Norm’s Eatery & Ale House

Drinking at Chuck’s Hop Shop in Central District feels like drinking in your friend’s garage, and it’s great. Hit up the food truck if you get hungry.

The Leary Traveler in Fremont looks like your average dive bar, but it actually serves some really good food. Plus, you can bring your dog inside.

Want to have an adult pizza party? With beer? On a patio? Frēlard in Fremont is your move.

Slow Boat Tavern is a weirdly decorated, low-key beer bar in Hillman City great for a drink with friends (and for eating shelled peanuts).

Bad Jimmy’s is a dog-friendly spot for flights of beer in Frelard.

Quoin is a small cocktail bar in Fremont with housemade soju, a great patio, and the entire Korean fusion menu from Revel next door.