21st Amendment Brewpub

I had a wonderful Lunch with a great guy after my visit to SFMOMA. The atmosphere inside is wonderful and the place has a beautiful ambiance. To top it off the guy met at the Brewery definitely new his amendment and we became LinkedIn friends. Also got to see Poland play Portugal (1,1) and when walking in The view of the entrance to At&t park is Amazing. Hopefully, I can share another Lunch with an equally smart person like the guy I met at the 21^st Amendent.

Came here with some friends and the staff was really friendly, our food came out fast and hot, and the beers were good with the exception of the watermelon beer it tasted like water down budlight with a watermelon after taste so beware of that one.

The hell or high watermelon is definitely the most talked about and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect refreshing summer drink.
I’ve been here both for a casual drink and food and both times were great. The food was delicious!

Yuppie-​infested, overcrowded, and overrated. I’m leaving two stars for the watermelon wheat on a hot day in a can. Try pretty much any other brewery.

Great pre game grub and brews. We came here before the Phillies Giants game and sat at the bar with other baseball fans. Talking baseball and stuff with the locals was great and the beer and food were a really good alternative to eating at the stadium. We had the charcuterie platter, the arugula salad with chicken and the crispy chicken sandwich, all great. I like IPAs and they had a bunch for me to try.

Hell of High Watermelon, a warm San Francisco day, and a group of friends make 21^st Amendment after Bay to Breakers. I have to say, what a treat!
FOOD: Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Great sandwich with the chicken is fried to perfection and the aioli is great. Definitely nothing super out of the ordinary or unique, but definitely done well. I would recommend the sandwich and it looked like a popular choice among the people there.
DRINKS: I am actually not as big of a fan of Hell of High Watermelon beer, but 21^st Amendment Brewpub has many choices. There’s something for everybody!

Since hell or high watermelon is a favorite summer beer of mine I decided to come visit the brewery.
The food is pretty good and the service is great. This place gets packed! So be prepared for a wait.

Food/​drinks: we weren’t overly wowed by the food, but it wasn’t bad either. A couple of us ordered the tacos and enjoyed them. They have vegetarian options for those in our group who opt for that. The fish and chips got a mediocre review. The group also enjoyed the beer selection.
Service: very friendly from the host, to the bartender, to the waitress.
Ambiance: lots of seating both inside and out. There are also lots of televisions to watch a game.

Stopped in for lunch on a cold summer day. Delicious gumbo with bread, butter, and tea. Would definitely return for a sampling of the beers. Service was prompt. Not too noisy. Try the grilled cheese next door if this doesn’t suit your fancy. Parking might be a problem but I’ve always found a spot with some persistence.

Chill spacious spot in SoMa. Not a fan of beer but it was one of the few places nearby that was open late Sunday night so my friends and I came here. I got a glass of cab (pretty good!) and my friends got the popular beers here. We also shared a beeramisu which I liked (only light taste of beer). Will come back!

Visited here in April 2016 for a couple of drinks! This is a review for drinks & bar area ONLY, we didn’t have a chance to eat any food.
Had a great time here! I love the vibe, and of course the beers. The Hell or High Watermelon is an obvious favorite, and I tried one, (you know, «When in Rome.» and all that) but my favorite will always be the Live Free or Die IPA.
Great prices & bartenders. And they aren’t bad to look at either! ;) I’ll definitely be back!

Never been a big fan of their beers, but anytime a brewery is also a brewpub the food tends to be good. Finally was able to check out this place.
We got here around the time a Giants’ (boo!!) game was starting. They’re close to AT&T Park, so it gets packed here. We were seated pretty quick, though. Unfortunately they didn’t serve flights 30 minutes after the start of the game because they don’t have enough platters to serve flights. I settled for a Hell or High Watermelon Ale, which I’ve never had. It’s served with a piece of watermelon on the rim of the pint cup, which was creative. We were a party of 3, so we started off with their large charcuterie plate. Really impressive selection of meat and cheeses that blended well with their pickled vegetables. I decided to order their Totchitos, which is tater tots served with cheese, pico de gallo, bacon, and sour cream. I liked the concept of the meal, but the plate was too big to enjoy this. I’d enjoy this more if it was a smaller serving. I also had a pint of their Prototype IPA, which has citra, nelson and mosaic hops. It had a good hop profile, but it was a bit malty.
Overall, I enjoyed the ambience. Very open space and the waitresses were nice. I would suggestion anyone to check it out.

