Ales Unlimited is a dedicated bottle shop offering an excellent and fantastic selection of over 850 beers, alongside wine, spirits, and snacks. They take great care to keep their ales fresh with specialized cooling units. The staff is friendly, helpful, cool, lovely, and knowledgeable, always willing to offer suggestions. The shop is proud to have a ridiculously good snack selection, including the largest Haribo selection in the Bay Area. Customers describe it as a jewel and their favorite shop, with a wonderful upcoming bar opening. It is considered the best place in North SF for craft beer.
Very warm and attentive customer service, plus a great chocolate selection. Amazing experience!
November 2025
I don't live in San Francisco any longer, but lived here for three years and Ales Unlimited was my go to bottleshop. The owner, Steve, was always fun to talk to. I am back in the neighborhood today and walked past the shop. Such good memories of Ales Unlimited and all the beer I bought. Glad to see it is still open.
September 2024
I have been shopping here for years. The owner is friendly and is always willing to help you find the perfect beverage. The shop has great variety of wine, beer, spirits and snacks!