The Hop Grenade Taproom

The Hop Grenade is one of the most serious and consistently celebrated craft beer destinations in the East Bay, a premier taproom and bottle shop in the heart of Downtown Concord that sits adjacent to Todos Santos Plaza and serves as the world headquarters of The Brewing Network, a live craft beer radio program that broadcasts from the bar and has put the Hop Grenade on the map for beer enthusiasts well beyond the Bay Area. Founded by a team rooted in craft beer culture and media, the taproom features a rotating selection of over 20 carefully curated draft beers at any given time with an electronic menu board displaying strength, bitterness, serving glass, and remaining quantity for each tap, making it one of the most transparently run beer programs in the region. The bottle shop carries hundreds of bottles available to drink on premise for a modest corkage fee or to take home. Staff knowledge is consistently praised as among the best in the business, with bartenders who will guide any patron toward the right pour with a taste and a few thoughtful questions. The indoor bar seats around ten at the bar itself with additional table seating, while the outdoor patio with couches and a fire pit roughly doubles the venue's capacity and overlooks the park. Live music appears on the events calendar for special occasions including anniversary parties, seasonal festivals, and community events, with the annual Spring Brews Festival in nearby Todos Santos Plaza being the flagship event featuring over 60 craft breweries, live bands, and food vendors. The taproom is dog-friendly and family-friendly in its atmosphere.