It’s post Spartan Race and I was starving, tired and needed a beer. The brewery was very busy, but we got very lucky and found 2 open seats at the bar.
Beer: duh, I ordered the Hell or High Watermelon. Perfect beer for my needs. It was cold, tasty and hit the spot.
Food: we ordered the tater tot nachos, wings and the chicken club. The nachos were just ok, 4/​5, wings were very good, and the turkey club was also tasty (I only got a bite as my boyfriend swallowed it).
Service was absolutely amazing! The bartender was very attentive and quick. As well as the food came out in no time! Overall, great experience, I look forward to coming back again soon!

Hands down to 21^st Amendment!
Or should I say hands up to 21^st Amendment?
I adore this sports bar that is well equipped with a variety of draft beers and the ideal bar foods!
From tasty wings, fried calamaris, burgers and to pizzas, they have it all for the yummy bar food necessities.
It’s quite a commotion when sports’ games are on here.
A lively and spacious spot for just hanging out!

Cool atmosphere here and super high ceilings for a super open area! There’s a bar area here if you’re just here for a drink. If you want to dine-​in, there are tables inside and outside on the outdoor patio (they also have a bar upstairs, I believe).
Great place to watch games and it gets pretty packed with there’s a Giants game (since it’s super closeby). Well-​known for their watermelon wheat beer but they also have other options if that’s not your type of drink.
Plenty of food options too! More sandwiches/​burgers and a mix of American food. Food comes pretty fast when you put in an order (mostly sandwiches and stuff).

Great atmosphere, interesting beers, and funny hostesses. The vibe inside is awesome — there are high ceilings, nice décor, and giant windows which flood the place with light. You can sit outside, by the bar, or by another bar upstairs. I had the El Sully and loved it (and I’m not a big beer-​drinker). We also tried the Hell or High Watermelon Wheat, but I wasn’t a fan. It looked like a popular choice, though; it was on every other table.
Good beer. Beautiful place. I would love to come back.

Although I’m not from the area, I am a huge fan of 21^st Amendments canned beer, and I knew I wanted to visit the brewery when I was in town. Walking in, the brewpub was much different than I expect: one, it’s a brewpub, they’re highlighting food as an accompaniment to their beer. if you’re looking for beer only, you’re seating options are the main bar inside (which greets you immediately when you enter and is thus regularly full), outside patio (parking lot area with chair and tables – but note, you don’t get service outside, you have to place orders at bar) and finally, the brewer’s loft which is reachable towards the back of the establishment on the left hand side.
Although 21^st Amendment is a well known brewery back in NC, I feel like the Brewpub gives off a restaurant feel instead of brewery feel. You won’t see any tanks unless you look (or area headed to the bathroom) and you don’t get that brewery {hoppy/​wheat} smell when you enter. You’ll find tall ceilings, unless you’re in the loft of course, wooden accents and pretty joe-​shmo service. We went with the brewers loft area, which gives a great view of the entire restaurant (plus into the kitchen if you’re sitting against the rail all the way back. Although I’m not a wheat beer drinker typically, I had to order one Hell or High Watermelon, just for the fact that it’s served with a large slice of melon. But I can tell you that 21^st Amendment makes some delicious IPAs (honestly, they’re making delicious beers in every category) and I highly recommend their Hop Crisis (summer seasonal) or Do-​ocracy IPA2 (spring seasonal). Beer paired with the small ($ 14) Brewmaster’s Charcutterie Board {An assortment of locally sourced cured meats and artisan cheeses served with house-​made beer inspired sides. And a request of extra bread!} was perfect. 21^st Amendment Brewpub is good for groups or just a one-​on-​one date. We arrived at the bar around 4pm on a Thursday and our four top table was joined by two locals {shout out to the two men who told me to put them in my Unilocal review} shortly after as the evening got busy, I can’t say that it will happen with every experience, but this was the perfect way to meet locals and have a perfect start to our week in California!

3.5 stars.
I think 21^st Amendment is one of the more well known local breweries in the area so it is worth checking out. Their beers are good quality and a nice variety, I just feel like the beers are pretty accessible in local liquor stores for purchase so there isn’t anything too special about coming here. I would come here if you’re in the area exploring, the space is nice, some outdoor seating and a casual vibe, but there are better local breweries/​brew pubs in the area with better quality beers.

I’ve always been a fan of Hell or High Watermelon, but drinking it here, straight from the brewery and with a fresh slice of watermelon, may have ruined the canned version for me. It’s delicious and refreshing, without too much sweetness from the watermelon — just enough for a hint of flavor that isn’t overpowering. It’s truly a beer experience that you shouldn’t miss.
The service here is also very good — the bartenders are friendly and prompt. I also am a big fan of the atmosphere of the Brewery — the wood and the lights are beautiful and inviting, especially when the wind is blowing hard outside and you need somewhere nice to drink with your friends!

