10 Best Breweries in Bodega Bay

"When beer and a pizza are calling your name, the casual Russian River Brewing Company is sure to hit the spot. The menu features tasty meatball sandwiches, calzones, and chicken wings, along with a long list of beers on tap. If you just can’t decide which beer to accompany your meal, you can try up to 18 beers when you opt for their massive sampler tray."

"Just down the street from Tex Wasabi’s is Russian River, a local brewery that is a regular spot for most locals. They host live bands and have a full menu as well as an ever-growing selection of beer. If it’s your first time visiting, it’s recommended you go for the beer sampler."

"I would be remiss to not kick this all off with Santa Rosa’s gem, Russian River Brewing Company. The brewery first opened on the Korbel property along the Russian River in nearby Guerneville in 1997. Two decades later, it’s one of the best-rated breweries in the world."

"This dog-friendly brewing company in Santa Rosa is the perfect place to bring Fido for some beer tasting on the weekend. Order a Curt & Ernie (one of their Pale Ales) or the Bowie is a God IPA and snag some grub when the food truck stops by. The happy hour at Cooperage runs weekdays from 3 p.m."

"Fogbelt Brewing Company is by itself, about halfway between the cluster of breweries off Piner & the cluster downtown. It has more of a sports bar feel to it, but the place was hopping on a Saturday night. The bar has 12 taps of their own beer on offer."

"The organic-apple-based craft ciders (nearly two dozen) at this spiffy space south of Healdsburg Plaza really cleanse the palate after a day...Read More"

"At BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, we've been serving up a one-of-a-kind Brewhouse experience for over forty years. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail"

"Newly opened at the Santa Rosa Plaza with an eye to welcoming thirsty bicyclists after a cool century ride (that’s 100 miles) on rural Sonoma County roads, 2 Tread has hooks for hanging your two-wheeler along the wall and plenty of fresh beers on tap. An expansive outdoor seating area welcomes walk-ins with a full pub grub menu and the inside bar provides plenty of seating."

"Plow Brewing Company is located in between Moonlight & Cooperage in northern Santa Rosa. Like the other nearby breweries, the prices are very reasonable. Since was just $2 per beaker taster, I tried all 6 beers they had on at the moment."

"Shady Oak’s sour and wild artisanal ales are not for the faint of heart, but beer connoisseurs go crazy for their beers made with wild yeast, Brettanomyces, and other bacteria that are used to make beers more acidic. While much smaller than its neighbors at Russian River and Bear Republic, Shady Oak is an up-and-coming brewery that is helping to make Santa Rosa the microbrew capital of the U.S. With no tasting room to visit, Shady Oak’s beers can be hard to come by, so keep an eye out for this unique Santa Rosa beer during your travels."

"This old-fashioned Santa Rosa landmark has become a hipster heaven of sorts due to its innocently retro bar. Featuring full dinners that begin with appetizers, soup and salad, and bread and butter, Willie Bird’s is all turkey, all the time, from barbecued to teriyaki-style to the kind of open-faced-white-bread-and-gravy dinners that Grandpa knew."

"My sister had her rehearsal dinner here so there was a large group of us (~15ppl). The food was fabulous!. We had a set menu but the options were very goo..."