Buffalo Bill's Brewery

About the Business

Specialties

Buffalo Bill's is America's first Brewpub! We have been handcrafting beers since 1983! You can find us in Hayward CA, or in Washington DC at the Smithsonian. We brew a variety beers including Tasmanian Devil, Alimony Rye IPA, and seasonal beers such as America's Original Pumpkin Ale, Orange Blossom Cream Ale, and Blueberry Oatmeal Stout. Join us in the restaurant, at the bar, or on our outdoor patio for great food, beer, and fun.

History

Established in 1983.

In the early 1980s, beer enthusiast and famed photojournalist Bill Owens envisioned opening an authentic brewpub similar to those that existed in England. It would serve homemade, hearty libations with character and integrity. At the time, California law prevented the joint operation of a brewery and pub, and true beer lovers had few alternatives to watery, mass produced beers, unless they could figure out how to make their own home brew. The law changed in early 1983, giving brewpubs the green light to draft their own beer on the premises. Owens, a pioneer in the early brewpub movement, made his dream a reality and opened Buffalo Bill's Brewery in Hayward, California. In 1994, Owens sold Buffalo Bill's to then, brewer, Geoff Harries, who continued the brewing legacy until the pandemic. Harries closed Buffalo Bills. In 2023, Alejandro Gamarra saw the opportunity to reawaken the Buffalo and bring home all the memories!

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Guillermo N.

Manager

Buffalo Bills Brewery is excited to be back open!