Triple Rock (Berkeley)
Triple Rock is a brew pub about three blocks north of downtown Berkeley BART on Shattuck. Triple Rock lays claim to being one of America’s first brewpubs, (opening just two years after Buffalo Bill’s in Hayward) due to the willingness of the City of Berkeley to permit this new kind of brewery business in 1985. They usually have about ten of their own beers on tap, casual pub food, and that classic pastime, shuffleboard. You may notice a little college influence from nearby UC Berkeley.
Extras: when the weather’s good, go for the rooftop seating. Check their site for special event info, such as the Firkin Fest. Another bonus: it’s close to Jupiter, another brewery launched by the same founders.
http://www.triplerock.com/
1920 Shattuck Avenue, in Berkeley, California • (510) THE-BREW
Map to Triple Rock
Walk out of the main Berkeley BART station above the central escalator. Go up Shattuck Avenue (north, or toward distant hills) for about three and three quarter blocks. Triple Rock is on your left.
Official Downtown Berkeley Station info
