Head West Marketplace
Delicious adult beverages, shopping and epic views of San Francisco - what could be more fun on a Saturday!
We'll be popping up with a fantastic array of artisans and makers on October 19th for the Head West Marketplace at Hangar 1 Vodka Distillery in Alameda.
We'll be offering a festive array of our products for 25% off! Other vendors include Common Shade, EIGHT + SAND, Tumbleweed Tienda, Revive Kombucha and Dirty Mermaid Beauty.
Now is the time to get a jump on holiday shopping, plus this neighborhood has a lot to offer...
Hangar 1 Vodka
As its name suggests, this Alameda native pays homage to the city's history as a naval hub with aviation-themed details, a model propeller plane, and light streaming through the OG hangar windows. The distillery has grabbed headlines recently with its limited-edition Fog Point vodka made with Karl the Fog himself, but its recently revamped tasting room and visitors' center is the real draw. Discover all that goes into distilling your favorite spirits during a guided tour of the 60,000-square-foot facility, then head to the vintage-inspired, foliage-filled tasting room to sample six vodkas, including the popular Buddha's Hand Citron. // 2505 Monarch St.
Rock Wall Wine Company
Father-daughter duo Kent and Shauna Rosenblum are heavy hitters in the Bay Area winemaking scene, with Shauna having grown up at Rosenblum Cellars, the winery Kent ran until 2008. Today, the two operate Rock Wall in a converted hangar with Shauna as head winemaker. Stop in for samples in the tasting room or a glass on the back deck where views stretch across the Bay to SF. // 2301 Monarch St.
Scolari's at the Point
Adjacent to Rock Wall Winery at the Alameda Naval Air Station—and a roving Airstream food truck. Order fried chicken (choose white or dark meat) with Nashville hot sauce, pork belly collard greens, and biscuits. // 2301 Monarch St.
Faction Brewing
"Come for the beer, stay for the view." This repurposed airplane hangar's slogan rings true, with 20-plus original brews and a spacious front patio where crowds often spill out for the stellar vista of San Francisco's skyline. Wacky murals dominate the interior, and the tasting room stays busy serving pints and flights—locals love the island-exclusive A-Town pale ale. // 2501 Monarch St.
St. George Spirits
Long before Monarch Street was christened Spirits Alley, St. George stood alone as the sole liquor producer at Alameda Point—the distillery has been crafting whiskey, gin, brandy, and the like in Alameda since 2004. Tour the sprawling industrial space to get a behind-the-scenes look at the old-timey copper pot stills, or book time at the tasting room to sample six St. George classics, such as the California citrus vodka and absinthe verde. // 2601 Monarch St.
Building 43 Winery
Husband-and-wife team Tod Hickman and Meredith Coghlan craft their wine varietals using California-grown grapes. Go for $10 tastings, karaoke nights, and live music at the dog-friendly urban winery. // 2440 Monarch St.