Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge

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1763 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703

Established in 2014, Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge is located in the Lorin District of South Berkeley, CA, offering a welcoming space for the community to enjoy quality craft beer and curated beats. With a variety of beers brewed at their off-site Oakland facility, the taproom also features a rotating selection of wines and ciders to cater to diverse tastes.

Emphasizing inclusivity and connection, Hoi Polloi, which translates to "the masses," invites patrons to explore their unique brews, including creative options like the People's Park Pale Ale and various hard ciders. The establishment aims to celebrate the spirit of community resilience while providing a relaxed atmosphere for social gatherings.

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Aryana F.
8/12/2025

Best beer craft in the bay. I don't say that lightly. The crew make the best true to style craft beer in the east bay specifically. This place is home central and always have something delicious...

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Roberta T.
5/17/2025

Great little place around the block from our Airbnb. Pretty empty on a Friday night but the barkeep said it's happening during the week with lots of locals and regulars. My beers were amazing. My...

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Brandy T.
11/17/2024

This place is a nice local berkeley spot with a decent variety of beer. It's small inside but they have overflow seating outside. You can bring in outside food. They only have popcorn (read...

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Stephanie Y.
10/7/2024

Love this neighborhood gem and worth the visit if you're in Berkeley. Hoi polloi meaning "the many, the masses, the common people.". Next time I'm there, i'm gonna ask who I think the is the...

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Ted R.
6/28/2024

I can't believe I haven't written a review of Hoi Polloi yet. This place is effing excellent. There's always something very delicious on tap. I had a dark Belgian ale heer this time and it was so...

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