I’ve been to this place about 3 times now and it always seems to get crowded no matter what day or time it is. It’s a pretty big restaurant with an upstairs and downstairs bar! It’s only a few blocks away from AT&T park; come by here for a quick drink and bites!
Each time I’ve come here, I’ve always gotten their refreshing High or Hell watermelon wheat beer! It’s one of my favorites AND light enough where the watermelon flavor is JUST right. Plus it comes with a delicious garnish of a watermelon clipped right at the rim of the beer glass! It wasn’t until just recently I’ve tried some of their other beers here; their red ale (St. Patrick O’Sullivan’s), stout (MCA), and their tropical IPA (The Mighty Quinn). I really liked the tropical IPA! It wasn’t as hoppy as I expected it to be (even with a high ABV) and my friend really liked it as well. We also shared some bar bites; Wilson’s Wicked Wings with the carribean jerk sauce and Sully’s cheese curds. Pretty good and filling as well; perfect with the beers we were trying and good for sharing!
Parking here isn’t the greatest but there’s a little neighborhood not too far of a walk from here that have some spots if you’re lucky!

If the words craft beer are in your vocabulary, then you better know who 21^st Amendment is, it’s the equivalent of reading the Bible but not knowing who Peter is. The beer here is always top notch, quality is excellent, the prices are always fair, and the menu always remains one of the most diverse in the entire brew pub scene. I’ll give any beer a chance here, but always return for the seasonal hell or high watermelon with a fresh melon wedge on the rim of the glass and the SF «Gigantes» inspired beer. If you visit this establishment, never limit yourself to just beer, be sure to try a few of their food items, many of which are infused with their in house brews. Some beers here are high octane and can swing you by your lapels, so I suggest you put some tasty chili on top of them, you won’t be disappointed.

MOST DISAPPOINTING CHEESE PLATE OF ALL TIME!!!
I give the cheese and charcuterie plate zero stars. The cheese was dry as fuck. How can you feel good about serving old cheese?! Only got 2 kinds of cheeses in tiny little portions and some tasteless/​salt less and dry salami and some other kind of tasteless/​dry/​unsalted meat.
They also included pickled vegetables on the board. Who the fuck wants that?!
There was a shit ton of garlic hummus and some kind of mustard. The hummus was overpowered by all the garlic they put in it and the mustard was easy too strong that if you even just put a little dab on it, it took over the taste of the cheese or meat!
And thy served… wait for it… pita chips! Eff that! They were legit stale. When I would bite into them it took some major effort. I should have asked the waiter to return it. Didn’t even eat half of it and still had to pay.
2 additional stars because the place has a nice ambiance and our bartender was cool.
I hadn’t realized how spoiled I was by other restaurants and their cheese and charcuterie plates until I came here. What a joke.
TL;DR: skip the damn cheese and charcuterie plate. Very low quality. Get different appetizers/​food. Bartender was chill. Ambiance is nice. Watched the Warriors game at the bar.

A group of us came here to check out what it’s about. There are some good brews on tap that I tried from my friends.
If you wanted to be seated by the host, you need to order food from them. If only drinks, there’s limited space in the front area.
A staff member delivered our drinks and my friend requested water. He told her to come to the bar and ordered it. If you are just drinking, no staff members will take your orders. All orders at the bar.
I would come back and try their food options.

Pretty nice bar in soma
The inside is decorated like a brewery. The food prices are not cheap, but comparable for a place like this and within expectations. The wings are awesome good! Especially the dipping sauce which is amazing.
The store namesake beer is also pretty good. Definitely recommend coming back again.

Sweet spot! I was surprised it wasn’t that crowded at 5:30−6pm on a Friday (maybe we got lucky)
There’s a good selection of food — pizza, tacos, sandwiches, salads, soups, other entrees…
I got the hawaiian pizza which was pretty good! I really liked their crust, which is made with their brewer’s pale malt.
I also got the Good Feels beer which I really liked! The waitress said it was the closest thing to a german wheat but boy did it have more flavor than any wheat beer I’ve had before. Also was like 8% alc so I had a bit of a buzz from one glass
Not too loud which was nice for being able to chat during dinner. Nice waitresses too. Good vibes overall :)

This is a cool spot to grab drinks, dinner, or bar food appetizers.
The best beer in my opinion is their watermelon one, which also happens to be one of their famous ones. It’s pretty unique, has fresh crisp taste, and comes with a cute watermelon wedge.
They’re the beer company with the really trendy, colorful, sometimes cartoon-​y beer cans.
Great for large groups. If you’re watching a game at the AT&T park, this is a great spot to pre game since its walking distance.

