Trappist

460 Eighth St OaklandCA94607
Open
Sunday
12:00pm-11:59pm
Monday
12:00pm-11:59pm
Tuesday
12:00pm-11:59pm
Wednesday
12:00pm-11:59pm
Thursday
12:00pm-11:59pm
Friday
12:00pm-1:00am
Saturday
12:00pm-1:00am
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Average Rating
4.5
Total Reviews
(52)
Recommended 0
Not Recommended 0
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Description

The Trappist is is owned and operated by Aaron Porter and Chuck Stilphen. We strive to bring you the finest beer available, served properly at the correct temperature and in the correct glass by a knowledgeable and well-trained staff. Our bottle list features a rotating stock of approximately 100 Belgian, Dutch, Scandinavian and American craft brews
by mapquest on April 03, 2015 from mapquest

Tips

Look Good: The Trappist serves each beer at an ideal temperature for bringing out subtle flavors. If that's too warm for you, ask for yours chilled, but beware the scornful looks.
by ezlocal on April 24, 2014 from ezlocal
Where to Sit: Seating is limited, but there's a high turnover at the bar, so it pays to order a glass and hover.
by ezlocal on April 24, 2014 from ezlocal

Editorial Reviews

Grand pillars, brick walls, soft lighting, and the buzz of conversation set a warm and mellow tone inside this Victorian space that's been renovated to resemble a traditional Belgian pub. The setting is definitely a draw, but the real stars are the artisan beers: more than a hundred Belgian, Dutch, and North American ones. The light fare includes panini made with organic ingredients.
by fodors on April 09, 2015 from fodors
Probably the closest you can get to swimming in beer without getting your feet wet.:
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Pouring is an art form at this European-style pub, which claims, ""No big corporate beer."" With more than 130 Belgian and specialty micro-brews on the menu, even regulars turn...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on March 10, 2008 from Citysearch

Information from the business

The Trappist is owned and operated by Aaron Porter and Chuck Stilphen. We strive to bring you the finest beer available, served properly at the correct temperature and in the correct glass. Our bottle list features over 140 Belgian, Dutch, French and American micro brews. We have 15 rotating beer taps, which feature local California, and specialty micro brews from the US as well as several...
by cityvoter on May 13, 2016 from cityvoter
Gastropub specializing in Belgian beer, featuring 25 rotating taps and over 100 specialty bottles in stock.
by foursquare on April 17, 2015 from foursquare