First Street Taphouse - Mare Island Brewing Co

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440 1st St
Benicia, CA 94510

Mare Island Brewing Co. is a vibrant brewery located in Benicia, CA, rooted in the rich history of the Mare Island naval shipyard. Founded by two winemakers, the brewery crafts a diverse selection of beers that celebrate the stories of the island and its storied past.

The brewery has become a community hub for beer lovers, offering a unique experience through events such as their podcast, "Battleships to Beer," which chronicles their journey over the past decade. With a commitment to quality and tradition, Mare Island Brewing Co. continues to foster a loyal following among patrons in the North Bay area.

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4.5115 reviews
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Kelley K.
6/21/2025

Service was A+ for sure. Some in our group, need specific things to happen with their food. He didn't even blink & got all their requests correct! Whew! And appreciation! Food was delicious. I...

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Janelle N.
9/28/2025

If I could give this place a 3.5, I would. Went out to Benicia for quick lunch and stumbled across this place. There were only 2 servers in the whole place so had trouble getting items we needed....

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Sara B.
7/17/2025

Had a great early dinner at Mare Islands first street taphouse. Mare Island has a few locations that all have the same beer but slightly differ in their menus. We shared 2 things, the pretzel...

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Jocelyn E.
7/25/2025

Lovely area! Perfectly on the corner in downtown Benecia. Great place to bring family, friends, and the dogs are welcome on the patio! The beet salad w salmon is my honest to god favorite meal and...

Brandie B.
10/8/2025

We should have taken it as a sign when the booth seat slid away from my husband and he sat down. We ordered a beer and mimosa to start. Those were fine. Ordered the baby carrots, Philly...

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