Davis Beer Shoppe

Matt Kramer

Excellent beer selection. However, the rudeness of staff and the insane price extortion make what would be an otherwise great place rather atrocious. Our group of 4 came here after walking over from Root of Happiness Kava Bar. We purchased three beers, walked away for about 15 minutes, came back and sat down at a table on their patio. Immediately a staff member (bald guy with a beard) approached us and said we had to pay a "corkage fee" to use the bench. We said okay, and then he informed us that it was $2 per open drink. This was in addition to what we had paid for the beers to this establishment already. Further, he charged us the same corkage fee for a half-drunk plastic cup (again with beer purchased from this establishment). A total of $6 extra just to use the bench at the place of purchase. Needless to say this struck us as needless extortion. When a female member of our group went inside to pay and noted that the same "corkage fee" for the half full plastic cup sounded a bit unfair, this same man acted as though she was being unreasonable and quipped "I didn't mean to offend you ma'am." We paid the fees (we needed a place to sit as one of our party is handicapped and walks with a cane). The staff is incredibly rude and insulting. The whole experience was absurd. Needless to say we won't be back as it seems this place is not a welcoming environment and there are better options.

Dominic C.

Great place to have a pint and enjoy the great stories from the regulars.

C.Q. The Great

Why go to a place like UOB when this place exist right around the corner. Draft beer, beer to go, beer for here. If you're in Davis and focused on the beer, this is the place. Bring food if you're hungry.

David Mihm

After a grueling all-day drive from Portland, I could not have been happier to stumble onto the Davis Beer Shoppe. Fantastic selection of microbrews from across Northern California and beyond, and terrific customer service from the very professional bartenders. Excellent outdoor seating area for enjoying yourself safely even during COVID.