There are more places to quaff a well-crafted brew in Marin than ever. Marin beer brands are
getting creative, and non-alcoholic beer is making its mark, too. What’s your California beer style?
The 2026 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Pond Farm Brewing (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County brewery picks see below.
Our 2026 Dining category sponsor is The Marin Dish. View the rest of the Dining category here.
Southern
Mill Valley – Sausalito – Tiburon
Central
Corte Madera – Fairfax – Greenbrae – Kentfield – Larkspur – Ross – San Anselmo – San Rafael
Northern
Novato
West
Bolinas – Forest Knolls – Inverness – Lagunitas – Marshall – Nicasio – Point Reyes – Stinson Beach – Tamales – Woodacre
Southern Marin
Tam Tavern
Mill Valley
Popular local restaurant Floodwater reopened with a new vibe, menu and name, Tam Tavern, thanks to the team behind East Brother Beer Co. It has 10–15 rotating beers on tap, cocktails and a menu designed by Chef Michael Siegel with options like smashburgers, beer-battered fish and chips and more.
152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.290.2767
The Junction Beer Garden & Bottle Shop
Mill Valley
Owner Dez Fiedler’s devotion to micro-produced and local beer is evident from the 30 taps and a robust can program including Socks and Sandals from Humble Sea in Santa Cruz, and experimental bottlings, like Barebottle Brewing’s Tangberry Typhoon, all easy to pair with pizzas from Pizzahacker. Grab your fleece to sip one by a fire pit on the huge backyard patio, where live music is often on offer and a kids play area beckons.
226 Shoreline Hwy, Sausalito, 415.888.3544
Central Marin
Creekside Pizza and Taproom
San Anselmo
Creekside Pizza and Taproom is home to 40 tap handles of craft beers from over 25 top craft breweries, plus kombucha and cider on tap. And of course, be sure to also sample any of Creekside’s signature pizzas. Alongside the extensive list of mainstay flavors, there’s always a pizza of the month and a pizza of the season.
638 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.785.4450
Fairfax Brewing Company
Fairfax
Fairfax Brewing Company is a craft brewery and restaurant, offering a selection of house-made IPAs, lagers and pub fare, including vegetarian options. The location features outdoor seating, bike parking and a dog-friendly patio.
765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.859.9551
Fieldwork Brewing
Corte Madera
The see-and-be-seen patio enlivens the outdoor eating scene at Corte Madera Town Center, one of eight NorCal locations for this brewery. The draft list includes everything from Belgian dubbel-style to lighter Czech-style lagers and hoppier double IPAs. The pizzas have a dedicated following and roasted Brussels sprouts and a chopped kale salad round out the menu.
107 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.891.8273
Monk’s Kettle
Terra Linda
Like the original in San Francisco, Christian Albertson’s restaurant in the shopping center kitty-corner from the Terra Linda Pool serves quaffable beers (like Pliny the Elder on tap), burgers and pub grub to match the suds. The Mission Fried Chicken has an ardent following but there are plenty of veg-forward offerings, too. The mochi pancakes at brunch are not to be missed — try it with an Ettaler Heller Bock from Bayern, Germany.
655 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, 415.991.5103
Pond Farm Brewing
San Rafael
The microbrewery in the West End from husband and wife team Trevor and Stephanie Martens has a rotating list of beers on tap from brewer Trevor, and a new food menu for enjoying in the beer garden or at the bar. Look for snacks like a pretzel loaded with cornichons, gruyere and salami, salads and mains like a sausage plate with mashed potatoes or a veggie sandwich.
1848 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.524.8709
Northern Marin
Adobe Creek Brewing
Novato
Bring your own food and well-behaved dog to enjoy the hop-forward flavors at this Marin-based small-batch brewery. Adobe Creek started production in March of 2017 and has since opened two locations in Novato and Petaluma. Head brewer Jonathan Macdonald comes from a home brewing background and is always experimenting with tastes and styles. Look forward to trying something new and unique each time you visit.
67 Galli Dr Ste E, Novato, 415.506.4565
HopMonk Tavern
Novato
The tables shaded by umbrellas and live music pumping from the stage set a lively scene for this beer garden at Novato’s Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. While many come to savor a Pliny the Younger (when in season), the restaurant is known for its killer Reuben and fish and chips with Caribbean slaw.
224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200
Serves Marin
Best Day Brewing
Though he does not have a beer garden with his non-alcoholic (NA) beers on tap, Tate Huffard of Sausalito’s Best Day Brewing designed a set of brews in a can with an eye on NorCal’s outdoor-focused, up early to hike culture. In 2021, Huffard launched a non-alcoholic Kölsch and an IPA onto the market. Building on the success of these early adapters, Huffard’s hazy IPA followed in 2022. You can find his NA beer wherever beer is sold.
Explore Marin County’s top restaurants, cafés, and culinary experiences through Marin Magazine’s Best of the County. This annual guide spotlights the dining destinations locals love most — from fine dining to casual favorites.
Each listing is backed by reader votes, ensuring that only the most recommended restaurants make the list. Top-voted businesses earn Readers’ Choice recognition, making this a trusted resource for discovering where to eat in Marin.
See more top-rated spots across categories in the full Best of the County guide, featuring top businesses across dining, wellness, services, shopping, and more.
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