Jupiter is a beerhouse in Berkeley that I’ve enjoyed for years. My boyfriend and I used to live four blocks away so we were there all the time. Now instead of going at least once a week we go a few times a month.

The building is an old stable from the 1890’s that really gives it a unique feel. They have live music Tuesday-Sunday in the summer and on the weekends in the winter. They have an outdoor fire pit and plenty of heaters for the colder Berkeley nights.

They brew all their own beer so it’s not the same old stuff you can get anywhere. They recently got rid of my favorite beer, Sunspot Gold! I was really bummed, but then I found the house lager is good too. Apparently Sunspot is returning this summer. You can find the beer menu here, but I’m not sure how up-to-date it is as Sunspot is still on the menu.

Besides the yummy beer, Jupiter has fantastic salads and an array of wood fired pizzas to choose from. They’ve been updating their menu lately to include some new additions. The Eutropia (everything is Greek god themed) is a new favorite of mine. It has bacon, fresh spinach, tomato, and white cheddar cheese with an olive oil crust. It’s served with ranch dressing on the side. An old standby is the Cassiopeia, which is a BBQ chicken pizza with fresh cilantro. Yum! You can find the entire dinner menu here.

It’s important to note that Jupiter also owns Bear’s Lair and Triple Rock which are also in Berkeley…and also a lot of fun.

Ratings (out of 10):

Food: 7.5
Atmosphere: 9

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