This was okay I guess. I’m not a big beer person… so am normally terrible at reviewing bars, so take my word with a grain of salt I guess. Nice bar, pretty clean, good atmosphere, serving up a couple of beers. I went with a cider since I’m not a big beer drinker, and found the cider to be decent, but a little too sweet. Definitely a pretty chill atmosphere, but the gender dynamic the night we went (Santacon night) was awful — there was probably only 3 females in the entire bar which is crazy. I think it’s okay, but not a place I’m dying to come back to any time soon.

Quick dinner spot I went to after getting off the plane. I had the ribs.. didn’t really care for the bbq sauce. If i ever return i would try a different sauce with the ribs..

Middling to above average craft beer, controversial for its popular watermelon, also above average pub food, a cool brand and image, nice neighborhood spot. All in all, decent.
Big minuses for making loads of beer that for the most part are not memorable. And in this location, randomly closing early at the whim of the manager, which is shit service if you’re a local resident in a neighborhood where not much else is open late. You plan your dinner, your workout, your walk or taxi ride over, and when you get there you have no idea whether they’re open or not, or whether the bartender on duty will recognize you and give you a pour despite their lazy desire to close early (after your walking a mile to get there, and after their dragging out a dirty towel to wipe down the bar counter).
This can be a decent place, they just have to step up their act. Meanwhile, I do like the watermelon beer if it’s on tap.

The food portions are ridiculously huge. We stopped here after the Color Run and I must say, it was tough to decide what to eat. We seated ourselves outside and ordered at the bar. I got the huevos rancheros and I sampled some cheese curds and tater tots. The tots were super crispy and came with a tasty sauce. My huevos rancheros was also decent and quite filling. Other friends ordered sandwiches, salad and pizza. They all seemed pretty happy with their orders as well.
The Bloody Mary with Beer was the loser of the group. I didn’t try it but it didn’t sound appealing and our friend who ordered it seemed a bit disappointed.
Overall, this is a decent spot in the area. If you like beer and food, you’ll probably like this place.

Great beer and food, so-​so service. My favorite beer from 21^st Amendment is Toaster Pastry by far, but I also really like Back in Black and Rammstein. I wish Hell or High Watermelon was as good as it sounds, but it is rather bland and lacking in much flavor.
The Margherita Pizza is phenomenal and pairs well with one of their lighter beers; I particularly enjoyed it with Rammstein. Make sure you have your entire party with you or they won’t seat you!

After walking around and shopping in Union Square, Sean C. and I took a bus out to 21^st Amendment Brewpub for a drink. This place was recommended by a friend who had been there recently and we were interested in what they had to offer. This place must get packed during Giants games because it’s within the vicinity of AT&T Park. We wandered in and sat at the bar. I ordered a cider which initially was okay but it started to taste worse and worse as I drank it. I stopped drinking it halfway through. I was interested in their watermelon wheat beer but it was seasonal and not offered when I was there. Sean ordered a beer off of their menu as well which he seemed to like.
They serve food here as well but we had dinner reservations elsewhere so we didn’t order any food. It looked like the fried cheesecurds and tater tots were popular. I ended up getting another drink from the menu: San Francisco Mead Co.‘s Apple Pie Mead. It was really good, spiced like apple pie and sweet. I much preferred that rather than the previous drink I had. They were launching their new batch of El Sully when we were there, so it was a festive atmosphere. They had people dressed up for the occasion, a mariachi band, and El Sully must have been the special beer of the day.
Sean also bought one of their plaid shirts with 21^st Amendment emblazoned above the pocket. This was kind of out of the way for us but it was a nice place to check out. I definitely recommend this place for dinner and drinks if you’re headed to Giants game nearby. Otherwise it’s just ok and I’m sure you could find other bars to try within the area.

Apparently this is the place to go to for drinks after a game, and it shows by how crowded the place is. Unfortunately I can’t tell you much about the beer as I’m not a beer fan, but the cider is good :)
We were also hungry and got all the apps — Charcuterie Board which I didn’t have any of, but it looked good; buffalo wings — good; tater tots — really good; onion hoops — pretty good; cheese curds — really good; calamari — goodl ribs — really good; quesadilla — good
Overall, chill place to hang out and grab drinks. There is a patio area if you’re lucky enough to grab a spot.

