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Breweries near Palo Alto

Brewpubs, microbreweries and taprooms and within 15 miles, with a map, phone numbers and directions.

In Palo Alto

0

Within 15 miles

16

closest 4 mi

Brewpubs (with food)

8

Micro & nano breweries

7

Brewery map

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Within 15 miles

FreeWheel Brewing Co

Brewpub

3736 Florence St (Marsh Manor), Redwood City 94063 · 4.3 mi

Planning a brewery crawl

Most taprooms open in the afternoon and stay busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings; many close early in the week. Brewpubs serve full meals, while smaller taprooms often rely on food trucks. Plan a ride home: rideshare or a designated driver.

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Questions

How many breweries are in Palo Alto?

There are no breweries listed inside Palo Alto, but 16 are within 15 miles; the closest is Tied House Cafe and Brewery-Mtn View in Mountain View.

Which Palo Alto breweries serve food?

Brewpubs brew on site and run a kitchen. Nearby brewpubs include Tied House Cafe and Brewery-Mtn View, FreeWheel Brewing Co, Firehouse Grill & Brewery, Faultline Brewing Co, Jack's Brewing Co.

What is the difference between a brewpub and a microbrewery?

A brewpub brews beer and serves food on the same premises. A microbrewery is a small craft brewery; many have a taproom but limited or no kitchen, and some host food trucks.

Are breweries family-friendly?

Many taprooms welcome children and dogs during the day, but policies vary by brewery and by state law. Check the brewery’s website before you go.

Source: Open Brewery DB, an open dataset of breweries, checked 2026-11-08. Breweries open and close often; confirm hours on the brewery’s website before visiting.

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