Fieldwork Brewing Company - San Mateo - San Mateo, California

Hash Man

A great place for a drink and a meetup with friends. It’s an outdoor space but the are umbrellas and heat lamps. Good thing there was no rain and mild temperatures when we were there. Only thing I would have preferred was a TV to watch a game. But that could ruin the atmosphere. I’ll live.

Repeat. It’s a great place for a drink and meet up with friends (not watch TV).

Mitchell Buyson

We visited Fieldwork Brewery on a lively Friday evening, and the outdoor space was perfect for a casual night out. The seating is self-service, and you can conveniently scan a QR code to place your order, which makes things easy and efficient. With plenty of heaters and a couple of cozy fireplaces, the atmosphere was comfortable even as the evening cooled down. We tried the Detroit-style pizza, aptly named the "Delivery Boy," topped with pepperoni, jalapeño, olive, and onion, and it did not disappoint—tasty and flavorful. Service was quick, and the overall experience was great. Definitely a spot we’d recommend!

Yingzi Sakura Huang

Everything is dramatically better than 2.5 years ago when I first visited. All the food options, especially the pizza, is superb. Quality of every style of beer has also improved significantly. Based on what I had, I recommend the Oktoberfest light lager, Olivia, Sour currently on tap, New Zealand IPA ( and I'm not an IPA person usually, especially not California made ones other than Russian River ), and the Stout on tap ( Oct. 11th )

Mehrnoosh Kh

Great beer selections. They have square pie pizzas. Nice outdoor seating. Great place for hangout with large groups

Jon Schwindt

Nice beer selection and good outdoor seating. Lots of different benches and outdoor spaces in this converted shipping container style beer garden.

It’s definitely a corporate vibe but the beer is good and the whole area is so what do you expect. Lots of new apartments nearby, decent parking options at lunch time on street.

The hummus was really tasty but too little quantity for 9 bucks. That’s my reason for taking a star off. I would still come back and. Try other menu items

Ken Wong

January 2025:
Stopped by at night for a member appreciation event. Free Pizza 🍕 😁 for members! 😋

Pizza and beer was excellent. I had a flight of IPAs. Location is convenient for taking the Cal train.

Keep up the great work Fieldwork team.

11-24-17 update:
Had some juicy IPA 🍺. The sensee was a hit!

Chill place to hang out and enjoy some quality 🍺 - especially like the pale ales and IPAs.

Helen

Came here twice and really enjoyed both times. They have a wide selection of beers from light to IPA to dark, and they change their selection often as well. Great to come for a drink after work or in the evening, they got good vibes.

Street parking is fairly easy to find but during busy hours might need to go one block out to park. The tables are first come first serve, so just sit at any open spots. They have their menu on a QR code at each table which is also where you order from.

Their beers are reasonably priced - $8 for full size, $5 for half or $3 for taster. They also have a flight where you can pick 6 to try for $18

Alice Hou

As someone who frequents Fieldwork Brewery’s Berkeley and San Leandro locations, I was thrilled to explore their San Mateo brewery for the first time.

1. Spacious Outdoor Setting: Unlike the other locations, the San Mateo brewery boasts an inviting outdoor space. With ample seating and charming patios, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite brews while soaking up the California sunshine.

2. A Flight of Flavor: We decided to dive into the beer selection by ordering a flight. Six different drinks awaited us, each with its own unique character. From hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, we were impressed by the variety and quality.

3. Street Parking Convenience: They have some street parking available, making it easy for visitors to access this gem.