outdoor dining

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Green Class

The Experience:

Learn ‘Bonsai’ over a pint!

Tiny trees, big vibes. Bonsai Bar returns to Faction on Sat, Nov 8th with a beginner-friendly workshop. Perfect for beer lovers with a creative streak.

Nov 8, 12:30pm: Make your own Dwarf Umbrella

Grab your friends, grab a pint, and make something cool. In this class you will learn to make a beginner-friendly Dwarf Umbrella Tree! They  started Bonsai Bar four years ago with these resilient trees because they’re fast-growing and super easy to care for. It’s fun to learn over some fresh beer!

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Sunday Football

The Experience:

NFL Sundays at El Agave Azul!

Watch the game on 12 HD TV’s and enjoy Happy Hour Specials:
$6 Beers
$7 Margaritas

What to drink. If you need a kickstart try this one – Tanteo’s Habanero infused tequila. And El Agave Azul is proud to feature Mijenta Tequila. They carry the entire series: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Cristalino. Get down there, judge for yourself and enjoy some of your Mexican favorites from their extensive menu. They can’t wait to see you!

What to eat. All your traditional Mexican Favorites! Featured here: Their Molcajete de Mariscos is packed with sizzling seafood, smoky chipotle salsa, and sides of arroz, garlic bread, and fresh veggies — the ultimate feast for seafood lovers.

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Fleet Week

The Experience:

The skies are alive, with the sound of…the Royal Canadian Air Force!

Even without the Blue Angels, the skies above Alameda are about to get wild: the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds are flying this year, and Faction’s got one of the best views in the Bay.

They’re opening early Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am for Fleet Week! Grab a beer, kick back on the patio, and watch the show from their taproom with three food trucks on site, sunshine overhead, and cold craft beer flowing all weekend. The crew down at Faction wants you to join them and soak up some sunshine while watching the skies go wild.

Food truck lineup:
Saturday: Knee Baby’z Eatery | World Famous Hotboys | Pacific Fine Foods
Sunday: Fist of Flour Pizza | World Famous Hotboys | Pacific Fine Foods

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction BrewingTakeover

The Experience:

BRUNCH + BEATS + ISLAND VIBES

Mark your calendars—Saturday, Sept 20th, our friends are taking over Faction Brewing for a Filipino-style day party to help them raise the vibes and funds for Filipino Island Fest 2025 happening Oct 4!

Experience bayanihan – building bridges & connecting – with this fun day party.

Brunch: Filipino-inspired eats by Café Jolie, Pinay owned restaurant in Alameda
Beats: Non-stop island grooves with DJ Zhaldee.
Drinks: Faction Brewing will be serving your favorite beers and Malaya Botanicals will provide Mocktails

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Celebrates

The Experience:

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain!

Join the fun with the crew at Agave Azul from 5-7pm on Sunday, September 14, as they bring on Mexican Independence Day.

Enjoy live music from Mariachi San Francisco and your fave traditional Mexican dishes with friends & family. And indulge in their Independence Day drink specials!

Or you may want to do a tequila tasting. El Agave Azul offers six different tequila flights. Start your tequila education here!

Blanco Flight

  • Don Fulano
  • El Tesoro
  • Mijenta

Añejo Flight

  • Don Pilar
  • Siete Leguas
  • Tres Agaves

Reposado Flight

  • La Gritona
  • Mijenta
  • 7 Leguas

Artesanal Flight

  • Fortaleza Blanco
  • G4 Añejo
  • La Gritona Repo

Cristalino Flight

  • Don Julio 70th Anniversary
  • Herradura Ultra
  • Cenote Añejo Cristalino

El Agave Azul Grand Flight 

  • Casa San Matias Rey Sol
  • Don Julio 1942
  • Herradura selección Suprema

If you need a kickstart try this one (featured above) – Tanteo’s Habanero infused tequila. And El Agave Azul is proud to feature Mijenta Tequila. They carry the entire series: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Cristalino. Get down there, judge for yourself and enjoy some of your Mexican favorites from their extensive menu. They can’t wait to see you!

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

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