21^st Amendment brews are some of my favorite if I can manage to snag a six pack at a store in the Midwest so I was very happy to realize that my hotel in San Francisco was right around the corner from here. The brewpub itself isn’t anything too special, the food is very much a step or two above a basic bar and grill. My table and I got a few rounds of various appetizers, which were all good but nothing spectacular. The rest of the menu looked about as ‘okay’ as well and there weren’t too many different options. Which is okay, again, as the beer is fantastic.
So, the food was alright — but they have various ‘special’ and limited edition beers on tap that they’re brewing, so there’s a lot of various options there. The beer flights here were fun to try as you can mix some favorites (mine is Back in Black) along with some of their special releases.
My view is: If you’re a big fan of their beer, this is a great spot to try something different and check another brewpub off your list. However, if you’re looking for some awesome food, there are better options in walking distance.

REVIEW 700! — I try to pick a good one every one hundreds :)
Pretty busy already 30 min after they opened. I came for the astronaut monkey — used to be called bitter American and now «down to earth». I am actually not a beer drinker but thankfully they carry wine. I had the Norton Melbec. Pleasant surprise that the food here is pretty good too. Well, at least the tomato bisque with Swiss cheese I got– Spinach and Arugula salad tastes like grass that is the only reason they didn’t get full stars

I went to 21^st Amendment a few weeks ago, The beers were good and bar tenders were friendly.
Wanted to Try the Two Rivers Cider but they were all out.
Watermelon Wheat — This is a great beer, served with a slice of watermelon.
Very crisp and refreshing, I could drink it all day.
The Watermelon accents the beer in such a way that…(rubs nose).
MCA Stout — This is a good stout with good coffee notes, easy drinking, I ordered it because I liked the picture of the Radio.
NNNNNooooowwwww my name is M.C.A., I’ve got a license to kill…
Silver Lining IPA — This was Just OK for me. I drank all mine just because, my friend didnt like it so he drank half.
Overall this place is cool with great beers. Definitely come and try the watermelon Wheat.
The bartender was cool forgot her name, but she remembered us from when we were there previously. Good Memory!
****4 Stars

Delicious! We are a huge fan of 21^st amendment ’ s Hell or High Watermelon beer. We really enjoyed dining here and drinking our favorite beer on tap! By the way the beer tastes so much better here, especially with a slice of watermelon.
The food is more of a bar and grill type and it’s quite noisy here so you’ll have to speak up.
I’m a sucker for cheese curds and these beer battered curds were on point! They have many tasty food items and the menu suggests beer pairing that compliment each entrée.

I came here with my best friend last weekend for the famous watermelon beer. It did not disappoint. The Hell or High Watermelon beer was delicious and the watermelon taste was not overwhelming. I could drink a few of things and be fine.
In terms of the bar, it was pretty busy on a Friday night. There was a Giants game going on so it was packed a few people who actually watched the game at the AT&T stadium trickled in throughout the night. The bar tenders were nice and helped us quickly. I wish the host was a bit more accommodating but overall it was a good experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

You know that time in the year when we get a really warm day, such as today when we are a slither away from 80 degree weather, that signals the arrival of Spring/​Summer (whatever that means in SF) and hello to 21^st Amendment’s Hell or High Watermelon Wheat out in the sunshine. #loveSF
The bar area is often packed especially during happy hour or before a game but the side street is great to get some sunshine in if its nice out. Besides the Watermelon Wheat, there are tons of other interesting brews to try. The Dankopotamus IPA is a nice alternative. I also remember a lemongrass saison with hints of ginger as being distinctly interesting.
21^st Amendment is too crowded to be a regular spot for me but man I do love their beers such that I’ll deal with the lack of space especially if it’s gorgeous out.

First time here beer tasting on a Saturday just before 2 p.m.
I sat at the bar and was able to be served immediately. For food, I got the Sully’s Cheese Curds which were super tasty and definitely something I would order again. I also ordered all the beers available on tap besides the stout. This is what I thought:
Liked:
1. Klassic Kolsch
2. Hell or High Watermelon Wheat (my favorite)
3. Down to Earth
4. Amber Waves
Didn’t Like:
1. 5 South (too dry)
2. Brew Free! or Die IPA (too much going on)
3. Gigantes IPA
The crowd here is not super my thing since I was sitting in-​between two different couples who were clearly having their date night.
This does seem like a good spot to eat though before going to a giants game and parking on the street was unlimited time for 25 cents an hour.
Come check them out and definitely try the watermelon beer!