary 27, 2010Amazing selection of beers and just an overall cool place to hang out with friends or by yourself. Read more
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Gastropub specializing in Belgian beer, featuring 25 rotating taps and over 100 specialty bottles in stock.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Wed–Thu, Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–1:00 AM
(510) 238-8900
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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"Great bar with a neighborhood feel. Pop in for a beer or just shop for bottles -- great selection!"
Jennifer - 8.0
"Relaxed taproom with a great variety of beers and friendly + knowledgeable staff."
Cameron Irmas - 8.8
"Outstanding beers! All around amazing Belgians, Sours and IPAs. Couldn’t be happier that they opened up in Oakland!"
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